Train Travel

Since I have gained a lot of useful information from this subreddit, I wanted to share a trip report from our recent journey through northern Italy. My wife and I (both in our 60s) just returned from our first trip to Italy. We have traveled to many countries before, but somehow...

I recently completed a 3-week trip through Austria, Italy, Croatia, and Greece with my family (two children aged 4 and 8). We traveled entirely by train, bus, and one ferry, with no flights at all. Trip overview: We used only ground transportation throughout the journey,...

I recently came across an interesting analysis of same-day pricing trends for Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor routes (Boston–NYC, NYC–DC, and DC–NYC), based on several days of systematic tracking. The data suggests that: A significant portion of trains (around 30–60%) saw price...

I am planning to book the Venice to Vienna Nightjet sleeper train for June 30th. I want a private cabin for 2 people. I was considering waiting until June to book so I can keep some flexibility in case my plans change. However, I am unsure how quickly these private sleeper...

I recently traveled on an overnight train with Amtrak and saw something unusual. A passenger got into the empty luggage rack area and slept there during the trip. I could not decide if this was a clever solution or just uncomfortable and inappropriate. The context: I was also...

This is mainly a PSA regarding recent changes at the Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge operated by Amtrak. Around 12–18 months ago, Business Class passengers on Amtrak Midwest services were reportedly no longer allowed access to the more spacious two-story lounge, making...

Hello, My husband and I are planning a trip from Switzerland to Brittany in early autumn and are considering traveling around the region using trains and public transportation. We do not have driving licenses, so we would need to rely on trains, buses, or similar transport...

Background: I took the Amtrak Southwest Chief from Chicago to Albuquerque in April 2026 as a 30 year old solo female traveler. I have solo travel experience but this was my first time on a train. I tried researching beforehand, but some details like seat layout and comfort were...

Hi everyone, I’ll be traveling in Italy on 16 May 2026 and saw an official notice about a 48-hour nationwide strike covering both public and private sectors, including rail and maritime transport. The notice mentions a general strike affecting the entire railway sector across...

I recently took the Empire Builder from Chicago to St. Paul and booked a roomette for one since I was extremely sleep deprived and wanted to rest. After boarding, I asked the sleeping car attendant if I could handle the turndown service myself. He said that was fine if I knew...

I’m new to European train travel (I’m from the US), so this surprised me a bit. I booked a train from Kraków to Bratislava, and a few days later I had to cancel it. I expected some kind of cancellation fee or partial refund, but I ended up getting a full refund from České dráhy...

Hi everyone, I’m taking a train in the UK for the first time and I’m trying to travel from London to Edinburgh on July 5. I’d prefer using LNER because the timings look better and it seems easier for luggage compared to Lumo. However, when I search, there don’t seem to be any...

Hi! I’m visiting Vienna for the first time and planning to travel from Rome. I’m deciding between a very cheap flight (around $50 and much faster) or taking a train, which is more expensive and takes roughly 11–14 hours. The train option seems like it could be a beautiful...

I was on the Shinkansen and a passenger sitting next to me accidentally took my luggage when getting off at Nagoya. I am supposed to continue my trip to Kyoto, but now my bag is gone with the wrong person. The luggage is very similar in color, so it looks like a genuine mistake....

I am currently stuck on Amtrak Silver Meteor Train 98 near DeLand, Florida. I boarded the train in DeLand at around 1:40 PM yesterday. Things were normal at first, but later we experienced major delays due to a fire south of Jacksonville. After waiting for about 6–7 hours, we...

I’m partway through a three-week trip across Italy and have already run into multiple train disruptions that I didn’t expect based on my research. The first issue happened when traveling from Rome to Venice. The airport express train from Rome Termini to the airport was delayed,...

My husband and I booked first-class tickets on London North Eastern Railway for a trip home from London after a difficult day. Our original train was cancelled, and we were moved to a later one. Because of this, we no longer had reserved seats, though we were still in the...

We are planning a 2-week trip to Italy in early September and would like feedback on our transportation plan between cities. We will arrive at Florence airport at 11pm and plan to take the T2 tram to the train station, then a taxi to our hotel near Palazzo Vecchio. We are...

Just sharing my personal experience, knowing others may feel differently. We’re a US family of four (with an 8-year-old and a 4-year-old), and during our cruise stop in Le Havre (13 hours), we decided to take the train to Paris despite a lot of advice against it. Everything went...

I’ll be traveling from Oslo Airport to Oslo Central Station (Oslo S) soon and I’m unsure whether I should buy my train ticket in advance or after arrival. Since I don’t know how long immigration will take, I’m considering just purchasing the ticket on arrival instead of...

We planned a trip through Italy using high-speed trains between Florence, the Amalfi Coast, and Rome, and expected some delays based on what we had read beforehand. However, in practice, every train we took ended up being delayed, and in one case the train even departed about...

My partner and I are currently traveling north on the Coast Starlight and unfortunately left our phone charger behind at our hotel in Los Angeles. We spoke with a staff member, and it seems unlikely we’ll be able to get a replacement until we reach Portland tomorrow. This is a...