subject: Tips In Riding The Rails In Europe [print this page] Europe is a great place to visit for business or leisure with its great places, many things to do, and of course the availability of the railway service that allows you to do all this things and made the continent into t little playground for you. When traveling via rail in Europe, some of the helpful tips might be helpful for the safety of your journey.
Start learning the 24-hour clock. It is important for you to know that European timetable is using the 24-hour or some called it as the military time. Thus, they never use the A.M. or P.M. thing but instead use 13 hours for 1 pm, 14 hours for 2 pm, and so on.
In order for you to catch the train and be on your destination on time, you had rather go online and know the train schedules. You can get the schedules of train all around Europe at the German railways website.
With the confusions or with the ample time needed to understanding the big yellow departure schedules posted at stations ay bring, it is an advantage that you will take the chance to grab the free timetable available at train stations.
Taking the second-class travel at a price higher than 50 percent higher than the first class will give you the same comfort and speed as the first class, and you will get the chance to meet more locals at the second-class travel.
It is important that you know which station you catch the right train and where to get off. Keep in mind that European cities have numerous train stations. If you will notice, Paris has six, Brussels has three, and Switzerlands Interlaken has two. Keep in mind further that train, subway, or bus connects all of these cities stations in general.
In order for you to have a good night sleep for an overnight train ride, make sure you have the couchette with you. You can reserve one from a local travel agency, at the station, or at the train conductor if available.
by: ALEN LEW
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