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Located in the heart of Berlin, Alexanderplatz Station is a key transit point offering easy connections to the city's landmarks and vibrant shopping districts.
Bern's main train station is a hub of Swiss precision and convenience, providing excellent connectivity and modern amenities.
Opened in 1847, Zürich HB is Switzerland's largest and busiest train station, offering seamless connections across Europe.
As the largest station in the Netherlands, Utrecht Centraal boasts world-class facilities, extensive rail connections, and a modern design.
A blend of history and efficiency, Gare de Lyon serves as a vital link to southern France and Switzerland, known for its Belle Époque architecture and famous Le Train Bleu restaurant.
Vienna's central station is a state-of-the-art travel hub, offering seamless international connections, sleek architecture, and a variety of shops, and restaurants.
Gare Saint-Lazare blends 19th-century charm with modern function, serving commuters and travelers to Normandy and beyond.
Built in 1836, London Bridge is one of the city's oldest stations, blending historical significance with contemporary design and providing essential connections across London and southeast England.
Italy's largest train station, Roma Termini links the Eternal City with Europe. It features extensive shopping, dining, and efficient transport connections.
Serving high-speed TGV trains to western France, Gare Montparnasse features a modern, streamlined design, excellent transport links, and a rooftop garden with panoramic views of Paris.
With its stunning Neo-Renaissance architecture, Amsterdam Centraal is a crucial travel hub, offering international connections and easy access to the city's canals.
Norway's busiest station, Oslo S offers a sleek, modern design with excellent regional and international links, making it a vital part of Scandinavia's rail network.
A marvel of modern engineering, Berlin Hbf is Germany's largest train station, featuring multiple levels, efficient transit options, and a futuristic glass façade.
Europe's largest railway station by floor space, Leipzig Hbf impresses with its grand architecture, shopping mall, and efficient rail services across Germany.
Europe's busiest station, Gare du Nord connects Paris to London, Brussels, and beyond, making it a key gateway for international travelers.
A key transport hub in Berlin, Gesundbrunnen station suffers from poor maintenance, limited amenities, and security issues.
Turin's largest station, Porta Nuova, boasts beautiful architecture but suffers from cleanliness and safety issues, as well as a confusing layout, making it less appealing to travelers.
Despite its stunning architecture, Milano Centrale struggles with overcrowding, confusing layouts, and safety concerns, making navigation difficult for travelers.
Though historically significant, Nuremberg’s main station is often criticized for outdated facilities, lack of seating, and safety concerns.
Munich Ost, a key transit hub, struggles with outdated infrastructure and cleanliness issues despite its importance in connecting Bavaria to regional and international destinations.
Despite recent renovations, Berlin Ostkreuz ranks lowest due to its complex layout, lack of facilities, and poor passenger experience.
Sources: (European Railway Station Index) (Bloomberg) (Euronews)
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An important rail hub in northern Germany, Hamburg-Altona faces criticism for overcrowding, limited passenger amenities, and outdated station design.
Though an essential suburban and regional hub, München-Pasing falls short with outdated facilities and poor accessibility.
Despite its modern design, Roma Tiburtina is often criticized for poor maintenance, limited services, and a lack of clear signage.
Despite being a major transit point, Berlin Südkreuz is often regarded as unwelcoming due to its cold, industrial design, limited seating, and a lack of passenger-friendly services.
Bremen Hbf is often criticized for security issues, cleanliness problems, and inadequate waiting areas, making it one of Germany's least appealing major train stations.
One of Paris' busiest underground hubs, Châtelet–Les Halles is notorious for its confusing layout, overcrowding, and lack of cleanliness, making it frustrating for travelers.
Florence's main station, despite its historical significance, faces criticism for chaotic organization, security concerns, and a lack of comfortable waiting areas.
Serving as Vienna's secondary station, Meidling is known for its lack of facilities, confusing navigation, and inadequate infrastructure compared to the city's Hauptbahnhof.
Paris' Haussmann–Saint-Lazare station struggles with outdated infrastructure, congestion, and a lack of proper seating.
Europe's train stations offer vastly different experiences, from world-class travel hubs to outdated and inconvenient terminals. The European Railway Station Index, published annually, ranks 50 major railway hubs based on passenger volume, ticket office hours, waiting times, delays, wheelchair accessibility, and amenities like shops and restaurants. Some stations set the standard for efficiency and comfort, while others struggle with overcrowding and poor facilities.
In this gallery, we explore the 15 best and 15 worst train stations in Europe. Click on to discover how they ranked!
The best (and worst) train stations in Europe
The European Railway Station Index ranks 50 hubs
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Europe's train stations offer vastly different experiences, from world-class travel hubs to outdated and inconvenient terminals. The European Railway Station Index, published annually, ranks 50 major railway hubs based on passenger volume, ticket office hours, waiting times, delays, wheelchair accessibility, and amenities like shops and restaurants. Some stations set the standard for efficiency and comfort, while others struggle with overcrowding and poor facilities.
In this gallery, we explore the 15 best and 15 worst train stations in Europe. Click on to discover how they ranked!