Hello! Has anyone gotten a night train from Strasbourg to Krakow with their Eurail Pass? Is there a direct train? Is it safe? Any advice is welcome, I’ve never done this before and feeling overwhelmed by this planning and uncertainty :) I am also wondering if anyone has ever needed paper tickets delivered to their home or hotel?
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Night trains from Strasbourg, France to Krakow, Poland - First Trip to Europe
Best answer by Sebastian Vetter
There is no direct night train Strasbourg Krakow.
You can either take the night train to Vienna (runs only 3 times a week) and continue with day time trains (will use two travel days) or you leave on a TGV Strasbourg to Munich and take a night train to Krakow from there (runs daily). This option will only use one travel day.
Travelling on a night train is safe and a good way to save time in my opinion. I would always take a couchette berth rather than a seat except for when you’re really on a tight budget. It’s so much better to be able to lie flat and have a lockable compartment (shared with only 3-5 other passengers).
There is no direct night train Strasbourg Krakow.
You can either take the night train to Vienna (runs only 3 times a week) and continue with day time trains (will use two travel days) or you leave on a TGV Strasbourg to Munich and take a night train to Krakow from there (runs daily). This option will only use one travel day.
Travelling on a night train is safe and a good way to save time in my opinion. I would always take a couchette berth rather than a seat except for when you’re really on a tight budget. It’s so much better to be able to lie flat and have a lockable compartment (shared with only 3-5 other passengers).
Jay S wrote:
I am also wondering if anyone has ever needed paper tickets delivered to their home or hotel?
If you mean paper reservations (the pass is your ticket): that's not necessary and I'd advise strongly against having them delivered to a hotel. We've seen multiple stories where this does not work. Instead, don't book reservations via Eurail but elsewhere (that's also cheaper). This page provides a good overview of the best options:
https://www.seat61.com/interrail-and-eurail-reservations.htm
If that doesn't work for you, please mention route, date and departure time of the train you're trying to book.
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