Prague to Munich via train
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Prague to Munich via train
Any advise on this trip?. Trying to decide if a point to point 1st class ticket is best. And most cost effective? Can this be bought on line? We usually buy the rail pass for Germany Austria/Switzerland which is also on the itinerary. Thanks!
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The DB Munich-Prague IC buses are second-class only. And, although they are slightly quicker than the direct train, personally I would always prefer the train (where you can move around, watch the scenery, go to the bistro car, etc) rather than be cooped up in a bus on the motorway...
However, bahn.de won't sell tickets on the the train in that direction - only on the buses. However, the Czech Railways website (www.cd.cz) will sell tickets for the train.
It seems Prague-Munich is 2,729Kc (~€100) one-way in First - because there are no discounted special fares on this route in First (at least, not any available online). However, special fares are available in Second Class from 540Kc (~€20). Personally, I would take the €20 second class fare on the train. IIRC, these trains (at least the ones operated by CD rather than ALX) now have quite new carriages, with 6-seat (rather than 8-seat) compartments in second, with power sockets, etc available. And, unless you're travelling at peak time, it shouldn't be too crowded (and I think CD.cz will enable you to make a seat reservation as well).
However, if you have a valid Railpass for Germany for the relevant day, presumably you could just buy a ticket from Prague to the border station (Furth-i-Wald). That brings the price down to 449Kc (~€16) in Second, or 679Kc (~€25) in First.
If you want to go in First, but don't have a Railpass, you could then buy a First Class Bayern-Ticket, which would get you from Furth-i-Wald to Munich (or anywhere else in Bavaria, departing after 9am) for just €34.50 - so ~€59.50 total for the journey from Prague.
More details are on the Seat61 Munich-Prague page...
However, bahn.de won't sell tickets on the the train in that direction - only on the buses. However, the Czech Railways website (www.cd.cz) will sell tickets for the train.
It seems Prague-Munich is 2,729Kc (~€100) one-way in First - because there are no discounted special fares on this route in First (at least, not any available online). However, special fares are available in Second Class from 540Kc (~€20). Personally, I would take the €20 second class fare on the train. IIRC, these trains (at least the ones operated by CD rather than ALX) now have quite new carriages, with 6-seat (rather than 8-seat) compartments in second, with power sockets, etc available. And, unless you're travelling at peak time, it shouldn't be too crowded (and I think CD.cz will enable you to make a seat reservation as well).
However, if you have a valid Railpass for Germany for the relevant day, presumably you could just buy a ticket from Prague to the border station (Furth-i-Wald). That brings the price down to 449Kc (~€16) in Second, or 679Kc (~€25) in First.
If you want to go in First, but don't have a Railpass, you could then buy a First Class Bayern-Ticket, which would get you from Furth-i-Wald to Munich (or anywhere else in Bavaria, departing after 9am) for just €34.50 - so ~€59.50 total for the journey from Prague.
More details are on the Seat61 Munich-Prague page...
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Much appreciated
Thanks to all of you for taking the time to lead me thru the many options for the Prague / Munich trip! We have been buying Rail Passes from RailUSA in the states on past trips, but I have noticed the prices getting higher each year! Even the reservations are pricey thru them. I like the idea of booking directly so thanks again for the links.
Best Regards,
Rob
Best Regards,
Rob
Last edited by robtroxel; Oct 4, 2014 at 6:40 am
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Hey
There is an dicount Card in CZ: http://www.cd.cz/vyhody-pro-cestujic...n-karte/-9108/
So you get Railplus (25% discount when you cross the Boarder not depend witch.)
There is an dicount Card in CZ: http://www.cd.cz/vyhody-pro-cestujic...n-karte/-9108/
So you get Railplus (25% discount when you cross the Boarder not depend witch.)
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See the Should I buy a rail pass or point-to-point tickets? section on Seat61 for more details.
Interestingly, Prague-Munich in 1st class is a relatively rare example of a long-distance trip where discounted advanced purchase fares tied to a specific train are not available (and the money-saving option outlined above by combining a Prague-Furth-i-Wald ticket with a Bavaria ticket can still be booked at the last minute).