Mach-5: Travel information

Conference shuttle bus

A dedicated conference shuttle bus will transport participants from IOCB Prague to Liblice Castle.

  • Departure point: Main entrance of the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (IOCB Prague)
  • Address: Flemingovo náměstí 542/2, 160 00 Prague 6, Czech Republic (Google Maps)
  • Departure time: To be announced.

Please make sure to arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure.

Getting to IOCB Prague

From Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

Option 1 – Public transport (recommended)

This is the most economical option and usually offers a very reliable connection.

Option A – Bus + Metro:

  • Take trolleybus 59 from the airport to Nádraží Veleslavín.
  • Transfer to Metro Line A (green) towards Depo Hostivař and travel one stop to Dejvická.
  • From Dejvická station, IOCB Prague is approximately a 10-minute walk.
  • Travel time: approximately 30–40 minutes
  • Ticket: 50 CZK (approximately 2 EUR) for a 90-minute ticket, valid for the entire journey.

Option B – Bus + Bus:

  • Take trolleybus 59 from the airport to Nádraží Veleslavín.
  • Transfer to bus 131 (direction Bořislavka) and get off at Flemingovo náměstí.
  • The main entrance of IOCB Prague is located directly next to the bus stop.
  • Travel time: approximately 30–35 minutes
  • Ticket: 50 CZK (approximately 2 EUR) for a 90-minute ticket.

Option 2 – Taxi or Uber

A taxi or Uber offers the most convenient door-to-door transportation.

  • Travel time: approximately 20–35 minutes, depending on traffic.
  • Estimated fare: Uber: 450–700 CZK (18–28 EUR), Taxi: 600–900 CZK (24–36 EUR)

We recommend using the official Uber Airport service or booking through the Uber app.

Please avoid accepting rides from unofficial taxi drivers at the airport.

From Prague Main Railway Station (Praha Hlavní nádraží)

Option 1 – Public transport (recommended)

Option A – Metro

  • Take Metro Line C (red) from Hlavní nádraží to Muzeum.
  • Transfer to Metro Line A (green) towards Nemocnice Motol and get off at Dejvická.
  • IOCB Prague is approximately a 10-minute walk from the station.
  • Travel time: approximately 25–35 minutes
  • Ticket: 50 CZK (approximately 2 EUR) for a 90-minute ticket.

Option B – Metro + Bus

  • Take Metro Line C (red) from Hlavní nádraží to Muzeum.
  • Transfer to Metro Line A (green) towards Nemocnice Motol and get off at Nádraží Veleslavín.
  • Transfer to bus 131 (direction Bořislavka) and get off at Flemingovo náměstí.
  • The main entrance of IOCB Prague is located directly next to the bus stop.
  • Travel time: approximately 30–40 minutes
  • Ticket: 50 CZK (approximately 2 EUR) for a 90-minute ticket.

Option 2 – Taxi or Uber:

  • Travel time: approximately 20–30 minutes
  • Estimated fare: Uber: 300–500 CZK (12–20 EUR), Taxi: 400–700 CZK (16–28 EUR)

Useful tip

Google Maps provides excellent real-time public transport navigation in Prague and is highly recommended for planning your journey.