Prague residents and visitors should prepare for a series of major public transport disruptions starting in late July 2025. Several metro, train, and tram lines will be affected due to maintenance, construction, and upgrades. Here is an overview of the most important changes and dates, grouped by transport type and presented in a clear, structured format.

Metro Closures and Changes

Staromestska Station – Exit Only (line A)

• ‍From: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 (start of service)‍
• Details: Staromestska station on Line A will be open only for exiting passengers. Entry to the station remains closed due to ongoing repairs. One escalator has been restored using parts from damaged equipment, but full operation is not yet possible.‍
• Advice: Passengers are advised to use the neighboring Malostranska station for entry, which is fully operational. The reopening date for entry at Staromestska will be announced later.

Florenc – Vysocanska Closure (line B)

• ‍From: Saturday, August 16 – Sunday, August 17, 2025 and Saturday, August 23 – Sunday, August 24, 2025‍
• Details: Metro Line B will not stop between Florenc and Vysocanska. Trains will pass through this section without stopping.‍
• Advice: Replacement bus XB will be provided (exact route to be announced). Metro will run in two separate sections: Zlicin–Florenc and Cerny Most–Vysocanska. Replacement trams will connect Florenc and Vysocanska.

Hlavni nadrazi – Vltavska Closure (line C)

• ‍From: Saturday, July 26 – Sunday, July 27, 2025‍
• Details: Metro Line C will not operate between Hlavni nadrazi and Vltavska due to ongoing reconstruction at Florenc.‍
• Advice: Replacement tram XC and extra tram 36 will serve key stops along the affected route.

Chodov – Muzeum Closure (line C)

• ‍From: Saturday, August 2 – Friday, August 8, 2025‍
• Details: Metro Line C will be closed between Chodov and Muzeum for maintenance.‍
• Advice: Replacement buses (XC) and extra buses will operate, especially in the Jizni Mesto area.

Chodov – Nadrazi Holesovice Closure (line C)

• ‍From: Saturday, August 9 – Sunday, August 10, 2025‍
• Details: Closure extends from Chodov to Nadrazi Holesovice.‍
• Advice: Replacement buses and trams will be available for affected passengers.

Train Closures and Changes

Masarykovo nadrazi Closure

• ‍From: Saturday, July 26 – Friday, August 1, 2025‍
• Details: Masarykovo nadrazi (Masaryk Railway Station) will be closed for the installation of new safety equipment.‍
• Advice: Most trains will be diverted to Hlavni nadrazi (Main Station). Trains from Neratovice and Melnik will terminate at Vysocany. S9 line trains starting or ending at Horni Pocernice will only run to Hlavni nadrazi.

Hlavni nadrazi Partial Closure

• ‍From: Saturday, August 2 – Sunday, August 3, 2025‍
• Details: Track maintenance at Hlavni nadrazi.‍
• Advice: S2 and S3 lines will be diverted to Masarykovo nadrazi. S8 and S88 lines will terminate at Praha - Vrsovice.

New Train Stations Opening

• ‍From: August 2025‍
• Details: The new Praha - Bubny station (near Vltavska metro) will open, replacing the old station. A new stop, Praha - Vystaviste, will also open.

Tram Closures and Changes

I. P. Pavlova – Muzeum Closure

• ‍From: Monday, June 16, 2025 (approximately 4:30 AM) – Until further notice (expected until March 2027)‍
• Details: Tram service is suspended in both directions between I. P. Pavlova and Muzeum due to the construction of a new tram line.‍
• Advice: No replacement transport is provided. Temporary tram stops are established at Muzeum (on Vinohradska Street at the intersection with Spanelska Street) and I. P. Pavlova (both directions) at Tylovo namesti.

Vypich – Bila Hora Closure

• ‍Until: End of August 2025‍
• Details: Tram line between Vypich and Bila Hora (Prague 6) remains closed.‍
• Advice: Passengers should use alternative routes or replacement services as available.

Smichovske nadrazi – Na Knizeci Closure

• ‍Until: Sunday, July 27, 2025‍
• Details: Trams are suspended between Smichovske nadrazi and Na Knizeci due to bridge construction.‍
• Advice: Replacement bus X-12 is in operation until July 27. After this date, normal tram service will resume.

Conclusion

Prague’s public transport system will see multiple closures and changes from late July through August 2025. Passengers are strongly advised to check current schedules, follow information boards at stops, and use replacement services where available. Plan your journeys in advance to avoid delays and confusion during this period of maintenance and upgrades.

In case of public transport issues or unexpected disruptions, visitors can also use ride-hailing services like Uber or Bolt, both of which work very well in Prague.