European Train Travel
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Norway’s Innovative Night Train: Oslo ๐ณ๐ด to Bergen ๐ณ๐ดย with Vy!
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A comfortable alternative to the scenic daytime route from Oslo to Bergen – the Vy overnight sleeper train. The train offers an impressive and well considered range of accommodation options from private sleeping cars, accommodation for groups and the innovative PlusNight. Read about my experience and to learn about each accommodation option.
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A Transylvanian trip of endurance? New route from Cluj Napoca ๐ท๐ด to Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Due to long term engineering works, the once daily train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest has become an endurance test with the already-slow journey times extended to over eleven hours! Join me on a trip on the InterCity Claudiopolis and see why the duration wasn’t everything and the journey turned out to be an enjoyable…
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NightJet ‘New Generation’ – Vienna ๐ฆ๐น to Hamburg ๐ฉ๐ช on the new game-changing sleeper train!
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In December 2023, the รBB 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!
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An 18-hour European Epic! Vienna ๐ฆ๐น to Bucharest ๐ท๐ด in the Dacia Express sleeping car
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The Dacia Express operates a convenient overnight direct connection from Vienna to Bucharest with delightful scenery on offer. The train provides various accommodation, including sleeping cars with en-suite bathrooms and a dining car with Hungarian dishes. However, travellers should be prepared for potential delays and the lack of breakfast service.
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Europeโs lesser-known international train – Kosice ๐ธ๐ฐ to Budapest Keleti ๐ญ๐บ by EuroCity
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The EuroCity Hornรกd train provides a convenient and scenic connection from Koลกice, Slovakia to Budapest, Hungary. Despite the absence of catering, it offers good value fares. The journey promises picturesque views and a relaxing travel experience.
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New Route, Oldest Sleeper – รBB NightJet from Zรผrich ๐จ๐ญ to Amsterdam ๐ณ๐ฑ
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As demand for flight-free travel booms, the NightJet brand, operated by รBB, have expanded their destinations and fleet recently. This has included re-launching a sleeping car from 1975, the AB33, providing a unique experience.
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Zagreb ๐ญ๐ท to Belgrade ๐ท๐ธ by train – a Balkan connection no longer possible
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The train service between Zagreb, Croatia and Belgrade, Serbia ceased to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and has not resumed as of 2024. The hope for its return is strong. Find out what the experience was onboard as I took a trip on this train in 2019.
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Villa Opicina (Trieste) ๐ฎ๐น to Rijeka ๐ญ๐ท – the inaugural run of the new direct train from Italy to Croatia!
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Italy and Croatia are now connected with a brand new, direct train. Take a trip with me on the inaugural train from Villa Opicina (Trieste) to Rijeka operated by the ground-breaking Stadler FLIRT of the Slovenian Railways. Expect great views and Slovenian hospitality onboard.
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Europe’s best First Class carriage? Onboard the Swiss EuroCity train along the Rhine! ๐ฉ๐ช๐จ๐ญ
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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!
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EuroCity Emona – scenic once daily train from Ljubljana ๐ธ๐ฎ to Vienna ๐ฆ๐น
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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!
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Simply spectacular! Oslo ๐ณ๐ด to Bergen ๐ณ๐ด by daytime train
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The Bergensbanen is Norway’s stunning cross-country route from Oslo to Bergen, offering breathtaking scenery and a considered range of accommodation onboard. Fares are reasonable, making this seven-hour journey a must for travellers seeking natural beauty!
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Enterprise – Belfast to Dublin in style and comfort by train ๐
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The best way to travel between Belfast and Dublin is on the Enterprise! The train has a premium feel, matched by its high-quality onboard services including freshly cooked meals.
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Across Slovakia with ZSSK – amazing trip from Bratislava ๐ธ๐ฐ to Koลกice ๐ธ๐ฐ
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Providing a vital link between the capital and the north and east of the country, the trains between Bratislava and Koลกice provide all the amenities you need. The trains offer a choice of accommodation and a wonderful restaurant carriage, and, if you’re lucky, you may travel with one of the most unique restaurant carriages in…
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NightJet: Europe’s Leading Sleeper Train Provider – Sleeping Car on the Graz / Vienna ๐ฆ๐น to Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช route
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NightJet has been shaking things up in the world of European night trains for the last few years. Join me for a trip on the NightJet sleeper train from Vienna, Austria to Rzepin, Poland in one of the most premium accommodations – the sleeping car – with more facilities than you might think!
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InterCity Slovenia-style! Scenic run from Ljubljana ๐ธ๐ฎ to Maribor ๐ธ๐ฎ by Pendolino train
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A spectacular journey through Slovenia onboard the futuristic InterCity Slovenia pendolino trains that tilt on corners to reduce journey times!
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Hungary’s bizarre InterCity train – Budapest Keleti ๐ญ๐บ to Budapest Nyugati ๐ญ๐บ in 6 hours!
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The InterCity Tokaj circular train route in Hungary is a strange one on face value. Find out what the experience like onboard and why Iโd recommend it as a relaxing day trip on extended stays in Budapest – all while sampling MรVโs brand new luxury Premium Class!
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