Travel by rail including local and long distance trains, but note that "high-speed-rail" has its own tag.
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Using your passport / confirmation email as your ticket on a train from Barcelona to Lyon?
So currently traveling at the moment and last night i booked a train from Barcelona to Lyon. I used the tgv-europe.com and the last time I ordered a ticket from there it was easy, it just sent me a ...
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What are the hours of operation of the Ankara Metro?
What are the times of the first and last trains on the Ankara Metro?
(By "metro", I mean both lines, even though I believe technically only one of them has the official title of 'metro'.)
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Japan Rail Passes, will I need one?
When I got to Japan, I am going to spend 8 days in Tokyo (doing central sight seeing), 5 days in Osaka (with 3 return train trips to Kyoto to see the area) and a day in Hiroshima then a train ride ...
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How to get from Wroclaw airport to the main train station?
I am landing at 22:40 and I wanna ask if there is some night bus going to the main train station (Wrocław Główny)? My train is going at 5:00 at the morning, so I have time.
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Does the Carte 12-25 still exist in France?
Back in the day, I used a "Carte 12-25" discount card to obtain discounts on rail travel in France. I see that the 12-25 card has a website, complete with a spot to order, but the main page seems to ...
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Is it worth booking Amtrak in advance?
Do Amtrak prices vary depending on how far in advance you book them, or are they the same price up until the day of travel?
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Can you visit the Palace of Mysore, as a day trip by train from Bangalore?
Visa permitting, I'm going to be off to Bangalore soon for work. Due to the way airline pricing works, I'm going to be spending a weekend there as part of the trip (it's a hard life...). Armed with a ...
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Traveling with lots of luggage at Brussels, Midi Railway Station (ZYR)
I am flying with Air France from Montreal to Brussels and then take the Thalys to Cologne, which is my final destination. Air France booked me on a train from Paris to Brussels, so I will already be ...
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Can I go from Paris to London by train on a one-day trip?
Next vacations(febuary 2013) I will stay 3 days on Paris with other 3 people. One day on Louvre, next day on city and another one... is still a doubt... We are wondering about going to London from ...
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How to use Kurzstrecke ticket to travel from Berlin to Potsdam?
I have question about using Kurzstrecke ticket to travel from Berlin to Potsdam. As I see it's the most economic ticket plan for stay in Berlin with one planned visit to Potsdam. So I'd have to buy ...
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How to get to Ljubljana (Slovenia) from Trieste (Italy) by Train?
My Italian part of my trip is almost over; currently enjoying Trieste.
I have been using the train around Italy but when I checked the Trenitalia website to see if a train left from Trieste to ...
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Via Rail Canada: What are the different booking classes?
Today, I tried to book a seat in a train on the Via Rail Canada Homepage.
There are 6 different booking classes:
SuperSaver
Discounted
Regular
for both Economy and Business. While I can imagine ...
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How to order reservations for European trains online (with pass)?
I have a European rail pass, bought in the US, but to go really long distances I still have to order reservations (without ticket). The lines I'm particularly interested in are TGV in France, ICE, and ...
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Travelling from London to Italy's Amalfi Coast. Better to fly or take the train?
Is it cheaper to fly to Naples and take the train from there? How is the Euro rail experience from London to Italy? Would there be a lot of train transfers? Also, if anyone has a recommendation for ...
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How busy is the Boston to New York Amtrak?
One of the answers to How rigorous are Amtrak in enforcing luggage rules? made me wonder how busy the Boston to New York train gets at the various points of day? Also, what is busier: weekdays versus ...
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How rigorous are Amtrak in enforcing luggage rules?
Looking at Amtrak trains between NY and Boston, I found that all had "no checked luggage" save for a midnight train (less than ideal for a relaxing vacation).
Looking at this reference, it's not ...
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Is there a formula similar or close to Interrail for a family with (small) children?
We are considering our options for the upcoming summer holiday. It would be really nice to do a train trip. The only problem is the tangle of different formula's. In the past I traveled with the ...
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About canceled trains in France
I've booked several train tickets for an inter rail in France.
I haven't bought any insurance in case of cancellation.
If a train is canceled or delayed by many hours, is there something I can do, or ...
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Is there another way to book train tickets from outside France/Netherlands?
In the last two days I've tried to buy a train ticket from Rocamadour (France) to Amsterdam on the scnf-voyages.com website.
It doesn't work. The website gives the following error message:
Suite à ...
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I need some explanation about payment modalities on sncf-voyages.com website
I need some explanation about payment modalities on the sncf-voyages.com website.
These are the options:
Since I don't live in France, I can't use option 2.
It is not clear the difference between ...
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Unlimited Greyhound or Amtrak trips in US/Canada?
I've heard mention of 'limitless' tickets in North America, either by bus or train. Do these exist? What are the conditions and prices?
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Are there ticket offices for Georgian Railways in Tbilisi?
In Batumi I happened to know where there was a ticket office in the old town to buy railway tickets because I lived nearby. But it had no sign at all and would be very difficult to find if you didn't ...
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10 days in France - a trip from Amsterdam: is it worth buying an InterRail card?
I'm planing a 10 days InterRail trip in France, and I've summed up all point-to-point trains costs = 200 euro.
In addition there are the international trains to go and come from Amsterdam (my ...
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What's the nearest train station to Mont Saint-Michel?
What's the nearest train station to Mont Saint-Michel? Do I need to take a bus to visit it?
How much time does it take? Can I make it in half a day?
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What are these double prices on voyages-sncf.com?
I'm checking the train connections between Amsterdam and Strasbourg on Vojages-snfc.com and for each travel they offer 2 options. See the screenshot, there is a price in red and green but I don't ...
