Podřipský motoráček is a popular tourist train from Roudnice nad Labem to Libochovice. It is a seasonal train which runs through local line partly closed for regular passenger traffic from April to the first weekend of November. It runs on weekends and public holidays. The connection is served usually old M 262.0 railcar. The train has space for 5 bicycles or 2 baby strollers. It has no air-conditioning.
Trains are operated by KŽC Doprava, s.r.o.
The Roudnice nad Labem station is very well connected with Prague by suburban trains. From Libochovice you can travel to Lovosice where regional trains from Prague stop.
The train is very popular among tourists.
Useful websites:
kzc.cz – detailed information about the train
Train travel in the Czech Republic – a general overview
Trenopedia – main site
Note: in the future operator may change.
Podřipský motoráček – important stations
Roudnice nad Labem – a town on the Elbe River, known for its château, vineyards and its connection with the history of the Lobkowicz family. The town and château were associated for centuries with one of the most important aristocratic families in Bohemia – Lobkowicz family. The town was an important ecclesiastical centre, with a monastery founded in the 14th century. Many of the historic houses and Jewish quarter were demolished in 60’s. The town has a historic lookout tower offering views over the Elbe valley and surrounding countryside.
Mšené Lázně – a small spa settlement in the countryside of the Lower Ohře region. The spa has traditionally specialized in treatments for musculoskeletal and other chronic conditions. Several spa buildings date from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including attractive Art Nouveau architecture. A peaceful park surrounds the spa buildings and provides walking opportunities. Nearby villages and small towns contain numerous Baroque churches and historic estates. Říp Mountain: Mšené Lázně is relatively close to Říp, one of the most important symbolic mountains of Czechia.
Budyně nad Ohří – a small historic town on the Ohře River, famous for its medieval castle. The town’s principal landmark is a medieval water castle, later rebuilt in Renaissance style. The castle was surrounded by water and defensive channels, giving it its characteristic appearance. The castle houses collections illustrating local history and archaeology. Budyně Castle is associated with the Renaissance tradition of alchemy and the interests of its aristocratic owners. A small historic square and remnants of the medieval town fortifications survive.
Libochovice – a small town on the Ohře River, near the České středohoří volcanic hills. The magnificent Baroque château is the town’s main attraction. The château was rebuilt in the late 17th century according to designs associated with Antonio della Porta. The present château replaced an earlier Renaissance residence. The famous Czech physiologist and anatomist Jan Evangelista Purkyně was born in Libochovice in 1787. A museum in the town commemorates his life and scientific achievements. The château is surrounded by an attractive French-style garden and English park. Nearby lies the dramatic ruins of Házmburk castle visible from the surrounding countryside.
