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Good evening and welcome to a new video, folks! 😎 Today, I will board the EuroNight from Split and hop off in Vienna. This is a seasonal train and operates only in summer. So, let's go!
Join a scenic EuroNight sleeper train journey from Split to Vienna, experiencing a summer seasonal route and a storm shutdown on the Semmering line.
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Key Takeaways
- Seasonal EuroNight trains offer unique summer travel experiences with sleeper options and scenic routes.
- The Semmering line is historically significant and vulnerable to severe weather disruptions like storm Boris.
- Travelers should consider sleeper cars for comfort on long night rides rather than seating or couchettes.
- Despite delays and weather challenges, night trains provide a safe and enjoyable way to travel.
- Rail enthusiasts benefit from detailed onboard reviews and route insights shared by experienced travelers.
What the video covers
- The video documents a 15-hour EuroNight sleeper train trip from Split to Vienna on a seasonal summer service.
- The train, EN 1152, departs on time and offers various accommodation options including sleepers, couchettes, and seating cars.
- The journey includes scenic views of the sea, mountains, and historic sites like Knin Fortress.
- The sleeper car experience is reviewed in detail, highlighting comfort, amenities, and included breakfast.
- The train is hauled by a Croatian diesel-electric locomotive and can carry cars and bikes, which disembark at Vienna ARZ.
- A significant storm named Boris causes a 3-hour delay and a temporary stop near Graz, with the Semmering line shutting down for several days afterward.
- Despite the storm, the train safely arrives in Vienna, marking the last service before the line closure.
- The video includes comparisons to other seasonal trains like the IC Adria and references to related content on the channel.
- The narrator shares personal impressions, tips for travelers, and encourages viewer interaction about summer train plans.
- Overall, the video combines travelogue, train review, and real-time weather disruption for an engaging railfan experience.
Chapters
- 00:00Introduction and Boarding the EuroNight Train
- 01:21Encounter with IC Adria and Train Details
- 02:11Dining Car and Boarding Sleeper Car
- 04:19Departure and Scenic Views
- 06:19Train Composition and Ticket Prices
- 08:24Train Features and Sleeper Room Tour
- 10:11Sleeping and Morning Stop with Storm Delay
- 14:38Crossing Semmering and Arrival in Vienna
Full Transcript — Download SRT & Markdown
Speaker A
My train, EN 1152, will depart at 17:29. We are off for a good 15 hours on a sleeper, really excited!
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On my way to the platform, here comes another cool seasonal night train, the IC Adria, operated by MÁV, the Hungarian railway operator. If you are curious about it, check out my ride. 👀 This video was filmed in 2024 but stayed on my computer for a long time before I finally decided to publish it.
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A beautiful shade of blue on the platforms, the HŽPP loco that will haul my train, MÁV, and the sky... and this man's T-shirt.
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This blue and beige carriage of the IC Adria is their dining car, such a vintage place to eat your breakfast, definitely a must if you ride this train.
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Let's see more of our train before boarding. This seasonal train is a motor coach, carrying some cars and bikes at the back. One of the rare trains that can bring your car with you. The cars and bikes get off at Wien ARZ, one stop after Vienna Hbf.
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Let's board our train! For tonight, I have booked a sleeper car. Prices for sleepers start at 134 euros, and you can use your Interrail pass for this ride.
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Here we go, first impression: it's bright and clean. I was super happy to enjoy my compartment until... 😅 Two other guys came into the same compartment. Unfortunately, I will not be alone. 🙃 MÁV is definitely one that offers a very good night ride. I love their service, their cabins... I always sleep well with them. We have a bunch of reviews on the channel if that helps you choose your summer night ride.
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Departure time on the board: 17:29 - Real departure time: 17:29 ✅ Departure is just magnificent, with the view of the sea, and then crossing the Mozer and Joznak mountain.
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Welcome snack included in my ticket: bottle of water, sparkling wine, and some crackers. 🥂 The view, please! If you hesitate about which ride to take this summer, I think you can put this seasonal train on your list. 👀
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Marvelous! I am curious to know your summer plans — is catching a seasonal train on the agenda? Let me know in the comments.
