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European Train Transfer Times
Posted on 3/8/19 at 1:35 pm
Posted on 3/8/19 at 1:35 pm
Alright, I need a lesson in European train transfer times (and any other tips you may have).
Should I just trust the transfer time given to me by the company? Because honestly a few of these seem pretty suicidal to somebody who has never ridden a train.
Example:
- Is a 15min transer time in Basel sufficient?
Or what about 25min at Milano Centrale?
At what point is a transfer time too small? Any input is welcome. TIA
Should I just trust the transfer time given to me by the company? Because honestly a few of these seem pretty suicidal to somebody who has never ridden a train.
Example:
- Is a 15min transer time in Basel sufficient?
Or what about 25min at Milano Centrale?
At what point is a transfer time too small? Any input is welcome. TIA
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Posted on 3/8/19 at 1:43 pm to BlackCoffeeKid
Euro trains run on time so the transfer times you gave should be ok unless you have little kids with you and you haven't checked any bags. I have been on trains where they require you to check bags larger than a small carry-on so you may want to check this before hand. That's not to say you don't need to hustle a little. I think a transfer time of less than 10 minutes at a big station would be pushing it.
Posted on 3/8/19 at 4:21 pm to BlackCoffeeKid
I usually prefer at least 20 minutes for transfer times since some of these Euro train stations are quite large. If you haven't ridden a train, I would probably aim for a longer layover in case you get lost or disoriented.
Posted on 3/8/19 at 7:52 pm to BlackCoffeeKid
I had a 5 minute transfer in Hamburg scheduled on a trip from Berlin to Munich - worked out exactly right.
Posted on 3/9/19 at 6:36 am to BlackCoffeeKid
I travel by train in Europe every week. I transferred in Basel just this week. If you are used to it then 10 minutes is no problem. I have a 5 minute rule for myself, but when I travel with kids, it's 12 minutes.
But that assumes you are used to transfers and how stations are typically laid out. For train beginners, i'd say 10 minutes for adults with minimal bags (a backpack and roller carry on) is reasonable.
As Zappa said, there can be difficulties with baggage checks if there is a crossing across a Shengen area border, but within Europe it isn't a deal.
And if it is a long train there is usually a restaurant on the train to buy coffee or beer.
But that assumes you are used to transfers and how stations are typically laid out. For train beginners, i'd say 10 minutes for adults with minimal bags (a backpack and roller carry on) is reasonable.
As Zappa said, there can be difficulties with baggage checks if there is a crossing across a Shengen area border, but within Europe it isn't a deal.
And if it is a long train there is usually a restaurant on the train to buy coffee or beer.
This post was edited on 3/9/19 at 6:39 am
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