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We are in the middle of a European Renaissance railway, and for the train lovers who are there, Every new train launch is a reason to celebrate:
Call it nostalgia for a golden age when people slowly travel without an urgent urge to be in a certain place, at a certain moment, or just the distrust of airlines and their increasingly limiting policy during the flight grows, the train demand continues to grow.
After the long -awaited launch of a direct Paris to Berlin service, lower alternatives for the Eurostar that connects Paris (again) with Brussels of as cheap as $ 10, and So much more even exciting developmentsNow we have one sleeper Train HSM through 6 European countries.
From an underrated central European, all the way to the sun-drenched Adriatic coast, here the new PKP intercity will pass:
From Poland all the way to Croatia
As confirmed by the Polish national rail operator PKP Intercity, a new overnight train is launched from Warsaw, the capital of Poland, all the way to Rijeka, on the Adriatic coast of Croatia.
The train runs four times a week, from June 27, before he closes at the end of the season, by the end of August, and It will visit a total of 6 countries.
The train leaves at 2.05 pm from Warsaw (although the exact station still has to be confirmed) and stops in a number of Polish cities before he crossed the Czech Republic, then Austria, Slovenia and finally Croatia.
PKP’s plan is to complete the journey in less than 7 pm, to call Rijeka between 8.45 am and 9 am from the next morning, and of course there are Varying levels of comfort and facilities on board Depending on your seat category, as usual in night trains.
During the return trip, the sleeper shows from Rijeka at 7 p.m. and goes to Warsaw the next day at 1:50 PM.
The journey is the destination
We have written extensively about the benefits of taking trains to travel through Europe, and none of them have involved in teaching the environment, but in case you need a refresher course, how often are you stressed over residential work to and from airports?
Not to mention the exaggerated strict baggage policy in most of Europe, with airlines such as Ryanair and EasyJet Stop just Short to recharge for the air you breatheAnd don’t let us start with delays in the summer.
With trains, ‘the journey is the destination’, as they say, and the new PKP offer is no exception, where the train calls on 18 different municipalities between the lush lowlands of Central Europe and the picturesque Mediterranean region region.
The train runs on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, and the best part is, tickets start from just $ 53, and facilities on board include Wi-Fi, Power Sockets, sufficient luggage storage for larger bags and food and drinks (usually at a price).
As for the Full list of stopsYou can find them below:
What to see on the PKP intercity from Poland to Croatia
- Opoczno, Poland
- Włoszczowa, Poland
- Zawiercie, Poland
- Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland
- Sosnowiec, Poland
- Tychy, Poland
- Rybnik, Poland
- Wodzisław śląski, Poland
- Chałupki, Poland
- Ostrava, the Czech Republic
- Břeclav, Czech Republic
- Vienna, Austria
- Graz, Austria
- Maribor, Slovenia
- Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Postojna, Slovenia
- Opatija, Croatia
- Rijeka, Croatia
PKP adds that it is also possible to travel to Croatia from the Polish cities of Krakow, Rzeszow, Kielce, Lodz, Opoloe, Wroclaw and Poznan, through transfer of connecting intercity trains.
Around 10 p.m., when the train Vienna reaches, it will be expanded with extra cars, possibly with couchettes and private sleeping huts for the overnight stay (we are still waiting for PKP confirmation).
Finally, once it crosses Maribor, in Slovenia, It will be confirmed to the Budapest originate Istria night train For the last stage – as you can see, even if you are not as far as Croatia, there are many other incredible destinations en route:
- Ostrava: a historic Czech city famous for its industrial heritage, student life and street with a bar -lined Stodolní, where you can get pints of local beer from as cheap as $ 3
- Vienna: The capital of Austria, and a world -famous cultural hub packed on the outskirts with stately palaces, art museums and Frescoot Concert halls
- Graz: The second largest city in Austria, the home of a UNESCO protected by the UNESCO, a milestone of Hilltop Castle and an abundance of monuments of the Habsburg era
- Maribor: A relaxed city in Riverside in Slovenia crossed by paved streets, and still protected by a series of medieval fortifications
- Ljubljana: The capital of Slovenia, which offers picturesque river walks, a perfect old city, largely intact from the Middle Ages, and lush urban parks
- Opatija: A popular Adriatic resort in Croatia with a 7-milesade promenade, a high concentration of spas and wellness centers and picturesque pebble bricks bays
- Rijeka: The last station and an old port city that combines Roman heritage and relaxation of the coast: don’t miss the picturesque Sablicevo Beach!
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