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  • The best train through the Alps? Zurich๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ to Graz ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น on the EuroCity Transalpin

    The best train through the Alps? Zurich๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ to Graz ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น on the EuroCity Transalpin

    Excerpt

    The EuroCity Transalpin could well be regarded as a tourist train with its stunning scenery through the Alps. Without the price tag, this train offers reasonable fares, a restaurant carriage and a range of accommodation to choose from.


    Alpine, Austria, Dining Car, European Train Travel, Hidden Gems, Scenic Trips, Switzerland, Train Travel

    August 9, 2025
    12โ€“19 minutes
  • Europe’s Most Convenient Train? Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ to Munich ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช and Stuttgart ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช by EuroNight Sleeper

    Europe’s Most Convenient Train? Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ to Munich ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช and Stuttgart ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช by EuroNight Sleeper

    Excerpt

    The EuroNight ‘Kรกlmรกn Imre’ sleeper train offers a time-effective option to travel from Budapest to Stuttgart and Zurich, featuring a choice of accommodation options. Despite encountering hefty delays en-route, the train retained its punctionality and arrived on time. With lower fares compared to other sleeper trains, this is a solid option to travel from eastern…


    Austria, European Train Travel, First Time Journeys, Germany, Hungary, Sleeper Trains, Train Travel

    July 26, 2025
    11โ€“17 minutes
  • Vienna ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น to Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ by train – EuroCity or RailJet?

    Vienna ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น to Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ by train – EuroCity or RailJet?

    Excerpt

    Vienna to Budapest is an easy journey to make by rail. There are two train types that operate frequent services on the line. Which train is the best and what amenities and accommodation is available on each? Here’s the full rundown!


    Austria, Dining Car, European Train Travel, First Time Journeys, Hungary, Train Travel

    April 6, 2025
    13โ€“19 minutes
  • RailJet ‘New Generation’: Munich ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช to Northern Italy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น on the scenic Brenner Railway

    RailJet ‘New Generation’: Munich ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช to Northern Italy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น on the scenic Brenner Railway

    Excerpt

    A full review of the brand new RailJet, operated by the Austrian Federal Railways featuring the scenic Brenner Pass route. The new train features an impressive range of accommodation and catering options, which are all featured.


    Alpine, Austria, Dining Car, European Train Travel, Germany, High Speed, Italy, Scenic Trips, Train Travel

    January 11, 2025
    14โ€“20 minutes
  • NightJet ‘New Generation’ – Vienna ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น to Hamburg ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช on the new game-changing sleeper train!

    NightJet ‘New Generation’ – Vienna ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น to Hamburg ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช on the new game-changing sleeper train!

    Excerpt

    In December 2023, the ร–BB launched a brand new sleeper train for their NightJet brand in response to high demand for flight-free travel. The NightJet New Generation features Siemens-built sleeper trains, featuring a brand-new innovative product, the Mini-Cabin. This is the new future of overnight train travel in Europe!


    Austria, European Train Travel, First Time Journeys, Germany, Sleeper Trains, Train Travel

    September 21, 2024
    11โ€“16 minutes
  • EuroCity Emona – scenic once daily train from Ljubljana ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ to Vienna ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น

    EuroCity Emona – scenic once daily train from Ljubljana ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ to Vienna ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น

    Excerpt

    The EuroCity Emona train is a once daily cross-border service for travel between Austria, Slovenia, and Italy. The ride offers scenic views and a very unique dining car experience!


    Alpine, Austria, Dining Car, European Train Travel, First Time Journeys, Scenic Trips, Slovenia, Train Travel

    April 6, 2024
    6โ€“9 minutes
  • EuroNight Lisinski: Stuttgart ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช and Munich ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช to Ljubljana ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ and Zagreb ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท by sleeper train

    EuroNight Lisinski: Stuttgart ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช and Munich ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช to Ljubljana ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ and Zagreb ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท by sleeper train

    Excerpt

    Named after the Croatian composer, the EuroNight Lisinski provides a time-effective link from Stuttgart to the Croatian capital with Croatian sleeping cars, also stopping in the cities of Munich and Ljubljana. An exciting journey – but what was the experience like?


    Austria, European Train Travel, First Time Journeys, Germany, Sleeper Trains, Slovenia, Train Travel

    October 21, 2023
    6โ€“9 minutes
  • RailJet train across the Alps ๐Ÿ—ป – Zรผrich ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ to Vienna ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น via the scenic Arlberg Pass

    RailJet train across the Alps ๐Ÿ—ป – Zรผrich ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ to Vienna ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น via the scenic Arlberg Pass

    Excerpt

    The train from Switzerland to Austria across the striking Alpine scenery of the Arlberg Pass, through Tyrol to Innsbruck and Vienna and crossing five borders. This trip is more than your regular daily passenger service.


    Alpine, Austria, Dining Car, European Train Travel, First Time Journeys, High Speed, Scenic Trips, Switzerland, Train Travel

    December 10, 2022
    4โ€“6 minutes

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