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CD Night (Praha <> Zurich)
All that's good to know about the trains used on the overnight route which links Praha/Prague with Zurich through Austria
This service uses CD Night trains operated by the Czech national rail operator.
However, on this route the only accommodation offered is the two types of sleeping cabin, Economy and Deluxe, with the key difference between them being that the Deluxe cabins house a shower cubicle, sink and toilet, but the Economy cabins house only a sink with toilets and showers available at the end of each coach.
Both types of cabin can be booked for single use (1 person) or for double (2 person) and and triple (3 person) use.
The Deluxe and Economy cabins have three beds arranged bunk style, but when booked for single use two of the beds will be folded away; and when booked for double use, the top bunk will be folded out of use.
When travelling alone its possible to opt to travel in a 1 person, 2 person or 3 person cabin.
When two people* are travelling together its possible to opt for a 2 person or 3 person cabin
*= The 2 and 3 person cabins are segregated into male and female only unless a male/female couple share a booking and in this instance a 2 person cabin for sole use by the couple will be automatically offered.
When a mixed sex family group of 3 people book together, they will automatically be offered a 3 person cabin.
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At a Glance
Country
Which country these trains operate in.
Czechia
Switzerland
Austria
Time of Day
Night
Reservations
Compulsory
Train Specification
Attributes of the train
Has a Conductor
Travel Comforts
Air Conditioned
Travel Pass Supplement
Rail Pass Reservation Fees
Travel Passes
Eurail
InterRail
On Board
Deluxe Sleeping Cabin:
Perks
Power Socket
The power sockets on this train are compatible with standard E.U. two point plugs.
WiFi
The WiFi is only available on the Czech section of the journey
The cabin has air-conditioning and can be temperature controlled and bedding is provided which includes a quilt and a pillow.
Because the Deluxe cabins house a shower cubicle, a complimentary hygiene kit is provided which includes shower gel and a towel, soap, hotel slippers, disposable toothbrush and toothpaste.
A toilet is also available within the cabin.
A complimentary Deluxe breakfast with a choice of hot drink will be delivered to each passenger, at a wake-up time which can be arranged with the on board train manager.
Passengers hand their passports and other relevant travel documents to the train manager, who will then deal with border control staff.
Economy Sleeping Cabin:
Perks
Power Socket
The power sockets on this train are compatible with standard E.U. two point plugs.
WiFi
The WiFi will only be available in Czechia
The cabin has air-conditioning and can be temperature controlled and bedding is provided which includes a quilt and a pillow.
A complimentary hygiene kit is provided which includes soap, hotel slippers, disposable toothbrush and toothpaste and a towel.
Though the shower and toilets are outside the cabin.
A complimentary Eco breakfast with a choice of hot drink will be delivered to each passenger, at a wake-up time which can be arranged with the on board train manager.
Passengers hand their passports and other relevant travel documents to the train manager, who will then deal with border control staff.
Note that these train does not couchettes or seats.
So if you want to save money on a Praha <> Zurich overnight journey, the alternative Canopus train is a cheaper option.
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