Train stations in Warsaw: which station to use and why
Warszawa Centralna is Warsaw's main station for international and long-distance trains. Find out which Warsaw station your train uses and how to reach the city.
I'm Johan, a rail travel expert with 5+ years of experience in the European train industry. I've explored the continent extensively by train, from the icy north of Sweden to the far reaches of Poland, gaining first-hand knowledge of routes, rail networks, and hidden gems along the way. Before launching this site, I led the development of the booking platform at TrainPlanet, one of Scandinavia’s leading rail travel companies. My mission is to help travelers navigate Europe by train with confidence, ease, and a touch of adventure.
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Train stations in Stockholm: Centralen and the others
Book Stockholm Central (Centralen) for SJ long-distance and international trains; use Arlanda Central or Express for the airport, Stockholm City for SL.
Train Stations in Cologne: Which One to Use
Cologne has Köln Hbf next to the cathedral, Köln Messe/Deutz across the Rhine, and a rail station at Köln/Bonn Airport. Which one to book.
Train stations in Marseille: the one to book and what to do at the station
Marseille-Saint-Charles is the main station. Book Saint-Charles by default; Blancarde or Vitrolles only for specific TER or airport legs.
Train Stations in Manchester: Which One You Need
Manchester has four central train stations and one at the airport. Pick by destination and operator, and confirm the station code before you book.
Train Stations in Bordeaux: Which One You Actually Need
Bordeaux has one main station (Saint-Jean) and a handful of suburban TER stops. The airport has no train. Pick the right station before you book.
Train stations in Salzburg: which one to use and how to plan your trip
Salzburg has several train stations but only Salzburg Hauptbahnhof (Hbf) handles long-distance trains. Here is which station to book and why.
Train stations in Como: which one to choose and how to get there
Como has two stations that matter: Como San Giovanni for trains from Milano Centrale and Switzerland, and Como Nord Lago for Cadorna and the lakefront.
Train stations in Strasbourg: which one you actually need
Strasbourg has one practical answer for nearly every traveller: Strasbourg-Ville (Gare de Strasbourg). Pick the right station before you pay.
Train stations in Oslo: Oslo S and the others
Oslo S is Oslo's main train station. Use Nationaltheatret for the CBD, Skoyen or Lysaker if west of the city, and Gardermoen for the airport.
Train Stations in Interlaken: Ost or West, and How to Choose
Interlaken has two SBB stations. Pick Ost for the Jungfrau region, Brünig line, GoldenPass Express and Lake Brienz; West for many hotels and Lake Thun.
Train Stations in Hamburg: Which One to Use
Hamburg has four long-distance stations. Learn when to book Hbf, when to switch to Altona, and how to reach the airport on the S1.
Train stations in Basel: a practical guide to Basel SBB, Bad and SNCF
A practical guide to Basel SBB, Basel Badischer Bahnhof and Basel SNCF: which station to use, international trains, EuroAirport bus, passes.
Train Stations in Pisa: Which One You Need
Pisa has three stations that matter: central Pisa Centrale, San Rossore near the Leaning Tower, and Pisa Aeroporto on the PisaMover from Centrale.
Train Stations in Oxford: Which One You Need
Oxford has two stations. Use Oxford for the city centre; Oxford Parkway for the A34 park-and-ride and Marylebone. Confirm before you pay.
Train Stations in Salerno: the One to Book and What to Do at the Station
Salerno has one main station: Salerno Centrale on Piazza Vittorio Veneto. The Italo app sometimes labels it Salerno (Amalfi Coast).
Train Stations in Birmingham: Which One You Need
Birmingham has three central stations plus an airport station. New Street is the default; Moor Street and Snow Hill are for Marylebone and locals.
Train Stations in Bristol: Temple Meads vs Parkway
Bristol has two main stations 7 miles apart. Temple Meads handles almost every route; use Parkway only when driving in or taking fast trains to London.
Train stations in Sorrento: which service to take and why
Sorrento has one train station, the EAV Circumvesuviana terminus. Change at Naples. Choose the regular Circumvesuviana or the Campania Express.
Train Stations in Lyon: Which One You Actually Need
Lyon has one main station (Part-Dieu), a historic second station (Perrache), and an airport TGV bypass (Saint-Exupéry). Pick the right one before you pay.
Train stations in Seville
Seville has one main train station, Sevilla Santa Justa. Plaza de Armas is a bus station, not a train station, despite the confusing name.
Train Stations in Copenhagen: København H and the Others
Copenhagen's main station is København H. Use Vesterport, Nørreport, or Østerport for neighbourhoods. The airport has its own train station.
Train Stations in Valencia: Sorolla vs Nord
Valencia has two main stations 750 m apart. Sorolla handles AVE and high speed; Nord handles Cercanías, Media Distancia and central traffic.
