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Transfer from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai overnight train station
by Verneyfrank · 2025-11-15 · 5 replies
Hi there, We're heading to Thailand at the end of February, and after landing in Bangkok, we need to catch the overnight train to Chiang Mai. Could you tell us how to make the transfer? Thanks
Question about the Bangkok-Vientiane train
by Kate · 2025-10-20 · 26 replies
Hi there,

I need to take a sleeper train from Bangkok to Vientiane in January. I found some ticket options on 12Go Asia, but booking doesn’t seem possible at the moment. I’ve tried simulations for several dates, but no luck. I’m wondering if it’s already fully booked, if they’ve stopped selling tickets… yet 12Go still features it every day 😕

Has anyone else run into this issue? Can I find tickets on another site? (I tried Baolau, but no sleepers left for January 8th.)

Thanks!
Is there an overnight train from Krabi/Trang to Bangkok?
by 4ecofuel · 2025-10-08 · 2 replies
Hello,

Starting November 15th, I’ll be arriving in Thailand, and during my stay, I plan to visit the north, around the Chiang Mai area, then head south to the Krabi region. After Krabi, I’m planning to take an overnight train to Bangkok. I was wondering if there’s a train that leaves from Krabi or Trang, or if I absolutely have to go to Surat Thani? Also, which official website can I use to book my ticket?

Next, since I’ll be arriving at dawn in Bangkok, I’ve planned to spend 2 days in Kanchanaburi. What’s the most convenient way to get there—bus or train? And if you know any companies or websites, that’d be great.

Thanks for your tips!

Fred
Train trip plan from Fianarantsoa to Manakara
by Roullot · 2025-09-10 · 1 reply
Hi there, We’re thinking of doing the train journey from Fianarantsoa to Manakara again. Is the train still running? After that, we’re planning to go from Manakara to Fort Dauphin by 4x4. Thanks for any tips you can share!
Meals on the Bangkok-Chiang Mai overnight train?
by LBfamily · 2025-09-07 · 2 replies
Hi there,

I’d love to know if any of you have recently eaten on the overnight train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai.

We’ve always ordered food on the train, and it was really good (and super convenient). But in 2022, we ended up feeling like total idiots (with our 4-year-old daughter...) when we boarded the train only to find out that this service was no longer available... (It was the first time we’d traveled right after COVID.)

That’s also when we saw once again how kind Thai people are—they all offered to share their food with us, even though we were mortified. In the end, we managed to buy some instant noodles, which was better than nothing. Anyway, that’s the little story behind it.

In the following years, we’ve always brought our own meals.

I’ve read online that meal trays are back in service (could you confirm this, please?), but that the quality is really poor. I’ve also seen multiple reports that, even though you can eat well everywhere in Thailand, the train meal was the worst food travelers had during their trip...

Could you give me a recent opinion on this? We’ll be departing from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station—do you know if there’s anywhere to buy a meal there before boarding the train?

Thanks so much for your help, and have a great Sunday!
Booking a train via the IRCTC website
by Charlie999 · 2025-09-05 · 28 replies
Hi there,

I can’t seem to complete the payment for my trip on the IRCTC (Indian Railways) site. No matter which payment method I choose, my Visa card isn’t accepted. Has anyone here managed to do it, and if so, could you share the method you used? Thanks in advance! Charlie
Traveling by train and bus in Rajasthan
by Ap18 · 2025-08-28 · 48 replies
Hi everyone, For traveling in Rajasthan by train and bus, could you give me some info: where to buy tickets, cost, purchase locations, websites, etc.? Any tips you have would be super helpful. Thanks
Booking Java train tickets
by Nicolinag · 2025-08-24 · 4 replies
Hi there,

We’re traveling to Java on October 23, just the two of us. I’ve read that it’s best to book train tickets in advance on tiket.com. Is that true, and how far ahead do you recommend? Are the tickets changeable?

Thanks for your help!

