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… are good for obvious reasons: not only will it get you to your destination even while you sleep but you will save money for combining accommodations and transportation.
If you are unlucky, you would have to sleep while sitting.
If you are lucky, you will be able to find an empty couchette (make sure you check the top of the door to see if any of the compartment seats are reserved) so you can pull down the seats and make a flat surface (=bed) out of them. Even if you are reading or just thinking, lie down and pretend to …read more

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If plan on traveling by train without a rail pass (buying retail!), please keep in mind that…

slower trains are cheaper than the faster ones (ex. in Germany, RE is way cheaper than the ICE)
travel overnight, if possible, to save the cost of a hotel.
ask if there are special offers. what you don’t know could hurt your wallet.

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