Railways in Europe
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and the country’s largest railway junction. Numerous regional and long-distance trains begin and end their routes here. Bratislava hlavná stanica (Main Station) is also served by international trains from Budapest heading to the Czech Republic, Germany, and Poland. If you book accommodation in the Slovak capital, you can plan …
Tatra Electric Railways (Tatranské elektrické železnice) is a network of railway lines that greatly facilitates travel between spas, resorts, and hiking trails at the foot of the High Tatras. The network consists of narrow-gauge lines with a track gauge of 1000 mm: Poprad-Tatry – Starý Smokovec – Štrbské Pleso (29.110 km) Starý Smokovec – Tatranská …
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A few years ago, the Žilina region introduced an integrated transport system that allows travel throughout the region by buses, trolleybuses, and trains using a single ticket (Integrovaná doprava Žilinského kraja). Integrated tickets significantly simplify travel for tourists who want to visit as many places as possible in just a few days. Importantly, these tickets …
For several years, Slovakia has been introducing integrated tickets for public transportation, regional buses, and regional trains in several regions. The integrated transport system (Integrovaný dopravný systém BK) works exceptionally well in the Bratislava region. Passengers can travel from their place of residence to work by train and then continue, for example, by tram, using …
Traveling by train is the best way to explore Slovakia, especially when visiting the country’s largest cities. Unfortunately, Slovak Railways does not offer single-day or weekly network tickets that would allow travelers to spend a week or two traveling by train across Slovakia without having to purchase a separate ticket for each segment. The exception …
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Cologne is one of the largest German cities, heavily visited by tourists thanks to its beautiful cathedral located right next to the main train station and a vibrant city center full of tourist attractions. Cologne is also a major railway hub. Thanks to convenient connections with the rest of the region and country, it’s easy …
Munich is the largest city in Bavaria, widely known for hosting the Oktoberfest and for the football club Bayern Munich. To fully explore the Bavarian capital, you should plan to spend several days, as it offers numerous interesting landmarks, museums, churches, and family-friendly attractions. Munich is also one of the largest railway hubs in Germany. …
Frankfurt am Main is one of Germany’s largest cities and a major railway junction. Located in the state of Hesse, it is home to the European Central Bank, the German Federal Bank, and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The city combines a striking skyline of modern skyscrapers with a historic old town. There are many possibilities …
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Hanover is a large city, the capital of Lower Saxony, and an important railway junction. Most historical buildings were destroyed during WWII. Some were rebuilt, but the city doesn’t particularly impress. The city is a perfect starting point for day trips from Hanover by train to many places in the entire Germany. There are many …
Hamburg is the second-largest city in Germany. When exiting the train station, it may initially seem like an unremarkable metropolis, but the main sights are spread out across a wide area. It is also an important railway hub – thanks to numerous rail connections, it’s easy to organize day trips from Hamburg by train. I’ve …