2026 Latest: Major station facilities, navigation tips, transfer rules, luggage storage, and local transport
Aktualisiert Juni 2026Lesezeit: 10 Minuten
Wichtige Punkte
European train stations usually connect seamlessly with metro and bus for easy transfers
Major stations offer luggage storage (€3-10/day)
Stations usually have supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; prices slightly higher than city center
Arrive 30-45 minutes early (1 hour for international trains)
Most stations have free WiFi and charging facilities
1. Große Bahnhöfe
Paris, Frankreich
StationMain DestinationsSpecial FeaturesLocal Transport
Gare du NordLondon, Brussels, AmsterdamEurope's busiest station, piano performancesMetro 4, 5
Gare de LyonLyon, Marseille, Nice, BarcelonaLe Train Bleu restaurant (since 1901)Metro 1, 14
Gare de l'EstStrasbourg, Munich, ZurichArt Deco architectureMetro 4, 7
StationMain DestinationsSpecial FeaturesLocal Transport
Berlin HbfMunich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, InternationalEurope's largest crossing station, 5 levelsS-Bahn, U-Bahn, Bus, Tram
OstbahnhofPoland, Eastern EuropeHistoric building, important Cold War siteS-Bahn, U-Bahn
Rom, Italien
StationMain DestinationsSpecial FeaturesLocal Transport
Roma TerminiMilan, Florence, Naples, International32 platforms, Italy's largest stationMetro A, B
Roma TiburtinaFlorence, BolognaModern station, main high-speed hubMetro B
2. Bahnhofseinrichtungen
Allgemeine Einrichtungen
Gepäckaufbewahrung: €3-10/day, available at major stations
WLAN: Free at most stations, registration required
Laden: USB ports in waiting areas
Restrooms: Usually €0.5-1, some free
ATMs: Multiple, UnionPay accepted
Currency exchange: Poor rates, use sparingly
Tourist information: Free maps and advice
First aid: Medical rooms at major stations
3. Umsteigetipps
Recommended Transfer Times
Umstieg im selben Bahnhof: Allow 15-20 minutes
Different stations in same city: Allow 45-60 minutes (e.g., Paris Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon takes 30 minutes)
International transfer: Allow 60-90 minutes (immigration procedures required)
Bahnhofstransport in Großstädten
CityInter-station TransportTimeCost
ParisMetro or RER15-30 minutes€1.9
LondonTube or taxi20-40 minutes£2.4-£20
BerlinS-Bahn or U-Bahn15-25 minutes€3
RomeMetro or Bus20-35 minutes€1.5
MadridMetro or Cercanías15-30 minutes€1.5-€2
4. Safety Tips
Safety Checklist
Watch your belongings; stations are high-risk areas for pickpockets
Avoid lingering alone at stations late at night
Use official taxis or Uber
Keep valuables in a front-facing bag
In emergencies, dial 112 (EU-wide emergency number)