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Petřín funicular
Reopened
About Petřín funicular
The Petřín funicular, climbing from Újezd since 1891, reopened on 22 September 2026 after a two-year break, with a reconstructed track and new glazed fourth-generation cars (Prague City Tourism).
Why it's on our list
- Reopened 2026
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Petřín funicular before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Petřín funicular are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro and tram stops
- Tyršův důmTram50 m1 min walk
- Pražské JezulátkoTram100 m1 min walk
- Malostranské náměstíTram400 m5 min walk
Key sights
- Charles Bridge400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Prague Castle700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Old Town Square1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Jewish Museum1.3 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Wenceslas Square1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Vyšehrad2.5 kmWalk 32 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Václav Havel Airport9.7 kmCycle 42 minCar or taxi 32 min
Main railway stations
- Masarykovo nádraží2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Praha hlavní nádraží2.3 kmWalk 28 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min