Questions tagged [trains]
Travel by rail including local and long distance trains, but note that more specific tags are available and should be preferred where relevant. For examples see `tag info`.
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ScotRail 'Single Advance' ticket availability
I am planning a train trip in Scotland from roundabout Aberdeen to Thurso on December 29th and have noted that the cheaper 'advance single' tickets can only be bought up to December 23rd. I first ...
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Getting refund for unused train tickets
On November 7, we got stuck at Tottenham Hale train station in London because all trains of Stansted Express to the airport were canceled. We were told that one of the options was to buy a ticket from ...
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Can I use German Rail Luggage Service to send luggage from Frankfurt Main Airport to Airbnb in Chemnitz?
Note, posted as an answer:
Hermes does no longer transfer luggage from the airport or to the airport. They will only pick up or deliver to hotel or a private address.
I want to use Bahn Gepaeckservice ...
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How can I confirm the delay on a digital ticket?
When missing connections in case of train delays, it is recommended to have the delay confirmed on the first ticket (for example, the passenger must present a confirmation of this delay, that he ...
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Visiting Schengen Countries with US Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571) without Schengen Visa
I have a very specific question that is kind of related to another question. What countries in the Schengen area accept US travel document (form I-571)
Assume that someone has a Form I-571 Travel ...
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How can I cancel a Deutsche Bahn ticket? I am covid positive
I just got corona positive, and we are going to travel from Berlin to Munich on ICE. The ticket is booked via https://bahn.com in the next two days.
When I am trying to cancel the ticket, I see this:
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How do you use a railcard on TFL if you pay by phone or debit/credit card?
TFL allows you to add a National Railcard to an Oyster card. However, most people use a bank card either with the physical card or via an NFC payment system.
Is there any way to add an existing ...
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Is there a reliable source of Deutsche Bahn historical punctuality data?
After missing a few train connections this summer, I'd like to understand if certain train connections aross Europe are reliable.
So I want to build a database of each intercity/long distance train in ...
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Crossing into my home country on a sleeper train with an Interrail Global Pass. Which day should be marked as the inbound trip day?
I am planning to finish a trip and go back to Switzerland using the Nightjet train from Germany.
If I use an Interrail Global pass, I am confused by two overlapping rules that apply:
When taking a ...
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Refund possibilities from Deutsche Bahn in the case of missed connecting train
I missed a connecting train because of 5 mins delay with the previous train.
My train from from Stuttgart HBF to Berlin HBF, however, there was a change at Hannover Hbf.
I have received an email with ...
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What do these train codes on Paris RER B (airports subway line) mean?
While standing on the platform waiting for the RER B train to Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris, I noticed codes like ELOT or EPEX besides arrival time, platform number, destination, etc.
What do ...
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Fire extinguishers inside the coaches of long distance trains [closed]
Are fire extinguishers installed inside the coaches of express trains?
If not, why not?
Will the passengers be unable to use the fire extinguisher in case a fire takes place?
Or can the fire ...
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Frankfurt to Prague layover in Schwandorf
I have a trip from Frankfurt to Prague in December. I want to buy a train ticket and there is a short layover (5-6 minutes) in Schwandorf station.
This can be a problem? Would you recommend buying the ...
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How to get my lost back pack on train
On Oct 6 2022, I was traveling on train ICE 1015 from Duets Mess to Mannheim in Germany, where the train arrived at 20:49 to Mannheim, where I forgot my laptop dark blue bag with laptop in the train, ...
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How to find the border crossing time of a train in Europe? (Czech bureaucracy edition)
I'm traveling for work for my company in the Czech republic, and they allow me to take the train, but I need to specify the time that the train crosses each border. Ideally the location too, but that ...
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Having a ticket on a train that doesn't stop at your destination?
I have a fully bought ticket for an Italian IntercityNotte from Rome to Palermo (Sicily) in August, bought directly from Trenitalia
However, after looking at the official channel of information ...
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Travel with luggage via Metro or Bus from SAW Airport Istanbul to Europe Side of Istanbul
I will be arriving at SAW airport with 30kg luggage. I want to know if its possible to travel to Europe side from the airport using metro/bus?
