Are you also fond of witnessing scenic views and always want to get the window seat of the train?? If yes, then choose to travel to Europe by train.

In Europe, amazing views, comfortable train chairs, and busy platforms are the perfect combination to mesmerize your heart. Get ready to explore Europe by train and if you are stuck about the price of the trip, don’t forget to contact the best travel agency in Dubai. Consider one of your favorite destinations from the Europe tour packages from Dubai and start your travel adventure now….

In this blog, we will discuss the different types of trains in Europe and their pros cons. This blog will let you know, whether traveling by train in Europe is an advantage or disadvantage.

Different types of trains in Europe

• Metro: Metros are considered as the public transportation in Europe. Different cities have their own metro system which connects them to various corners throughout the city.
• Regional Trains: These trains connect the villages to the major cities of Europe. They are slow-moving trains and offer fewer services like meals or drinks.
• High-speed trains: High-speed trains cover long distances, and cross the borders of different countries. Each country's train system differs from the other in their booking system. These high-speed trains are the real definition of traveling to Europe by train.
• Tourist Trains: Tourist trains mainly come in public transportation. They are generally used to visit the major attractions and for sightseeing purposes. Some of them are Glacier Express in Switzerland and Jacobite Steam Train in Scotland.

These categories of different types of trains cover most of the part of Europe and offer unique experiences on their own.

Pros and cons of Traveling Europe by Train

Pros

• If you have dreamed of witnessing the scenic views from the window of the train, then you can turn it into reality. During the trip, you would visit high mountains, seas, villages, and so much more.
• The best part about the Europe trains is that they are mostly located within the city. Some airports are located outside the cities which makes it difficult to reach the small parts of the continent. Trains across the cities reduce this worry and make you reach every part of the city.
• European trains do not put any limitations on the size or weight of the luggage which means you can easily carry your desired essentials sports equipment or pet.
• Europe trains are as fast as flights. Once you decide to explore Europe by train, you don’t need to think other than that. You can easily reach the different corners of Europe.
• Apart from traveling in winter, weather conditions do not affect train travel in Europe and you can have various scenic views during the trip. Snowy tracks in winter can cause hurdles for train trips.

Cons

• Sometimes traveling by train can cost you high. When traveling between two major countries, you will find the train cost is high compared to budget flights.
• However, high-speed trains travel across the major parts of the countries, but if the distance between them is long, then the trip sometimes gets boring. While with the flights you can complete the trip of 10 hours within 2 hours.
• Train services are not available in every part of the country. If we consider the eastern part of Europe or Balkan countries, there is no existence of train service.
• If you have mobility issues like lifting or storing luggage, navigating small staircases, crowded stations, etc. you need to think about them before traveling on a train.
• If you are new to Europe, then understanding the train system of the same city can be confusing. This confusion causes lots of difficulties when you have lots of luggage and visit various parts of Europe.

In conclusion, this blog has concluded that Europe has different types of trains and traveling in Europe by train can cause both pros and cons. By following the above pros and tips for the cons, you can get the most out of your trip to Europe.