Nicole
Vancouver to Toronto by train
by Olympique41 · 2025-08-07 · 5 replies
Hi! I arrive in Vancouver on August 24, 2025, and I’m staying until Friday, August 29, 2025—the day I take *The Canadian* train to Toronto.

I’m exploring several things in Vancouver, including whale watching—if you’ve got any great tips, don’t hesitate! Thanks!
Booking train tickets in Vietnam
by Mounette74 · 2025-07-21 · 7 replies
Hi

Can anyone tell me how to book train tickets online? We're planning to travel from HANOI to HO CHI MINH CITY by train, making several stops along the way. I'd also like to find the schedules and the stations where the trains stop.

There are four of us, and we've already planned stops in HANOI / DONG HOI / HUE.

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!

Mounette74
How to book a Cairo–Aswan train?
by 3600km · 2025-07-02 · 4 replies
The enr.gov.eg site says train reservations are only for Egyptians. What should I do if I want to book a first-class air-conditioned ticket (not a sleeper berth)? Thanks!
Bilbao to Nantes by train or bus with a non-disassembled bike
by Opai · 2025-06-09 · 1 reply
Does anyone know an easy way to get from Bilbao to Nantes by bus or train with a bike that isn’t disassembled? Nothing on DB.DE, nothing on FlixBus... Thanks.
Visiting the Yucatán by train
by Rougebaule · 2025-05-17 · 5 replies
I'm heading to MEXICO IN NOVEMBER 2025. Since private guides and drivers are really expensive—over 300 € per day—I'm thinking of exploring the Yucatán by train. CAN YOU SHARE ANY INFO ON THIS? Thanks
Traveling by train from Luang Prabang to Vientiane
by Heimsbrunn · 2025-04-28 · 5 replies
hi, we’re planning to take the fast train from Luang Prabang to Vientiane. Is it true that aerosol sprays like Insect-Ecran are confiscated before boarding the train? Do we need Malarone for the area around Luang Prabang? We’re really looking forward to discovering this beautiful country. We’ll also take the chance to visit an elephant protection center. Thanks for any tips! Best, Monique
Train journey Arusha - Dar Es Salaam / Dar Es Salaam - Morogoro
by GaSteph38 · 2025-03-13 · 1 reply
Hi there, We’ll be traveling as a family with our two teens (16 and 14) in Tanzania in August 2025 for three weeks. We’d like to use public transport to get around, especially the train between Arusha and Dar Es Salaam, as well as the Dar Es Salaam–Morogoro route. We’re looking for: - firsthand experiences - fares - journey durations - how to book (in advance? or on the day?) - a website to check train schedules?

Thanks for your tips!
Paris - Marseille/Montpellier by train with bikes
by Hera74 · 2025-02-22 · 24 replies
Hi everyone,

I’m trying to figure out how to get from Paris to Marseille or Montpellier with non-disassembled bikes by train in early July 2025... and it’s a total flop!!! Can’t find any trains that offer the bike-on-board option! It’s so complicated between SNCF-CONNECT, OUIGO, and TER INTERCITÉS!!! Nothing’s simple! I want to take my teens and their cousins on a bike trip to the Camargue, but I’ll have to start planning way ahead to sort out bike transport!!! So glad I found VoyageForum for tips! !
Advice on train booking time: CDG to Gare de Lyon
by Astalavista6 · 2025-02-17 · 3 replies
hi everyone

I’m planning a trip to Japan from May 11 to 26 with Air China.

I’ll be taking Ouigo from Lyon for both the outbound and return trips to get to Roissy CDG.

For the outbound TGV from Lyon, I’ll arrive at Roissy with plenty of time—at least 6 or 7 hours before my 8:30 PM flight (Paris to Beijing, then Beijing to Tokyo). For the return on May 26, I was wondering what time you’d recommend booking my train to Lyon, given that I’ll land at CDG at 7:30 AM (flight from Tokyo). I was thinking of booking a train leaving at 11:00 AM from the SNCF station at CDG to Lyon Saint-Exupéry—does that seem too tight based on your experience?

