Is Trainline or Raileurope better?

It almost comes down to personal preference - or sometimes one handling a particular multi-operator route better than the other. Both sites are good, both allow you to book multiple train operators' tickets across much of western Europe, in plain English, in multiple currencies, with no card payment problems.



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The main contenders are Omio, Rail Europe and Trainline. Those three are all legitimate companies, and established ticket resellers for European train tickets. (They're official partners of the European national train companies.) And they all put you on the same trains!

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Book in advance: Train tickets often get more expensive the closer you get to the travel date, so booking in advance can save you money. Be flexible with your travel dates and times: Off-peak trains and midweek travel tend to be cheaper than peak-time trains on weekends.

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Why do you charge a booking fee? These fees go towards improving our products and services, so you can keep enjoying hassle-free travel by rail and coach.

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Switzerland's national railway offers the best overall service in Europe, according to a new report looking at how the continent's major train companies benefit different kinds of traveller, including families and passengers with disabilities.

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From live times and disruptions info to split tickets and price alerts for the cheapest tickets, the Trainline app gives you control of your journey. It makes train and coach travel across the UK and the rest of Europe easy.

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The trainline is a reseller/agent so although the fares are usually the same, you may other charges such as booking fees/credit card fees and delivery fees and may miss any special promotional fares. There is no point in booking through them.

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The main contenders are Omio, Rail Europe and Trainline. Those three are all legitimate companies, and established ticket resellers for European train tickets. (They're official partners of the European national train companies.) And they all put you on the same trains!

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To find cheap train tickets for your journey with Trainline, simply enter your travel information into our Journey Planner and search for the time and date that suits you.

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Higher fares usually apply when purchasing tickets onboard the train. To secure the best available fare, passengers should purchase tickets prior to boarding the train.

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Train operators set ticket prices in yields, with advance purchase tickets as the cheapest option.

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Though it lacks long distances, tiny Luxembourg was named cheapest for both train and bus routes owing to the country's decision to make public transport free in 2020. A heat map showing rail prices around the world can be seen at the top of this post; click here for a closer view.

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