What is the most reliable site to buy train tickets in Europe?

What is the most reliable site to buy train tickets in Europe? The main contenders are Omio, Rail Europe and Trainline. Those three are all legitimate companies, and established ticket resellers for European train tickets. (They're official partners of the European national train companies.) And they all put you on the same trains!

Is Trainline or Raileurope better?

It almost comes down to personal preference - or sometimes one handling a particular multi-operator route better than the other. Both sites are good, both allow you to book multiple train operators' tickets across much of western Europe, in plain English, in multiple currencies, with no card payment problems.

Is Trainline the same as national rail?

Trainline is accredited by National Rail to provide information, timetables and sell tickets for the UK rail industry. If you're after information about National Rail, you've come to the right place. National Rail is the public facing brand of the Rail Delivery Group (RDG).

Is Trainline more expensive than national rail?

The trainline is a reseller/agent so although the fares are usually the same, you may other charges such as booking fees/credit card fees and delivery fees and may miss any special promotional fares. There is no point in booking through them.

Is it cheaper to buy on Trainline or station?

Trainline rely entirely on making sales to people who fall for their adverts. On the contrary, whether you are buying in advance or on the day (which may be more expensive), it is always cheaper to use the actual operators' websites or book at a station.

Why does Trainline charge a booking fee?

Why do you charge a booking fee? These fees go towards improving our products and services, so you can keep enjoying hassle-free travel by rail and coach.

Can I use Trainline in Switzerland?

With Trainline you can compare train tickets from many train companies, including SBB, for journeys in Switzerland.

Is ItaliaRail the same as Trenitalia?

ItaliaRail is an official partner of Trenitalia, the national railway of Italy. We are the largest foreign seller of train tickets in Italy. We have direct, real-time connectivity to Trenitalia's schedule and reservation system, allowing us to give you the best fares and most up-to-date availability.

Which sites are best for train ticket booking?