How to Book Train Travel From Germany to Estonia

Book train travel from Germany to Estonia for an unusual, fun way to explore the country's luxurious winter spas, flourishing nightclub scene and stunning medieval architecture. Read on to learn how to book train travel from Germany to Estonia.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Passport
• Computer with Internet access

Book Your Train Trip From Germany to Estonia via Eurail

1. Book affordable Rail Passes from Germany to Estonia via the Eurail Web site. See the Resources section below for a link.
2. Call (877) RAIL PASS to book tickets via phone.
3. Visit a Eurail office. There are seven in Germany, including Berlin, Munich and Stuttgart, to help coordinate your entire trip from Germany to Estonia.
4. Book your train travel to Moscow--the most direct train route in and out of Estonia.
5. Organize your trip to connect with Russian trains heading from Moscow to Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia.
6. Book a sleeper car or couchette (berth) for a more comfortable trip to Moscow before you transfer to your Estonia-bound train.
7. Consider a Flexi Pass for travel within several different countries in Europe, including Germany and Russia, then buy tickets from Russia to Estonia.
8. Consider train travel from Germany to Finland if you intend to go there as well--side trips to Estonia are considered add-ons from Finland.

Book Train Travel From Germany to Estonia Via German Railways

9. Visit the German Railways Web site to book moderately priced tickets directly. See the Resources section below for a link.
10. Contact German Railways by calling 011 ([phone] to book tickets.
11. Travel light. Many trains to Moscow do not have separate baggage cars. You may to keep your bags with you for the entire trip.
12. Find your platform at the train station in Germany. Listen for announcements of train or platform changes.

Tips & Warnings

• Book online to get special Web-only deals.
• You can also book your train trip with a travel agent who can also validate your Eurail Rail Pass before you travel.
• Estonia caters to predominantly Russian, Finnish and Scandinavian travelers who have targeted Estonia as a new, inexpensive resort destination. Check travel Web sites in those countries for affordable spa packages.
• Estonia does not accept euros anywhere. Arrive with Estonian Kroons to access local hotels, restaurants and alternate travel services.
• Know that Estonia's rail system is extremely limited. The two local train lines (Tallinn-Keila-Paldiski/Riisipere) have daily service, but do not go to all areas.
• All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00."
• All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.
• The winter months from March to November are very cold. Daylight hours are short, so bring your warmest clothes for any outdoor expeditions.

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