Stops from Prague to Paris
Aug 25th, 2015, 05:10 PM
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Stops from Prague to Paris
This is a broad question so just looking for personal opinions here--
In early November my husband and I are flying from Paris to Prague, spending three nights, then will head back to Paris. We'd like to travel by train on our way back, and can afford to spend two nights or so in a town or two in between. Yes yes yes, I know one night in a place isn't "enough", but it's better than nothing!
Any particularly pretty rides between Prague and Paris that you've taken? Where would you like to stop for a day or two along the way? Stops in Germany seem to make the most sense, but if we veer off the direct path it's not a problem.
Of course, don't we all wish the Man from Seat 61 was our awesome uncle or little travel buddy you could fit in your pocket everywhere?
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In early November my husband and I are flying from Paris to Prague, spending three nights, then will head back to Paris. We'd like to travel by train on our way back, and can afford to spend two nights or so in a town or two in between. Yes yes yes, I know one night in a place isn't "enough", but it's better than nothing!
Any particularly pretty rides between Prague and Paris that you've taken? Where would you like to stop for a day or two along the way? Stops in Germany seem to make the most sense, but if we veer off the direct path it's not a problem.
Of course, don't we all wish the Man from Seat 61 was our awesome uncle or little travel buddy you could fit in your pocket everywhere?
Thanks!!
Aug 25th, 2015, 07:50 PM
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A quick Google Map driving route shows Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany and Alsace (e.g. Strasbourg, Colmar, etc.) would be on your route...if you were driving. Both are great places to visit, but I have no idea what the train routings and logistics would be. Check www.bahn.com .
Don't apologize for stopping only one night somewhere - I have done it many times. In fact, if it were me, I'd probably stop two nights in separate towns. It might work out better that way with the trains.
Don't apologize for stopping only one night somewhere - I have done it many times. In fact, if it were me, I'd probably stop two nights in separate towns. It might work out better that way with the trains.
Aug 26th, 2015, 05:47 AM
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The possibilities are endless...
Berlin would grab my attention if I hadn't already been there, a great city.
Munich is easiest logistically, with direct trains Prague-Munich and Munich-Paris. And Strasbourg is nice, and on the direct Munich-Paris route.
But both are big cities you may prefer smaller places.
PS. Thank you for the kind words, though you really wouldn't want my 95Kg in your pocket...
Berlin would grab my attention if I hadn't already been there, a great city.
Munich is easiest logistically, with direct trains Prague-Munich and Munich-Paris. And Strasbourg is nice, and on the direct Munich-Paris route.
But both are big cities you may prefer smaller places.
PS. Thank you for the kind words, though you really wouldn't want my 95Kg in your pocket...
Aug 26th, 2015, 09:27 AM
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Berlin isn't exactly on the way from Prague to Paris, it's almost directly north of Prague. And you can't get from Berlin to Paris direct, eithe. I didn't think there was any direct train from Prague to Munich, either, but there is a bus. I don't think there are direct trains between Munich and Paris, either, except maybe once a week.
The problem is there is no good fairly direct train route between Prague and Western Europe.
The problem is there is no good fairly direct train route between Prague and Western Europe.
Aug 26th, 2015, 11:42 AM
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But Berlin works as a stop-over, if you want to see Berlin - which I would take over Munich any day.
Yes, there are direct trains between Prague and Munich with fares from just €19 - no need to endure a bus - see http://www.seat61.com/munich-to-prague-by-train.htm
And a daily direct Munich-Paris train, a 200mph double-decker TGV Duplex, plus other departures with an easy change at Stuttgart - just book that at www.bahn.de/en
Yes, there are direct trains between Prague and Munich with fares from just €19 - no need to endure a bus - see http://www.seat61.com/munich-to-prague-by-train.htm
And a daily direct Munich-Paris train, a 200mph double-decker TGV Duplex, plus other departures with an easy change at Stuttgart - just book that at www.bahn.de/en
Sep 2nd, 2015, 08:39 AM
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Sorry for the late reply-- thanks for your input!! We are planning to stop in Berlin on our way back to Paris. The train from Berlin to Paris is pretty pricey, however... but I'm sure it'll be worth it.
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I'm thinking the same thing but want to stop in Colmar. Which website would I use to get a train ticket from Prague to Colmar? Is there a city anyone can suggest where we could stop at on the way to Colmar to break up the long trip?
