Riding the Rails: Taking a Night Train

Taking long train trips at night makes sense. Every night spent riding the rails gives you an extra day to sight-see, saves you the cost of a hotel, and allows you to arrive early before the cheaper hotels fill up. The scenery missed is usually insignificant when you consider the time you gain — a day to bike in Holland, hike in the Alps, or sunbathe on an Italian beach. Subscribe to http://www.youtube.com/ricksteves for weekly updates on European destinations. For more information on rail travel in Europe, visit http://www.ricksteves.com.