Travel

Train types in the Czech Republic

Rail Network

Czech Railways or České dráhy or (CD or ČD) is the main railway operator of the Czech Republic.

The train is a common means of transportation in the Czech Republic. Most Czech cities, towns and many villages have train stations. They are interconnected well enough to make train travel a convenient way of getting from one place to another. International train services to the Czech Republic run from most points in Europe, with direct connections from Slovakia, Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary.

Intercity, Eurocity (IC, EC) – pretty modern longer distance train, stops in major cities only

Supercity (Pendolino) – fastest new trains, operates between biggest cities (compulsory reservation)

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.