New Train Will Link Five European Countries for Just £40!

A brand-new sleeper train is designed to link five European countries For the first time ever, along a single route covering an astounding 745 miles.

Starting in the Polish capital of Warsaw , the updated connection will extend all the way to theصندitempty صند Croatian the city of Rijeka, renowned for its sparkling beaches , waterfalls, and a 13th-century fortress.

It will go through several cities en route, such as Opoczno, Katowice, Rybnik, Chałupki, Vienna, Ljubljana, Postojna, and Opatija.

Right now, people traveling by train from Warsaw to Rijeka can't go direct; they have to change trains three times along the way (in Breclav, Graz, and Zagreb). This lengthy process can take over 30 hours, which is quite tedious.

It might still take 19 hours from door to door, rolling out of Warsaw at 2.00pm and calling at Rijeka at 9.00am the next day, but the new PKP Intercity service will shorten the journey drastically, shaving off more than a third of the current travel time.

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What will be the price of the Warsaw-Rijeka overnight train? Also, how frequently will it operate?

The tickets will be reasonably priced, beginning at approximately 200 Polish złoty (£39.53).

Curious? The services will operate four days per week throughout the summer, specifically on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

The initial trip is set for approximately one month from now, with departure from Warsaw on Friday, June 27. The last two journeys will occur towards the end of August, starting from Warsaw on August 29 and from Rijeka on August 31.

The route assuredly brims with stunning vistas as it winds through the varied terrains of Poland, Czechia, Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia.

Although it won’t make stops at any Czech locations en route, the train will arrive in Vienna around 10:00 pm. At this point, some of the carriages will branch off onto a separate path towards Croatia.

Arriving in Slovenia shortly after midnight, the train will join forces with the Istria service — which originates from Budapest — and continue trundling toward Croatia, perfect timing for a morning meal.

Every stop along the Warsaw-Rijeka overnight train route

Warsaw, Poland

Opoczno, Poland

Katowice, Poland

Rybnik, Poland

Chałupki, Poland

Vienna, Austria

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Postojna, Slovenia

Opatija, Croatia

Rijeka, Croatia.

What amenities will be available on the Warsaw-Rijeka overnight train?

Travelers can enjoy a comfortable journey as well since the carriages come equipped with full air conditioning, including sleeper coaches fitted with beds. Bedding will be supplied, so there’s no need to bring along your sleeping bag.

Hungry? A dining car will be providing hot meals as you travel from Warsaw to Vienna. For those enjoying the couchettes, aWars staff member will be available to help with anything you need during your journey.

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