When travelling from Lviv to Prague, it’s important to know who is responsible for each leg of the journey. Just because a brand is familiar to you doesn’t mean the terms and conditions will be the same for all tickets on your itinerary.
Checking the route for a specific date
Check the services available on the date and any possible connections. Make a note of the station names in their original form, as well as the journey numbers. Check whether you need to book a seat separately or if it’s already included in your ticket. For overnight journeys, make sure you’re buying the right type of accommodation, not just a seat.
Arrival and contingency plan
Before paying, read the rules regarding delays and refunds. In Prague, allow time for the journey from the station to your accommodation, especially if you arrive early. If your accommodation opens later, arrange for your luggage to be stored.
What to have ready before departure
Have your full tickets, station addresses and transport operators’ contact details ready offline. Check availability, prices and times using the latest search function: this guide is not a timetable. You must check your eligibility to cross the border separately, based on your own documents and circumstances.
See also: Changing trains in Przemyśl: how to check both train tickets; Kyiv–Warsaw train: direct or with a change.
Official sources
Ukrzaliznytsia: official ticket search; České dráhy; RegioJet. Please check current services, prices and conditions for your specific dates; the photographs illustrate rail travel and do not confirm the composition of a specific service.
Image details
- CRRC Sirius RegioJet testing.png — FilFee; CC BY 4.0. The image has been resized and converted to WebP. Licence terms can be found on the original page.
- Bombardier Talent RegioJet - interior.JPG — Miropiro; CC BY-SA 3.0. The image has been resized and converted to WebP. Licence terms can be found on the original page.
Questions and answers
What should I check on a night journey?
Whether a seat, couchette or sleeper berth has been booked, and what services are included in the fare.
Is a direct journey guaranteed?
No. You’ll need to check the search results for your specific date to confirm whether it’s a direct service or involves a change.
Can I use the timetable from a previous journey?
Only as a guide for your search, not as a valid confirmation.
What should I check before paying?
Each leg of the journey, stations, local times, seat type and the terms and conditions for changing your itinerary.