Railways in Europe
Lodz is and important railway junction and a major city in central Poland, known for its unique industrial heritage, creative atmosphere, and dynamic transformation in recent decades. Nowadays an industrial history mixed with modern cultural and architectural revitalization – many industrial plants were converted into shopping malls and cultural institutions. Many manors and villas once …
Olsztyn is the capital of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship and an important railway junction. The medium-sized city is surrounded by picturesque lakes and beautiful forests. Olsztyn is a good starting point for train trips to some interesting towns and cities but generally in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship regional trains run rarely and many railway lines were closed …
Wrocław is the capital of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship and one of the largest cities in Poland. A popular destination for tourists from all over Europe, it is also an important railway hub. From Wrocław, you can quickly reach many interesting places across Poland. In the article, I briefly described the places that can be …
Gdansk is a historic city on Poland’s Baltic coast, known for its beautiful Old Town. As one of the country’s oldest cities, Gdańsk boasts impressive architecture, including colorful merchant houses, Gothic churches, and the iconic Neptune Fountain on Long Market (Długi Targ). The city was a major trading hub during the Hanseatic League era and …
Bydgoszcz is a large city in Poland and an important railway junction. The city is a popular destination for cheap flights from the UK but some people visit this city during railway trips around Poland. Bydgoszcz is also a very good starting point for one-day trips by train to many interesting Polish cities and towns. …
Toruń is a beautiful city and also an excellent starting point for train trips. If you take a train from Toruń, you can reach many interesting places and it is to plan day trips from Toruń by train. In this article, I’ve included the most important ones that can be reached by regional trains within …
For many years, trains in Germany were synonymous with safety, high quality and punctuality, and traveling by train in Germany was a pure pleasure. However, for some time now, trains in Germany have been canceled without notice, railway workers from time to time go on strike, and due to cheap tickets, regional trains are often …
Read more “Train travel in Germany – a comprehensive guide (2025)”
Many travelers plan to fly to Sofia and back using low-cost airlines. While in Bulgaria, it’s worth dedicating one or two days to a narrow-gauge railway trip on the Septemvri – Dobrinishte line. The Septemvri station, where passengers can transfer to the narrow-gauge train, is located on the main Sofia – Plovdiv railway line. However, …
For quite some time now, it has been possible to travel very cheaply by train across Hungary using the Hungary Pass. This is a network ticket valid for 30 days on MAV-START, MAV-HEV, GySEV trains, and most intercity VOLÁNBUSZ buses. The ticket is very affordable— in 2025, it costs 18,900 HUF, which is roughly 200 …
Ferrovia Circumetnea is the name of a 950 mm narrow-gauge railway line running near Mount Etna, as well as the name of the operator managing both this railway and the metro in Catania. The 110 km-long line connects Catania with Riposto, but despite its name, it does not form a full circle around Etna. The …