What's the difference between Rail Europe and Trainline?


What's the difference between Rail Europe and Trainline? Comparing the Train Ticketing Platforms for Mainland Europe We found that Trainline is better than Omio and Rail Europe at finding cheaper train routes and also routes with fewer changes. It also saves money by offering routes on competing train operators not covered by Omio and Rail Europe.


Do UK citizens use Interrail or Eurail?

If you're a UK citizen, you can still travel with an Interrail Pass – this won't change as a result of the Brexit. Check the UK Government advice on how Brexit will affect travel to the EU.


How early to arrive for rail Europe?

How early should travelers arrive at the station? Rail Europe Inc. recommends arriving at the station at least 30 minutes prior to the train departure time. This allows enough time to clear any security check and board the train.


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.


Can you book Eurostar through Trainline?

At Trainline, we'll show you where the Eurostar can take you and how to book the best value fares for your journey. To find Eurostar tickets, simply start a search above, and we'll show you the best available journey times and prices. Wherever you're going with the Eurostar, start your trip with us.


Is Trainline com the same as Trainline EU?

Through 2019 and into 2020, Trainline progressively added the European ticket functionality of www.trainline.eu to their main global website www.thetrainline.com. www.trainline.eu disappeared on 22 September 2020 leaving just www.thetrainline.com selling all tickets.


Are Trainline tickets valid in Europe?

Trainline is the world's leading independent rail and bus travel platform, with over 96 million people using their platforms every month. Trainline sells official tickets for train and bus travel in 45 countries across Europe and Asia – including the UK, France, Italy and Spain.


What can I use instead of Trainline?

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!


Can you take luggage on Eurail?

Trains either have overhead storage racks throughout the car, storage room behind the back of your seat or luggage areas at the end of the car. According to the GTC-CIV (General Terms and Conditions for the International Carriage of Passengers by Rail), passengers can take a maximum of three items of luggage.


How do I avoid Eurail reservation fees?

If you're traveling on a budget, remember that most slower national and regional trains don't require seat reservations, so if you're willing to take the scenic route you can often avoid the extra cost.


Does rail Europe offer food?

When booking train tickets in Europe, you'll have the option of traveling in first class or second class – which you can specify when booking through Rail Europe. First class offers more spacious seats, and occasionally complimentary food and drinks.