Questions tagged [night-transport]
Questions specifically about transport during the hours of darkness, including availability and fare uplifts.
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What happens if I miss my French night train (intercités de nuit) if my connecting Eurostar is delayed or cancelled?
I may want to travel from the Netherlands to Latour-de-Carol, in southern France, by taking the Eurostar from Amsterdam to Paris, then the Intercités de Nuit to Latour-de-Carol. This is offered as an ...
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A late bus/marshrutka/train from Tbilisi to Batumi
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I want to leave Tbilisi in the late evening on December 21 and arrive in Batumi early on December 22, what options do I have?
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According to this question from 11 years ...
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Are major station services counter like Place de Clichy open till late evening to buy Navigo pass?
What are the work hours to buy Navigo Easy pass?
Are major station services counter like Place de Clichy open till late evening to buy Navigo Pass?
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Nightjet Berlin-Paris: hidden clause about refund for flexible ticket!
We booked a nightjet ticket from Berlin to Paris. During the booking, there was no mention whatsoever of any conditions on the flexible fare.
See pictures below for a sample booking:
Then after ...
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I have been downgraded on Nightjet due to changes in train formations. Am I eligible for compensation?
While riding Nightjet sleeper trains in the recent months, I encountered situations in which I was downgraded because my type of booked accommodation was not available on the consist that showed up. ...
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How can one go from Woodlands Checkpoint to Little India in Singapore with public transportation between 1 and 5 am?
SBS Transit Bus Service 170 seems convenient but it does not operate between 00:40 am and 05:20 am: the last bus departs at 00:30 am from Larkin station at shown in the table below and I assume it ...
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Night buses in Paris
What do night buses from Paris cost and which tickets are valid for them? This question is prompted by the unexpected result that the RATP app shows that a trip e.g. from Porte de Charenton at 00:40 ...
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When travelling by train using an Interrail pass, can I get compensated for delays and missed connections?
During some recent travels in Europe using an Interrail pass, I experienced some significant delays.
Is there a compensation scheme?
While most cases may cause some minor inconveniences, I ran into a ...
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Can I get on my Nightjet train at a different station than the one on my ticket?
I have noticed that the Nightjet train I booked from Wien to Paris goes through Salzburg. I was wondering if my ticket allowed me to get on the train at Salzburg instead of Wien, or if I should refund ...
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Sleeping on the Sweden-Finland ferry; how rowdy does it get?
I'm considering to travel from Helsinki (Finland) to Stockholm (Sweden) on the direct overnight ferry on a Friday night on the Silja Symphony, but I'm worried about the reputation of those ferries as ...
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Seeing ticket allocation before paying on Nightjet
I am booking for a family of 5 to travel on a NightJet service Amsterdam-Munich. There are limited options available (no couchettes and no option to book whole compartment). I am happy to book the 3-...
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How to get to via Cesare Balbo 4, 00184 Roma from FCO airport?
I am expected to visit Rome in the next month.
My flight is scheduled to arrive at FCO airport at night 00:30 am.
How to get to Via Cesare Balbo 4, 00184 Roma from FCO airport at night ?
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Travelling on Nightjet as a mixed-gender couple
My partner and I (M+F) are planning to take a Nightjet from Vienna to Rome and we are really confused about the booking options. We are planning to book a sleeper cabin. We are not very fussed about ...
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Are there any shower facilities at Amsterdam Centraal station?
I will travel to Amsterdam for a conference, and plan to arrive by sleeper train.
Are there any showers available at Amsterdam Centraal station?
I would like to freshen up after the night train ride, ...
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Why are there no cat's eyes on Western Canadian roads?
I've been driving along highways in Western Canada at night or dusk and I've been pretty surprised by the darkness on the roads. I'm not thinking of actual streetlights, as it doesn't really make ...
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Joining Nightjet sleeper part way through night
My wife and I are getting my first night train across Europe this new year.
My outbound journey is the entire length of the route (Paris to Vienna) but for my return journey we are joining the train ...
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Crossing into my home country on a sleeper train with an Interrail Global Pass. Which day should be marked as the inbound trip day?
I am planning to finish a trip and go back to Switzerland using the Nightjet train from Germany.
If I use an Interrail Global pass, I am confused by two overlapping rules that apply:
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night bus Helsinki Airport to Lappeenranta
im travelling to Lappeenranta arriving at the Helsinki airport. I couldn't find a Timetable for the buses, and would need some help..
My question is, if the buses go through the night, from Helsinki ...
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How to get from Sesto San Giovanni to Malpensa airport at 05:00?
I'm staying in Sesto San Giovanni (a northern area of metropolitan Milan), and need to get Malpensa airport this Monday.
... unfortunately, I need to get there by 05:00 or so, to catch an early flight....
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Night train Fukuoka - Tokyo
I have three free days in Japan. Google maps says a train ride from Fukuoka to Tokyo takes more than ten hours which is basically an entire day. To save time, I was wondering whether there a night/...
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Night train booking cancelled by SJ — any rights to alternative transportation or accommodation?
SJ is cancelling a bunch of SJ EuroNight bookings due to issues with authorisation of available sleeper cars. What are my rights when my booking is cancelled? I'm travelling from northern Norway to ...
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Having a ticket on a train that doesn't stop at your destination?
I have a fully bought ticket for an Italian IntercityNotte from Rome to Palermo (Sicily) in August, bought directly from Trenitalia
However, after looking at the official channel of information ...
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Transport to London Heathrow for checkin at 4:30
I have a 6:30 flight from LHR (checkin at terminal 3) to Amsterdam, and thinking of staying in a hotel nearby to try soften the pain. The hotel I've identified is 1.2 miles from the terminal. What is ...
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How to properly book an international Nightjet train ride using a one-country Interrail pass?
For an upcoming trip to Germany, departing from Switzerland, I purchased the corresponding one-country Interrail pass. Sooner, I also booked a sleeper compartment surcharge in a Zurich-Hamburg ...
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Tourist - Getting from Tokyo to Hakuba at night (10-11PM)
I'm arriving in Tokyo, Japan on the 23rd of March at 6pm, at the Narita Airport.
My problem is that I didn't plan for the time it takes to get from Tokyo to Hakuba, and after looking at options I ...
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6 AM flight from Marseille to Paris
I have a 6:00 AM flight from Marseille to Paris in March, and then an onward connecting flight to the US. I'll be staying at a place in Marseille that is 40 km away from the airport. Would it be ...
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Is traveling by bus during the Halloween night a good idea?
I do not celebrate Halloween and I do not like the feasts associated with it. I will be traveling in Uruguay next week. From my experience, the South American people like parties and so on, and it is ...
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Etiquette when sharing a sleeping car room with stranger in Europe
Travelling by train by night in a sleeping car is an experience which is rarer those days. In most European night trains, there is an option to book a single bed in a shared room, and it is very ...
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Staying in Leuven for Werchter 2019, how can I get from the train to my hotel?
I booked a hotel near the city center of Leuven, and there are shuttles to Leuven train station after the shows end in Werchter.
It's about a 1.5 km walk to my hotel, and I'm concerned about safety. ...
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How late can I enter a Nightjet Liegewagen or Schlafwagen?
I've noticed that when I try to book a Nightjet ticket from Frankfurt Süd to Berlin (departure 00:54), I can book a seat but not a place in Liegewagen or Schlafwagen. When I try to book the same ...
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