Tatra Electric Railway
A unique narrow-gauge railway connecting the Tatra resorts since 1908
About the Tatra Electric Railway
The TEŽ is the main transport artery of the High Tatras and a tourist attraction in its own right
History since 1908
The TEŽ opened on December 20, 1908. It is one of the oldest electric railways in Central Europe. Originally it connected only Poprad with Starý Smokovec; it was gradually extended to Štrbské Pleso and Tatranská Lomnica.
Y-shaped Route
The total length of the line is approximately 35 km. The route is Y-shaped — from Poprad via Starý Smokovec it branches west to Štrbské Pleso (line 183) and east to Tatranská Lomnica (line 184). The track gauge is 1,000 mm.
Modern Stadler GTW Vehicles
Since the turn of 2000 and 2001, the TEŽ has been served by Class 425.95 electric units, built by ŽOS Vrútky on the basis of the Stadler GTW 2/6. They carry around 200 passengers (108 seats, including 20 folding seats, plus 92 standing places), have a low-floor boarding section and a design speed of 80 km/h.
Route Map & Live Train Position
Approximate train positions calculated from the ŽSR timetable
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Indicative data based on the ŽSR 2025/2026 timetable (GTFS data, valid until December 12, 2026). Trains are operated by ZSSK — please check current times and service disruptions at zssk.sk before you travel.
TEŽ Photo Gallery
Class 425.95 Units in Poprad
Two coupled Class 425.95 units (Stadler GTW 2/6 type) in Poprad, with the cloud-covered High Tatras behind them. These vehicles have formed the core of the TEŽ fleet since 2000.
Beneath the Snowy Peaks
A TEŽ unit on an open stretch near Mlynica, not far from Poprad, with the snow-covered ridge of the High Tatras above. Between Poprad and Starý Smokovec the line runs through meadows and fields with views of the peaks.
Unit 425.951 near Tatranská Lomnica
Unit 425.951 shortly after leaving Tatranská Lomnica, with Starý Smokovec on its destination display. From here, line 184 continues via Stará Lesná, Tatranská Lesná and Horný Smokovec.
Tatranská Lomnica in 1963
An archive winter photo of the station in Tatranská Lomnica (Fortepan). On the track stands an M 131.1 railcar from the standard-gauge line from Studený Potok, which meets the TEŽ here. In the second half of the 1960s, the TEŽ vehicles of that time were replaced by three-car EMU 89.0 units (later Class 420.95), which remained in service until 2001–2002.
Timetable
ŽSR timetable 2025/2026 (valid until December 12, 2026) — lines 183 and 184
Tickets & Practical Information
Tickets
Single ticket: €4 (reduced €3), one price for the whole line
Network passes: 24 hours €6, 3 days €12, 1 week €16 (reduced €4, €8, €9)
Discounts: children aged 6–16, pupils and students, people aged 70 and over (single ticket €0.50); children under 6 travel free
Tickets are sold without a fee in the ZSSK e-shop and the IDeme vlakom app, at ticket offices with a €1 service fee, and the 24-hour pass also from the vending machine on board. Prices valid since May 1, 2025; current fares at zssk.sk.
Tips for Travelers
A 24-hour pass (€6) pays off from just two rides a day and is also valid on the Štrba – Štrbské Pleso rack railway. In peak season, trains can be crowded — board at smaller stops for a better chance of getting a seat.
Accessibility
Class 425.95 units have a low-floor boarding section adapted for wheelchairs. Platforms at major stations are adapted. Wheelchair users should ideally notify ZSSK in advance.