Operator profile

České dráhy (Czech Railways)

České dráhy is the Czech state railway operator, running or co-operating around nine year-round and two seasonal international night-train routes from Prague, including a EuroNight to Zurich and new 2025-launched links toward the Ukrainian border and the Polish Baltic coast.

Founded
1993
Operator
Czech Republic
Booking & tickets
Sales open ~90 days ahead
Official website

Key facts

Overview

Sleeper and couchette carriages serviced onboard by contractor JLV, pooled across ČD's international night-train partnerships.

Baggage

Standard free baggage allowance.

Boarding

No formal check-in; board at the platform.

Cancellation

Refundability depends on fare tier purchased.

Extended its network in December 2025 with a new Prague-Przemyśl night train running toward the Ukrainian border.

Rail passes

EurailYes
InterrailYes

Reservation compulsory; a berth supplement applies.

Routes operated