Can you drink alcohol on the train in France?

If it is, you can order any food & drink you like, and choose a time slot for collecting it from the cafe-bar counter on board. Alternatively, on all European trains you are free to bring your own food and drink (including beer or wine) on board if you like.



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Yes, you can drink alcohol on many trains in Europe and the UK.

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On board services: Eating and drinking are permitted on all trains. Most long distance trains offer dining cars. If your train does not have a dining car, it likely offers a buffet bar car.

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You should arrive at the train station from 30 – 60 minutes before the departure time of your train. In Gare Bordeaux-Saint-Jean, arriving 30 minutes prior to your train's departure is plenty.

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There are no restrictions regarding bring private stock alcohol onto the train in your baggage.

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Bringing Your Food Aboard You may bring your own food and beverages onboard for consumption at your seat or private Sleeping Car accommodations. However, you can only consume food and beverages purchased in Dining and Lounge Cars in those cars.

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Sleeping on overnight trains in Italy is a relatively safe endeavor, but take a few sensible precautions to avoid pickpockets and thieves and sleep more soundly. Anyone can wander the aisles of Italian trains.

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Italy has no national laws against public drinking specifically, although local municipalities can issue regulations (ordinanza sindacale) that prohibit public drinking at certain locations of the municipality, or during specific times. Local regulations must also set the fines issued to offenders.

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Tipping is not considered etiquette by French people in French restaurants, but if you enjoyed your meal, it's nice to leave 5 - 10%. If you really enjoyed the meal, or plan on returning to the restaurant and want the wait staff to like you, 15% is a generous tip.

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France increases cost of train fares The rail network announced a decision to raise prices last November because of the increase in energy costs. Christophe Fanichet, CEO of SNCF Voyageurs, said the company was “facing additional costs of 13 per cent in 2023.”

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