I recently took a high-speed train from Prague to Berlin during the height of the summer travel season. I normally travel in second class (which is always super comfortable) but I opted for a first-class ticket since it was only slightly more expensive and I felt like treating myself during this 4.5-hour train ride. The spacious seat and extra legroom were great.
As with every high-speed train I’ve been on, the entire journey was a joy. It was fast, comfortable, and peaceful. I even spent a little time in the dining car where I enjoyed a cold Czech beer while we zipped through the German countryside. All the train employees were helpful and spoke English so communication was a breeze.