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The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
New sleeper train is launching this summer which stops in six European countries – and tickets are under £50
A NEW sleeper train set to launch this summer will connect five European countries in one journey. The route, which spans 745 miles, will depart from Warsaw and terminate in the picturesque Croatian city of Rijeka. 1 Other stunning central and eastern European cities en route to Rijeka include Opoczno, Katowice, Rybnik, Chałupki, Vienna, Ljubljana, Postojna, and Opatija. The fresh PKP Intercity service is also a god send for tight fisted holidaymakers, with priices starting at just shy of £40. But travellers are advised to plan ahead of time as the journey won't run every day. Services will only operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays during the balmy summer months. The first is scheduled in just under a month's time, departing Warsaw on Friday, June 27, while the final routes will take place at the end of August, leaving Warsaw on August 29 and Rijeka on August 31. Ticket holders will be treated to mountains, rolling hills and lush stretches of countryside as the train chugs through Poland, Czechia, Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia. It will stop briefly in Vienna at around 10pm, where a few carriages will diverge and head off directly to Croatia on a different route before. The final pitstop takes place in Slovenia in the early hours where the train joins forces with the Istria service – which starts in Budapest – before making its way to Croatia as dawn breaks through. Passengers will be able to travel in style too, as the carriages are fully air-conditioned, with couchette cars available with beds. Sheets will be fully provided, so you needn't pack your sleeping bag. The short Irish train journey perfect for summer day out with 'stunning views' MORE SLEEPER TRAIN NEWS For passengers angling towards an adventure in Southeast Asia in the next couple of years, Vietnam's National Assembly approved plans to build a high-speed railway network at the end of last year. The new route will run between Hanoi (the Vietnamese capital) and Ho Chi Minh City, covering more than 957 miles of the country. Slated to cost $67billion (£53billion), the high-speed train will be able to reach speeds of up to 217mph, reducing journey times by 25 hours. Construction work will start in 2027, with trains operating from as early as 2035. Once up and running, the train will pass through 20 provinces and cities in Vietnam - although a full itinerary, including stopping stations, has yet to be confirmed. And last summer, a new train route let you pay just £7 to travel to three European countries - Italy, Croatia and Slovenia. Meanwhile, a new train route dubbed "easyJet on rails" will link France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- The Irish Sun
New sleeper train is launching this summer which stops in six European countries – and tickets are under £50
A NEW sleeper train set to launch this summer will connect five European countries in one journey. The route, which spans 745 miles, will depart from Advertisement 1 A new sleeper train is launching this summer and will stop in six European countries Other stunning central and eastern European cities en route to Rijeka include Opoczno, Katowice, Rybnik, Chałupki, Vienna, Ljubljana, Postojna, and Opatija. The fresh PKP Intercity service is also a god send for tight fisted holidaymakers, with priices starting at just shy of £40. But travellers are advised to plan ahead of time as the journey won't run every day. Services will only operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays during the balmy summer months. Advertisement read more in travel The first is scheduled in just under a month's time, departing Warsaw on Friday, June 27, while the final routes will take place at the end of August, leaving Warsaw on August 29 and Rijeka on August 31. Ticket holders will be treated to mountains, rolling hills and lush stretches of countryside as the train chugs through Poland, Czechia, Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia. It will stop briefly in The final pitstop takes place in Slovenia in the early hours where the train joins forces with the Istria service – which starts in Budapest – before making its way to Croatia as dawn breaks through. Advertisement Most read in Travel Exclusive Passengers will be able to travel in style too, as the carriages are fully air-conditioned, with couchette cars available with beds. Sheets will be fully provided, so you needn't pack your sleeping bag. The short Irish train journey perfect for summer day out with 'stunning views' MORE SLEEPER TRAIN NEWS For passengers angling towards an adventure in Southeast Asia in the next couple of years, Vietnam's National Assembly The new route will run between Hanoi (the Vietnamese capital) and Ho Chi Minh City, covering more than 957 miles of the country. Advertisement Slated to cost $67billion (£53billion), the high-speed train will be able to reach speeds of up to 217mph, reducing journey times by 25 hours. Construction work will start in 2027, with trains operating from as early as 2035. Once up and running, the train will pass through 20 provinces and cities in Vietnam - although a full itinerary, including stopping stations, has yet to be confirmed. And last summer, Advertisement Meanwhile, a
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Scottish Sun
New sleeper train is launching this summer which stops in six European countries – and tickets are under £50
The journey will treat passengers to diverse scenery across central and Eastern Europe ON TRACK New sleeper train is launching this summer which stops in six European countries – and tickets are under £50 A NEW sleeper train set to launch this summer will connect five European countries in one journey. The route, which spans 745 miles, will depart from Warsaw and terminate in the picturesque Croatian city of Rijeka. Advertisement 1 A new sleeper train is launching this summer and will stop in six European countries Other stunning central and eastern European cities en route to Rijeka include Opoczno, Katowice, Rybnik, Chałupki, Vienna, Ljubljana, Postojna, and Opatija. The fresh PKP Intercity service is also a god send for tight fisted holidaymakers, with priices starting at just shy of £40. But travellers are advised to plan ahead of time as the journey won't run every day. Services will only operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays during the balmy summer months. Advertisement The first is scheduled in just under a month's time, departing Warsaw on Friday, June 27, while the final routes will take place at the end of August, leaving Warsaw on August 29 and Rijeka on August 31. Ticket holders will be treated to mountains, rolling hills and lush stretches of countryside as the train chugs through Poland, Czechia, Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia. It will stop briefly in Vienna at around 10pm, where a few carriages will diverge and head off directly to Croatia on a different