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Dining car – Restaurant on the train
If you’re travelling longer distances, or at breakfast, lunch or dinner time, the opportunity to have a good meal on the train is invaluable. And
The best free apps in the Czech Republic – Save Time & Money
Whether you’re travelling around the Czech Republic by train, bus or public transport, you’ll find the following apps useful. All are free and will help you find timetables, buy tickets, find everything you’re looking for, or arrange transport or accommodation.
Travel apps
IDOS timetables
iOS / Android
One of the most used applications in the Czech Republic. You can find here train connections, bus connections and also public transport. In most cases, travel documents can be purchased. The app is free and can be used in English and Czech.
OneTicket
iOS / Android
The one ticket project offers the possibility to buy one ticket that is valid on multiple trains – with multiple carriers. Unfortunately, it is not now fully integrated with all carriers. However, for connections offered by the app the ticket will be accepted.
MY TRAIN (Czech Railways)
iOS / Android
The official application of Czech Railways, which allows you to search for connections, buy a ticket, log in to your profile, collect loyalty points and manage your purchased tickets. You can also use the app to prove yourself on the train and upload your InKarta – the Czech Railways loyalty card.
REGIOJET
iOS / Android
Regiojet’s app that allows you to find connections and buy train and bus tickets. You can manage your purchases here, and return tickets. You must have an account and be logged in to get the best prices.
ARRIVA CZ
iOS / Android
Arriva train and bus tickets can be purchased using the app. You can manage your purchases and the app will alert you 30 minutes before the train departs. You can also track the train’s location on a map in real time.
LEO EXPRESS
iOS / Android
You can buy tickets, find connections and manage your purchases. The app can also inform you about incidents on the line and train delays. It integrates Smile Club, where you earn miles for each ride, which then gets you a discount on other tickets.
Maps apps
MAPY.CZ
iOS / Android
One of the best map applications you can use in the Czech Republic. In addition to the basic map, it also offers tourist, traffic and winter maps. It includes navigation for both pedestrians and cars. The maps are very detailed, including satellite maps. Maps can be saved for offline useThe app is in many languages and is completely free.
Accommodation applications
BOOKING.COM
iOS / Android
As in all European capitals, accommodation can be booked through booking.com.
Airbnb
iOS / Android
As in all European capitals, accommodation can be booked through Airbnb.com.
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Prague Main Railway Station – ultimate guide
Here you will find everything you should see at Prague Main Station, where to eat and have a coffee, or how to buy tickets.
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Summer ticket from Czech railways
An unbeatable price offer for train travel in the Czech Republic on Czech Railways trains. For less than 50 euros you can travel for 14 days on trains of the Czech Railways company throughout the Czech Republic!