Budapest Central

The train connects Budapest with all the central and eastern countries of Europe. Unless otherwise indicated, all trains will arrive at Budapest Keleti pályaudva, so if you arrive in Budapest by train, you should get off at East Railway Station. All international trains depart from the Keleti station, and domestic trains to Miskolc, Eger, Győr and Szombathely also depart from here.

You can choose to take the M2 line and get off at the Keleti pályaudvar stop. The starting point of Metro Line 4, the subway M2 and M4 meet here.

Strasbourg

Strasbourg has three passages that run under the platform and connect them to the main hall.

The central passage in the middle of the platform is accessible via stairs and escalators.

Access to the north and south passages via stairs and elevator/elevator.

If you arrive by train and are happy to use the stairs, just use the first stairs you see.

However, if you have luggage, etc., you must find a lift or escalator.

Similarly, when you enter Strasbourg Station, there are three routes to take the train.

If you walk from the city centre and use the main main entrance, you will see the passage leading to the train ahead.

This passage has stairs and escalators, and the train (platform/track) that leads to the train.

If you want/need to use the elevator to get into the train, they are available, but you will need to use either of the two alternative routes to the train.

You will find them at the end of the channel, which extend left and right from the main hall.

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