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  • 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

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    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, Germany, Hungary, Sleeper Trains, Train Travel

    July 26, 2025
    11โ€“17 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

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    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.


    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!

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    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, Germany, Sleeper Trains, Train Travel

    September 21, 2024
    11โ€“16 minutes
  • New Route, Oldest Sleeper – ร–BB NightJet from Zรผrich ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ to Amsterdam ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

    New Route, Oldest Sleeper – ร–BB NightJet from Zรผrich ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ to Amsterdam ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

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    As demand for flight-free travel booms, the NightJet brand, operated by ร–BB, have expanded their destinations and fleet recently. This has included re-launching a sleeping car from 1975, the AB33, providing a unique experience.


    European Train Travel, Germany, Netherlands, Sleeper Trains, Train Travel

    June 9, 2024
    6โ€“9 minutes
  • Europe’s best First Class carriage? Onboard the Swiss EuroCity train along the Rhine! ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ

    Europe’s best First Class carriage? Onboard the Swiss EuroCity train along the Rhine! ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ

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    The Swiss Federal Railways’ panorama carriage, featured on the EuroCity 8/9 train, offers a unique and delightful travel experience but is it the best in continental Europe? Alongside the Swiss Dining Car, it makes for a perfect choice for travel through Switzerland and Germany!


    Dining Car, European Train Travel, Germany, Scenic Trips, Switzerland, Train Travel

    April 21, 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

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    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, Germany, Sleeper Trains, Slovenia, Train Travel

    October 21, 2023
    6โ€“9 minutes
  • EuroCity Hungaria: Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ to Hamburg ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช via four capitals – a European adventure!

    EuroCity Hungaria: Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ to Hamburg ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช via four capitals – a European adventure!

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    One train, one day and four capitals. This trip across Europe promised to be a exciting adventure but what was it like and did it live up to expectations? Find out as I took the all day train in First Class.


    Czechia, Dining Car, European Train Travel, Germany, Hungary, Scenic Trips, Slovakia, Train Travel

    September 30, 2023
    6โ€“10 minutes
  • The best of both: Eurostar Business Premier ๐Ÿ”ต vs Thalys Premium ๐Ÿ”ด

    The best of both: Eurostar Business Premier ๐Ÿ”ต vs Thalys Premium ๐Ÿ”ด

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    Eurostar and Thalys – two different high speed international operators in Europe about to be merged as one. But how do they currently fair in their most premium class with seating, lounge access, catering and cost?


    Belgium, Dining Car, European Train Travel, France, Germany, Netherlands, Train Travel, United Kingdom

    November 6, 2022
    7โ€“11 minutes
  • The now defunct train-on-a-ferry route from Hamburg ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช to Copenhagen ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ

    The now defunct train-on-a-ferry route from Hamburg ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช to Copenhagen ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ

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    A now historical phenomenon leaving only one of its kind in Europe; I travelled from Hamburg to Copenhagen on one of the final EuroCity trains that boarded a passenger ferry as part of its scheduled journey.


    Denmark, European Train Travel, Germany, Train Travel

    January 15, 2020
    3โ€“4 minutes

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