I'm working on our itinary for a trip that might include an overnight train from Krakow to Berlin on 10/8. I'm looking at a non-stop that departs Krakow at 19:45 and arrives Berlin 8:06. The product description says there is a 1st class "sleeping-car". How can I learn whether these cars have in-room toliet facilities? Multiple trips during the night make this an important issue. Also, I can't find a price for this trip, even from Rail Europe. BTW, I realize flying might be easier/cheaper, but my wife is a nervous flyer. Thanks in advance for any input.
Duane
Posted by
Seattle
80 posts
I'm not sure if this train runs with DB equipment or Polish equipment.
I wouldn't expect any sleeper in Europe to have in room toilets. Sinks, yes. Toilet, no.
Booking international journeys in Eastern Europe is nearly impossible on the internet (even via overprice Rail Europe). I'd give Deutsche Bahn a call on the phone (intn'l call, get a phone card) and ask away. They should be able to sell you a ticket and either post it to you or email a pdf file to print out.
Posted by
New Paltz, NY
9109 posts
Deluxe City Nightline sleepers have built in toilets and showers.
Posted by
OP
Cramerton, NC, USA
71 posts
Thank you for the input.
Duane
Posted by
Seattle
80 posts
Uhm, this isn't a City Nightline train.
So I wouldn't expect to see CNL equipment on it.
I'd call and ask about that shower.
Posted by
New Paltz, NY
9109 posts
Uhm, You said "I wouldn't expect any sleeper in Europe to have in room toilets".
Last time I checked Germany is in Europe, and Germany's rail company DB which owns City Nightline, offers deluxe sleepers with shows and toilet in the cabin.
Posted by
Seattle
80 posts
I stand corrected on the CNL trains with regards to in room toilet.
HOWEVER, this question is about the Berlin-Krakow night train.
That train IS NOT a City Night Line train.
As such, I wouldn't expect to see CNL equipment on it.
A quick google image search confirms that this train runs with Polish PKP sleepers. I'm very doubtful the PKP sleepers have toilets en suite.
Posted by
OP
Cramerton, NC, USA
71 posts
Michael and Nothwesterner, thanks for the follow-ups.
Duane