I took an overnight train from Copenhagen to Frankfurt for a couple days when we didn't have class. It was a very interesting journey...a 12 hour journey that is! Normally, from Copenhagen you have to switch trains in Hamburg and take the ferry (yes the entire train goes on the ferry) - but with the overnight trains they are direct and you don't have to switch at all.
This was definitely the longest train ride I have ever taken. However, it wasn't that bad. The price was cheaper than flying, and I had the time to make the journey. I left CPH around 7pm and arrived in Germany at promptly 7am. So for a few hours I worked on school work, slept and when I woke up we were there. Sounds too good to be true, right?
Well I was in a 6-person compartment, which I had all to myself - I traveled on a Monday night! However, we any more than 2-3, the compartment would be dreadfully cluttered. On the way back, also had the full compartment to ourselves....although the train was three hours late getting back to CPH. And sometimes the train just lingers at a station for 20-30 minutes and it makes you wonder "why the heck aren't we moving."
But overall very cool experience, and I would do it again. Would recommend off times and to only book with specials though.
Because at the end of the day it is nice to get to your destination in one hour versus 12!
Photos: all of my train compartment
2 comments:
Ok, Ms. Maina, when are you ACTUALLY going to class??????
Miss you tons - and well done on your Warwick grades!
Tara
Hey Maina - what about an update! "Where in the world is Maina B b b b?"
Have you thought about STAYING in Europe - I know it would be on my mind! Get in touch!
sms
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