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By train through Eastern Europe and the Baltic States

In the evening in Amsterdam get on the night train and get off the next day in Prague, or during the day by train from Vilnius to Riga: even without a car you travel wonderfully through Eastern Europe. We have compiled the connections for you, with the provider as the source.

A direct LTG Link train runs daily between Vilnius and Riga. From Riga to Tallinn you can go directly by Elron via Tartu or by changing at Valga. From the Netherlands, the European Sleeper night train runs via Berlin and Dresden to Prague.

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Usually we travel by car and tent, but the train is a nice choice for a city trip without a car. Timetables often change, also due to construction work, so check your date with the provider briefly.

Train to Eastern Europe

  • European Sleeper operates a night train Brussels/Amsterdam – Berlin – Dresden – Prague. Source: European Sleeper

Take the train through the Baltic States

  • Vilnius – Riga: one direct train daily (LTG Link). LTG Link also sells through tickets Vilnius – Tallinn with a change in Valga. Source: LTG Link
  • Riga – Tallinn: directly with Elron via Tartu or with change in Valga. Tickets Riga – Valga are available at Vivi. Source: Vivi, Elron

National railways

  • Poland: PKP Intercity. Source: intercity.pl
  • Czech Republic: České dráhy. Source: cd.cz

City tours in the cities you can reach by train

By train in Prague or a Baltic capital? You can book these tours online.

Advertising links (affiliate): If you book via such a link, we will receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Prices and availability are determined by the provider.

Would you rather drive yourself? See also Routes with daily plan and the country sides Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.