Sign in with Facebook- Join for free
- Sign In
Sign in with Facebook
We are a group of 4 wanting to travel from Prague to Frankfurt by train on 2nd September. Would it be better to buy the train tickets online or purchase them once we arrive in Prague? Any advice gratefully received. Thanks, Kathy
I haven't travelled this particular route but in this case I'd suggest you buy your tickets online (I do not usually suggest this for European trains), because bahn.de (the German railway operator) has excellent advance discount fares available on some routes/dates departures and Prague>Frankfurt is one of those routes. Advance discount tickets are limited in availability and can (often do) sell out. bahn.com/i/view/overseas/en/... You'll get an eticket to print out and must present this, and the card you used to pay (absolutely essential) to the guard. The ticket ties you to a specific departure date/time. Fares for 2nd September are as low as 29 euro, whereas 'normal' fare is 93 euro.
Be the first to rate this answer!
I bought mine online for this route (Prague-Dresden-Frankfurt, with a change of trains in Dresden) with no problem. I do not think there is any difference in price, but perhaps some local person in Prague can confirm this, or not.
Be the first to rate this answer!
Yes, if you want to go for one of those 29 euro tickets on bahn.de you can book it 89 days ahead of time. Work out exactly when that is and book it on that day, otherwise it might be too late. (I have done this for other connections, but not Prague-Frankfurt.) Only do this if you are sure you can catch that particular train.
Be the first to rate this answer!
Advance discount tickets for 2nd September are available now on bahn.de so it's worth making your plans and snapping them up whilst they are available. I found the whole process of booking discount tickets on bahn.de very simple and very effective. You also have the option of having the 'real' tickets sent to you for a small extra fee, rather than just using an eticket.
Be the first to rate this answer!
Brilliant! Brilliant! We wanted to leave in the morning, so following the great advice above, have just purchased 4 tickets for the 8.38am departure at 39 euros each!! Thank you so much, Leics and Nemorino. Can't wait... Cheers, Kathy.
Be the first to rate this answer!
Excellent! Now just make 500% sure you take that same card with you! :-)
Be the first to rate this answer!
Be aware that this 8:38 departure from Praha is by coach. The coach leaves in Praha on the bus platform in front of the main station. This is how aver announced in the station. The coach takes you to Nürnberg where you change to a train.
Be the first to rate this answer!
in the german embassy - that played a historical role in the "end of the DDR" - you will find a modern sculpture of a... more
Pension Unitas & Art Prison Hostel Prague
445 Opinions
Aria Hotel
699 Opinions
Arcadia Residence
766 Opinions
