Getting around the city
Public city transport
Pardubice is a compact city that is very easy to explore on foot. The historic centre, main sights, restaurants and cafés are all within a short walking distance. The city lies in the flat landscape of the Elbe lowlands, so you won’t encounter any hills while walking around.
Public transport in Pardubice is operated by the Dopravní podnik města Pardubic (DPMP). Buses and trolleybuses connect the city centre with other parts of the city.
Tickets can be purchased in several ways:
at ticket machines located at the main railway station and major stops,
as paper tickets at the Tourist Information Centre on třída Míru, at DPMP branches and in selected shops,
by contactless card payment directly on board,
through a mobile app, where you can also buy time tickets.
Tickets can also be purchased from the driver, but this option is more expensive as it includes an additional surcharge.
Taxi
Taxi services are available throughout the city. You can also use the ride-hailing app Bolt.
- TAXI GT
+420 777 456 456 - MY TAXI
+420 720 069 069 - DP TAXI
+420 775 123 999
Train
Pardubice is an important railway hub on the main line connecting Prague with eastern parts of the Czech Republic. The main station is Pardubice main railway station, which offers frequent connections to cities such as Prague, Brno, Olomouc and Ostrava.
There are nine railway stations and stops located within the city:
Pardubice hlavní nádraží (Pardubice main station)
Pardubice centrum
Pardubice-Rosice nad Labem
Pardubice-Semtín
Pardubice závodiště
Pardubice-Opočínek
Pardubice-Černá za Bory
Pardubice-Pardubičky
Pardubice-Svítkov
You can find timetables and connections on the Czech Railways website (České dráhy).
Exploring Pardubice on Foot
Pardubice is a compact and walkable city. Most of the main sights, cafés and restaurants are just a short walk from each other. Thanks to the flat landscape of the Elbe lowlands, getting around the city is easy and comfortable.
