ČD Minibar Service Reaches Nearly 597,000 Passengers

CZECH REPUBLIC: The ČD Minibar service reached nearly 597,000 passengers in the first half of 2026, while stewards prepared 288,712 hot drinks across selected long-distance services.

Coffee dominates ČD Minibar sales

Coffee accounted for 230,613 orders between January and the end of June, ranging from instant coffee and Manuel blends to lattes. Passengers also bought 58,099 servings of tea, taking the hot-drink total to 288,712.

According to the official České dráhy results, those drinks represented almost 58,000 litres—enough to fill a standard railway tanker. The operator published the figures on 31 July 2026.

The product mix extended well beyond hot drinks. Bottled water, Kofola and beer were among the strongest beverage sellers, while passengers frequently chose sweet and savoury pastries warmed on the train, croissants and Tatranky bars. Less conventional options included dried meat, crunchy worms and crickets.

Prices started at CZK 15, approximately EUR 0.62, for coffee, tea or bottled water. A croissant cost CZK 20, or about EUR 0.83, while freshly warmed pastries were CZK 30, approximately EUR 1.24. The euro conversions use an exchange rate of about CZK 24.16 to EUR 1.

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Seat-side sales operate on around 170 trains

The mobile service was available on around 170 long-distance journeys in the 2026 timetable. Stewards walked through each train several times, allowing passengers to buy refreshments without visiting a dining car. Payment was accepted in Czech koruna or euros, as well as contactlessly by bank card.

Routes with the service included Západní Express, Krušnohor, Hradečan, Krakonoš, Slovácký Express, Vysočina, Rožmberk, Svitava and Moravan.

The operator’s onboard catering information explains that each trolley has limited capacity and is restocked at originating stations. Planned engineering work or operational disruption can also prevent the service from running on selected trains.

České dráhy plans to add more herbal tea varieties in the coming weeks. It also provides ČD Snack self-service machines on selected trains, while services with dining cars offer a broader seasonal menu under the ČD Restaurant brand.

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