Definitely
The thread in question was :
The line is S65 - which AFAIK now starts from Hlavni, rather than Smichov West (or when I did it, a platform in a goods yard close to Na Knizneci bus station!). It's fine on the service train, whatever unit it is these days
...or an 830 on the weekend extra "Prazsky Motoracek" trains (normal fares apply).
What ticket would I require for this? And easy to do on a Wednesday/Thursday?Really pretty IMO are the lines to Dobris or Cercany(some loco hauled double deckers on a weekend), the Cercany to Svetla nad Sazavou 'Pacific' line, and the branches from these to Kolin. The bus fro m Smichov to Sedlcany is a nice ride too, as is the train back.
Enjoy
The combination that beermaddavep suggested in #11 would cover you.
You might find
Czechia == great value, once you've worked out who doesn't operate what.
I've gathered this today travelling around the Prague zonal system.
Regional services are put out to tender.
Those are the two sets Leo ordered then refused to accept because they failed to be certified according to the contract I believe.
Actually, it is over 65 rather than 70. However, it appears a passport alone is not valid as proof on trains within the Prague area, a local chip card or pass is required, according to the PID website. My underscore in the quote below.
Except for at least one ferry - I got caught out!
I should add that the line I recommended to Cercany is the one that takes ages via Tynec nad Sazavou, rather than the fast 'cityelefant' worked line, although that isn't too bad a ride! Should be Regionova worked during the week. Hope you are enjoying it all, my favourite destination
Getting a PID seniors pass is a doddle. I got mine yesterday - just turn up at one of their sales points with your passport, a passport photo and 60Cz, and it was in my hand in less than 5 minutes. The girl did query why I wanted one, as you only really need it if you want to travel on the trains. However, it saves having to carry your passport around with you, in case you are challenged on the trams, buses, trolleybuses etc. What I didn't appreciate from the website is that it is valid indefinitely- you don't need to renew it each year.Actually, it is over 65 rather than 70. However, it appears a passport alone is not valid as proof on trains within the Prague area, a local chip card or pass is required, according to the PID website. My underscore in the quote below.
There is also a 50% discount throughout the PID region beyond Prague.
SENIOR FROM 65 YEARS
Prague – travel for free
Seniors from 65 years of age travel in the area of Prague for free, if they are able to prove their age:
If a senior cannot prove eligibility (age) by one of the above methods, they must purchase a full-price ticket.
- National identity card issued by a European Union country [
This proof cannot be used on trains.]- Passport [
This proof cannot be used on trains.]- A chip card registered in the PID Lítačka system with an application proving the age
- A PID pass for Seniors from 65 years
Region – 50% discount
Seniors from 65 years of age travel with a 50% discount in the entire PID area outside of Prague. Passenger must present a valid ID or passport that proves their age.
It hasn't run from Hlavni Nadrazi since November 23, when they had to reduce the number of trains over the river bridge. It now runs from platform 3 track 8 in the main Smichov station (a new ground level platform that they have constructed with access off platform 3). Ridership picked up markedly when the trains were running to H.N. but sadly if my experience today is anything to go by, they have fallen back to previous levels. I was almost the only one left on the train when we arrived into Smichov.
I took a 'short' Hostivice-Zlíčin service back in January and it had about six on - not bad for a cold evening! There's definitely demand for tram connections from there it seems but less so trundling down the hill.
Just to correct my previous post, they stopped running to HN in December.
