Railways in Europe
Cesis is one of the most beautiful and one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the Baltics. It has a rich history of more than 800 years. It is the third oldest town in Latvia – founded in 1206. Cesis is definitely worth visit. Train from Riga to Cesis is the good way to get …
Sigulda is the gateway to the Gauja National Park and a popular destination for one-day train trip from Riga. Sigulda lies 53 kilometres from Riga, in the Vidzeme region. Sigulda has a population of more than 14 thousands people. The town has plenty of great activities, especially in winter. You can participate visit three castles, …
Liepaja is an industrial and port city in western Latvia, located on the Baltic Sea. It is Latvia’s third largest city, founded in 13th century by Livonian Order. It has reputation as the windiest city in Latvia. For many years there were only weekend trains to Liepaja for students and workers. Trains ran from Riga …
Jurmala is a popular seaside resort town in Latvia. Jurmala consists 14 townships and stretching 32 km. During Soviet occupation Jūrmala was a favorite holiday-resort and tourist destination for high-level Communist Party officials. Today is a very popular destination for one day trip from Riga – among Rigans and tourists. Jurmala is famous for its …
Currently, there is only one train between Poland and Lithuania. There is only one border crossing between both countries and trains are slower than international buses operated by Ecolines, Flixbus and Lux Express. Buses run several times a day between Warsaw and Vilnius. Train connection Krakow – Vilnius in fact is not a direct train, …
Currently, there is no train from Kaliningrad to Poland. Due to geopolital situation and political tensions there is no chance to reinstate passenger trains between Kaliningrad and Poland in the nearest future. Last update: 18.01.2024 In the 1990s, trains ran daily between Poland and Kaliningrad. There were direct sleeping carriages Gdynia to Sankt Petersburg via …
Train travel in the Netherlands is a very good way to explore the country. The Netherlands has a dense and well-maintained railway network. Trains run between almost all major cities and towns. The Netherlands has a high speed line from Schiphool Airport to Rotterdam and and then onto the border with Belgium. This line is …
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The railways in Austria works very well. Railway network is well-developed and well-maintained. Trains in Austria connect all major cities and mountain resorts. Train travel in Austria is a pleasure – very comfortable carriages, scenic routes, and plenty of places to visit. The only disadvantage of Austrian railways is the high ticket prices, but if …
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There are no trains between Bulgaria and North Macedonia. These countries have no direct railway connection. In the past, there were direct carriages from Skopje to Sofia via Nis (an overnight train). Passengers can also travel from Skopje to Sofia with transfer in Thessaloniki. Last updated: 04.01.2025 Construction of the new railway line from Kriva …
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Currently, there are no trains between Belgrade and Sofia. Due to reconstruction and modernization of the whole railway line from Niš to Dimitrovgrad all passenger trains to Bulgaria were cancelled until further notice. The works started in November 2023. An opening of the modernized railway line is expected by the end of 2027. Last updated: …