{"id":18573,"date":"2024-05-15T10:54:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T00:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures?p=18573&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=18573"},"modified":"2024-09-18T16:21:15","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T06:21:15","slug":"tips-and-hacks-for-europe-train-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/tips-and-hacks-for-europe-train-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips and hacks for train travel in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>There\u2019s nothing quite like train travel. No airports, no stone-faced airport security, no waiting around at the boarding gate praying your flight won\u2019t be delayed (or worse, cancelled). No person in front of you reclining their seat ALL the way back before the plane has even taken off (don&#8217;t get me started).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While even low-cost airlines can appear to be a cheaper way to travel through <a href=\"\/europe\">Europe<\/a>, add in the taxes, booking fees and baggage charges, and suddenly it\u2019s not as budget-friendly as it appeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rail travel, particularly in Europe, has come a long way. Most trains now have bigger seats, more space, wi-fi and a power point in the seat (a luxury you don\u2019t get on many economy seat flights).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there\u2019s the view \u2013 ah, the view. It\u2019s significantly more impressive to watch the scenery pass by rather than staring for hours at clouds, darkness or a window blind. Not only that, taking a train through Europe often means you start and finish your journey in the heart of the city. No more lengthy taxi rides between the airport and the city; just get your luggage, disembark and <em>voila<\/em>, you\u2019ve arrived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to make the most of your rail travel journey? Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"ipf-title\">Top rail trips<\/h2><div class=\"product_wrapper ipf-has-title\"><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"CBST\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/CBST.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/cbst\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Tibet: Beijing to Kathmandu Overland<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">15 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/cbst\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"ZMSC\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/ZMSC.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/zmsc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Barcelona to Rome<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">15 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/zmsc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"ZGXA\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/ZGXA.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/zgxa\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Amalfi Coast: Hike & Kayak<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">8 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/zgxa\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Don\u2019t be a rookie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is your first trip to Europe, it\u2019s easy to look at a map and fall into the \u201cI want to see as much as possible trap.\u201d The truth is, you\u2019re never going to see ALL of Europe, not even over several trips. There are just too many possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also easy to think two days in each city is plenty. Between arriving at a new destination and moving on to your next one, you\u2019ll never get to genuinely explore and enjoy the city you\u2019re in when you have less than a day to see it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your best bet is to focus on what you <em>really<\/em> want to see and do and plan your trip around that. If you\u2019ve never been to Europe before, sticking to the more popular destinations (<a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"\/france\">Paris<\/a>, Amsterdam, <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"\/italy\">Rome<\/a>, Venice, <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"\/spain\">Barcelona<\/a>, Berlin, etc.) will give you a great introduction. If you have a particular passion (<a href=\"\/food\">food<\/a>, <a href=\"\/walking\">hiking<\/a>, art, history, etc.), you can find some great destinations to suit whatever it is you love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Intrepid-Travel-Italy-La-Spezia-Rachael-waiting-for-train2.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Intrepid-Travel-Italy-La-Spezia-Rachael-waiting-for-train2.jpg\" alt=\"A traveller smiling on the train station platform in La Spezia, Italy\" class=\"wp-image-70687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Intrepid-Travel-Italy-La-Spezia-Rachael-waiting-for-train2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Intrepid-Travel-Italy-La-Spezia-Rachael-waiting-for-train2-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Intrepid-Travel-Italy-La-Spezia-Rachael-waiting-for-train2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Intrepid-Travel-Italy-La-Spezia-Rachael-waiting-for-train2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Intrepid-Travel-Italy-La-Spezia-Rachael-waiting-for-train2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Intrepid-Travel-Italy-La-Spezia-Rachael-waiting-for-train2-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Intrepid-Travel-Italy-La-Spezia-Rachael-waiting-for-train2-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Plan and book trains in advance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with most things in life, planning ahead pays off. Be that person, get out a calendar and work out where you want to be and when. Booking your dates early will also be kinder to your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also important to remember that buying a rail pass doesn\u2019t guarantee your seats. Ensure you log in when your dates are available (often up to 2-3 months in advance) and reserve your seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, planning your trip in the off-season can be a great way to save cash and avoid crowds and long queues everywhere. Summer (June-August) in many parts of Europe can be super crowded and you\u2019re likely to encounter fewer locals and significantly more tourists. It might not be as authentic of an experience as you might be hoping for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several different train pass options. They can be booked via Rail Europe as a country pass (e.g., France), a regional pass (e.g., BritRail), or a Eurail Global Pass, which includes 28 participating countries. Discounted passes are also available for couples or groups travelling together (just make sure your group is together for the entire journey, as your names are listed on the pass).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read more: <a href=\"\/adventures\/places-to-escape-the-crowds-in-italy\/\">5 places to escape the crowds in Italy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Be travel savvy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Schengen Agreement is a handy agreement set up to allow easier travel between European countries. While you might not need to remember its name, you do need to understand what it means. Essentially, 29 countries in the European Union (EU) have an open-border policy, meaning EU citizens don\u2019t need to show a passport to border officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Switzerland_Train-ride_couple_1264356312-getty-pa.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Switzerland_Train-ride_couple_1264356312-getty-pa-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Two travellers gazing out of the window on a train ride in Switzerland\" class=\"wp-image-70700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Switzerland_Train-ride_couple_1264356312-getty-pa-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Switzerland_Train-ride_couple_1264356312-getty-pa-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Switzerland_Train-ride_couple_1264356312-getty-pa-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Switzerland_Train-ride_couple_1264356312-getty-pa-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Switzerland_Train-ride_couple_1264356312-getty-pa-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Switzerland_Train-ride_couple_1264356312-getty-pa-585x329.