Hi, I'm planning a train journey from Italy to the Czech Republic and was wondering...?

Question

if anyone here has done such a trip and can recommend any tips.

Answer 1

I travel to CZ often and have never had a problem with pickpocketing (knock on wood).  As a general rule of thumb I never keep my wallet in my back pocket when I travel.  I keep it in a jacket pocket I can zip closed.  A big rip-off in Prague is the mark-up on Taxis (100 - 500%) so avoid them at all costs!  Not all of them are crooks but it doesn't hurt to ask how much from point A-B!  Read this story posted by the BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/...

To make your experience worthwhile, try to pick up a few Czech phrases, the locals enjoy that.  Keep in mind that Prague is a tourist town with a lot to see and do.  A few kilometers outside the city offer some interesting cultural and historical sites.  Don't just limit yourself to Prague!  Be careful of some of the pivo (beer) some of the pack a good punch and be sure to try the beer cheese and enjoy traditional Czech foods.  Good luck and have fun!

Answer 2

Keep your money and credit cards close to yourself... Train's not the safest place especially if you're planning on sleeping (there are a lot of pickpockets)...

Beside that it should be a joyful journey...

Have fun! Czech Republic is great!

Answer 3

Take a sleeper car. I don't foresee any real difficulties :-)

Answer 4

Do not fall asleep on the train without everything you own attached to you! Have a tucked away money belt on under your clothes and use any other belongings as a pillow or hold onto them. Thievery on trains is rampant. Other then that, train travel in Europe is delightful.