Is there a direct train from Paris to Vienna or should we fly?
May 11th, 2015, 05:38 AM
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Is there a direct train from Paris to Vienna or should we fly?
My husband, 7y/o and I are either flying or taking a train from Paris to Vienna. Is there a direct train from Paris to Vienna? What do you suggest and what website should I go to reserve these tickets? We live in the US. Thanks!
May 11th, 2015, 05:59 AM
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No direct train but there is an overnight train you can take with just one change of train - either Paris to Cologne then night train to Vienna or Paris to Zurich then night train to Vienna - leaving Paris about 5 pm getting in Vienna around 8 am - when my son was that age he thought night trains to be a real adventure - get a private compartment - bring a picnic - could be a real memory for you both - check www.voyages-sncf.com for schedules and fares - for general info on overnight trains and what to expect: www.budgeteuropetravel.com; www.ricksteves.com and www.seat61.com.
Booking is generally cheaper thru European sites but if want to book in U.S. try either of first two sites I give above - but in U.S. you may not get the whole range of discounted tickets available often only online from Europe.
Booking is generally cheaper thru European sites but if want to book in U.S. try either of first two sites I give above - but in U.S. you may not get the whole range of discounted tickets available often only online from Europe.
May 11th, 2015, 06:43 AM
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Fly. I have gone between Vienna and Paris on several occasions and my entire transit is around 6 hours, door to rental apartment/hotel. From another of your posts you are considering the overnight train from Vienna to Venice; that should be enough train experience for your 7 year old. Look at AirBerlin, Niki, and even AustrianAir for flights.
May 11th, 2015, 06:43 AM
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16:23 TGV from Paris to Zurich from 25 euros at www.capitainetrain.com
You've time for dinner in Zurich.
Sleeper leaves Zurich at 21:40 arriving Vienna 07:52. 2-bed sleepers from 89 euros per person, or deluxe sleepers with shower & toilet en suite, bookable at Austrian Railways www.oebb.at
You've time for dinner in Zurich.
Sleeper leaves Zurich at 21:40 arriving Vienna 07:52. 2-bed sleepers from 89 euros per person, or deluxe sleepers with shower & toilet en suite, bookable at Austrian Railways www.oebb.at
