The train is
a common means of transport in the Czech Republic.
All Czech cities, towns and many villages have their train
stations and are interconnected well enough to make train
travel a convenient way of getting from one place to another. Czechia is also well connected with its neighboring countries and the train is often the fastest way to travel around the region.
Trains in the Czech Republic are
operated by České dráhy (Czech Railways), RegioJet, and Leo Express. České dráhy had a monopoly until 2011 and it is still the only operator that covers the entire territory of the Czech Republic. RegioJet has become the second largest train operator in the country but only connects larger towns and cities. Leo Express started operating in 2012 and provides a third option, but with the most limited coverage.
Buying Train Tickets
Czech Railways It is
usually not necessary to buy your train ticket in advance if you travel with Czech Railways.
You can simply buy tickets at the train station before your
trip, through the Můj vlak app or even on the train for an extra fee. You may want to buy a seat reservation with your
ticket to make sure you can get a place to sit if
the train is likely to be full, e.g. in peak commute
times on Friday afternoons, Sunday afternoons, and Monday mornings. Visit www.cd.cz or the above app to find information on domestic and international tickets and train connections, or to buy tickets.
RegioJet and LEO Express
If you plan to travel on a RegioJet or LEO Express train, you will be buying a ticket for a particular seat, so you will be guaranteed a place to sit. To buy a RegioJet or LEO Express train ticket, visit regiojet.com or le.cz or use their apps.
Train
Schedules Train schedules for all Czech train companies can be found at Idos.cz. Each operator also lists their train schedules on their website or in their app.
Czech
Train Travel Dictionary
vlak - train
(vlakové) nádraží - (train) station
Odjezdy - Departures
Příjezdy - Arrivals
nástupiště - platform
zastávka - stop
jízdenka - ticket
jízdenky - tickets
místenka - seat reservation
pokladna - ticket window
povinně místenkový vlak - seat reservation is required on
this train
neúplná cena - incomplete price (usually with international
connections; may only show the cost of the ticket within
Czechia, not past the border)
Vlak nečeká na žádné přípoje. - The train will not wait
for any connections.
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