How to Book Train Travel From Slovenia to Czech Republic

Traveling by train in Europe can be one of the most exciting and memorable vacations of your life. Buying a Eurail Pass makes booking train travel from Slovenia to the Czech Republic painless, because they have done all of the planning for you. The easiest and most cost effective way to enjoy train travel from Slovenia to the Czech Republic will be to venture through Austria en route to the Czech Republic.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Printer

Book Your Train Travel From Slovenia to Czech Republic

1. Book tickets online via Eurail's Web site, contact Eurail directly via email or call (866) 6-EURAIL to book your tickets and get more information (see Resources).
2. Book your ticket on the Eurail Web site (see Resources). Locate the tab that says "Buy Now." This is where you can follow a 5-step process to order your passes online.
3. To book travel between these countries, it is cheapest to select the Eurail Regional Passes. You will need to buy 2 of them. One is entitled the Eurail-Austria Czech Pass, and the other is the Austria to Slovenia/Croatia Pass.
4. Move your cursor over the price to choose your selected rate. Remember that price is based on the number of days you would like to travel between Slovenia and the Czech Republic, so be sure to plan this out before you go to book online.
5. Pick the adult rate, unless you are under 26, in which you can choose the youth rate. If you are traveling with more than one person you can choose the Saver rate.
6. Finish the online booking process. Enter the mailing address where you would like the passes delivered to. Be sure to purchase both the Eurail Austria to Czech Republic Pass and the Austria-Slovenia/Croatia Pass. The train schedule will arrive with your passes.
7. Determine how long you would like to travel between Slovenia and the Czech Republic. If you plan on being in Europe for several weeks, choose the more expensive Regional Pass that will offer you up to 10 travel days within a 2 months period.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep in mind that your passes must be used within 6 months of being issued.
• Plan a stop over in Austria on your way to the Czech Republic. The Haus Der Musik and the Carinthian Provincial Museum should be on your list of things to see. Check the Austria Tourism Web site for more details to help you plan your time there.