Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
CLIMATE CHANGE & TRAVEL
Every form of transport that relies on carbon-based fuel generates CO2, the
main cause of human-induced climate change. Modern travel is dependent on
aeroplanes, which might use less fuel per kilometre per person than most cars
but travel much greater distances. The altitude at which aircraft emit gases (in-
cluding CO2) and particles also contributes to their climate change impact. Many
websites offer 'carbon calculators' that allow people to estimate the carbon emis-
sions generated by their journey and, for those who wish to do so, to off set the
impact of the greenhouse gases emitted with contributions to portfolios of
climate-friendly initiatives throughout the world. Lonely Planet off sets the carbon
footprint of all staff and author travel.
Train
Prague is well integrated into European rail networks and if you're arriving
from somewhere in Europe, chances are you're coming by train. The Czech
rive at Praha hlavní nádraží. Some trains, particularly from Berlin, Vienna and
Vrbenského, Holešovice; Nádraží Holešovice)
, north of the city centre. Both stations
have their own stops on the metro line C (red).
GETTING INTO TOWN
To get into town from the airport, buy a full-price public transport ticket (32Kč)
from the
Prague Public Transport Authority
desk in the arrivals hall and take
bus 119 (20 minutes; every 10 minutes, 4am to midnight) to the end of metro
line A (Dejvická), then continue by metro into the city centre (another 10 to 15
minutes; no new ticket needed). Note you'll also need a half-fare (16Kč) ticket
for your bag or suitcase (per piece) if it's larger than 25cm x 45cm x 70cm.
