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Is auto train car transport possible in Europe?

Auto train car transport is possible in Europe; there are several long-distance trains that carry vehicles in special transporters (with no passengers on board), but the numbers are dwindling. We do not offer booking for these routes, and you need to contact the companies which do directly.

How does Auto-Train work?

Unlike most other motor rail services Auto-Train carries cars and passengers separately. The car will generally go first and you'll follow it on a passenger train a day later and collect it from the motorail terminal. Costs follow a similar pattern to passenger trains in that early bookings are often a lot cheaper.

Is Auto Train still running from Paris to Italy?

The French Railways own service known as Auto Train is still operating services from Paris to destinations in southern France. More recently in April 2015 the Dutch Auto Slaap Trein stopped running services from The Netherlands to Italy. The remaining services still running from 2016 onwards are detailed below.

Are car train services worth it?

Car train services can be pricey, but at the top end they offer a very high level of comfort with overnight journeys in modern sleeping cars, along with a good on-board restaurant where you can enjoy dinner before retiring for the night.