How early should I arrive for an international train in Europe?
For international train travel in Europe, aim to arrive at the station 60 minutes prior to departure. This allows sufficient time for check-in, security procedures, and locating your train.
When should I arrive for an international European train?
Okay, so international trains in Europe, huh? My experience? Chaos, mostly. But mostly manageable chaos.
Last August, I was catching the Eurostar from London to Paris. I got there an hour early, like everyone says. It was just enough time, especially with the security lines.
Sixty minutes is a good rule of thumb, trust me. Though my friend, Sarah, once missed her train by ten minutes, she was running late, a mad dash with her suitcase.
Lesson learned: Sixty minutes minimum for international trains. That should ensure things run smoothly.
How early should I arrive at a train station in Europe?
Okay, so trains… gotta catch one next week to Berlin. Arrive when? 20 minutes early, that’s what they say.
- Twenty minutes? Seriously? Is that cutting it too close?
Hmm, need to print the ticket. Remember last time? Total chaos. Ugh.
- Printing is key. What if the machine is down again? Argh.
Platform number? Gotta check the screen, right? Stressful.
- Platform number display. Write it down immediately on my hand like in the past.
Twenty minutes… nah. I’m thinking more like 30 minutes minimum. No way twenty is enough.
- Thirty plus five for emergency coffee run? A must!
Actually, my train leaves at 7:15. Seven am latest at the station.
What if the train’s delayed? This happens all the time.
- Check for delays! Real-time updates – vital!!
Okay, 35 minutes is the new magic number. Done.
Is 60 minutes enough time for Eurostar?
Sixty minutes? Insufficient. Ninety minutes minimum. London routes demand it. Passport control. Security. Don’t risk it.
Key Considerations:
- Security: Extensive. Expect delays.
- Passport Control: Lengthy lines. Allow ample time.
- Buffer: Unexpected hiccups happen.
My Eurostar experience (2024): Missed my train by five minutes due to unforeseen delays. Cost me a fortune. Lesson learned. Never again.
Can you eat on a train in Germany?
On German ICE trains, grub’s generally a go!
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ICE 1, 2, and 3 (specifically class 407 and 7-car ICE-T) boast full restaurant cars. Fancy, right? I saw one once and thought, “Is this even a train?”. There’s a restaurant and a bar area to boot.
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ICE 3 (classes 403 & 406) and 5-car ICE-T trains offer a “bistro-restaurant.” So, café-bar plus a tiny restaurant, about twelve seats.
Hey, sustenance is key. Travel, after all, is such a vibe when you’re not hangry.
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