I am planning to buy Istanbulcard Anonymous Card from ...
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Train Travel advice Lisbon -> Krakow
Can anyone advise me on the best route for traveling via train from Lisbon -> Krakow? Is there some site where I can book the train tickets or search for such routes? I googled around, but I cannot ...
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Route planner with distances for trains?
Is there a route planner that includes the distance traveled by trains. Google maps and Apple Maps both state the time, but no information on how far the route is. I'd like to know this to compare C02 ...
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Can't stop over at Sapporo when going from Asahikawa to Chitose airport?
Yesterday I travelled from Asahikawa to Chitose airport (in Hokkaido, Japan), as on this Hyperdia screenshot (except I planned to take a later Airport service after having lunch in Sapporo).
Now ...
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Should I reserve a ticket for the train from Milano Malpensa airport to the city?
I'm going to be flying into Milano Malpensa airport, on a weekday afternoon. I'm told I would need to take the XP1 or XP2 train lines into the city.
About the train ticket...
Do I have to order it in ...
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How far can I travel outside Stockholm with unlimited 24-hour TravelCard (Map)?
I'd like to buy a (time-based) unlimited Travel Card for the public transport system in Stockholm, Sweden. But it's unclear exactly how far around the center of Stockholm that this card will be valid ...
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Can you buy Foreign Tourist Quota tickets at Vasco Da Gama railway station?
Is it possible to buy Indian Foreign Tourist Quota railway tickets at the Vasco Da Gama railway station? This post from 2012 says it is possible, however mentions restrictions on tickets at Madgaon, ...
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Combined tram/train ticket from Casablanca Airport to Casa Voyageurs to Fes
Let's say we're flying into Casablanca airport and want to take the tram to Casa Voyageurs and then a train to the city of Fes. I am able to buy a ticket from the oncf-voyages website with the ...
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Best/Cheapest way to go from Washington DC to NYC, Manhattan
I am in Washington DC right now and want to go to Manhattan, NYC in the next few days. I searched for flights and the prices seemed very high to me for such a short time distance (compare to the West ...
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Is food free in Duronto sleeper?
Is food free when traveling in Duronto sleeper class? I know that in 3rd tier, 2nd tier and 1st tier, food is free. But in Sealdah Puri Duronto, Howrah Delhi Duronto, is food free of cost? Is food ...
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Travelling from Belgium to Amsterdam by train - NS Flex discount
Say you were travelling from Brussels to Amsterdam by train, spending 2-4 days in Amsterdam using public transport then travelling from Amsterdam to Antwerp by train.
According to the NS website, it ...
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Why do only some long-distance trains in the UK serve refreshments on-board?
I recently traveled down to Cornwall, from London, on the train. I took trains from 2 different companies (South Western Railways, and Great Western Railways.) While on the GWR train, there was a food ...
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Swiss: Does SBB EasyRide take into account a Z-Pass
This question is about the Switzerland SBB app and the Zürich partner network annual pass (Z-Pass).
I use the "swipe on" EasyRide feature in the SBB app for most public transportation travel ...
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How can I purchase a "Standing / Non-reserved Seat" Korail train ticket online?
"Standing / Non-reserved Seat" is the cheapest fare on Korail:
But how can I purchase a "Standing / Non-reserved Seat" Korail train ticket online?
I only see two purchase options (...
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Where can I find the up-to-date schedule for the Yangon Circular Train?
Where can I find the up-to-date schedule for the Yangon Circular Train?
I've seen some old pictures and blog posts but I don't know:
whether the schedule still applies,
whether the end-of-2019 ...
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On DE-CH international journeys, when is the "Zugbindung" really lifted?
Once, I had booked a train from Germany to Switzerland. Due a train strike, Deutsche Bahn informed us our tickets could be used on different dates. I indeed travelled on a different date, but the ...
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How long is needed to change trains in Kenitra, Morocco
I'm planning to travel by train from Tangier to Fes in October. The ONCF website lists two options:
catch the high-speed 'Al Boraq' train to Kenitra, where you have to make a 12 minute connection; ...
