Trains in Europe: from worst to best

Описание: Trains in Europe: From Best to Worst

I’ve taken many trains in different countries across Europe. Here’s my ranking of the best and worst countries when it comes to train travel.

I didn’t include every country I’ve visited, only the ones that left a strong impression on me (both positive and negative). Let’s go from best to worst.

Austria – 9/10
The best trains in Europe, in my opinion, are in Austria. They’re always on time, incredibly comfortable, and relatively affordable compared to neighboring countries.

Italy – 8.5/10
Italian trains are expensive but very comfortable. In first class, you even get free snacks and drinks.

Switzerland – 8/10
Swiss trains are extremely comfortable, but the main selling point is the breathtaking scenery you get to enjoy along the way.

Lithuania – 7.5/10
Perhaps the biggest surprise on the list is Lithuania. It’s a very well-connected country with comfortable and affordable trains.

Slovenia – 7/10
Another Eastern European country. Slovenian trains are great. Clean, cheap, and reasonably comfortable.

Romania – 6/10
Romanian trains are decent overall. I had a few bad experiences with overbooked trains, but generally they’re fine.

France – 5.8/10
French trains are quite comfortable but very expensive. I haven’t taken many of them, but one time I did, a passenger was arguing with the conductor because he didn’t have a ticket.

Serbia – 5.5/10
Serbian trains are average in terms of comfort. Once, I took a train from Belgrade to Niš, a direct connection between the capital and the third-largest city, and it stopped around 40 times. It was horrible.

Germany – 5/10
Yes, Deutsche Bahn makes the list. German trains are comfortable, everyone knows that. But they’re almost always delayed…

UK – 4/10
In the UK trains aren’t very clean or comfortable, but the worst thing are the prices. Insanely expensive!

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