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  • A Transylvanian trip of endurance? New route from Cluj Napoca ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด to Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ

    A Transylvanian trip of endurance? New route from Cluj Napoca ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด to Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ

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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…


    Countryside, European Train Travel, Hungary, Romania, Scenic Trips, Train Travel

    October 18, 2024
    10โ€“15 minutes
  • An 18-hour European Epic! Vienna ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น to Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด in the Dacia Express sleeping car

    An 18-hour European Epic! Vienna ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น to Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด 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.


    Alpine Sleepers, Countryside, European Train Travel, Hungary, Scenic Trips, Sleeper Trains, Train Travel

    August 24, 2024
    15โ€“22 minutes
  • Europeโ€™s lesser-known international train – Kosice ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ to Budapest Keleti ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ by EuroCity

    Europeโ€™s lesser-known international train – Kosice ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ to Budapest Keleti ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ 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.


    Countryside, European Train Travel, Hungary, Scenic Trips, Slovakia, Train Travel

    July 14, 2024
    5โ€“7 minutes
  • Across Slovakia with ZSSK – amazing trip from Bratislava ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ to Koลกice ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ

    Across Slovakia with ZSSK – amazing trip from Bratislava ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ to Koลกice ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ

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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…


    Countryside, Dining Car, European Train Travel, Hidden Gems, Scenic Trips, Slovakia, Train Travel

    January 13, 2024
    6โ€“9 minutes
  • Hungary’s bizarre InterCity train – Budapest Keleti ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ to Budapest Nyugati ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ in 6 hours!

    Hungary’s bizarre InterCity train – Budapest Keleti ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ to Budapest Nyugati ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ in 6 hours!

    Excerpt

    The InterCity Tokaj circular train route in Hungary is a strange one on face value. Find out what the experience like onboard and why Iโ€™d recommend it as a relaxing day trip on extended stays in Budapest – all while sampling MรVโ€™s brand new luxury Premium Class!


    Countryside, European Train Travel, Scenic Trips, Train Travel

    November 4, 2023
    6โ€“9 minutes
  • Paris ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท to Milan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น by train the Italian way โ€“ onboard the new Frecciarossa service!

    Paris ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท to Milan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น by train the Italian way โ€“ onboard the new Frecciarossa service!

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    The route from Paris to Milan has a new high-speed service served by the Italian flagship high-speed train, the Frecciarossa. This operates in competition to the legacy French TGV. Find out what is on offer on this brand new service.


    Alpine, Countryside, Dining Car, European Train Travel, First Time Journeys, France, High Speed, Italy, Scenic Trips, Train Travel

    March 25, 2023
    5โ€“8 minutes

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