Is it safe to Travel by EuroNight 463 - From Munich to Budapest
 

Hello
I am planning to travel alone by the over night EuroNight 463 from Munich to Budapest. I am planning to reserve a Berth in a 2 person sleeper car in June. I would like to know if it is safe to travel by this train at night times. I realize that I can take a flight but I want to take the night train once for the experience.

I haven't taken that specific sleeper train on that specific route, but have taken many others.

You should be fine and often there's a night conductor in each car or covering a couple of cars in the event of a problem.

The question I have, though, is, if you are traveling alone, do they allow you to reserve a 2 person sleeper car -- meaning that you might have another single passenger you don't know in an enclosed space. If I were going it alone, I'd either opt for the single compartment, or be in a four or six person couchette. I'd rather be completely alone or with a bunch of strangers rather than just one stranger. But that's my personal comfort zone, and it may not be yours.

In any case it will be safe - like Surfergal I have taken zillions of overnight trains and never seen any problems from a physical safety standpoint - have heard of a few thefts but that is rare as well - keep your valuables on your person at night and yes sleep with any expensive camera, laptop, smart phone, etc.

I though on many trains that only couples could book doubles - some trains do put similar sex individuals together but many put anyone in.

For lots of great info on overnight trains and European trains in general I always spotlight these IMO fantastic sites - www.seat61.com; www.ricksteves.com and www.budgeteuropetravel.com.

and yes an overnight train is a unique expereince - I always take the 4-berth compartments if available - singles or doubles charge so so much more - and in shared couchette type compartments I have always been in with nice folks - often with great discussions, etc.

I'm guessing you're a woman since you're concerned about safety. I agree with Surfergirl and would choose a couchette on the off chance that you're put into a sleeper with a stranger of either sex. I would not feel comfortable in a two-person sleeper.

I too have had lots of fun in a six person couchette. Bring wine and make friends!

Thank you all for your responses.

As far as I remember you won't BE put in a double with someone of the opposite sex.

Dukey - can you even book just one place in a double - I thought often two people had to book together?

Some doubles even I've seen are two singles adjoining each other that can be divided into singles.

Thank you very much to all of you for your responses. I travelled from Munich to Budapest with out any issues.. The journey was very enjoyable needless to say safe as well. Will travel again if opportunity comes.