Rail passenger rights in Czechia (2026)

Last reviewed: 30 October 2026

In short: EU Regulation 2021/782 applies to domestic and international rail journeys in the Czech Republic. A delay of 60 minutes or more gives a right to a refund, and compensation is 25% of the ticket price for a delay of 60 to 119 minutes and 50% for 120 minutes or more. The enforcement body is the Drážní úřad.

RuleWhat applies
Legal basisDelayed or cancelled train journeyRegulation (EU) 2021/782 applies to domestic and international rail journeys. The Czech Republic has notified no exemption for urban, regional or domestic long-distance services. [1]
Refund or re-routing from a delay ofDelayed or cancelled train journey; Long-distance services (not urban, suburban or regional)60 minutes of delay [2]
Compensation for a delay of 60 to 119 minutesDelayed or cancelled train journey; Long-distance services (not urban, suburban or regional)25 % of ticket price [2]
Compensation for a delay of 120 minutes or moreDelayed or cancelled train journey; Long-distance services (not urban, suburban or regional)50 % of ticket price [2]
Enforcement bodyDelayed or cancelled train journeyDrážní úřad (Rail Authority), Prague [3]

Notes

  • The Commission's table of national exemptions (situation on 9 July 2026) lists for the Czech Republic only exemptions for services that start or end in a third country (except Switzerland) and for historic or tourist services. The table is based on information from Member States.

Sources

  1. European Commission, DG MOVE: Regulation 2021/782 on rail passenger rights - Summary Table - Information on national exemptions (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  2. European Union (Publications Office, Cellar): Regulation (EU) 2021/782 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2021 on rail passengers' rights and obligations (recast) (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  3. European Commission, DG MOVE: National Enforcement Bodies under Regulation (EU) 2021/782 on rail passengers' rights and obligations (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources

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