Poland’s state railway is about to make European travel a whole lot easier to travel around thanks to new routes. These will connect top European cities and make it more convenient for Britons to travel to and experience more places on their next holiday.PKP Intercity will launch the EN Carpatia sleeper train on December 14, creating direct overnight connections from southeastern Poland to four major European cities.The new service will link Przemyśl with Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Munich – all without the hassle of changing trains. Holidaymakers can travel to Vienna | GETTY This EuroNight service promises to transform travel options for the region. Passengers can board in the evening and wake up in a different country, ready to explore.The train departs Przemyśl at 17:51 local time, travelling through Rzeszów, Kraków and Katowice before crossing into the Czech Republic. At Bohumín, the train splits up. Some carriages head off to Bratislava and Budapest, while the main section continues through Austria. This part of the journey takes passengers through Vienna, Linz and Salzburg before arriving in Munich at 10:24 the following morning.The return journey from Munich leaves at 18:45, getting back to Przemyśl at 10:10 – taking about 16 hours to reach Bavaria.Tickets for this new adventure start from just £50, making it an affordable way to explore central Europe. Passengers can choose from several accommodation options to suit their budget and comfort needs.Standard seating is available for those happy to doze in a regular seat. For a bit more comfort, couchettes offer a place to stretch out and get some proper sleep.Those wanting the full sleeper train experience can book deluxe compartments with proper beds. All bookings require mandatory seat reservations, so it’s worth planning ahead to secure your preferred option for this overnight journey.Trains depart from Munich | GETTYFor more ways to discover Europe, experts have rounded up the best festive markets to visit this year. They named 10 “magical” Christmas markets with “authentic charm” where Britons can fly to from £68.
A viral Christmas market in France was crowned the best overall, based on factors like the number of days open, average accommodation prices, the lowest average flight costs from the UK, Google searches and the number of Instagram and TikTok posts.Our Standards:
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