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Where to buy non-Swiss Train Tickets?
Sep 18, 2011 @ 13:57

Hi,


Does anyone know if you can buy train tickets via the web for a train trip that does not start or end in Switzerland (i.e. from Prague to Berlin)? I looked at RailEurope.com but these tickets don't seem to be available for people living in Switzerland. I also tried the SBB website and requested a price quote but I'm not sure if they'll get back to me.


I'm just wondering if there is an alternative to going down to Gare Cornavin in person (hopefully that is actually an option as a last resort).


Thanks in advance for any advice!

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Hi,


Does anyone know if you can buy train tickets via the web for a train trip that does not start or end in Switzerland (i.e. from Prague to Berlin)? I looked at RailEurope.com but these tickets don't seem to be available for people living in Switzerland. I also tried the SBB website and requested a price quote but I'm not sure if they'll get back to me.


I'm just wondering if there is an alternative to going down to Gare Cornavin in person (hopefully that is actually an option as a last resort).


Thanks in advance for any advice!


Jacqueline ESep 18, 2011 @ 13:57
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Re: Where to buy non-Swiss Train Tickets?
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Sep 18, 2011 @ 14:50

Rail Europe is extremely expensive, and usually once you select American as your nationality you will be redirected.  I would assume you would need to buy here


https://www.cd.cz/eshop/

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Rail Europe is extremely expensive, and usually once you select American as your nationality you will be redirected.  I would assume you would need to buy here


https://www.cd.cz/eshop/


Lexillent, Sep 18, 2011 @ 14:50
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Sep 18, 2011 @ 14:54

I am avoiding my homework and did a quick search. For this ticket you need to either call or email


Kontaktní centrum Českých drah:



telefon: +420 840 112 113
e-mail: [email protected]

It says a 4 hour travel with a connection in Hungary.  I did this when I was living in Vienna and had to buy tickets out of town, and never had problems not being a resident before. 

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I am avoiding my homework and did a quick search. For this ticket you need to either call or email


Kontaktní centrum Českých drah:



telefon: +420 840 112 113
e-mail: [email protected]

It says a 4 hour travel with a connection in Hungary.  I did this when I was living in Vienna and had to buy tickets out of town, and never had problems not being a resident before. 


Lexillent, Sep 18, 2011 @ 14:54
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Re: Where to buy non-Swiss Train Tickets?
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Sep 18, 2011 @ 15:47

Yes, if you buy it on the Czech website you will save maybe 10-15 euros as opposed to buying it on the German one... It is likely to be possible to buy it via SBB but thats gonna be like a lot extra... Generally when buying train tickets for outside of switzerland its best to buy it on the local country's website. When I go home for holidays I often go by train and I go to Czech Rep. via Austria and it works best to buy it on the Austrian website for the whole way from Geneva all the way home.

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Yes, if you buy it on the Czech website you will save maybe 10-15 euros as opposed to buying it on the German one... It is likely to be possible to buy it via SBB but thats gonna be like a lot extra... Generally when buying train tickets for outside of switzerland its best to buy it on the local country's website. When I go home for holidays I often go by train and I go to Czech Rep. via Austria and it works best to buy it on the Austrian website for the whole way from Geneva all the way home.


Andrew I, Sep 18, 2011 @ 15:47
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Re: Where to buy non-Swiss Train Tickets?
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Sep 18, 2011 @ 16:01

Hi,

Does anyone know if you can buy train tickets via the web for a train trip that does not start or end in Switzerland (i.e. from Prague to Berlin)? I looked at RailEurope.com but these tickets don't seem to be available for people living in Switzerland. I also tried the SBB website and requested a price quote but I'm not sure if they'll get back to me.

I'm just wondering if there is an alternative to going down to Gare Cornavin in person (hopefully that is actually an option as a last resort).

Thanks in advance for any advice!


Sep 18, 11 13:57

Hi,


or you can use a bus, for ex.


http://www.studentagency.cz/


there is english version as well on this website, the buses are very comfortable, you can book your seat in advance for trips to many european countries, there is a steward, you receive a coffee, chocolate or tea, newspapers, there is a tv or you can listen to music.


 

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Hi,


or you can use a bus, for ex.


http://www.studentagency.cz/


there is english version as well on this website, the buses are very comfortable, you can book your seat in advance for trips to many european countries, there is a steward, you receive a coffee, chocolate or tea, newspapers, there is a tv or you can listen to music.


 


Zuzana S, Sep 18, 2011 @ 16:01
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Re: Where to buy non-Swiss Train Tickets?
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Sep 18, 2011 @ 16:22

Jan 1, 70 01:00

Maybe for international bookings it may take a while, for national ones you get the confirmation immediately to your email. As a Czech, I would recommend you the bus over the train. The journey takes 4h30 the return price is 1250 CZK cca 63 CHF and the bus stops





Praha, ÚAN Florenc
 
 
23:55
nást. 22


Ústí n.L., AN, st. 2
* )
1:15
1:15
nást. 2


Dresden, Hbf., Bayrische Str.
 
2:15
2:15
 


Berlin, ZOB am Funkturm, Busst. 13
 
4:30
4:30
 


Magdeburg, ZOB, Bussteig 7
*
6:30
6:30
 


Wolfsburg, ZOB
*
7:30
7:30
 


Hannover, ZOB
 
8:30
8:30
 


Bremen, ZOB, Fernlinien, nást. 6
 
10:15
10:15
 


Hamburg, ZOB
 
11:45







Praha, ÚAN Florenc



 
 
7:30
nást. 22


Ústí n.L., AN, st. 2
 
9:00
9:00
nást. 2


Dresden, Hbf., Bayrische Str.
 
9:50
9:50
 


Berlin, ZOB am Funkturm, Busst. 13
 

12:00





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Maybe for international bookings it may take a while, for national ones you get the confirmation immediately to your email. As a Czech, I would recommend you the bus over the train. The journey takes 4h30 the return price is 1250 CZK cca 63 CHF and the bus stops





Praha, ÚAN Florenc
 
 
23:55
nást. 22


Ústí n.L., AN, st. 2
* )
1:15
1:15
nást. 2


Dresden, Hbf., Bayrische Str.
 
2:15
2:15
 


Berlin, ZOB am Funkturm, Busst. 13
 
4:30
4:30
 


Magdeburg, ZOB, Bussteig 7
*
6:30
6:30
 


Wolfsburg, ZOB
*
7:30
7:30
 


Hannover, ZOB
 
8:30
8:30
 


Bremen, ZOB, Fernlinien, nást. 6
 
10:15
10:15
 


Hamburg, ZOB
 
11:45







Praha, ÚAN Florenc



 
 
7:30
nást. 22


Ústí n.L., AN, st. 2
 
9:00
9:00
nást. 2


Dresden, Hbf., Bayrische Str.
 
9:50
9:50
 


Berlin, ZOB am Funkturm, Busst. 13
 

12:00






Zuzana S, Sep 18, 2011 @ 16:22
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Re: Where to buy non-Swiss Train Tickets?
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Sep 21, 2011 @ 21:56

Thank you everyone for your help!! I really appreciate it.

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Thank you everyone for your help!! I really appreciate it.


Jacqueline E, Sep 21, 2011 @ 21:56
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