Prague has recently become a hot spot for European travel, which means that train service from Zurich to Prague has never been easier. Follow these steps to start planning your trip.
Plan on a night train from Zurich to Prague for the most comfortable and easiest service. When looking at train availability on either the Swiss Railway Web site or the Rail Europe site (see Resources below), the only options available for the trip are night trains.
Look at a map to find cities along the way if you want to travel by day. You can then book train travel to certain cities and essentially break your trip into segments. For example, you could take a morning train to Linz, Austria and connect to Prague from there.
Discuss your plans with a travel agent if you have any doubts about the best way to proceed. Travel agents in the States or in Zurich can provide valuable advice on the trip itself as well as any side trips you may want to consider.
Log onto the Rail Europe site (see Resources below) if you want to find the quickest route between Zurich and Prague and aren't interested in a large listing of train options. This site is easy to navigate and functions nearly exclusively for the American traveler. You can book directly through this site and have your tickets or passes mailed to you.
Visit the Swiss Railways site for a more complete listing of train options between the two cities. The Swiss Railways site is available in English (click on the link in Resources below) and will give you a complete listing of every available train trip offered. This site is helpful for those travelers considering visiting other cities along the way and prefer a more comprehensive listing of routing possibilities.
Book an overnight, 13-hour trip aboard the "EuroNight" train for the most comfortable and enjoyable travel accommodations. Enjoy either a 4- or 6-person couchette for the best rates. Try a private cabin for more comfort.
Call Rail Europe at 877-257-2887 to book train tickets from Zurich to Prague if you'd prefer not to book online.
