In a landmark move, the Czech railway operator RegioJet successfully executed its inaugural trip on the Prague-Chop route, marking a significant expansion of its services into Ukraine .
According to the railway operator’s press service, the overnight train departed from Prague with 120 passengers onboard and arrived punctually at the Chop station at 10:35 Kyiv time on Thursday.
This expansion comes as part of RegioJet’s strategic initiative, with the introduction of a second line to Ukraine via Slovakia to Chop, complementing the existing route through the Polish city of Przemysl.
The newly launched route comprises three carriages offering a total of 140 seats, operating as part of the Prague-Kosice train. Ticket prices range from EUR 18.9 to EUR 67.9, inclusive of meals, catering to a diverse range of passengers.
The Prague-Chop night train departs from Prague, Czech Republic, at 21:52, followed by a stop in Kosice, Slovakia, at 06:38 am, before reaching Chop at 10:35. In the reverse journey, the train leaves Chop at 17:35, Kosice at 21:37, and arrives in Prague at 05:46 the following day.
In tandem with this development, JSC Ukrzaliznytsia is set to introduce a dedicated transfer train, numbered 345/346, connecting Chernivtsi, Chop, and Uzhgorod with the new international route Prague-Chop.
The transfer train, departing from Chernivtsi daily at 05:30, will make stops at key stations including Ivano-Frankivsk, Stryi, and Mukachevo, facilitating seamless travel for passengers. The service will culminate in Uzhgorod at 17:20.
In the reverse direction, the train departs from Uzhgorod at 11:05, making stops at Chop, Mukachevo, Stryi, and Ivano-Frankivsk before reaching Chernivtsi at 21:32.
The inclusion of stations such as Batevo, Karpaty, Svaliava, and Volovets further enhances accessibility and connectivity along the route, promising increased convenience for travelers across the region.