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Visiting Rocamadour, France by train
Is Rocamadour rail station near the city centre? Can I go to visit Rocamadour by train, or do I need a car for it?
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Trains connections between Cannes and Montpellier
The train connection between Cannes and Montpellier seems to be A bit tricky.
There are trips with 2 or more trains changes. And then Ive found an intercitea for 30 euros only, every day at 16. Is it ...
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Most convenient train to arrive in France from Amsterdam?
I need to travel from Amsterdam to France by train.
I'm not visiting Paris, but many cities all around the country.
What's the most convenient train to arrive in France ?
I've heard there is a train ...
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Using Eurorail to buy a flexible ticket in France?
I am currently travelling around France and having a good time.
I have a Eurail pass for eight journeys in France. I have used one of those journey from Paris to Rennes.
I was wondering is it ...
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Which trains in France are included in an InterRail card?
I have two questions related to an InterRail in France, I'm planning to have in August.
I'm planning to get an InterRail pass for France only, or for France and Benelux as well.
Not sure if there ...
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Using the IndRail pass for a good Indian experience
Site61 tells a lot about the railways in India, and suggests some nice looking trips to do. One can buy an IndRail pass, and could travel around India by train say 15 or 21 days long.
Is there anyone ...
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Tipping attendants on Indian super-fast trains
Should one encourage giving tips (bacshis) to the attendants and cleaners in AC and Sleeper coaches in super-fast trains like Durunto and Rajdhani in India?
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what options & time needed to transfer between Gare du Nord & Gare Montparnasse? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Paris Gare du Nord to Gare Montparnasse, by public transport but without lots of walking?
What are options & time needed to transfer on 23/8/2012 bewteen ...
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Is it possible to remotely make a seat reservation for Serbian trains?
Is it possible to make a seat reservation for train in Serbia remotely, via the Internet or phone?
Trains can be overfilled in touring season and having a seat is a great thing when traveling through ...
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Should I take the “scenic route” from Indianapolis to Washington DC?
I'm going to USA on a business/pleasure travel for 1 week in mid-September, and booked open-jaw flight to Indianapolis and then flying home from Washington DC. Since this is would be my first time in ...
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Any tips for completing purchases through RENFE's website?
I've found the Spanish train website renfe.com cannot complete credit card transactions. I've attempted with several different bank and credit cards from several different countries, verified the ...
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London to Glasgow by train with stopovers
I plan to travel with my family from London to Glasgow and back during the summer. I will be travelling by train or other public transport. I would like to make a few overnight stops on route. Perhaps ...
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Amtrak “large sharp objects” restriction: Are small knives included?
The Amtrak list of prohibited items includes the following:
Large sharp objects such as axes, ice picks and swords
Does this include small knives (such as a Victorinox SwissChamp, with a ...
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What is the difference between i-ticket and e-ticket in India's online train ticket reservation?
What is the difference between i-ticket and e-ticket in India's online ticket booking?
When we book online train tickets in India through the Government website of www.irctc.co.in, we have a option ...
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Trains between Tbilisi and Batumi
How to get by train from Tbilisi to Batumi (on the Black Sea coast)? There should be trains, but the "Traffic General Schedule" on Georgian Railway's site does not mention Batumi (except for a ...
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How should I start to plan a journey from Moscow to Beijing by train?
I have a ton of questions, but I don't even know where to start. To those of you who have done the journey, what is a good starting point for planning?
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How easily does the Eurostar to London connect with trains to Northern England?
The Eurostar provides nice connections between Paris/Brussels and London. Does it also provide a good alternative if you need to travel to a more northern destination. To put in other words: if I want ...
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Left Luggage facilitaties in train stations in France? or Sending luggage from France to Spain?
After some time in Nice, I'm doing the Camino 'Le Puy - Pamplona' track (5-6 week walk and was hoping to leave the rest of my luggage in a train station either in Lyon or Nice. Does anyone know if you ...
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How to buy for ticket from Heathrow terminal 5 to Canterbury east train station?
I will be arriving in London heathrow airport on 8.25pm, and I am looking for a train to Canterbury east railway station.
My search gives me this, however, On the status column there is a warning:
...
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NYC–Montreal and NYC–Toronto overland
I was thinking of going from NYC to Montreal, and the first thing that sprang to mind is taking a train.
The distance is about 530 km (330 mi) beelining or 595 km by road—not much more than Madrid ...
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Get from Paris to Premiere Classe Bordeaux
I am now staying in Paris, and I will go to a hotel to stay in Bordeaux in a few days time, the hotel is located in Rue Du Professeur Jeanneney.
My problem is that I don't know how to go there after ...
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9 Days between Minneapolis and New York? [closed]
Me and my fiancée are travelling from Minneapolis on June 9. June 18 we are departing from New York, JFK. What should we do/see in between?
Suggestions may very well include:
A nice train itinerary ...
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What is the most expensive train ride in India?
Considering a lot of people use trains in India, train tickets tend to be cheap, depending on class of travel, of course.
What I am interested in is finding out which train ride or which route (since ...
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Can one use a TER train inside Île-de-France with an Île-de-France pass?
If one is taking a TER or Intercités for a journey entirely inside Île-de-France, can one use an Île-de-France pass such as Navigo, Mobilis, or Ticket Jeunes Weekend valid for the appropriate zones?
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Indian Railways-Online Reservation Rules
I booked an online ticket for traveling on Indian Railways for a Short Distance Journey, but my ticket was not confirmed at all and is on the waiting list.
Can I travel with the waiting list ticket ...
