How to use Trains, Buses and more in Europe

InterCity Trains

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  • Apps
  • Buying Tickets
  • Finding the Train
  • Where to stand on the platform
  • Picking seats
  • Luggage

Regional and Local Trains

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  • Apps
  • Buying Tickets
  • Finding the Train
  • Using the tickets

Bus and Street Cars

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  • Apps
  • Buying Tickets
  • Finding the bus stop

Ride Share and Taxis

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  • Apps
  • Buying Tickets
  • Finding the Train

Rental Cars

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  • Apps
  • Buying Tickets
  • Finding the Train

What are all of these different trains?

Metro, U-bahn, Underground, streetcars, InterCity, S-bahn. Where to they go and which one do I take?

Transit Specific Topics

  • How difficult is it really to use the Metro/U-bahn/S-Bahn/Street Car system?
  • How do I pay for tickets and then use them?
  • What is the difference between all these trains:  InterCity, RER, Metro, etc.?
  • Should I buy individual tickets or blocks of tickets such as day passes?
  • Concerns for older adults
  • Lugging baggage on a train
  • Should I fly from European city to European city or take the train?
  • Would I be better off renting a car?