+dave4shmups you mean the bed? the sleeper cabins are usually configured in the flat sleeping position; a passenger is not supposed to change the bed to seat; moreover, these seats are prettz uncomfortable
+dave4shmups there are pretty good for 2nd class; I would always recommend the second class compartment seating cars, which Czech Railways purchased from ÖBB
Yes, seats are more than ok, but if you travel over night, I would still suggest to buy a sleeper, or at least a couchette reservation if you can spare some money, you will be much more relaxed. Seating is for day travel imo.
Yeah, I noticed this as well. I always wondered why the sleeping car was not detached in Kosice. But I guess its simply easier and less time consuming to store it in Humenne with the seating cars.
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I think you are not so right guys. There are till December 2017 2 daily night trains EN between Prague and east part of Slovakia. One is Slovakia (Prague to Kosice) and second one is Bohemia (Prague to Humenne). There are more reasons, not only tourist spots like Tatras (exit in Liptovsky Mikulas or Poprad). From area after Kosice, you have a lot of people studying and working in Prague or whole Czech Republic. That's the reason, why train is running with sleeping cars and couchettes to Humenne. 10-15 years ago terminus was even further in Medzilaborce (almost on the border with Poland and Ukraine). There are big calling points after Kosice (big in terms of Slovakia (over 25 000 inhab. like Trebisov, Michalovce and Humenne). So this EN Bohemia is serving also these customers.
It has to an awful experience from business class jets and great high speed luxury trains to be in this :D I'm from Czech republic and I feel very ashamed with our trains or train transport in general (Slovakia the same maybe even worse). 16 hours for 1021 km is awful lot. At least we have beautiful nature and cities (not train stations) :D
+Overlord I very much like the Czech railway system; A lot of money was invested in the last years into renovating tracks, stations and rail cars; the situation in Czech Republic is much better than in Germany or Poland; Which other Central European country operates such an extensive night train network than Czech Republic and Slovakia?
No, 16 hours for more than 1000 km is not so much. And remember, it's done by night, so it has to be a longer ride for passengers to allow them sleeping :). I don't understand how you can be ashamed of Czech trains. I've been there three times in last 3 years with train, and I was always amazed by Czech railways. I tried all three main passenger operators (ČD, RegioJet and Leo Express) and they are simply amazing. The majority of railways are for 160 km/h, which is enough for fast and comfortable travel - you don't need to have super fast trains. And Czech trains are very comfortable, especially those with compartment cars.
Why be ashamed? The Czech railways are probably some of the best in Europe. Agreed, they're not high speed, but pretty comfortable, many with decent catering (try to find that in Western Europe...), and affordable. If you want a system that's falling apart, try the Romanian railways... I love Romania, even Romanian trains, but I am a little bit of a masochist at times... ČD is almost boringly good.
A wonderful trip & experience watching this video! Many thanks!
Thank you!very much!
Great video !!! Thank you for sharing !!! Gotta win the lottery and then off I go !!! :):):)
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nice video ..
good train..!!
Mnogo je lepo
Molto bello!1 Grazie e cordiali saluti.
thank you
Great vid 👍
Where do you book this train?
on eshop.cd.cz
Nice video :)
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małą niestety jest frekwencja w przedstawionych w filmiku pociagach :(
Excellent video! How comfortable were the seats, compared to those in an average airliner?
+dave4shmups you mean the bed? the sleeper cabins are usually configured in the flat sleeping position; a passenger is not supposed to change the bed to seat; moreover, these seats are prettz uncomfortable
I just mean the regular passenger seats-the ones that you filmed that were in rows.
+dave4shmups there are pretty good for 2nd class; I would always recommend the second class compartment seating cars, which Czech Railways purchased from ÖBB
Yes, seats are more than ok, but if you travel over night, I would still suggest to buy a sleeper, or at least a couchette reservation if you can spare some money, you will be much more relaxed. Seating is for day travel imo.
great video!
Thank you to visit our country! How much your ticket cost?
+Maria Jadronova its very cheap to travel through Czech Republic ans Slovakia; the supplement for a single sleeper cabin is just EUR 42
What makes Humenné so special that it gets an international night train connection? It does not seem to be a popular tourist spot.
+Marc Liljeqvist Main terminus for most passengers is Kosice and Poprad; between Kosice ans Humenne the train is used by many local pax
Yeah, I noticed this as well. I always wondered why the sleeping car was not detached in Kosice. But I guess its simply easier and less time consuming to store it in Humenne with the seating cars.
I think you are not so right guys. There are till December 2017 2 daily night trains EN between Prague and east part of Slovakia. One is Slovakia (Prague to Kosice) and second one is Bohemia (Prague to Humenne). There are more reasons, not only tourist spots like Tatras (exit in Liptovsky Mikulas or Poprad). From area after Kosice, you have a lot of people studying and working in Prague or whole Czech Republic. That's the reason, why train is running with sleeping cars and couchettes to Humenne. 10-15 years ago terminus was even further in Medzilaborce (almost on the border with Poland and Ukraine). There are big calling points after Kosice (big in terms of Slovakia (over 25 000 inhab. like Trebisov, Michalovce and Humenne). So this EN Bohemia is serving also these customers.
What camera do you have?
an iPhone
Great video! Why you do not travel across Russia?
+Diman_izh Getting a visa to visit Russia is not so easy, unfortunately
Perhaps, but today it is a cheap country with interesting railways
Well, u could go walking to Užgorod in Ukraine 😁
maraton...
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we were there in the communist time in 1975.
Eger
It has to an awful experience from business class jets and great high speed luxury trains to be in this :D I'm from Czech republic and I feel very ashamed with our trains or train transport in general (Slovakia the same maybe even worse). 16 hours for 1021 km is awful lot. At least we have beautiful nature and cities (not train stations) :D
+Overlord I very much like the Czech railway system; A lot of money was invested in the last years into renovating tracks, stations and rail cars; the situation in Czech Republic is much better than in Germany or Poland; Which other Central European country operates such an extensive night train network than Czech Republic and Slovakia?
No, 16 hours for more than 1000 km is not so much. And remember, it's done by night, so it has to be a longer ride for passengers to allow them sleeping :).
I don't understand how you can be ashamed of Czech trains. I've been there three times in last 3 years with train, and I was always amazed by Czech railways. I tried all three main passenger operators (ČD, RegioJet and Leo Express) and they are simply amazing. The majority of railways are for 160 km/h, which is enough for fast and comfortable travel - you don't need to have super fast trains. And Czech trains are very comfortable, especially those with compartment cars.
Why be ashamed? The Czech railways are probably some of the best in Europe. Agreed, they're not high speed, but pretty comfortable, many with decent catering (try to find that in Western Europe...), and affordable. If you want a system that's falling apart, try the Romanian railways... I love Romania, even Romanian trains, but I am a little bit of a masochist at times... ČD is almost boringly good.
CD has Pendolinos which are high-speed trains and have really comfy seats