home

tickets

countries

interactive

forum

information

online shop

english

InformationWhy to travel by trainCity to city connectionsTravel routes proposalsTrain schedulesTypes of trainsWhere to buy ticketsRail map of EuropeTravel equipmentPacking listSpend the nightMoney on tripOverall costsHealth and safetyTraveling alone/groupBicycle and trainKids and minorsSeniorsPassengers with special needsTravel books

City host

On Raildude you can find options for private and free accommodation. Use the opportunity to meet locals, to exchange cultural ideas and learn more about the really interesting corners of a city. In return, you could also offer a place to sleep at your home.

City host

Camping

The cheaper way to spend the night. But you have to keep in mind: the camp sites are usually outside of the cities and you will need public transport to reach them. You always need a a tent and an air mattress/air bed with you.
The advantages: in many small towns and on beaches, only camps sites or expensive hotels are available.
Camp sites usually also offer small houses and ready-equipped large tents. If you travel in a small group, these would be worth booking.

Hotel

The expensive option for an over-night accomodation in Europe. Hotels are starting from 40 € per room and night. The low-cost hotel chains have their hotels most likely next to roads on the outskirts of a city, not that close to the train station in the city centre. Normal hotels are always located in the city centres.

Good hotels for the whole of Europe. Book easily and quickly in advance. Including ratings of each location.

Spend the night

Information about places to spend the night. Hostels, hotels, camp sites or private accomodation.

Hostels

Hostels are very common in Europe. They are available in various categories, sizes and facilities. The price-performance ratio is usually very good. Moreover it's always a good place to meet other travellers. The staff is well informed about tourist activities, alternative events and night-life.
You can sleep in dorms with shared toilets and showers at very low prices. There are also single and double rooms available.
For the main summer season, it is recommended to book the hostels two to three days in advance. If the exact arrival date is already fixed, you should even reserve earlier than this.
The easiest way to do it is booking online (see blue box at the right).
Hostels are often located in city centres and are therefore easy to reach from the stations.

Night train

Night trains are perfect for traveling long distances while sleeping. Most overnight trains are clean and comfortable. Usually you will have to pay a reservation fee, depending on the category of the seat/bed. On the other hand, you save the money for a hostel or hotel. Some night trains have cars attached with free 2nd class seats.
The couchette cars are recommended by Raildude. Here you can spend a relatively relaxed night and the doors can be locked from the inside.
Here on Raildude, we provide you with important information about almost all European night trains: reservation fees, information and photos of the couchette and sleeping cars.

Night train

Outdoor

If you want to stay over night somewhere outdoor in the nature, you should keep certain behaviour rules in mind.
In many countries it is not allowed just to lay down somewhere to sleep. Especially on beaches in typical tourist areas, it is not recommended. Either the police will chase you away or some unpleasant people might complain.
A safer place to sleep is easy to find: get on a local train and travel a bit on the countryside. Leave the train at a small station and walk some meters to the fields and meadows to find a quiet place. Do not leave any rubbish. If you see someone, ask if you are allowed to stay.
For example in Scandinavia you have the "every man's law" which allows to stay overnight anywhere you want. But in a good distance away from houses and not on private property. You can stay for up to only one night at the same place.
However, you should not hesitate asking people. In small towns, people are usually very helpful and friendly.

Cheap hostels and more types of accommodation for the whole of Europe. Book easily and quickly in advance. Including ratings of each location.

City host

A random list of city hosts. Meet locals and stay at their place over night.

Night trains

Google Plus

One of Europe's most spectacular train rides: TIRANO (Italy) to ST.MORITZ (Switzerland). And you can travel for free with your Interrail Pass. More information and photos:
http://www.raildude.com/en/train-connections-city/tirano-st-moritz/italy-switzer...
11 May 2012
How to save money as Interrailer. Example for Italy and the different types of trains: http://train.raildude.com/interrail-eurail-italy-avoid-extra-costs/2012/04/ Interrail and Eurail in Italy – How to avoid extra costs
3 May 2012
Report about the Interrail and the Raildude project on TV (German TV channel WDR). Including an interview of two Raildudes. Watch here (German language only): http://train.raildude.com/interrail-on-tv/2012/04/ Interrail on TV with Raildude | Interrail,...
22 Apr 2012
Interrail and a litle bit of Raildude in the radion (German language only!).
Interrail und ein bisschen Raildude (=Peter) im Deutschland Radio Wissen: http://zug.raildude.com/interrail-deutschland-radio-wissen/2012/04/ Interrail im Deutschland Radio Wis...
12 Apr 2012+1
Raildude in the TV: in the past week, the Germany TV channel WDR made a documentation about the Raildude project. More information and photos: http://train.raildude.com/raildude-in-the-tv/2012/04/ Raildude in the TV | Interrail, Eurail and Train Tickets
12 Apr 2012+2
As the direct night trains Bucharest to Vienna (and return) don't run anymore (except some summer months and Christmas), we updated the information for Bucharest to Vienna (two night trains per day): http://www.raildude.com/en/train-connections-city/bu...
10 Apr 2012+3
The Berlin (Germany) to Malmö (Sweden) night train is running again. The best night train connection to Scandinavia. Only EUR 19 for a 6-bed-couchette for Interrailer and Eurailer travellers:
http://www.raildude.com/en/train-connections-city/berlin-mal...
22 Mar 2012+2
No direct long distance trains to Istanbul anymore!
Starting this week, all long distance trains coming from Belgrade, Bucharest and Sofia ending in Istanbul and return will stop at the Turkish border. There you have to change to a bus service. It is f...
7 Feb 2012+2
Update of the schedules 2012: nearly all schedules are updated for 2012. A lot of connections free of extra fees. Save money by using the handmade Raildude connections: http://www.raildude.com/en/city-to-city-routes.html City to city connections - Rail...
10 Jan 2012+1

City host

Camping

Hotel

Spend the night

Information about places to spend the night. Hostels, hotels, camp sites or private accomodation.

Hostels

Night train

Outdoor

City host

A random list of city hosts. Meet locals and stay at their place over night.

Night trains

Facebook

Twitter

Google Plus