36 hours overnight to Tallinn
From Leipzig to Tallinn – entirely by rail! Is that even possible? We put it to the ultimate test and are taking you along on one of our most exciting train journeys across the Baltics.
On our route (Leipzig – Berlin – Warsaw – Mockava – Vilnius – Riga – Valga – Tallinn), we'll show you how travel in the Baltics currently works. Since the Baltic states' rail network isn't yet fully connected to the European standard-gauge network (keyword: We're waiting for the major Rail Baltica project!), we have to change trains! We'll be switching trains in Mockava and Valga and taking you along for the ride every step of the way.
A huge thank you to the fantastic service staff along the route! We traveled on:
🚆 @deutschebahn ICE (Leipzig - Berlin)
🚆 @IntercitySA PKP Intercity (Berlin – Warsaw - Mockava)
🚆 @ltglink4321 LTG Link (Mockava – Vilnius – Valga)
🚆 @ElronEesti Elron (Valga – Tallinn)
Conclusion: It takes some time and patience with the transfers, but the stunning scenery and the experience make it all worthwhile. One tip: Pack snacks for the Valga – Tallinn leg, as there was unfortunately no food service on board! 😉
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Conclusion: It takes some time and patience with the transfers, but the stunning scenery and the overall experience make it all worthwhile. 🔜 Coming soon to this channel: A detailed guide on how to best book tickets for this exact Baltic route.
Chapter for the train journey to the Baltics
[00:00] Departure from Leipzig: We leave at 5:45 a.m.!
[02:13] Berlin Central Station: Change trains to the Eurocity to Poland
[04:42] Wi-Fi test & breakfast in the Polish dining car
[09:42] Skyline, arrival & short stop in Warsaw
[14:48] The time difference puzzle & full speed ahead towards the border
[17:41] Track change: Change trains in Mockava (Lithuania)
[19:33] Arrival at night & our €50 hotel in Vilnius
[21:59] Day 2: Morning in Vilnius & onward journey to Riga
[27:01] Border to Latvia & stop in Riga
[31:13] Welcome to Estonia: Change trains at the border station Valga
[32:30] The Estonian Elron train (Is the upgrade to 1st class worth it?)
[38:46] On-time arrival at our destination Tallinn
[39:32] The big Cost Check & Our Trip Conclusion
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