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Historical Data on Rail Fares (Ticket Prices)

I found this historical table of ticket prices per kilometer for the German Federal Railways: www.pro-bahn.de/fakten/fahrpreise. It even goes so far as to distinguish between "short-haul" ...
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Travel to Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh

What is the easiest way to travel from large Southern cities (Hyderabad, Mangaluru, Bengaluru, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Chennai) in India to Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh? Easiest defined as not having to ...
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Basel Badischer Bahnhof to Basel SBB train announcement: "Only cross the border with valid documents..." Which border?

On a train from Basel Badischer Bahnhof to Basel SBB there is an automated announcement shortly before departure: Cross the border only with valid travel documents and without goods and foreign ...
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How can I set up a ticket alert for Trenitalia trains that haven't been loaded yet?

Around the December timetable change, Trenitalia is notoriously late in loading night trains between Sicily and Northern Italy (as The Man in Seat61 writes: The Milan-Sicily night train usually gets ...
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Can you break your journey on trains in Poland?

As a general question, can you buy flexible tickets in Poland which allow you to get on and off on your route? For my specific case, is there a ticket I can get that will allow me to travel from ...
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Are we allowed to carry airport style checked luggage when using Indian trains?

I have a luggage bag looking like this: Would it be allowed to take this with me when I board an Indian train?
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Where does the 20min rule (where you can use any train) come from in German passenger rights?

Where does the 20-minutes passenger rights rule come from? (In other words, the rule for free choice of train after 20 minutes delay expected at the end of your journey). This is a condition that can ...
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What is the best way to go from Leipzig/Halle airport to the Leipzig city?

What public transportation is available to go from Leipzig/Halle (LEJ) Airport to Grimmaischer Steinweg 1, 04103 Leipzig? It is written on their website that the hotel is a 10-minute walk via the ...
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International train left Italy with 90 minutes delay and arrived 110 minutes late. Can I be compensated and where to claim?

Recently, I took an Eurocity train from Italy to Switzerland. I purchased my ticket from a Trenitalia self-service kiosk at Milano Centrale. The train left with a delay of 90 minutes. My destination ...
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Deutschlandticket – when can I switch to fast ICE/IC trains?

Deutsche Bahn's FAQ on the Deutschlandticket states: Can I use an ICE/IC train with the Deutschland-Ticket if I know I will reach the destination with a considerable delay? Yes, you have the right to ...
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Deutsche Bahn: Boarding train at an earlier stop than what’s stated in the itinerary?

I bought a Super Sparpreis ticket from Konstanz-Petershausen to Nuremberg. The first leg is an RE train while the next is an IC. There’s a possibility I might have to board the RE train at Konstanz ...
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My Interrail global pass shows 3 inbound/outbound days in total in the app. How is it permitted to use the third day?

I have an Interrail global pass in mobile format, shown in the Rail Planner app. One point that surprised me is that there are 3 outbound/inbound days in total although classic rules tells that there ...
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What are the possibilities for travel by train to Lisbon, Portugal from Barcelona, Spain, without using buses or planes?

I am investigating the possibility to reach the capital of Portugal by land (or sea), not renting/owning a car, not catching a Flixbus and not taking any plane, from Barcelona, Spain. There are no ...
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Taking the Colombo-Galle train while on a cruise ship stop

I will be on a Round-the-World cruise, calling Colombo 18th March. The ship arrives at 7 a.m. and leaves at 10 p.m. I hope to take the train from Colombo Fort at 10.30 a.m., arriving in Galle at 12.45 ...
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How can I find out how long a German regional train will be?

For regional trains in Germany, how can I find out how long the train will be? Background: A train I take regularly usually has six carriages in two trainsets, but sometimes it only has three ...
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France and Spain through Perpignan/Figueres with Interrail : pass not purchased yet, how to check availabilities, alternative routes

I would like to travel between Spain and France using the high-speed trains through the eastern border. I consider the Interrail option, but I am having a hard time figuring out how to check for the ...
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If I visit a place multiple times with the same Interrail pass, is it considered as a fraudulent "commuting" case?

