logos
We are taking the train from Munich to Prague next month, roundtrip. If we get a Bayern ticket to the CZ border, are you saying we have to get off the train to buy a Czech ticket? Since I am unfamiliar with the trains in Europe, there is no way I could do that in 10 minutes. Sounds like we should buy the Munich-Prague ticket even though it will cost a bit more?

>will cost a bit more
The difference in costs will be substantial. Enough to get you a nice dinner in Prague at least :-). You can buy the onward ticket on the train, if you have crowns. However there are two different prices, one for trains that cross the border, one for national trains. You would want the price for the national train, like you entered the train somewhere in CZ. Actually you can't tell which price the CZ conductor uses. :-( I would buy a Bayern Ticket and ask for a ticket to Prague once you crossed the border. Make sure you have crowns to pay for it. Most likely it will work.

trisig, just to repeat your options:
- Buying tickets to Prague from Munich.
Bad idea.
- Buying a Bayern Ticket plus tickets from the last station in Bavaria to Prague in Munich. Still bad, but better than above.
- Buying a Bayern Ticket plus taking several 100 crown bills with you (500 for 2 should do.). Best option.
If you know the date you return, get another Bayern Ticket in Munich for that date and buy tickets to the last stop in CZ in Prague and get the ticket last stop CZ to first bavarian town from the conductor if needed :-). Don't waste your money on expensive tickets.

One more thing. This "international traveller nonsense" had it's peak between Slovakia and Hungary, while both are still very cheap, a hungarian tickets cost about 2.5 times more than a slovakain one. The results are absurd. A one way ticket from Kosice (Slovakia) to Miskolc (Hungary) is billed at the international rate, while a roundtrip ticket is billed at the Slovak rate. As a result, the roundtrip costs considerably less than the one way ticket.

Thank you Logos. There will be 5 of us. How many crown bills do you think I should have for the train? Can I buy some crowns in Germany?

Just get crowns for 10€ per person, that's far more than needed. They are sold i.e. at "Reisebank" close to the main entrance on the right side at Munich train station.

logos:
Can you give me your opinion of which trendy restaurant in Munich is impressive in terms of food and ambiance. Is there a great place for new german cuisine?
What do you think of Lenbach on Ottostrasse or the new Nektar on Maximillianstrasse 5. What do you think about Dukatz in its new location on Maffeistr? Or perhaps you have a few suggestions that are better?
We need one lunch place and two dinner places. We are thinking of one traditional Bayerisch restaurant,a trendy one and a luxury gourmet (Tantris, Koenigshof, Kaefer?). I'd appreciate your input very much.

One more thing, but I'm sure it doesn't apply to you! Some of the trains to Eger (Cheb) are local trains that aren't operated by Deutsche Bahn, but a private german rail company. The Bayern Ticket IS valid on those trains, They don't have a conductor like DB, but there are machines onboard selling tickets. Just in that case you would need to buy tickets for your party for this ONE station across the border or you could be fined, if they ask for tickets during this 5km long part of the trip. Really no need to worry! Just take a few € coins and 2 or 3 10€ notes with you if you find yourself on that local train.

>trendy restaurant in Munich
>Nektar
To be open, I shy away from those new trendy places! Compare price to value and you'll see you don't get much for your money. Stick with Tantris, forget about Kaefer! I wouldn't be surprised if they sold pre-packaged food and put some garnish on it ;-). For traditional places try "Beim Sedlmayr" or if you want an really authentic athmosphere (but not THE best food) try Augustiner Bräustüberl at Landsberger Str.19, NOT the one downtown.