Is it rude to eat on the train in Europe?


Is it rude to eat on the train in Europe? There are no restrictions about which sort of food you can bring on board, but please be considerate of other passengers and don't take strong-smelling food on board. On intercapital and daytime ski trains; each traveller can take 4 bottles or cans of beer, or 1 bottle of wine.


Are you allowed to eat on trains in Italy?

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.


Do trains in Spain have food?

If you travel with a Preferente or Turista Plus ticket, food and drinks are served to you at your seat or at the dining car or bar car. Travelers in Economy (Turista class) have the option to purchase food and drinks depending on the train.


Why is Thalys so expensive?

A typical example is Thalys, which has a monopoly of high-speed trains between Paris and Amsterdam. Due to its monopoly, it can ask high prices for tickets. Thalys sells tickets for the highest prices per kilometre in Europe.


Is it rude to eat on the train in Japan?

Do NOT Eat Food. There is a custom in Japan where most people do not eat food outside other than when in restaurants. However, when using the bullet train or the green car, you are permitted to eat food. Normal trains and people commuting using said trains do not permit the consumption of food whilst riding the train.


Do they feed you on long train rides?

From full meals to more informal café service, many trains have one or more options for onboard dining. If you're not hungry now, you might hear your stomach rumbling after looking at our menus.


Can you eat on German transport?

In the S-Bahn it's normally allowed since its operated by the Deutsche Bahn. In trains of the Deutsche Bahn it's normally allowed to drink and eat.


Is it OK to eat on the train?

You may bring your own food and beverages onboard for consumption at your seat or private Sleeping Car accommodations. However, you can only consume food and beverages purchased in Dining and Lounge Cars in those cars. Personal food and beverages are allowed in the upper level of Superliner Sightseer Lounges.