The Czech private carrier Leo Express will open a new international railway route on June 25, connecting the Polish city of Przemyśl with the German city of Frankfurt am Main. The length of the new route exceeds 1300 kilometers, making it one of the longest direct railway services in Europe.
This is reported by Finway
Convenient route through Europe’s transport hubs
The new train will connect major transport hubs in Central Europe: Kraków, Ostrava, Prague, Dresden, Leipzig, and Erfurt. The final stations are Frankfurt’s central station and the city’s airport, providing passengers with easy access to international flights.
According to Leo Express CEO Petr Keller, the launch of the new route is expected to improve transport accessibility between Eastern and Western European countries and simplify travel for passengers heading to or from Ukraine.
Schedule and fares
The train will depart from Przemyśl towards Germany at 13:31 and will arrive at Frankfurt Airport the next day at 07:53. The return journey departs from Frankfurt at 08:27 and arrives in Przemyśl at 02:23 the following day. The schedule has been designed to accommodate connections with European and intercontinental flights, making this route particularly attractive for travelers and transit passengers.
Ticket prices for the new service start at 10 euros, making travel on this route one of the most affordable among international rail services over such a long distance.