When navigating the Czech Republic via public transport, knowing a few key phrases can make your journey much smoother. If you want to feel like a local, or simply wish to communicate better with Czech speakers during your travels, these phrases will certainly come in handy.

Jízdenka
Definition: A ticket for traveling on public transportation.
Kolik stojí jízdenka do centra? (How much is a ticket to the city center?)

Jízdní řád
Definition: A timetable or schedule for public transport.
Můžete mi ukázat jízdní řád autobusů? (Can you show me the bus schedule?)

Nástupiště
Definition: A platform, typically at a train or metro station.
Na kterém nástupišti odjíždí vlak do Prahy? (Which platform does the train to Prague leave from?)

Zastávka
Definition: A stop, usually referencing a bus or tram stop.
Kde je nejbližší tramvajová zastávka? (Where is the nearest tram stop?)

Vlak
Definition: A train.
Chci se dostat do Berouna, který vlak mám vzít? (I want to get to Beroun, which train should I take?)

Autobus
Definition: A bus.
Kdy přijede příští autobus do Ústí nad Labem? (When is the next bus to Ústí nad Labem arriving?)

Tramvaj
Definition: A tram.
Kterou tramvaj mám vzít, abych se dostal na Václavské náměstí? (Which tram should I take to get to Wenceslas Square?)

Metro
Definition: The subway or underground rail system in Prague.
Jak se dostanu na metro ze zdejšího letiště? (How do I get to the metro from the airport here?)

Stanice
Definition: A station, referring to any public transport station such as bus, tram, or train station.
Omlouvám se, kde je stanice metra? (Excuse me, where is the metro station?)

Přestup
Definition: A transfer, typically when you need to change from one mode of transport to another.
Je zde možnost přestupu na jinou tramvaj? (Is there an option to transfer to another tram here?)

Pokladna
Definition: A ticket office or counter where you can purchase tickets.
Je otevřená pokladna, abych si mohl koupit jízdenku? (Is the ticket office open so I can buy a ticket?)

Lístek
Definition: Similar to ‘jízdenka’, it is a ticket for public transportation but can also imply a ticket for an event.
Potřebuju jeden lístek do Plzně, prosím. (I need one ticket to Pilsen, please.)

Ověřit
Definition: To validate or stamp a ticket, often done immediately upon boarding public transport.
Nezapomeňte ověřit svou jízdenku ve stroji. (Don’t forget to validate your ticket in the machine.)

Příjezd
Definition: Arrival, in the context of transportation it means the arrival of a bus, train, etc.
Dozvím se o odloženém příjezdu vlaku na informační tabuli? (Will I find out about the delayed arrival of the train on the information board?)

Odjezd
Definition: Departure, referring to the leaving or setting off of a form of transport.
V kolik hodin je plánovaný odjezd vašeho autobusu? (At what time is your bus scheduled to depart?)

Mastering these Czech phrases will help you move with ease through the city or the countryside. Always try to pronounce words as accurately as possible, and don’t be afraid to ask for help – Czech people generally appreciate when someone makes an effort to speak their language. Happy travels – or as they say in Czech, šťastnou cestu!