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Switzerland_Train-ride_couple_1264356312-getty-pa.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do your research in advance and check that you have the necessary visas for the countries you plan to visit. You\u2019ll also need a passport with a full six months of validity throughout your travels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re on the trip, have your passport handy so that you&#8217;re ahead of the game if and when a train inspector asks to check your tickets and documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Make the most of sleeper trains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Work out which trips will be your longest and make those journeys overnighters if possible. It\u2019ll give you time to catch up on sleep, save you a night of paying for accommodation, and you won\u2019t lose as much daylight travelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most European overnight trains are pretty damn comfy with showers and dining options. It&#8217;s not quite the Orient Express, but it&#8217;s still a lot of fun. Book these legs of your trip in advance, though, because overnight cabins can sell out quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Russia_Barnaul_Train_Russian_Second_Class_Compartment.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Russia_Barnaul_Train_Russian_Second_Class_Compartment-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Travellers relaxing in their beds on a sleeper train in Russia\" class=\"wp-image-70699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Russia_Barnaul_Train_Russian_Second_Class_Compartment-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Russia_Barnaul_Train_Russian_Second_Class_Compartment-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Russia_Barnaul_Train_Russian_Second_Class_Compartment-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Russia_Barnaul_Train_Russian_Second_Class_Compartment-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Russia_Barnaul_Train_Russian_Second_Class_Compartment-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Russia_Barnaul_Train_Russian_Second_Class_Compartment-585x329.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Russia_Barnaul_Train_Russian_Second_Class_Compartment.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On some overnight trips, you may be required to provide the train attendant with your reservation voucher, rail pass and passport as you board (only if you\u2019re crossing into a country where you\u2019ll need to show your passport to enter during the night). This allows the train conductors to sort out the details with customs officials as you snooze away in dreamland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read more: <a href=\"\/adventures\/overnight-train-travel-around-the-world\/\">Everything you need to know about a night (or two) on an overnight train<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Safety first, people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s obvious advice when you travel that you should always watch your belongings. While <a href=\"\/europe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Europe<\/a> is generally a safe destination, it\u2019s important to always be aware of your surroundings and where you put your belongings. Especially if you\u2019re planning on power napping on the train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep your most important items (passport, tickets, money, etc.) in a safe place such as a money belt.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> Have a backup plan for your money, and perhaps consider keeping your important items in separate places so you haven\u2019t lost it all if a backpack is pickpocketed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Italy-rome-to-amalfi-8U8A3515.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Italy-rome-to-amalfi-8U8A3515-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A group of travellers walking along a train platform in Italy\" class=\"wp-image-70701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Italy-rome-to-amalfi-8U8A3515-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Italy-rome-to-amalfi-8U8A3515-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Italy-rome-to-amalfi-8U8A3515-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Italy-rome-to-amalfi-8U8A3515-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Italy-rome-to-amalfi-8U8A3515-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Italy-rome-to-amalfi-8U8A3515-585x329.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-Italy-rome-to-amalfi-8U8A3515.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Validate, validate, validate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start your journey, you\u2019ll need to validate your pass or risk being fined (often heavily) by the ticket inspectors. Look into the rules for your particular train ticket and ensure you arrive at your station early enough to find your platform, grab some snacks and have your ticket validated via stamp, touching it onto a reader device or having it hole-punched. Research your ticket rules and make sure they\u2019re validated for use every time you board a train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you follow these tips, you&#8217;ll be on track (pun intended) to have an unforgettable rail adventure in Europe. Sure, there might be language barriers to navigate and logistics to plan, but that&#8217;s all part of the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t fancy chugging through Europe on your own, or you&#8217;d prefer to have a local leader by your side to help you get from A to B smoothly (not to mention show you the best backstreet bars and cool tapas joints), check out Intrepid&#8217;s rail travel trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"\/rail\">Explore Intrepid&#8217;s range of small group rail trips.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Feature image c\/o The Common Wanderer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"ipf-title\">Get inspired<\/h2><div class=\"product_wrapper ipf-has-title\"><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"TVSR\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/TVSR.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/tvsr\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Scenic Vietnam<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">15 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/tvsr\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"ZMRFC\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/ZMRFC.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/zmrfc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Europe Explorer<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">36 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/zmrfc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"AMSSC\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/AMSSC.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/amssc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Copenhagen to Northern Norway<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">15 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/amssc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s how to do Europe train travel right.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15892,"featured_media":18575,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1313],"tags":[46,3194,3195,1104,1746],"class_list":["post-18573","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guides","tag-europe","tag-rail","tag-rail-travel","tag-train","tag-train-travel"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.3.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>6 Europe Train Travel Tips &amp; Hacks | The Good Times by Intrepid<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Thinking of exploring Europe by train? 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