route before. The final pitstop takes place in Slovenia in the early hours where the train joins forces with the Istria service – which starts in Budapest – before making its way to Croatia as dawn breaks through. Advertisement Passengers will be able to travel in style too, as the carriages are fully air-conditioned, with couchette cars available with beds. Sheets will be fully provided, so you needn't pack your sleeping bag. The short Irish train journey perfect for summer day out with 'stunning views' MORE SLEEPER TRAIN NEWS For passengers angling towards an adventure in Southeast Asia in the next couple of years, Vietnam's National Assembly approved plans to build a high-speed railway network at the end of last year. The new route will run between Hanoi (the Vietnamese capital) and Ho Chi Minh City, covering more than 957 miles of the country. Advertisement Slated to cost $67billion (£53billion), the high-speed train will be able to reach speeds of up to 217mph, reducing journey times by 25 hours. Construction work will start in 2027, with trains operating from as early as 2035. Once up and running, the train will pass through 20 provinces and cities in Vietnam - although a full itinerary, including stopping stations, has yet to be confirmed. And last summer, a new train route let you pay just £7 to travel to three European countries - Italy, Croatia and Slovenia. Advertisement Meanwhile, a new train route dubbed "easyJet on rails" will link France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Metro
6 days ago
- Metro
New train spans 745 miles linking five European countries — and tickets are £40
A brand-new sleeper train is set to connect five European countries in one route for the first time, spanning an impressive 745 miles. Starting in the Polish capital of Warsaw, the new link will run all the way to the Croatian city of Rijeka, known for its glistening beaches, waterfalls, and 13th-century castle. It'll pass through multiple cities along the way, including Opoczno, Katowice, Rybnik, Chałupki, Vienna, Ljubljana, Postojna, and Opatija. At the moment, train travellers journeying from Warsaw to Rijeka can't travel directly; instead, they currently need to swap services three times (in Breclav, Graz, and Zagreb), an arduous option that can end up taking more than 30 hours. Yawn. It might still take 19 hours from door to door, rolling out of Warsaw at 2.00pm and calling at Rijeka at 9.00am the next day, but the new PKP Intercity service will shorten the journey drastically, shaving off more than a third of the current travel time. Fuel your wanderlust with our curated newsletter of travel deals, guides and inspiration. Sign up here. Tickets will be relatively affordable, with prices starting around 200 Polish złoty (£39.53). Interested? Services will be running four times a week during the summer months, operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. The first is scheduled in just under a month's time, departing Warsaw on Friday, June 27, while the final routes will take place at the end of August, leaving Warsaw on August 29 and Rijeka on August 31. The path itself is guaranteed to be packed with breathtaking scenery, passing through the diverse landscapes of Poland, Czechia, Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia. More Trending Though it doesn't stop at any Czech destinations along the way, it'll stop at Vienna at roughly 10.00pm, where a few carriages will diverge and head off directly to Croatia on a different route. Reaching Slovenia just after midnight, the train will partner up with the Istria service – which starts in Budapest – and plod on towards Croatia just in time for breakfast. Warsaw, Poland Opoczno, Poland Katowice, Poland Rybnik, Poland Chałupki, Poland Vienna, Austria Ljubljana, Slovenia Postojna, Slovenia Opatija, Croatia Rijeka, Croatia. Passengers will be able to travel in style too, as the carriages are fully air-conditioned, with couchette cars available with beds. Sheets will be fully provided, so you needn't pack your sleeping bag. Feeling peckish? There'll be a dining car serving up hot food between Warsaw and Vienna, while passengers living it up in the couchette cars will have a Wars staff member on hand to assist them throughout their voyage. This isn't the only new train journey on the block. A service between Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok will be returning by the end of 2025, building on the existing infrastructure that once operated between the two cities and destinations including Padang Besar and Butterworth. Malaysia's transport minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook confirmed that the Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTM) and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) would be looking at plans over the next few months. And closer to home, a new 'Tube for Europe' could completely revolutionise travel across the continent, connecting 39 stations, with at least one in every country along five main routes. The proposals for the Starline service envisage that replacing short-haul flights with a high-speed rail network could slice emissions by a whopping 95%, while a total of 424 major cities will be connected to ports, airports and rail. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: I thought British holidays were boring, but this underrated island changed my mind MORE: EasyJet launches new holidays to 'charming' but underrated Italian seaside destination MORE: Europe's first airport Five Guys to open in UK's busiest travel hub
Time Out
27-05-2025
- Time Out
A brand-new sleeper train connecting six European countries is launching this summer
It might feel like more new train services are launching in Europe than we can keep up with, but they're all being thought up as a response to ever-growing demand. The latest addition? A shiny new sleeper service between Poland and Croatia. The new project is courtesy of Polish rail company PKP Intercity, and will run from Warsaw, Poland's capital, all the way to Rijeka on the coast of Croatia. It'll pass through Czechia, Austria, Slovenia and Hungary en route, covering a total of 1,200 km. The service is being launched to meet the increasing demand for trains for Polish travellers hoping to visit Croatia during the summer. Southbound trains will depart Warsaw at 2pm, moving through Czechia and arriving in Vienna by 10pm, where select carriages will detach and continue on to Croatia separately. At around midnight in Slovenia, the train will be joined with an 'Istria' overnight service from Budapest. The service will then stop in Ljubljana in the morning, before arriving in Rijeka at around 9am. According to eTravel, tickets start at just 200 PLN (roughly €47) and the service will be equipped to carry 172 passengers, set to run southbound on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and northbound on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The train will be air-conditioned, and both couchette cars with sleeping berths and standard second-class compartments will be on offer. The inaugural service is set to depart on Friday June 27, running until the end of August.
