How to Book Train Travel From Czech Republic to Italy
Seeing the earthbound sites on a day-long train trip is but one of the many perks associated with taking a train from the Czech Republic into Italy rather than driving or flying. Traversing the Alps twice, train travelers into Italy enjoy a varied landscape and nearly a full day's rest.
Other People Are Reading
Instructions
-
Book Fares for Train Travel to Italy From the Czech Republic
-
1
Book your ticket by calling Rail Europe at (888) 382-RAIL or visiting their Web site (see Resources).
-
2
Use your Eurail or Rail Europe pass for all travel after Munich to Italy to save some money.
-
-
3
Reserve your trip to Munich as far in advance as possible, especially if you want a sleeper car or first-class seat, as this is a heavily traveled business corridor.
-
4
Be aware that some Munich-bound evening trains departing from the Czech Republic are sleeper-car-only accommodations with fares to match, so book accordingly!
Create an Itinerary for Train Travel From the Czech Republic to Italy
-
5
Know that all passengers en route to Italy from the Czech Republic must transfer in Munich, Germany.
-
6
Familiarize yourself with the 24-hour military time clock in order to avoid confusion when trying to read European train timetables.
-
7
Choose travel from the Czech Republic into major Italian cities Milan, Venice, Turin and Rome via Munich, and add a leg from there to other points in Italy.
-
8
Stop over in Munich for a day or two to stretch your legs en route to Italy, and add another city to your travelogue.
Ready Yourself for Train Travel to Italy From the Czech Republic
-
9
Be sure to check your Munich connection when confirming travel to Italy from the Czech Republic.
-
10
Board with travel documents in hand and keep them close at all times. You may be asked to produce them repeatedly along the way.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
Inquire about deep discounts on large group travel and fares for youth and senior travelers.
Never say "Thank You" to an Eastern European waitperson, expecting change. Custom implies thanking someone as you pay your tab means "keep the change."
