How to Book Train Travel From Germany to the Czech Republic

Book train travel from Germany to the Czech Republic for an affordable, stimulating way to 'Czech' out Prague, a location for many Hollywood movies and home of beer, unforgettable architecture and cheap eats. Read on to learn how to book train travel from Germany to the Czech Republic.

Things You'll Need

• Passport
• Computer with Internet connection or telephone

Instructions

Book Eurail Train Travel From Germany to the Czech Republic

1. Find and book moderately priced Rail Passes via Eurail on the official Web site. See the Resources section below for a link.

2. Call (877) RAIL PASS to book train fare via phone.

3. Choose a combination of two Eurail Regional Passes to travel between Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic. Be aware that there is no specific Germany-Czech Republic Regional Pass. With these passes, you can travel between four and ten days within a two-month stretch.

4. Save money with Eurail Savers Regional Passes, available to parties of two or more.

5. Consider a Czech Flexi Pass, which allows you unlimited train travel in the Czech Republic for up to 15 days.

Book German Railways Travel From Germany to the Czech Republic

1. Book affordable German Railways tickets online at the Web site. See the Resources section below for a link.

2. Call 011 ([phone] to book tickets over the phone.

3. Choose from multiple routes. For example, there are four departures from Braunschweig, Germany to Prague, Czech Republic. The duration of these trips range from 10.5 to 12.5 hours.

4. Select either an InterCity, RegionalBahn or EuroNight train. The EuroNight trains feature sleeping berths (couchettes), food and beverage service.

5. Note that train travel between Germany and the Czech Republic features lengthy stops.

Tips & Warnings

• Buy tickets up to 60 days in advance on train travel from Germany to the Czech Republic.

• Pick up current train schedules and maps from any German train station.

• Pack a picnic for your train trip if you are a vegetarian who is not in love with meat, meat and more meat.

• Check the Internet for seasonal specials available only online.

• While some large hotels in Prague do accept euros, restaurants and travel services do not. Arrive in the Czech Republic with local currency, the Czech koruna.

• Unlike the country's bus system, Czech trains go to the most remote regions regularly, even during off-peak hours.

• European Union, American, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand citizens don't need a visa, but there are ID/passport controls on the EU borders.

• Consider group bookings for discount travel. Even two people traveling in the Czech Republic qualify as a group.

• All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00."

• All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.

• The Czech train system can be confusing for foreign travelers. Be specific when you book interstate travel. For example, an Osobni is a slow local train that stops at every station, while a Rychlik is a fast train that only stops in big cities.