It's easy to travel from the UK to Germany by train. Take Eurostar from London to Brussels in 2 hours, switch to a high-speed ICE train to Cologne taking 1h57, then take another luxurious ICE train to Munich, Berlin, Hamburg or anywhere in Germany.
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Can I take food on board? Absolutely. You can bring your own food on European and London routes. And unlike in the sky, we won't restrict you with stifling rules on liquids.
British citizens do not require a visa to enter any of the European Union's Schengen Member States, provided that the duration of their stay does not exceed 90 days within any 180 day period.
Sleeper trains are making a welcome comeback and it's easy to see why; they're more environmentally-friendly and sustainable than air travel, as well as being a fun and, often, comfortable way of traveling. However, it may seem daunting if it's your first time on a sleeper train.
Eurostar + NightJet to AustriaYou can choose from sleeping in a 2-berth, 4-berth or 6-berth couchette compartment, and these can be shared or booked off as private.
A normal seat on the sleeper train will start at €49, but those who want a comfier night's sleep can opt for a seat that turns into a bed from €79, or a sleeper compartment from €109. The route heads through Antwerp, Rotterdam and Amsterdam before arriving at Berlin in the early hours.
It depends which trains and what times you are looking at - Eurostar is very expensive in times of high demand because the cheap tickets get snapped up but can be relatively affordable if you choose less popular times.
But then, why has the Eurostar train company decided to stop the famous service, coveted by many British people? The company points out financial issues caused by the covid-19 pandemic and new logistics related to Brexit.