Rýchlik (R)
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Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ŽSSK)
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Rychlik are express trains operating on the main lines of the railway network in Slovakia. The provide frequent and fast connections between the larger towns and cities.
Trains generally consist of refurbished or new coaches and provide comfortable seats in 2nd and 1st class. In both classes you will find coaches with open-plan arrangement (4 seats per row in 2nd class, 3 seats per row in 1st class) as well as with compartments (six seats per compartment). Almost all coaches have air-condition and many coaches have power sockets. Bicycles are conveyed on most services, and most are have also facilites for the disabled.
On the main line from Bratislava via Zilina to Kosice, most coaches also have Wifi and there is a restaurant car on every service.
Bratislava - Zilina - Kosice | Bratislava - Zvolen - Banska Bystrica | Zvolen - Kosice | Banska Bystrica - Zilina |
reservation possible but not required
2nd class: EUR 2
1st class: EUR 2
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