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What is Eurocity Berlin ⇔ Prague
Eurocity (EC) is a long-distance train that runs between Prague, Berlin, Dresden and Hamburg. The service is operated by a group of European railway companies and governments. 
 

 Train  Route
 EC 179  Berlin - Dresden - Prague
 EC 171/175/173/379/177  Hamburg - Berlin - Dresden - Prague
 EC 178/170  Prague - Dresden - Berlin
 EC 176/174/378/172  Prague - Dresden - Berlin - Hamburg

Facilities on board
1st class
  • More spacious, reclining seats
  • Free bottle of water and newspaper of the day
  • Side aisle coaches with closed compartments containing 6 seats
  • Center aisle open coaches with 3 seats per row (2+1)
  • Coach with wheelchair spaces and children's compartment

2nd class
  • Side aisle coaches with closed compartments containing 6 seats
  • Center aisle open coaches with 4 seats per row (2+2)

In both 1st and 2nd class:
  • Air conditioning
  • Power sockets at every seat
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant and/or Bistro
  • Trolley service offering snacks and drinks at the seats
  • Toilet

Booking and (after)sales
For this train, you need a train ticket and an optional separate seat reservation. A seat reservation is not mandatory, but strongly recommended. 
You can book a ticket at:
 
Luggage
You must be able to carry the luggage yourself. The luggage should be stored in the designated spaces below or above the seat and should not hinder others. The maximum is 2 pieces of large luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage. Luggage of 90 x 60 x 40 cm or larger is considered large luggage. Smaller luggage is hand luggage. In coach 255 there are two stowage places for a pram. 
 
Travelling with a disability
Eurocity has a coach with wheelchair spaces. For all Eurocity's on the route Berlin ⇔ Prague this is coach number 260, seats 11, 12 and 15.
  • Exception: In EC 172 and 173 in coach number 260, seats 76, 82 and 86. 
 
Travelling with children
Eurocity has a coach with a compartment for a family with children. For all Eurocity's on the route Berlin ⇔ Prague this is coach number 260, seats 71 to 97. 
  •  Exception: In EC 172 and 173 in coach number 260, seats 32 to 46. 

Travelling with a bicycle
  • Reservation is compulsory.
  • Eurocity has a coach with hooks on which you can hang your bicycle. For all Eurocity's on the route Berlin <-> Prague, this is coach number 255, seat number 71, 72, 73 and 81 to 88.

Travelling with pets
  • Pets are allowed on the train as long as they do not interfere with other fellow travellers.
  • If fellow travellers are bothered by a pet, the train manager can ask you and the pet to sit at a different place.
  • The pet needs a pet passport: more information about this can be found at the vet.
  • Small pets are allowed free of charge in a cage, bag or basket of maximum 90 x 60 x 40 cm.
  • Medium/large dogs that are not transported in a bag or basket must travel with a dog ticket, be on a leash and wear a muzzle.
  • Pets are not allowed in 1st class. 

What next
You can book a wheelchair space, child compartment, bicycle ticket and space or a pet ticket at a NS International Service desk or via NS International Customer service: 030 - 2300023.

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