I have used Interrail passes of longer durations (2 or 3 months) to accomplish multiple trips with a hop back home in between. The limit of two in/outbound days is accommodated by purchasing local ...
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What is the metro broadcast in the Paris metro for a suspicious package?

I was in the Paris metro and the train got stopped due to a suspicious package. I didn't understand the broadcast message because it was in French. I only became aware of this after everyone went out ...
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Booked Lufthansa Flight + Train, where do I go for baggage reclaim?

I am a graduate Ph.D student. I am traveling to Germany for the first time. My travel itinerary is (booked through Lufthansa) Delhi to Frankfurt (Flight) 1 Change at Airport Terminal to Airport Train ...
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train planning using 3rd party HAFAS ReST interface frontends

Apart from various official sources such at bahn.de, sbb.ch, or bene-system, there exists a HAFAS ReST Interface that offers options that are not presented in the typical web frontends. For example, ...
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Deutschlandticket to Dutch border stations — how to pass the ticket gates?

The Deutschlandticket (German ticket valid on almost all local and regional transportation in Germany) is valid for travel to the Dutch border stations of Venlo, Enschede, or Arnhem (source). In The ...
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Deutsche Bahn Delay Passenger Compensation & Business Travel

In the case of a delay while traveling by train in the EU, one is entitled to a compensation in the event of a delayed arrival of 25% of the price paid for a single ticket for delays of more than 60 ...
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Deutsche Bahn: Cancelled connection and timetable change

I booked ICE/IC trains from Berlin Ostbahnof to Amsterdam Centraal for the 9th of October. I had two connections. My first train was scheduled for the 9th of October at 00:11. I received an e-mail ...
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Which UK train services have USB/power sockets, and where?

I hope to collect the following information: name of operator / route is there a USB charging socket / is there a 3-pin plug socket at every seat / only at tables / not in standard class So that for ...
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What does ggf reserviert mean on DB trains?

On some seats it says 'ggf. reserviert'. What does this mean? Can I sit in the seat?
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Can Palace of Versailles be done on my last day in Paris

We are a group of 6 friends who have a bus from Paris - Paris (Bercy Seine)-210 Quai de Bercy, 75012 Paris, at 16:20 in the evening. We will be checking out from our hotel which is near Riquet RER ...
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Is there any way to find the distance covered by a train in a particular rail route between two stations?

I frequently travel by trains in Europe, and have often wondered how much distance I have travelled in each trip. As far as I can see, the distance covered by trains between two railway stations is ...
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Travel from Munich to Scotland avoiding flight

I want to travel from south Germany (say Munich) to Scotland (say Edinburgh), but with no flight as I want to protect the climate. Meanwhile it is again possible to book the Eurostar train connection ...
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Dubai to Europe without flying

I am looking to understand if it is possible to get from Dubai to Europe without flying and any recommended routes/links to book. My brother is having a baby in December and I want to get my mum there ...
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When can I book a ticket for 1 November 2023 on renfe.es for Madrid to Badajoz?

I am trying to book a ticket from Madrid to Badajoz on https://www.renfe.com/es/en for Wednesday 1 November 2023 and the search results are empty. There are results e.g. for Wednessday 11 October 2023....
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Public transport options between Kiruna and Bodo, Norway

I would like to travel between the cities of Kiruna, Sweden and Bodo, Norway through Narvik. The plan is to accomplish the loop by train up in the north. I can take the train up to Narvik. For the ...
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What to do if the plane/train/bus ticket is stored on the phone and the phone is lost or damaged or stops working?

Allowing passengers to display their flight ticket on their smartphone instead of having to carry a printout, was a good move. It's necessary to show it to get into the airport and to get the boarding ...
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How can I track how many days I've used a UK Flexi Season Ticket for when it's in QR code format?

