{"id":6745,"date":"2024-12-20T10:28:21","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T10:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/?page_id=6745"},"modified":"2025-02-07T09:48:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T09:48:15","slug":"historical-vintage-tram-42","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/sightseeing\/historical-vintage-tram-42","title":{"rendered":"Guide to the Historical Vintage Tram 42: Info, Route, Stops, Timetable"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"\">Credit: Agentura VNV PRODUCTIONS<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"\">The Historical Tram 42, affectionately known as the vintage tram, offers visitors a <strong>memorable way to discover Prague.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">This historic tram line takes passengers through the <strong>city\u2019s iconic sights<\/strong>, blending a nostalgic journey with a<strong> unique sightseeing tour.<\/strong> Aboard these beautifully restored trams, you\u2019ll see Prague&#8217;s top landmarks, from Prague Castle, and Charles Bridges to charming neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Here, you\u2019ll find everything you need to know about this historic tram line: <strong>stops and key attractions along the route,<\/strong><strong> practical information, <\/strong><a href=\"#tve-jump-193e3a50c63\" jump-animation=\"smooth\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-424558\" spellcheck=\"false\"><strong>ticket<\/strong> <strong>details<\/strong><\/a>, and <strong>tips<\/strong> for making the most of your ride.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Let&#8217;s start!<\/p>\n<h2 data-alt-text=\"Tickets, Prices &amp; Validity\" dir=\"ltr\" id=\"t-1734675105224\" style=\"\">Vintage Tram 42 Tickets, Prices &amp; Validity<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\"><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Tickets for the Historical Vintage Tram 42 can be purchased&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/prague-l10\/prague-hop-on-hop-off-historical-tram-ticket-for-line-42-t405376\/?partner_id=NO9XIDE&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=PragueTouristInformationTram\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-312314\" spellcheck=\"false\"><strong>easily online via this link<\/strong><\/a>, directly on the<strong>&nbsp;vintage tram,<\/strong>&nbsp;or at&nbsp;<strong>Prague City Tourism centers<\/strong>. Simply show your voucher to the onboard staff for immediate access.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\"><strong>Validity:<\/strong> Tickets for the Vintage Tram 42 <strong>a<\/strong><strong>re valid for 24 hours,<\/strong>&nbsp;offering unlimited&nbsp;<strong>hop-on-hop-off access<\/strong> to explore Prague at your own pace.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\"><strong>Prices:<\/strong><strong>Adults<\/strong>: CZK 350 (approx. 15 EUR);&nbsp;<strong>Children, Seniors, and Students<\/strong>: CZK 250 (approx. 11 EUR)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\"><strong>Inclusions:<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\">24-hour unlimited tram access for Line 42<\/li>\n<li style=\"\">Informational brochure (available in Czech, English, and German)<\/li>\n<li style=\"\">Audio guide app for an enhanced experience<\/li>\n<li style=\"\">Map<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><strong>Tip:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong>The scenic ride on Tram Line 42 is free for holders of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/prague-l10\/prague-official-city-card-with-public-transport-t421615\/?partner_id=NO9XIDE&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=PragueTouristInformation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Prague Visitor Pass<\/strong><\/a><strong>.&nbsp; &gt;&gt;&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/prague-l10\/prague-official-city-card-with-public-transport-t421615\/?partner_id=NO9XIDE&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=PragueTouristInformation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More details here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" id=\"t-1734618901387\" style=\"\">What is the Historical Vintage Tram 42?<\/h2>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6767\" width=\"702\" data-init-width=\"2560\" height=\"468\" data-init-height=\"1707\" title=\"prgcity-0086-edit\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/prgcity-0086-edit.jpg\" data-width=\"702\" data-height=\"468\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 2560 \/ 1707;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Credit: Agentura VNV PRODUCTIONS<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The vintage tram is a historical tram route that <strong>uses vehicles dating from the late 19th century to the 1970s,<\/strong> the era of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. These meticulously restored vehicles preserve their original charm while offering a <strong>comfortable and authentic sightseeing experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Riding Line 42 is more than just a way to get around Prague\u2014it\u2019s a chance to immerse yourself in the city\u2019s rich history. With <strong>24-hour hop-on-hop-off access, <\/strong>you can explore the city\u2019s landmarks <strong>at your own pace,<\/strong> making it ideal for <a href=\"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/sightseeing\/kids-in-prague\">families with kids,<\/a> history enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a <strong>memorable way to see the city.