It might be time to consider it as its popularity rises. While it may not be the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of traveling Europe, there are many reasons why you should try. By sightseeing via a train you get the benefits of not only convenience but also an extremely cost-effective method of exploring Europe.
European train travel, however, may be confusing for some, especially those who are unsure of where to begin. Here are a few tips you may find helpful along your way:
The first tip is to always pick a train station that has an information desk not just a ticket counter. This is beneficial because an information desk can offer help planning your trip, inform you or any special discounts/deals, and help you pick the cheapest train route. A ticket counter is just there to sale you ticket and does not offer the same aide.
Climatic Conditions
In the instance that you do decide to purchase your ticket or pass at the ticket window, be sure of your departure time or train number, whether you will be traveling first- or second-class, whether your trip is one-way or a round-trip, and when you will be traveling. Remember, express trains generally require reservations far in advance, and are usually significantly more expensive.
If you have a reservation for a train seat, you will have a number for a car and seat. Upon arrival at the station, find the Composition of Trains board. This should illustrate where the numbered car will be when the train arrives. Without a reservation you can sit anywhere, provided it is not reserved for someone else.
In the moth of January, the temperatures in the Southern parts might go to the lower levels of -10?. During the summers, average temperature varies between 24-25?. The hottest month is July and the coldest is January. The rainfall is also variable across the country because of the mountains and prevailing winds. There are six distinct climatic regions in Italy which depend to a much extent on the Italian Mountains.
Your eating options are another facet to consider when traveling by train. The further the distance is that you are traveling, the higher the chance that the train will have a restaurant or caf? car. If you are only traveling a medium distance, you should only expect a beverage cart with limited snacks. Regional trains most likely will not provide anything. To help cut costs and to insure you will not go hungry, purchase food and drinks before boarding the train.
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Graham McKenzie is a webmaster for the leading UK Flights Comparison website, which offers detailed information on how to Book a Flight online .
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