

Czech Republic By Train
Your Eurail Czech Republic Pass will give you access to a true rail adventure. The charms of Prague (Praha) are known the world over, and the entire country will amaze you with its rich history and beautiful nature. Hop aboard and see what awaits you on your Czech rail adventure.
Train types in the Czech Republic
Regional trains in the Czech Republic are operated by the Czech national railways, České dráhy. You can travel on international trains to and from the Czech Republic. Find times for trains in the Czech Republic in the Eurail timetable.
- Route map
- Domestic trains
- International trains
- Night trains

Popular connections
- Domestic connections
- International connections
What are the average train travel times between major cities in the Czech Republic?
Route | Travel time |
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Prague to Brno | 2h 30m |
Prague to Olomouc | 2h 30m |
Prague to Ostrava | 3h 30m |
Prague to Pilsen (Plzeň) | 1h 30m |
Reservations
Eurail reservation self-service system
- Eurail
- IC, EC, RailJet, Nightjet, EuroNight, European Sleeper
Administration costs when booking through Eurail self-service
- € 2,- p.p.per train
- Additional € 9,- per order (for paper tickets)
With railway carriers
- ČD (Czech railways): Domestic and international trains
- Leo Express: Only Leo Express trains, domestic and international
- RegioJet: Only RegioJet trains, domestic and international
- ÖBB (Austrian railways): Domestic and international trains
Locally at the train station in Czech Republic
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Tips and tricks for the Czech Republic
Quick facts
Capital: Prague (local spelling: Praha)
Population: 10.5 million
Language: Czech
Currency: Czech Koruna (CZK)
Dialing code: +420
Spelling of cities of the Czech Republic
On Czech train timetables and at train stations in the Czech Republic, you'll usually find the local spelling of Czech cities and stations.
Here is the local spelling of some popular Czech cities:
Praha = Prague
Plzeň = Pilsen
Airport - station link
From Prague airport there are bus connections to Prague's public transport system or the Airport Express Bus to Prague's main station. Eurail Passes are not valid on the bus.
Eurail aid office in Czech Republic
For questions about Eurail, visit the international ticket office at Prague Liben station (Praha Liben). It is open daily from 06.00 – 20.50. See the page for more Aid Offices in Europe.
Czech Republic main train stations
Prague is the main railway center. The most important train stations are:
Hlavní nádrazí (Main Station). The biggest station. It has ticket offices, a train information centre and a Prague information service.
Nádrazí Holesovice (Holesovice Station). This is usually the terminus for trains from Berlin and other destinations to the north.
Both are serviced by line C of the city metro system.
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