The private Czech transport operator RegioJet is responding to the expected high travel demand over the upcoming Easter weekend by significantly increasing its train and bus capacity. This primarily affects heavily used rail routes within the Czech Republic, especially the connection between Prague and Ostrava, as well as international train lines to Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, and Košice. Bus services will also be increased, both domestic and cross-border connections to Berlin, Vienna, and Budapest.
According to the company, approximately 2.000 additional seats have been created on the Prague – Ostrava – Košice, Prague – Brno – Vienna – Budapest, and Prague – Brno – Bratislava routes alone for the period from April 17 to 21. Night trains from Prague to Přemyšl in Poland will also be expanded. Jakub Svoboda, Managing Director of RegioJet Rail Services, announced that capacity will be further increased operationally in the coming days, as needed.
RegioJet also expects high capacity utilization in bus services, especially on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday morning, and Easter Monday. Dita Tomešová, Director of Bus Services, explained that both domestic routes such as Brno – Prague or Prague – Karlovy Vary – Liberec, as well as international routes from Prague to Berlin, Budapest, and Vienna, will be increased. In addition, the increased interest in Wednesday afternoon connections due to the beginning of the school holidays will be monitored to provide additional capacity if needed.
RegioJet points out that there are only a few seats left on many routes and expects trains and buses to be largely sold out. Travelers are therefore strongly advised to purchase their tickets early. The company also emphasizes the comfort of its journeys, including free Wi-Fi, newspapers and magazines, and a wide range of catering options.
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