Ah a picture is worth a thousand words!

Thanks for those.

If you saw pictures of a couchette compartment you'd instantly want to pay extra for a private cabin in the Sleeping Car!

Yes, I'd be curious to see the difference. I slept on the top bunk and was quite comfortable.

Nice ! Thanks a lot ! It is very helpful !

Yes, I'd be curious to see the difference. I slept on the top bunk and was quite comfortable.>

Well picture six persons luggage all over the floor and folks coming and going to the loo all night - maybe the odd loud snorer - a huge difference but also in price.

Thanks, Leely2...pix are great and I now know what to expect. I'll remember to bring the eye mask ...and Ambien. When is the earliest one can book from the US?

Yes we are travelling from Prague to Krakow night train and we will be very interested in your report
Have a great holiday

I'll remember to bring the eye mask ...and Ambie>

and for me some local wine!

So I am now in Prague, safely arrived yesterday morning. I've wrote my experience in a new post. Follow the link if you wish to read.

http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...safe-it-is.cfm

I've taken some picture of it, I can send it to you if you wish to see as I can't attach any photos here.

Enjoy your trip with night train from Krakow to Prague !

thanks for the report and I guess you survived!