Europe by Eurail 2023

583 Pages·2023·7.1 MB·English

by  Laverne Ferguson-Kosinski

EUROPE EURAIL
by
2023

EUROPE EURAIL
by
2023
TOURING EUROPE BY TRAIN
FORTY-SEVENTH EDITION
Written by
LaVerne Ferguson-Kosinski
Edited by
C. Darren Price
Rail Schedules by
C. Darren Price
Essex, Connecticut
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Copyright © 2023 by LaVerne Ferguson-Kosinski
The author and the publisher gratefully acknowledge the kind permission of Eurostar Passenger
Services and its website, Deutsche Bahn and its website, Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries U.K. Lim-
ited, DFDS Seaways, and Stena Line to use their resources in the compilation of the timetables
in this text.
The “International Services” rail map on pp. viii–ix is reproduced courtesy of the European Rail
Timetable Ltd; www .europeanrailtimetable .com.
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or
mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written per-
mission from the publisher, except by a reviewer who may quote passages in a review.
British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Information available
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
ISSN 1081-1125
ISBN 978-1-4930-7028-2 (paper)
ISBN 978-1-4930-7029-9 (electronic)
The paper used in this publication meets the minimum requirements of American National
Standard for Information Sciences—Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials, ANSI/
NISO Z39.48-1992.
Train schedules, prices, and conditions of use appearing in this edition are updated
at press time and are subject to change without notice by the railways. Prices are
estimates and are based on exchange rate at the time of printing. The information is to
assist with trip planning only. We cannot be held responsible for its accuracy. Please
check with the railways for the most recent information.
In Loving Memory
of
Our Son
Matthew Carlo Palma
1972–2007
A loving friend to so many
A world traveler and adventurer
A heart and soul filled with kindness
And uncommon generosity . . .
Editor of Europe by Eurail
And Britain by BritRail
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
LaVerne Ferguson-Kosinski and her late husband, Lt. Col. George Ferguson, first
coauthored this unique and comprehensive how-to guide in 1980.
After battling a long illness, George, who was globally and affectionately known
as “Mr. Eurail,” passed away in 1997 and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
LaVerne wanted to ensure that accurate British and European rail travel infor-
mation would continue to be available. She is devoted to producing comprehen-
sive, practical, yet friendly guidebooks for the independent rail traveler or armchair
dreamer. Her technical writing and editorial background; academic education in
English, world history, and communications; and experience in research and devel-
opment for an international research institute have added considerable substance
to her three decades of traveling the rails in Britain and Europe.
Her dream of exploring the world began in third-grade geography class when
she first began collecting travel brochures. After attending Ohio State University,
LaVerne lived in and traveled throughout Europe. She resides in Fort Myers Beach,
Florida, with her husband, Joe “Cool” Kosinski, a structural engineer.
Heartfelt thanks and appreciation go to you, the readers, whose comments,
suggestions, and corrections help keep both guidebooks accurate and up to date.
CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................1
Why Eurail? ..................................................2
How to Use Europe by Eurail ...................................4
Planning a Eurail Trip ..........................................6
How to Get There ............................................9
European Rail Passes ........................................10
Europe’s Passenger Trains ....................................13
Trip Tips ...................................................22
AUSTRIA ....................................................33
Vienna (Wien) .............................................36
Austrian Alps Tour ...........................................41
Baden .....................................................43
Melk ......................................................45
Salzburg ...................................................48
BELGIUM ....................................................51
Brussels (Bruxelles) ........................................54
Antwerp (Antwerpen) ........................................62
Bruges (Brugge) .............................................64
Ghent (Gent) ................................................66
Namur .....................................................68
CZECH REPUBLIC .............................................71
PRAGUE (Praha) ...........................................74
Brno ......................................................78
Pilsen (Plzen) ...............................................80
Kutná Hora .................................................82
DENMARK ...................................................85
Copenhagen (København) ..................................89
Aarhus (Århus) ..............................................95
Helsingør (Elsinore) ..........................................97
Hillerød ....................................................99
Odense ...................................................101
Roskilde ..................................................103
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