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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
cd.cz

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

Prague → Gdynia Coastal
Prague → Gdynia
11h 00m ČD
From €25
Zurich → Prague Classic
Zurich → Prague
11h 30m ČD
From €35

How to book České dráhy (Czech Railways)

  1. Check the route and date on our route page, then note the cabin you want.
  2. Go to the operator’s own booking site — we never resell or mark up fares.
  3. Pick your cabin: prices rise as the train fills, so book early for the lowest fare.
  4. Bring photo ID for border crossings, and arrive a few minutes before departure — there is no airport-style check-in.
Check availability

We link to the operator — we never mark up the fare.

Frequently asked questions

How far in advance can you book České dráhy (Czech Railways)?

Tickets usually go on sale around 90 days before departure, and the cheapest fares go first.

Does České dráhy (Czech Railways) accept Interrail and Eurail passes?

Reservation compulsory; a berth supplement applies.

What cabins does České dráhy (Czech Railways) offer?

České dráhy (Czech Railways) sells Seat, Couchette, Sleeper Cabin. Comfort and privacy differ a lot between them.

What is the luggage policy on České dráhy (Czech Railways)?

Standard free baggage allowance.

Can I cancel or change a České dráhy (Czech Railways) ticket?

Refundability depends on fare tier purchased.

Which routes does České dráhy (Czech Railways) run?

We track 2 České dráhy (Czech Railways) routes, including Prague–Gdynia, Zurich–Prague.