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Our loco, the 2044 belonging to HŽPP, is a Croatian diesel-electric locomotive built in 1981, still going strong in 2026!
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The first carriage is the seating car, and for this ride the price starts at 29 euros. Pretty good deal, but I really do not recommend booking a seat for such a long ride. 😬 Then we have the couchette, a shared compartment of four, sometimes six depending on the carriage, I guess. 👀
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While I was doing this walkthrough, I realized there are some sleepers that are free. I am going to ask the train attendant if I can move to one. 🤞 Meeting new people is fun, but for such a long night ride, I miss my privacy. 😅
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And at the back of the train, we have the view of the cars and bikes. We do not see that very often.
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Toilet time. Talking blue from the beginning, the toilets also match the blue shades haha... and myself. Water works with good pressure, but no soap.
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What a view! 😍 This train used to go to Bratislava, but the Bratislava terminus was removed because the Slovak railway company ZSSK withdrew from its partnership with ÖBB.
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The sun is gone now, but the light of Knin Fortress illuminates the view. One of the largest fortresses in the world, and the largest in Dalmatia.
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Our stop in Knin with the whole team taking some air, and guess what? I managed to negotiate a sleeper! 😎 So now we can get a room tour without anyone disturbing us. 👀 The sleeper can be locked from the inside.
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You can manage the temperature and the light. 💡 There is a place to hang hats and clothes.
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Space for storing your bags. Breakfast is included in the ticket. I just have to tick on the menu what I want to take.
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We have water bottles and even slippers! More storage, with a mirror. I guess this is where you keep your hygiene stuff?
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And the bed! With a good pillow and blanket! Let's give it a 7/10, you know how picky I am with night-train bedding. 😴👍 I forgot to show you the washbasin. It works well. 🚿 Time to sleep! Nighty night, folks. See you tomorrow! 😴🌙
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Waking up in Graz, Austria. The station is still quiet. Even too quiet... 👀 Yeah... an unusual stop just a few km after Graz... We got an alert about the coming storm: Boris. 🌧️ We stay here until a new announcement. Nonetheless, it's time to get breakfast. 😋
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I can make myself a good sandwich with this. Belly full, we are still stuck here for two hours now. 😩 Finally leaving Kapfenberg after 2 hours. Hopefully no more stops. 🤞 This day, Boris, the storm came in hard. Our attendant got information here and there, and the final decision was received: we can still continue to Vienna.
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We will be the last train riding the line before several days of shutdown. The storm first hit Austria and the Czech Republic, then southern Poland, Romania, and Slovakia, before spreading to Germany, Hungary, and Italy... 🌧️😬 So thankful we can make it to Vienna. 🙏
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We are now crossing the first mountain railway of its kind in the world, the Semmering.
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Built between 1848 and 1854, it has remained in continuous service to this day thanks to the exceptional quality of its tunnels and viaducts.
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This storm and train vibe is something else. 🌧️ Fitia got better views of the Semmering in sunshine during her Westbahn ride. Yes, because Westbahn now goes south to Villach with their Stadler train. Check out this video for more info about that. 👀
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Riding on the viaduct, look at the water! Insane, we are above the Mürz. The WHO described the event as the worst flooding in more than 20 years in Central Europe.
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We are now approaching Vienna with 3 hours delay, but we arrived safely. What an adventure, folks. The line is now closed for several days, and I am happy I made it to Vienna. I 100% approve this night-train experience. Apart from the storm, everything was perfect. Slept well, had breakfast... nothing to complain about.
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The train is leaving Vienna Hbf to go to the terminus of the motor coach, Vienna ARZ. Thank you for following me on this rainy adventure. Please leave a comment or a like! It helps and motivates a lot. Bye! 👋
Topics:EuroNightnight trainSemmering lineseasonal trainstorm BorisSplit to Viennasleeper trainrail travel 2024train reviewMÁV IC Adria
