Traveling direct Krakow-Berlin on PKP Intercity train. What's the advantage of 1st class vs 2nd? Thanks in advance.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
24131 posts
Slightly bigger seats. That is about all. For the most part I think of second train as about the same as business class on the airlines, at least the old business class. It will be 4 wide seating. xx-xx and first class will be three across x-xx. Personally think the seat frontto back space is about the same in first and second. Sometimes 1st class might have a beverage service -- not always. We find 2nd to be perfectly fine and will opt to first only if the cost difference is small.
Posted by
Ontario, Canada
7296 posts
Seating in 1st is 2+1 . Seating in 2nd is 2+2.
1st has wider seats and more leg room.
There may be more luggage storage in 1st.
1st is often quieter than 2nd (fewer children)
Depending on the train line, there may be beverage and/or food service.
When looking online on the train company website, 1st class details are usually spelled out when you select your ticket type (look under details)
Posted by
Freedonia
18940 posts
As a solo traveler, I like to travel first class because I can get that single seat with no one next to me.
I can put on my headphones and use the trip to relax and perhaps catch up on future trip planning.
No one talking my ear off the entire trip wanting to know my life story.
I know many people on this forum love talking to their seatmates while on a train. I'm the opposite.
I'm sure I'll get some angry responses.
Posted by
USA/SF Bay Area
344 posts
Frank II - I also travel solo a lot and prefer to be on my own. I'm not about chatting with random strangers especially as a solo female traveler.
If I were to take a train, I would probably aim for that single seat as well!
Posted by
Chicago
4328 posts
I'm not about chatting with random strangers especially as a solo
female traveler.
Don't forget the manspreading!! I wish they offered a single row of seats on airplanes.
Posted by
Freedonia
18940 posts
I wish they offered a single row of seats on airplanes
They do. It's called business class.
Posted by
Los Angeles
1883 posts
I enjoyed trips in first class Gdansk => Warsaw and Warsaw => Krakow - the single seats are a definite advantage if traveling solo. On my trips the ticket included a "snack" which was actually a light lunch and was of excellent quality.