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" id=\"t-1734618901389\">Which Attractions Can I See Along the Route of Tram 42?<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Vintage Tram 42 <strong>follows a circular rout<\/strong><strong>e<\/strong>, beginning and ending at Dlaba\u010dov, and stops at key locations such as Pra\u017esk\u00fd Hrad (<a href=\"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/sightseeing\/prague-castle\">Prague Castle<\/a>), Malostransk\u00e1, and N\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed Republiky. With <strong>a total of 20 stops, <\/strong>it\u2019s a flexible way to explore Prague\u2019s highlights at your own pace.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Here are some notable stops of the Historical Tram 42:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Pra\u017esk\u00fd Hrad (Prague Castle):&nbsp;<\/strong>Hop off here to explore the impressive Prague Castle complex and its stunning surroundings.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Pr\u00e1vnick\u00e1 fakulta:<\/strong> Ideal for visiting <em>Josefov<\/em>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/sightseeing\/jewish-quarter\">Jewish Quarter<\/a>, and the Old Town Square with its iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/sightseeing\/old-town\/astronomical-clock\">Astronomical Clock<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><strong>N\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed Republiky:<\/strong> Steps away from the <a href=\"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/sightseeing\/old-town\/powder-tower\">Powder Tower<\/a> and Palladium shopping mall.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><strong>N\u00e1rodn\u00ed divadlo (National Theatre)<\/strong>: Close to the Old Town Bridge Tower and Charles Bridge.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><strong>V\u00e1clavsk\u00e9 n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed:<\/strong> Wenceslas Square, a bustling hub in the New Town.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Malostransk\u00e9 n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed:<\/strong> A great spot to explore the charm of <a href=\"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/sightseeing\/lesser-town\">Lesser Town.<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><strong>\u00dajezd:<\/strong> Gateway to <a href=\"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/sightseeing\/petrin-hill\">Pet\u0159\u00edn Hill<\/a> and its famous lookout tower.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Each stop offers the opportunity to hop off and explore further before continuing your journey. On top of that, the scenic route of Line 42 <strong>takes you<\/strong><strong>past<\/strong> some of Prague\u2019s most iconic attractions, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/sightseeing\/charles-bridge\">Charles Bridge<\/a>:<\/strong> Admire stunning views of this Gothic masterpiece, one of Prague\u2019s most famous landmarks.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><strong>The Vltava River: <\/strong>Enjoy panoramic views of the river that weaves through the heart of the city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"\" id=\"t-1734690996657\">Route and Stops of the Historical Tram 42<\/h2>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6773\" width=\"702\" data-init-width=\"1800\" height=\"468\" data-init-height=\"1201\" title=\"0M1A8269\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/0M1A8269.jpg\" data-width=\"702\" data-height=\"468\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1800 \/ 1201;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Credit: Agentura VNV PRODUCTIONS<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">See below the full route of tram line 42:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Dlaba\u010dov \u2013 Poho\u0159elec \u2013 Brusnice \u2013 Pra\u017esk\u00fd hrad (Prague Castle) \u2013 Kr\u00e1lovsk\u00fd letohr\u00e1dek \u2013 Malostransk\u00e1 \u2013 Pr\u00e1vnick\u00e1 fakulta \u2013 \u010cech\u016fv most \u2013 Dlouh\u00e1 t\u0159\u00edda \u2013 N\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed Republiky \u2013 Masarykovo n\u00e1dra\u017e\u00ed \u2013 Jind\u0159i\u0161sk\u00e1 \u2013 V\u00e1clavsk\u00e9 n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed (Wenceslas Square) \u2013 Vodi\u010dkova \u2013 Lazarsk\u00e1 \u2013 N\u00e1rodn\u00ed t\u0159\u00edda \u2013 N\u00e1rodn\u00ed divadlo (National Theatre) \u2013 \u00dajezd \u2013 Hellichova \u2013 Malostransk\u00e9 n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed \u2013 Malostransk\u00e1 \u2013 Kr\u00e1lovsk\u00fd letohr\u00e1dek \u2013 Pra\u017esk\u00fd hrad \u2013 Brusnice \u2013 Poho\u0159elec \u2013 Dlaba\u010dov.