This is my first time traveling this far with a layover in Beijing, and I’m not familiar with Roissy CDG Airport at all.

Thanks for your advice!
Taking the train to Cinque Terre during a cruise stop
by Pétanquette · 2025-01-23 · 2 replies
Hi. I’m going on a cruise in May and have an excursion to Cinque Terre. I’d like to do it on my own by taking the train after getting off the ship. Can anyone tell me how it works, and especially if it’s doable with the ship’s schedule? Thanks for your help!
Train itinerary in Japan: Kinosaki Onsen – Himeji – Hiroshima
by Bananette · 2025-01-22 · 11 replies
Hi there,

I’m continuing to plan our next trip for this coming November.

I’d love to know if it’s realistic to leave Kinosaki Onsen by train in the morning, stop at Himeji Castle (for a visit), and then continue on to Hiroshima to spend the night.

From what I’ve seen, visiting Himeji takes about half a day, and there are coin lockers nearby to store our luggage.

Thanks in advance for your help!
Booking trains online for India
by Alod · 2025-01-02 · 10 replies
Hi there,

Do you know if it’s possible to book train tickets from France on the IRCTC website with a non-Indian phone number?
https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

12GoAsia lets you do it but adds extra fees we’d rather avoid—like an extra 9 € in taxes for two Ahmedabad–Mumbai tickets that cost 38 €. https://12go.asia/fr The same tickets are 3360 rupees on IRCTC.

Thanks in advance for your tips! Alod
Milan to Zermatt by train
by Lactualite · 2024-12-28 · 1 reply
Hi, I’m planning a ski trip to Zermatt in February. I’ve heard there’s a Milan–Zermatt train that crosses the mountains in about 2h30. Is that right, and is it a scenic route?
How to book a first-class sleeper train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?
by Marien33 · 2024-12-03 · 2 replies
Hi everyone, I can't seem to book a first-class sleeper from Bangkok to Chiang Mai on February 2nd using the train company's official website. At first, I thought it was because I was searching too early. But now (December 3rd), it should be working. No trains show up for that date.



Is there another way to book this train ticket? Thanks so much.
Sri Lanka by train: start in the North or the South?
by Cannelle2008 · 2024-11-28 · 8 replies
Hi there, I’m heading to Sri Lanka for a month on January 6th. I’d love to know whether it’s more interesting to start in the north or the south of the country, especially for the beauty of the landscapes—by train in particular. Thanks for your help!
Recherche randonnées accessibles en train/bus en Irlande English translation pending
by Gavilly · 2020-07-23 · 3 replies
Bonjour,

Ma compagne et moi commençons à organiser un potentiel voyage en irlande pour le mois de septembre et nous cherchons quelques idées d'itinéraires !

Nous cherchons à faire des randonnées et nous ne possèdons pas le permis. Avez-vous des idées de coin accessible en transport en commun qui valent le coup d'oeil ?

Petite précision : nous ne faisons pas d'itinérance, mais de longues randonnée d'une journée ne nous dérange pas du tout !

Merci d'avance pour vos suggestions :)
Bus ou train avec son vélo et housse English translation pending
by Fabimaru · 2020-07-20 · 10 replies
Bonjour, Je voudrais faire La Rochelle-Biarritz à vélo, mais le problème est que je viens du Sud-Est. Pour le moment je m'oriente vers un trajet de nuit Flixbus direct pour Bordeaux (dans les deux sens), avec le reste en train. Comme il me faudrait mettre mon VTC légèrement démonté dans un sac de transport, je me demande quel sac. J'en ai vu des résistants, mais ils pèsent 1.5kg, à trimballer pendant des centaines de kilomètres. Il y a en a des plus légers (500g), qui auraient la vertu de répondre au règlement Flixbus mais qui pourraient ne résister qu'à un trajet. Quelqu'un aurait-ils une idée lumineuse pour gérer ça?

