First Minute Europe (Včasná jízdenka Evropa)

Conditions of the Early Bird Europe Ticket

• the ticket can be purchased in the e-shop and in the My Train mobile application (free of charge), at the ticket counter with the sale of international tickets (with a fee of CZK 50 per person), by phone on 221 111 122 (with a fee of CZK 50 for one complete telephone order).
• advance sale of tickets usually starts in the range of up to 180 days before the day of departure (unless otherwise specified)
• for most destinations it is possible to buy tickets for 1st and 2nd class. Supplement to 1st class or other service is not possible.
• the number of tickets at these attractive prices is limited by a given quota
• the ticket price depends on the chosen route, carriage class, service category, time of purchase and the period for which the ticket is purchased. For each train, route, day, carriage class and possible accommodation service (bed), a limited number (quota) of tickets is determined.
• from the VJE ticket we provide discounts for children under 15 years of age, students under 26 years of age (with a ŽZ ČR or ISIC card) and for passengers 65+ in the Czech Republic.
• to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Belgium it is possible to buy a ticket for an accompanied child up to the age of 15 for a very discounted fare with an adult ticket. These children travel free of charge abroad, they pay a fare with a 50% discount for travel around the Czech Republic.
• the ticket is valid for 2 days, whereby the journey must be started on the 1st day of validity and the condition of using the mandatory cross-border train between the Czech Republic and the neighboring country, which is printed on the ticket, must be observed for the journey. For journeys to Germany and Austria, other connections in these countries stated on the ticket must also be observed, this also applies to journeys in transit through Germany and Austria. The mandatory train must be used in its entire route within the framework of the concluded transport contract
• the ticket to Ukraine cannot be purchased in the My Train application and cannot be returned or exchanged due to the passenger's side. Early Bird Europe tickets issued to other countries can be returned for reasons on the passenger's side no later than 24 hours before the first day of validity, with a deduction of EUR 3 per person, later the deduction is 100%
• night trains for journeys abroad between the Czech Republic and Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland are compulsorily reserved and the price of the reservation (bed or couchette) is automatically included in the ticket price. Long-distance day trains between the Czech Republic and Poland, SC Pendolino trains to Slovakia are compulsorily reserved and the price of the reservation (seat reservation) is automatically included in the ticket price
• the ticket to the Netherlands and Ukraine purchased in the e-shop must always be printed on your own printer (on A4 paper) and before leaving the Czech Republic, have it marked by a ČD conductor or at the ČD ticket office. An unmarked ticket is not valid in the above countries (except the Netherlands).
• a couchette or bed service can only be purchased for the Early Bird Europe Ticket within 1 joint purchase, if the quota of couchettes or beds is available. Couchette and bed surcharges purchased separately (outside the VJE quota) and presented together with the Early Bird Europe Ticket will not be accepted for carriage.
• more detailed information and conditions can be found at Early Bird Europe Ticket for the given country.

Current prices and availability of Early Bird Europe Tickets for specific routes are available at the time of purchase (price inquiry) in the e-shop, at the ticket office with the issuance of international documents or at the ČD Contact Center.

Examples of Early Bird Europe Tickets

Berlin

By train to Berlin not only for fun.
You should see the European metropolis of entertainment and the Mecca of cultural diversity at least once in your life. Once you've had your fill of nightlife in Berlin's famous clubs and visited the world-famous Berlin Zoo, you can head out to explore the beauty of the city itself. The Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz or the most beautiful street in the city, Unter den Linden, will provide you with a unique atmosphere.

Price from 17/28€, 439/722 CZK (from Prague/Brno) up to 6 times a day by EC train

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Dresden

By train to Dresden not only for shopping.
When shopping, so culturally - Dresden has plenty of both for you. The wide range of shopping centers with price-attractive and high-quality goods is complemented by a cultural offer. Lovers of trained voices will certainly not miss the Semperoper (Saxon State Opera), the eye will then be pleased by the state art collection of old masters Zwinger. If you still have a hunger for sights, Moritzburg will surely satisfy it.

Price from 10/34 €, 258/877 CZK (from Prague/Brno) up to 6 times a day by EC train

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Budapest

By train to Budapest not only to the baths.
Once you've seen Buda Castle, the Memorial Zoological Garden and tasted some of the many famous Hungarian specialties, relax in the famous Budapest thermal baths. If you still have the strength, you can go dancing a genuine Hungarian csárdás at the end of the day.

Price from 25.50/17.50, 658/452 CZK (from Prague/Brno) up to 6 times a day

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Bratislava

By train to Bratislava not only to visit friends.
How about visiting relatives, friends or remembering the times when Czechs and Slovaks sang the anthem together? In addition to the pleasant atmosphere of its charming center, Bratislava also offers you lessons in history - for example, the majestic Bratislava Castle was founded as early as the 10th century AD. After shopping and ice cream on the promenade on Hviezdoslavovo náměstí, you might also visit the Bratislava Zoo, which boasts a new ape pavilion.

Price from 17.50/8.00 €, 452/206 CZK (from Prague/Brno) up to 6 times a day by EC trains

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Vienna

By train to Vienna not only for culture.
Vienna is pulsating with culture - various cultural events run here practically continuously until September. Don't miss Summer in the Museum Quarter, the State Opera or Schönbrunn Palace. If it's all too much for you, you can always recharge your batteries with a real Sacher and Viennese coffee in the famous Mr. Hawelka's café.

From Prague to Vienna from 18.50 €, 477 CZK, from Brno to Vienna from 9 €, 232 up to 7 times a day by railjet train

Early Bird Europe Ticket Price list

Current prices and availability of the Early Bird Europe Ticket offer for specific routes are available at the time of purchase (price inquiry) in the e-shope-shop, at the ČD ticket counter with the issuance of international documents or at the ČD contact center on 221 111 122.

When selling at the ticket counter, a service fee of CZK 50 is charged for each Early Bird Ticket purchased.

Prices of international tickets are fixed in euros and are converted to crowns according to the valid uniform railway exchange rate.