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> The tram route is subject to change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" id=\"t-1734676360636\" style=\"\">How to Board the Historical Vintage Tram Line 42?<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Line 42 operates from several major stops in Prague, including <strong>Dlaba\u010dov<\/strong>,<strong> the starting point.<\/strong> However, since Dlaba\u010dov is a bit far from the city center, we recommend starting your journey at <strong>more central stops<\/strong> such as <strong>V\u00e1clavsk\u00e9 n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/sightseeing\/old-town\/wenceslas-square\">Wenceslas Square<\/a>) or <strong>N\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed Republiky.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You can board the tram <strong>at any stop along the line.<\/strong> Look for trams marked with the number 42 and their distinctive vintage design.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" id=\"t-1734618901390\">Timetable and Schedule of the Historical Tram 42<\/h2>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"What is the Historical Tram 42\" data-id=\"6766\" width=\"702\" data-init-width=\"2560\" height=\"468\" data-init-height=\"1707\" title=\"prgcity-0106-edit\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/prgcity-0106-edit.jpg\" data-width=\"702\" data-height=\"468\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 2560 \/ 1707;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Credit: Agentura VNV PRODUCTIONS<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li ltr\"\"=\"\"><strong>Operating Hours:<\/strong> Daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM<\/li>\n<li ltr\"\"=\"\"><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> Every 40 minutes<\/li>\n<li ltr\"\"=\"\"><strong>Last Departure:<\/strong> 5:20 PM from Dlaba\u010dov<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">After each circuit, there is a 30-minute break at Dlaba\u010dov. Timetables are displayed at all stops and available on the official website.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" id=\"t-1734618901388\">5 Tips for Using the Vintage Tram Line 42<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li ltr\"\"=\"\"><strong>Plan Ahead:<\/strong> Check the timetable and nearest stop to make the most of your 24-hour ticket.<\/li>\n<li ltr\"\"=\"\"><strong>Bring Headphones: <\/strong>The audio guide app enhances your journey with historical insights.<\/li>\n<li ltr\"\"=\"\"><strong>Stay Flexible: <\/strong>Hop on and off at any stop to explore at your leisure.<\/li>\n<li ltr\"\"=\"\"><strong>Keep Your Ticket: <\/strong>It\u2019s valid for 24 hours, so don\u2019t lose it.<\/li>\n<li ltr\"\"=\"\"><strong>Follow Rules: <\/strong>Food and beverages are not allowed onboard the tram.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" id=\"t-1734690996658\">History of the Historical Vintage Tram 42&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The vintage trams of Line 42 are <strong>living relics of Prague\u2019s history<\/strong>. Originally introduced during the Austro-Hungarian Empire, these trams<strong> remained in operation until the 1970s.<\/strong> Today, they have been lovingly restored to offer an authentic glimpse into the past. 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This historic tram line takes passengers through the city\u2019s iconic sights, blending a nostalgic journey with a unique sightseeing tour. Aboard these beautifully restored trams, you\u2019ll see Prague&#8217;s top landmarks, from Prague Castle, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":6769,"parent":247,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6745","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","post-wrapper","thrv_wrapper"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6745","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6745"}],"version-history":[{"count":31,"href":"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6745\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7149,"href":"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6745\/revisions\/7149"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/247"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6769"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6745"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6745"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6745"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}