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High speed Trains in Europe generally win on most of these since they’re usually electric trains with minimal stops between city centers.

• pjmlp 3y ago
  Except the tiny detail they don't travel everywhere, mostly connections are needed, some countries don't impose reservations so travelling standing up is to be expected, and they don't always hit connection time slots.
  • Shawnj2 3y ago
    When there are lines between places they generally work very well. The last time I used HSR in Europe it was within Italy and they let you pick seats and the trains were very direct, I had 1 connection but that was because I started at a small town that only had a local train line and not a major hub and the connection was quick.
    • pjmlp 3y ago
      My last train travel in Italy, a month ago, I had the pleasure of a 30m delay on local train, and then running like a fool across Milan main station, alongside 15 train platforms, to still catch my connection. Contrary to airport connections, if one looses it, it is lost. There aren't last calls, or help to get another one. Unless one has bought the more expensive ticket with flexible trains.