I spent 12 hours in a regular seat on an overnight train from Berlin, Germany, to Vienna, Austria.
For less than $50, I got a reclining seat in a seating carriage cabin with five other people.
I’ve traveled on Amtrak sleeper cars but in private rooms. I didn’t adjust well to the shared space.
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In October 2022, I spent 12 hours traveling in a sleeping carriage on an overnight train from Berlin, Germany, to Vienna, Austria.I had taken overnight trains in the US before, where I’d booked private cabins.But this was my first time on a sleeper train in Europe — and my first time in an accommodation shared with other guests.I thought an overnight train would be the best way to travel through Europe and maximize my time exploring during the day. And at $40, it was the cheapest overnight train ride I’ve ever booked. But ultimately, the ride was too cramped and bumpy to sleep, and I arrived in Vienna feeling exhausted.
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