Do trains run in Europe on Christmas Day?


Do trains run in Europe on Christmas Day? Christmas Day travel by train Most other European countries' rail networks are well and truly open for business on Christmas Day, however. So you can spend the day with family in many European cities and then head further afield at the end of the day.


Can I eat on German trains?

Eating on German Trains All ICE trains have a restaurant wagon where you can sit down and receive table service. It's not a Michelin-starred restaurant, but you can eat plenty well on the train. Plus there's something especially enjoyable about having lunch and seeing the countryside whiz by.


What is the Deutsche Bahn discount?

With the BahnCard you can save 25 % on train fares to many European countries for cross-border travels (RailPlus). Please note: The discount is only applicable for the journey from Germany to some destinations of the participating countries, and back to Germany.


Why do trains go with Christmas?

Children were more familiar with trains than automobiles at the time so toy train sets were a popular Christmas gift. Kids would open their presents on Christmas morning and then of course they wanted to assemble and play with their toys after opening. Assembling the train set around the tree only made sense.


Do trains run on Christmas Day in Italy?

Schedules for both attractions and transportation can be limited or even non-existent on Christmas. Holidays in Italy don't shut down transportation entirely, but they do alter the schedules – sometimes dramatically.