Train Stations in Bologna: Which One You Need
Bologna Centrale is the only station you need, but Frecciarossa and Italo trains use platforms 16 to 19, 23 metres underground.
Train Stations in Glasgow: Central vs Queen Street
Glasgow has two main stations 15 minutes apart. Central serves England and SW Scotland; Queen Street serves Edinburgh and the Highlands.
Train Stations in Geneva: Which One You Actually Need
Geneva has one main station (Cornavin), a long-distance airport station (Genève-Aéroport), and several Léman Express stops. Pick the right one before you pay.
Train Stations in Bruges: One Station, Easy Choice
Bruges has one main station, Brugge, at Stationsplein 5. No Eurostar to Bruges. Change at Brussels-Midi. Walk, bus or shuttle to Markt.
Train Stations in Edinburgh: Which One You Need
Edinburgh has four mainline stations. Waverley is the default; Haymarket, Gateway and Park are special-case picks. Confirm the station before you pay.
Train Stations in Nice: Which One to Use and Why
Nice has three SNCF stations plus the separate Train des Pignes terminus. Pick the right one before you pay so your hotel and your ticket actually match.
Train Stations in Dublin: Which One You Need
Dublin has three city-centre train stations. Heuston serves the west and southwest; Connolly serves Belfast and the north. Pick the right one before you pay.
Train stations in Berlin: Hbf, Ostbahnhof and Sudkreuz
Berlin has six long-distance stations. Most trains use Hbf, but your train may stop at Ostbahnhof, Sudkreuz or Spandau instead. Check before you pay.
Train stations in Budapest: Keleti, Nyugati and Déli
Budapest has three long-distance stations. Keleti handles most international trains, Nyugati covers Prague and the Berlin sleeper, and Déli is mainly domestic.
Train stations in Brussels: Midi, Central and Nord explained
Brussels has three main train stations: Midi, Central, and Nord. Here is which one you need and what to check before you travel.
Train stations in Prague: which station to use and why
Prague has four train stations. Praha hlavni nadrazi is where most international trains call. Here is which station to use and why.
Train stations in Zurich: a practical guide to Zürich HB and beyond
A practical guide to Zürich HB and Zurich's other rail stations: platforms, international trains, airport connection, passes, and facilities.
Train Stations in Frankfurt: Which One You Need
Frankfurt has four key rail stations. Learn which one to use: Hbf, Frankfurt Airport Fernbahnhof, Regionalbahnhof, or Frankfurt Sud.
Train stations in Barcelona: which one you need
Barcelona has four train stations. Sants handles nearly all long-distance trains. Check your ticket for the exact station before you travel.
Train stations in Porto: which one you need
Porto has two stations. Campanha serves Lisbon and Vigo. Sao Bento serves regional routes. A free 4-minute suburban train links both.
Train Stations in Munich: Which One You Need and What to Know
München Hbf handles almost all long-distance trains. Some Nightjets use München Ost. No fast airport link: the S-Bahn takes 40 minutes.
Train stations in Lisbon: which one you need
Lisbon has several train stations. Santa Apolónia and Oriente both serve long-distance trains. Rossio goes to Sintra; Cais do Sodré to Cascais.
Train stations in Amsterdam: which one to use and what to know
Amsterdam has four train stations that matter for most travellers: Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam Zuid, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk.
Train stations in Vienna: which station to use and why
Vienna’s main train station is Wien Hauptbahnhof. Almost all long-distance and international trains use Wien Hbf, not Westbahnhof.
Train stations in Naples: which station to use and why
Naples has more than one usable train station, and the choice matters. Book Napoli Centrale for city-centre arrivals.
Train stations in Madrid
Madrid has two main train stations: Puerta de Atocha in the south and Chamartín in the north. Which one you need depends on where your train is going.
Train stations in Venice: which one you need
Venice has two train stations, and getting the right one matters.
Train stations in Paris: which one you need and what to check before you book
Paris has six major long-distance train stations, each serving a different direction.
Train stations in Milan: which station to use and why
Milan has five train stations. Most long-distance trains use Centrale, but Italo, TGVs from Paris, and the Nightjet sleeper use Garibaldi or Rogoredo.
Train Stations in Rome: Which One You Need
Rome’s main station is Termini, but some high-speed and night trains use Tiburtina.
Train Stations in Florence: Which One You Need
Florence's main station is central Santa Maria Novella, but some trains use Campo di Marte or Rifredi. How to pick the right station and reach the centre.
The Busiest Travel Days of the Year: What You Need to Know
The busiest air travel days are the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Friday before Christmas. Book early to beat peak prices and crowds.