PKP Intercity’s high-speed Pendolino train will operate daily between Prague and Bohumín from 9 March to 17 June as part of its certification programme in Czechia, Expats.cz reported on 27 February. (expats.cz) The service marks the first regular passenger deployment of the Polish-registered unit outside Poland and will stop in Ostrava, Olomouc and Pardubice. SuperCity fare conditions apply, with mandatory seat reservations on the busy Prague–Bohumín stretch.
Although branded as a test, the three-month run effectively adds a limited-time high-speed option on a corridor used by thousands of business commuters shuttling between Czech automotive plants and suppliers in Silesia and southern Poland. Journey time from Prague to Ostrava will fall to just under three hours—25 minutes faster than standard InterCity services.
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International travellers drawn to the new service should also make sure their paperwork is in order. VisaHQ’s streamlined platform (https://www.visahq.com/czech-republic/) can quickly verify whether you need a Schengen visa for Czechia or Poland, guide you through each application step and handle delivery of approved documents, letting you focus on enjoying the high-speed ride rather than worrying about border formalities.
If the trial proves reliable, Czech Railways (ČD) and PKP Intercity may extend cooperation to Prague–Warsaw services ahead of Euro 2028. Railway infrastructure manager Správa železnic says data gathered from the Pendolino’s tilt-technology sensors will feed into the design of Czechia’s future high-speed lines.
Companies should note that SuperCity tickets are yield-managed; purchasing in advance can save up to 35 %. Season-ticket holders on ČD’s In 100 programme can pay a small surcharge to access Pendolino coaches, making it an attractive upgrade for cross-border project teams. (expats.cz)
Although branded as a test, the three-month run effectively adds a limited-time high-speed option on a corridor used by thousands of business commuters shuttling between Czech automotive plants and suppliers in Silesia and southern Poland. Journey time from Prague to Ostrava will fall to just under three hours—25 minutes faster than standard InterCity services.
International travellers drawn to the new service should also make sure their paperwork is in order. VisaHQ’s streamlined platform (https://www.visahq.com/czech-republic/) can quickly verify whether you need a Schengen visa for Czechia or Poland, guide you through each application step and handle delivery of approved documents, letting you focus on enjoying the high-speed ride rather than worrying about border formalities.
If the trial proves reliable, Czech Railways (ČD) and PKP Intercity may extend cooperation to Prague–Warsaw services ahead of Euro 2028. Railway infrastructure manager Správa železnic says data gathered from the Pendolino’s tilt-technology sensors will feed into the design of Czechia’s future high-speed lines.
Companies should note that SuperCity tickets are yield-managed; purchasing in advance can save up to 35 %. Season-ticket holders on ČD’s In 100 programme can pay a small surcharge to access Pendolino coaches, making it an attractive upgrade for cross-border project teams. (expats.cz)
