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Prague to Krakow and Zakopane to Warsaw Night Trains

  • May 2, 2025
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I am booking a trip from Innsbruck- Ljubljana- Budapest-Vienna-Prague-Krakow-Zakopane-Warsaw. I want to book an overnight train from Prague to Krakow for sure, and potentially an overnight train from Zakopane to Warsaw. 

Initially when I booked my Eurail I wasn’t planning to go to Poland, so I booked a 5 day in 1 month pass (2nd class). For this new itinerary I will need 7 days in 1 month. Am I able to modify my pass and get 2 days added for an extra charge, or am I better off booking the other trains on their own?

For the overnight train to Krakow from Prague it seems like the Chopin is the best choice since I would like a sleeper car and the Regiojet only has seats available. Am I able to book a sleeper car through a reservation for the overnight train to Krakow on Eurail, or is this not possible? What about for the train from Zakopane to Warsaw? Am I able to do this with a 2nd class pass? What would be the additional cost?

 

Thank you for any information you can provide!

Best answer by thibcabe

Train tickets in Poland are very cheap so I'd just buy tickets for the 2 cheapest days.

You can check Prague - Krakow fares on https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm with or without a pass. Some examples:

- 1371 CZK (55€) for a triple sleeper, without pass

- 64€ for double sleeper (shared with someone of the same gender)

- 108€ for a fully private compartment

Also check https://www.intercity.pl/en/ -> Krakow - Zakopane costs under 10€.

I guess you are flying out of Warsaw? Otherwise I'd recommend taking the night train all the way for a longer night sleep. A 5-5:30am alarm is never enjoyable...

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  • May 2, 2025

Train tickets in Poland are very cheap so I'd just buy tickets for the 2 cheapest days.

You can check Prague - Krakow fares on https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm with or without a pass. Some examples:

- 1371 CZK (55€) for a triple sleeper, without pass

- 64€ for double sleeper (shared with someone of the same gender)

- 108€ for a fully private compartment

Also check https://www.intercity.pl/en/ -> Krakow - Zakopane costs under 10€.

I guess you are flying out of Warsaw? Otherwise I'd recommend taking the night train all the way for a longer night sleep. A 5-5:30am alarm is never enjoyable...