Can you drink alcohol on French train?


Can you drink alcohol on French train? Or bring your own food & drink... Alternatively, on all European trains you are free to bring your own food and drink (including beer or wine) on board if you like.


Can you drink on Trenitalia trains?

On board services: Eating and drinking are permitted on all trains. Most long distance trains offer dining cars. If your train does not have a dining car, it likely offers a buffet bar car.


Can you sit in First Class if train is full?

If overcrowding becomes intense, first class can be “declassified”, i.e. opened up to all passengers, regardless of their tickets. But there is no automatic right to occupy first class. Ad hoc declassification typically happens after other trains have been cancelled or seriously delayed.


Can you bring your own booze on the train?

Private Stock. You may bring aboard your own private stock of alcoholic beverages subject to the following limitations: You may consume private stock alcoholic beverages only in Sleeping Car accommodations for which you have a valid ticket. You may not consume private stock alcoholic beverages in any public areas.


Can you drink alcohol on trains in Europe?

Yes, you can drink alcohol on many trains in Europe and the UK.


Do French trains have food?

Breakfast, gourmet breaks or menus, you're spoilt for choice! On daytime trains, our sales staff will take you on a tasty journey using seasonal produce. You can also see our menu on the INTERCITÉS WiFi portal (Paris - Clermont, Paris - Limoges - Toulouse, Marseille - Bordeaux lines).


How early should you arrive for a train in France?

You should arrive at the train station from 30 – 60 minutes before the departure time of your train. In Gare Bordeaux-Saint-Jean, arriving 30 minutes prior to your train's departure is plenty.


Why are French trains so good?

Track design. High-speed railway track construction in France has a few key differences from normal railway lines. The radii of curves are larger so that trains can traverse them at higher speeds without increasing the centripetal acceleration felt by passengers.


Why is first class so much better?

Flying first class can be an amazing experience, especially if you're traveling internationally. Along with premium treatment in the airport, you can expect better seats, better food and better service onboard. However, first class tickets can also be expensive.