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Is there any power plug that passengers may use on the Yangon Circular Train?
Is there any power plug that passengers may use on the Yangon Circular Train?
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Is there any advantage in buying tickets in advance for the train in Moroccos?
I will have to travel between Fes and Casablanca.
However, I am unsure about the travel hour (not day).
I see that it's possible to buy the tickets in advance, on the website.
This would usually be my ...
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Night train booking cancelled by SJ — any rights to alternative transportation or accommodation?
SJ is cancelling a bunch of SJ EuroNight bookings due to issues with authorisation of available sleeper cars. What are my rights when my booking is cancelled? I'm travelling from northern Norway to ...
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Why can't I reserve a seat on the Eurocity train I just bought a ticket for on ÖBB
I bought return Sparscheine tickets on trains from Vienna to and from Budapest in about 7 weeks time for my family using oebbtickets.at, but didn't see an option to reserve a seat before paying. Now ...
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Using Korail trains in South Korea without advance booking?
I plan to take a Korail train in October in South Korea. I don't know exactly at what time I'll reach the train station. Is it practical to just show up at Korail train stations and buy a ticket there?...
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Is it possible to collect Nectar points via Trainline?
Since I am not eligible for any Railcard, the only available discount/bonus scheme is Nectar Card for me. GWR, SWR, LNER and Virgin Trains allow to collect Nectar points and I have already linked a ...
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Is RailTeam's HOTNAT guarantee generally honoured in practice?
The RailTeam alliance of European rail operators offers a HOTNAT ("hop on the next available train") guarantee, stated as follows:
Hop on the next available train » (HOTNAT) allows travelers to ...
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Best Rail pass for Switzerland
I am looking to check out the best rail pass which would fit my itinerary, I checked on https://www.swiss-pass.ch/ but it says passes are available minimum for 3 days.
My itinerary looks like below:
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What is the oldest train in the UK still operated regularly for a non-tourism purpose?
What can I find the oldest train in the UK still operating regularly, and the train(s) is/are operated for common service but not solely for tourist attraction?
And which route(s) are they serving?
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Where can I buy the Egal-Wohin-Ticket?
In addition to the 9-Euro ticket, there is another interesting offer on the German railways - the Egal-Wohin-Ticket, a train ticket which allows one to travel between any two places in Germany for 40 ...
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Travelling with a super off-peak train ticket
I’m pretty new to travelling on the rails, and I often times find myself booking the cheapest tickets despite them being for later travel than needed.
I’ve been doing a fair bit of research about the ...
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If my train is cancelled and replaced, must I take the indicated replacement train when I have a Sparpreis ticket?
My train is cancelled but replace by a train with the same timetable but a different number; identical to the scenario in this question.
Under those circumstances, does the Sparpreis ticket have ...
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Can I bring a suitcase on the Intercity train from Amsterdam to Groningen?
I'm traveling to the Netherlands this summer for a week, and I'll be landing at the Amsterdam Airport. To go to Groningen, I'd have to take the Intercity train for 2 hours. Should I buy the tickets in ...
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Can I get compensation if I missed a connection between trains in Sweden?
I attempted to travel from Värnamo to Jönköping on a Sunday using the timetable downloaded from this page (the actual timetable PDF seems to have been taken down).
Due to a delay of the incoming ...
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How early in practice do you need to arrive at an Irish Rail station before intercity train departure?
The Irish Rail website has an FAQ which says:
Intercity passengers should arrive at the station 30 minutes prior to departure. If you are collecting a reservation or purchasing a ticket especially ...
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Does the company with the website zug-erstattung.de still exist?
There used to be a company with the website
Zug-Erstattung.de .
It was useful for claiming penalty payments from Deutsche Bahn for delayed or cancelled trains. Does it still exist?
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Travelling from California to Chicago by rail [closed]
Rail route from California to Chicago by rail
Amtrak
YouTube video
Can there be any alternate rail routes by rail for travelling from California to Chicago?
The current journey takes 42 hours by rail. ...
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