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include the famous
Pau Casals
(Barcelona-Geneva, Bern, and Zürich), the
Anto-
nio Machado
(Barcelona-Seville/Malaga), the
Joan Miro
(Barcelona-Paris),
Fran-
cisco de Goya
(Paris-Madrid),
Salvador Dali
(Barcelona-Milan), and the
Lusitania
(Madrid-Lisbon).
Generally speaking, the least expensive trains with sleeping accommodations
are in southern and eastern Europe; northern and central Europe are the most ex-
pensive. The sleeperette, or reclining seat, is the least expensive type of accom-
modation, and Luxury (or Deluxe) Class on hotel trains is the most expensive.
The
OverNight Express
(Dutch) runs from Amsterdam to Munich daily, depart-
ing at 2031, and from Munich to Amsterdam daily, except Sunday, departing at
2250. Choose from three options: the traditional sleeper, a couchette (four per
compartment), or the more economical reclining seat. You can have dinner on the
train, sleep, and have breakfast the following morning—a great way to arrive re-
freshed, well rested, and ready to explore your new destination.
Seat Reservations
Most international and long-distance trains
require
seat reservations, including
TGVs, Eurostars, InterCity and AVEs, EuroCity trains, some ICEs, and specialty
sightseeing trains such as those in Switzerland (
Glacier Express, Bernina Express,
Crystal Panoramic
, and the
William Tell Express
).
A computerized reservation system linking the European rail routes is available
in every major rail terminal in Europe. Check the train departure board—if there
is an
“R”
next to that train, seat reservations are mandatory, and you should not
board without one. Seat reservations for TGVs and many other types of trains can
be made at automatic reservation-ticket dispensers in the rail stations.
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