How to Book Train Travel From Poland to Paris

If you are traveling from Poland to Paris, train travel is by far your easiest option. Although flights are faster, taking a train throughout Europe is a romantic, relatively stress-free way to see the continent. Read on to learn how to book train travel from Poland to Paris.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Passport
• Computer with Internet access

Book Train Tickets From Poland to Paris

1. Book your train tickets by visiting the RailEurope Web site. See the Resources section below for a link. You can also call (888) 382-RAIL.
2. Purchase an inter-Poland ticket if your departure station is not one of the major hubs.
3. Determine if you would rather buy a single ticket or a Rail Pass. Single tickets are the most affordable, but a Rail Pass can be used multiple times within a certain time period.
4. Choose from the various classes of service.
5. Buy your tickets up to 60 days in advance.
6. Select TGV trains within France for the fastest arrivals.

Travel to Paris

7. Arrive at the Poland train station, and locate your platform, or "Peron". Yellow signs in the central part of the station will feature this information.
8. Visit a ticket teller to change seats, upgrade or verify connecting stations and times. You may be charged a small fee, depending on the service requested.
9. Make your way to the platform, and before you board the train, verify the destination posted on the side of the car matches your ticket.

Tips & Warnings

• Book your train tickets online and enjoy the convenience of booking other aspects of your trip, including hotel rooms and rental cars.
• In the rural areas of France, English is not commonly spoken. Bring a phrase book to assist you in communicating with locals.
• Luggage can be stored at lockers during long layovers in major train stations.
• Your journey to Paris from Poland is a lengthy, multi-country trek. Bring plenty of food and water, and if you don't mind the added expense, book a sleeper car for the longest legs of the trip.
• Train systems in France are especially prone to strikes. Check weather and verify departure times before you embark on your journey.
• Be careful to book long enough layovers in each station. Train travel in Europe is quite popular, and you may need up to 30 minutes to maneuver to your destination platform.

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