I'm looking to purchase a UK Flexi Season Ticket online, specifically using thetrainline (although I'm ultimately travelling with Thameslink). I would like to get it in QR code format as I believe it'...
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Customs procedures for crossing the Sweden/Norway border by train

What are the actual customs and immigration processes when traveling from Sweden to Norway by train? I could understand that for the movement of people, this is the Schengen space therefore no checks. ...
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Missed last international day train connection due to previous train delay, railway proposes a sit-up-all-night alternative instead. I need to sleep

I was due to catch the last train from Zurich to Munich of the day. My trip began elsewhere in Switzerland. Due to a 20-minute delay of a previous train on the way to Zurich, I missed the connection ...
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Double compensation with Deutsche Bahn in NRW

In North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) - Germany there exists an agreement between different regional transit operators (NRW Mobilitätsgarantie) to reimburse you a long-distance / high speed train ticket ...
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Can I board a train without a valid ticket if I have a Rail Travel Voucher

If I have a Rail Travel Voucher, received due to delay repay, and the ticket office at my departing station is closed, and I obviously cannot use it the ticket machine, can I board the train and pay ...
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Taking bulky luggage (bicycle in a bag) on rail replacement service (SEV) BusSV300 Brennero->Innsbruck

I have booked a ticket for the connection Bologna -> Munich on August 12th, 2023, 11:52. This involves the EC84 train and the rail replacement bus BusSV300 from Brennero to Innsbruck. I would like ...
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How to figure out unspecified Japan Railway connection?

We recently booked a number of seats on Japan Railway trains and there were a few odd ones with information missing. In particular all the departure info from the connection train is missing: ...
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From Germany to Switzerland with Bahncard + Halbtax + Sparpreis

I'm trying to book a Sparpreis train ticket from Germany to Switzerland using both a BahnCard (to get a discount on the German part) and a Halbtax card (to get a discount on the Swiss part). At bahn....
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Deutsche Bahn price change compensation

Last night i booked a round trip from Berlin to cologne, when i tried confirming booking, it logged me out and next time i opened the website, it increased the prices, i booked it anyway, when i ...
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Can men travel in female only couchette compartments?

This may seem like a stupid question- but I'm traveling with my family on an overnight train. The only seats available are female only couchettes. This journey is essential to our trip, and there are ...
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Chances of Eurostar extending to Germany [closed]

With the recent fusion of Thalys into Eurostar, Eurostar will now also serve routes into Germany. As the travel from the Schengen area to GB requires passport checks all current Eurostar stations are ...
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Deutsche Bahn Sparpreis Europa ticket validity

I have booked a ticket (Sparpreis Europa, class 1) via Deutsche Bahn website from Munich to Vienna and there are 2 points I wanted to clarify: My ticket says "München+City ->Wien". Does ...
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ÖBB ticket : Validity and reservation

I will be travelling from Vienna to Bratislava via train, however i am not clear on 2 points: I have booked a specific journey on a particular date however when I look at my date it says "valid: ...
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My German train was delayed and I missed all connections

My planned trip was: "Aachen Hbf 13.07. ab 15:22 2 Neuss Hbf 13.07. an 16:25 5 RE 91687 Neuss Hbf 13.07. ab 16:36 1 Minden(Westf) 13.07. an 19:30 13 RE 89729 Minden(Westf) 13.07. ab 19:51 13 ...
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Can I join a TGV at a later station?

I've got an Interrail 2nd pass global pass. I also have a TGV reservation from Turin to Paris. Could I join the TGV at a later station (Oulx) using the reservation from Turin to Paris (Oulx is a stop ...
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DB Flex Tickets when there are multiple pragmatic routes between the origin and destination

The DB website says the following about Flexible tickets: What trains can I take if I have a flexible ticket? With the flexible fare you are not bound to a specific train. With a ticket for an ICE or ...
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What is included on the Frecciarossa Executive class?

I've seen reviews and travel videos where passengers on the Frecciarossa executive class order full meals and drinks at their seat, all at no extra cost. However when I look at the Trenitalia site I ...
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Are there any (non-touristic) stations in Germany that cannot be reached by the Deutschland Ticket?

Since May 2023, the 'Deutschland ticket' has been available on subscription in Germany. This is basically a public transport pass which for 49 EUR a month gives access to a large amount of trains in ...
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