Poprad-Tatry station

Main station of Poprad, Slovakia, gateway to the Tatra Electric Railway. See High Tatras.

At a glance

SourceAuthorRoleIn one line
Crossing 3 Countries in 15 Hours to Reach the Tatras MountainsSimply Railwayturning pointThe change from mainline train to the mountain railway.

Crossing 3 Countries in 15 Hours to Reach the Tatras Mountains — Simply Railway (2026)

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Welcome to Poprad-Tatry! This is where you need to get off if you want to connect with the Tatra Electric Railway

  • Role: turning point
  • In the video: After a night train from Berlin and four hours on the Tatran from Bratislava, the presenter changes here to the metre-gauge Tatra Electric Railway, the third and last train of the trip.
  • Why it matters: The hinge of the journey, from crossing countries to climbing into the mountains.