Sinon je pourrais louer un vélo sur place (~140€ pour 11 jours chez bicybags.com). J'avais pensé au train, mais c'est très long (10h30 avec changement de gare à Paris, ou 12h30) et de jour. Le fait de devoir démonter/emballer le vélo empêche de s'arrêter à la journée à une gare intermédiaire (ex: Toulouse). Je ne veux pas prendre l'avion non-plus.
Retour Amsterdam-Dunkerque en train avec vélos English translation pending
by Lazartius · 2020-07-13 · 12 replies
Bonjour à tous, nous projetons de partir 15 jours à deux avec une petite fille de 3ans, de Dunkerque à Amsterdam en vélo, en laissant notre voiture à Dunkerque, seulement voilà pour le retour il semblerait que ce soit compliqué. Soit énormément de changement et en plus les vélos sont apparemment pas les bienvenus. Avez vous une idée ?
Conseils pour itinéraire en train en Russie English translation pending
by Acier · 2020-07-04 · 6 replies
Bonjour à tous ! Pourriez vous me conseiller sur cet itinéraire , ambitieux , sans aucun doute , et quand je dis visite , ce serait plutôt , aperçu , mais j'assume 😉 ! Trajet Vladivostok - Moscou j1 - arrivée Vladi , visite , nuit j2 - visite , train nuit pour Ulan Udé j3 - j4 train j5 - train , arrivée 19h Ulan Udé , nuit j6 - visite , nuit j7 - bus pour UB , nuit j8 - j9 - j10 excursion j11 - bus pour Ulan Udé , nuit j12 - train jour pour Irkoutsk , nuit j13 - j14 Baïkal j15 - visite Irkoutsk , train nuit pour Novossibirsk j16 -train j17- train , arrivée Novossibirsk , nuit j18 - visite , taxi pour Tomsk , nuit j19 - visite , taxi pour Novo , train nuit pour Tioumen j20 - arrivée Tioumen , taxi pour Tobolsk , nuit j21 - visite Tobolsk , nuit j22 - train Tobolsk - Iékaterinbourg , nuit j23 - visite , train nuit pour Nijni Novgorod j24 - arrivée Nijni , nuit j25 - visite , taxi pour Souzdal , nuit j26 - visite , taxi pour Moscou j27 - j28 - j29 - visite Moscou j30 - Vol paris

Merci beaucoup Dominique
Vélo en train de Maubeuge à Caen English translation pending
by BernardVervi · 2020-06-19 · 6 replies
Bonjour, je voyage à vélo depuis longtemps. Je voudrais en août aller de Maubeuge à Caen en train (avec mon vélo) puis je roulerai (à vélo) jusque Arcachon. J'ai beau chercher sur le site de la sncf, il ne semble pas possible d'emmener mon vélo (entier) en train pour ce voyage. Quelqu'un parmi vous aurait-il une idée? Merci.
Arrêts du train entre Vienne et Belgrade English translation pending
by UnaMilanese · 2020-06-18 · 13 replies
Bonjour,

je suis en train d'envilliser un voyage ferroviaire vers l'est (Milan-Téhéran).

J'ai une question sur le Vienne-Belgrade, dont la circulation est pour l'heure interrompue because travaux sur la voie entre Belgrade et Budapest, et donc pas moyen de voir ses arrêts. Quelqu'un qui aurait fait ce parcours saurait-il me dire si ce train s’arrête à Subotica ? Bizarrement, le site des trains serbes est d'ailleurs muet sur la liaison Subotica-Belgrade.

Merci.

Catherine

PS : Etait-ce un train de nuit ?
Traveling by train and bus in Sicily
by Dumnac · 2020-05-09 · 10 replies
Hi everyone,

I’m planning to spend about ten days in Sicily (in September if possible), and instead of renting a car, I’d like to get around by train and bus. Is this a practical option or not? Thanks for your tips and advice! 😉

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