Hello, everyone!
Has anyone used trainline to book trains between different countries in Europe?
Is it safe, reliable, etc?
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23626 posts
It is fine. It is a recent merger of two ticket services.
Posted by
Paris
10206 posts
I've used it, I like it for its ease of use. in fact i'm traveling with Trainline tickets on Friday!
Posted by
OP
St. Louis, Missouri USA
9 posts
Thanks -- I just booked our trip from Zurich to Paris on Trainline -- it was very easy to use!!!
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32352 posts
pix,
Trainline is my preferred site for booking tickets, mostly in Italy but also in other countries. I agree, it's very easy to use once you're registered on the site.
Posted by
English but living in Melbourne, Australia
432 posts
People in the UK may prefer to use Loco2.com. I have found their support staff immensely helpful and the site is very easy to use. You can book from Niort (France) to Neath (Wales) or vice versa as a single search. Payment can be in £ or in euros or by Paypal. Debit cards are free, but credit cards and Paypal attract a 2.5% fee.
Posted by
111 posts
Trainline is a godsend for buying French rail tickets for holders of "non-verified" US credit cards, those who prefer PayPal, and those who prefer the cheaper fares, as all of these issues will prohibit easy sncf online purchase. Sncf had me pulling my hair out, as it was not overtly clear that non "Flexible" tickets could not be purchased with PayPal (not mentioned in Rick's guides).
Posted by
Chicago
8166 posts
very good for SNCF Tickets
Posted by
Seattle, Washington
682 posts
I’ve used Trainline for several years now. It’s easy to book, easy to pay and they have great customer service. If you have the app installed on your phone, it’s even easier to buy tickets since all of your information is there.
Posted by
Seattle
65 posts
RailEurope.com is another option - operates from the US.
Have sometimes found that booking directly (SNCF or RENFE for example) is cheaper - both have multiple language options.
Posted by
shingle springs, CA, USA
782 posts
Rail Europe is a consolidator and they have a lot of hidden fees,I would recommend Trainline or the SNCF website, just become a member.I have used them with no problems.
Mike
Posted by
martinez, ca, usa
2408 posts
Love trainline.com used this past september for all my train tickets
Posted by
Vacaville, Ca
1444 posts
Train Line user as well & I have their App on my phone.
Posted by
Pantego, NC, USA
1014 posts
I too have used Trainline. Great service. Another avenue, with suggestions and will answer email is:
https://www.seat61.com/Europe-train-travel.htm.
His local information on trains is invaluable.
Posted by
Paris
10206 posts
I'm traveling on another Trainline-booked ticket at this very moment (Paris-Turin). Very convenient and the app has even notified me that we're running 5 minutes late! Ha
Posted by
Pleasant Hill, CA, USA
473 posts
Love the Trainline app
Posted by
Pantego, NC, USA
1014 posts
I have used it several times. Easy to understand and navigate. If you have questions look at https://www.seat61.com/.
Posted by
Seattle, WA, US
1005 posts
Add my vote for Trainline. The SNCF website is a disaster.
Posted by
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
4088 posts
I have never found a cheaper trail ticket on RailEurope and notice that sometimes the selection of trains is not as complete as on the rail operators' sites.
On the other hand, I breeze through ticket purchases at https://en.voyages-sncf.com/en/
It doesn't even blink at accepting my chip-and-PIN card. I recently bought a ticket Paris-Barcelona (a joint operation with the Spanish system.) Otherwise, www. trainline.eu
Posted by
Minneapolis
1261 posts
Just don't want the wrong impression to be left regarding the sncf site. I've used it several times including last summer, and it has worked fine for me. I always prefer to buy direct if practical, and I find it easy to do on the sncf site. Enjoy your trip!