# Czech Rails > Czech Rails is a travel guide covering rail travel across Czechia, including RegioJet, Railjet, and EuroCity trains, seat classes, routes, and stations. ## About our website This website serves as a comprehensive guide to assist you in planning your rail travel across the Czech Republic, while also providing insightful details about the different train options available. We do not own or operate any of the trains in the Czech Republic; neither we nor our suggested partners for ticket booking services function as rail carriers. Some images on the website are AI-generated; while accuracy is a goal, mistakes in these images are not the site's responsibility. Czech Rails is brought to you by Rail Ninja. ## About Czech trains Czechia is known for well-preserved old towns, castles, cuisine, and nature, and traveling by train is presented as the smartest way to take in its beauty — arriving directly in historic city centers with no traffic or airport waiting. Czech Railways serves about 194 million passengers annually. The railway network stretches approximately 9,619 kilometers, one of the most extensive in Europe, interlinking most towns and cities in the region. Rail transport in Czechia dates back to the 1820s and has undergone major modernization to comply with EU directives. Infrastructure is managed by the Railway Administration, and the rail market is fully liberalized, with several private operators competing alongside Czech Railways on domestic and international routes. ## Types of trains - RegioJet Train - RailJet Train - EuroCity Train See: [All Trains](https://www.czechrails.com/trains) ## Coach classes Czech trains offer three main classes — economy, first, and business — varying by train type and operator. RegioJet trains reach speeds up to 200 km/h, with six travel classes covering a range of comfort and budget levels. Deutsche Bahn's EuroCity trains offer first and second class for international routes, stopping en route for no more than 15 minutes. Railjet, operated by Czech Railways with ÖBB, offers economy, first, and business class and reaches speeds up to 230 km/h — one of the fastest trains in Czechia. Most train types offer leather seats, complimentary Wi-Fi, electrical outlets, air conditioning, and spacious luggage areas. Most Czech trains do not require seat reservations, though reservations are mandatory on certain express and international services. ## Czech railway map The Czech railway network connects major domestic hubs and links to Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Germany, Switzerland, and Vienna. Prague is the main railway center, with most domestic and international routes passing through or originating there. Travelers can choose from local trains, regional expresses, intercity, and long-distance international trains. The national IDOS Timetable Planner helps plan connections across the country. Rail passes such as the Eurail Global Pass (covering 33 countries including Czechia) and the Czechia Pass (from $100) are valid on Czech Railways trains, but do not cover privately run Arriva services. ## Main stations Train stations are located in every Czech town and city. Major hubs are in Prague, Brno, Ostrava, and Břeclav. Prague's main station is the biggest and busiest railway hub in the country, serving domestic, express, and international routes across Europe. Nádraží Holešovice in Prague serves trains from Berlin and northern destinations. Brno Main Station and Ostrava Main Station also offer extensive regional and long-distance connections. Major stations are typically located in city centers. See: [Prague Main Station](https://www.czechrails.com/prague-train-station), [Brno Main Station](https://www.czechrails.com/brno-train-station), [Ostrava Main Station](https://www.czechrails.com/ostrava-train-station) ## Frequently Asked Questions - Can you travel in Czechia by train? - Is there a high-speed train in Czechia? - How to buy train tickets in Czechia? - Do you need to buy train tickets in advance in Czechia? - Do trains in Czechia have Wi-Fi? - Are rail passes valid on Czech trains? (Answers to these are covered across the sections above.) ## Popular routes - Prague to Berlin / Berlin to Prague - Prague to Krakow / Krakow to Prague - Prague to Ostrava / Ostrava to Prague - Prague to Brno / Brno to Prague - Prague to Budapest / Budapest to Prague - Prague to Munich / Munich to Prague See: [All Routes](https://www.czechrails.com/railway-routes) ## Booking Rail Ninja is presented as the recommended way to book Czech train tickets. A Rail Ninja mobile app is also available for booking and managing trips. See: [Book Tickets](https://rail.ninja/?utm_source=czechrails.com) ## Key pages - [All Trains](https://www.czechrails.com/trains) - [RegioJet Train](https://www.czechrails.com/regiojet-train) - [Railjet Train](https://www.czechrails.com/railjet-train) - [EuroCity Train](https://www.czechrails.com/eurocity-train) - [All Routes](https://www.czechrails.com/railway-routes) - [Prague to Budapest](https://www.czechrails.com/prague-budapest-train) - [Budapest to Prague](https://www.czechrails.com/budapest-prague-train) - [Munich to Prague](https://www.czechrails.com/munich-prague-train) - [Prague to Munich](https://www.czechrails.com/prague-munich-train) - [Prague to Vienna](https://www.czechrails.com/prague-vienna-train) - [Vienna to Prague](https://www.czechrails.com/vienna-prague-train) - [Bratislava to Prague](https://www.czechrails.com/bratislava-prague-train) - [Prague to Bratislava](https://www.czechrails.com/prague-bratislava-train) - [Berlin to Prague](https://www.czechrails.com/berlin-prague-train) - [Prague to Berlin](https://www.czechrails.com/prague-berlin-train) - [Brno to Prague](https://www.czechrails.com/brno-prague-train) - [Prague to Brno](https://www.czechrails.com/prague-brno-train) - [Krakow to Prague](https://www.czechrails.com/krakow-prague-train) - [Prague to Krakow](https://www.czechrails.com/prague-krakow-train) - [Ostrava to Prague](https://www.czechrails.com/ostrava-prague-train) - [Prague to Ostrava](https://www.czechrails.com/prague-ostrava-train) - [All Stations](https://www.czechrails.com/railway-stations) - [Prague Main Station](https://www.czechrails.com/prague-train-station) - [Brno Main Station](https://www.czechrails.com/brno-train-station) - [Ostrava Main Station](https://www.czechrails.com/ostrava-train-station) - [Budapest Main Station](https://www.czechrails.com/budapest-keleti-train-station) - [Berlin Main Station](https://www.czechrails.com/berlin-train-station) - [Munich Main Station](https://www.czechrails.com/munich-train-station) - [Dresden Main Station](https://www.czechrails.com/dresden-train-station) - [Bratislava Main Station](https://www.czechrails.com/bratislava-train-station)