The best (and worst) train stations in Europe

The best train stations in Europe: 15. Berlin Alexanderplatz Station, Germany

13. Oslo Sentralstasjon, Norway, 11. Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 9. Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, France, 7. Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna, Austria, 5. Gare de Lyon, Paris, France, 3. Utrecht Centraal, Netherlands, 1. Zürich Hauptbahnhof, Switzerland, 14. Munich Ostbahnhof, Germany, 12. Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 10. Hamburg-Altona, Germany, 8. Wien Meidling, Vienna, Austria, 6. Roma Tiburtina, Rome, Italy, 4. Châtelet–Les Halles, Paris, France, 2. Bremen Hauptbahnhof, Germany

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.

13. Oslo Sentralstasjon, Norway

13. Oslo Sentralstasjon, Norway, 11. Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 9. Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, France, 7. Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna, Austria, 5. Gare de Lyon, Paris, France, 3. Utrecht Centraal, Netherlands, 1. Zürich Hauptbahnhof, Switzerland, 14. Munich Ostbahnhof, Germany, 12. Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 10. Hamburg-Altona, Germany, 8. Wien Meidling, Vienna, Austria, 6. Roma Tiburtina, Rome, Italy, 4. Châtelet–Les Halles, Paris, France, 2. Bremen Hauptbahnhof, Germany

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.

11. Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Germany

13. Oslo Sentralstasjon, Norway, 11. Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 9. Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, France, 7. Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna, Austria, 5. Gare de Lyon, Paris, France, 3. Utrecht Centraal, Netherlands, 1. Zürich Hauptbahnhof, Switzerland, 14. Munich Ostbahnhof, Germany, 12. Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 10. Hamburg-Altona, Germany, 8. Wien Meidling, Vienna, Austria, 6. Roma Tiburtina, Rome, Italy, 4. Châtelet–Les Halles, Paris, France, 2. Bremen Hauptbahnhof, Germany

Europe's largest railway station by floor space, Leipzig Hbf impresses with its grand architecture, shopping mall, and efficient rail services across Germany.

9. Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, France

13. Oslo Sentralstasjon, Norway, 11. Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 9. Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, France, 7. Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna, Austria, 5. Gare de Lyon, Paris, France, 3. Utrecht Centraal, Netherlands, 1. Zürich Hauptbahnhof, Switzerland, 14. Munich Ostbahnhof, Germany, 12. Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 10. Hamburg-Altona, Germany, 8. Wien Meidling, Vienna, Austria, 6. Roma Tiburtina, Rome, Italy, 4. Châtelet–Les Halles, Paris, France, 2. Bremen Hauptbahnhof, Germany

Gare Saint-Lazare blends 19th-century charm with modern function, serving commuters and travelers to Normandy and beyond. 

7. Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna, Austria

13. Oslo Sentralstasjon, Norway, 11. Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 9. Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, France, 7. Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna, Austria, 5. Gare de Lyon, Paris, France, 3. Utrecht Centraal, Netherlands, 1. Zürich Hauptbahnhof, Switzerland, 14. Munich Ostbahnhof, Germany, 12. Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 10. Hamburg-Altona, Germany, 8. Wien Meidling, Vienna, Austria, 6. Roma Tiburtina, Rome, Italy, 4. Châtelet–Les Halles, Paris, France, 2. Bremen Hauptbahnhof, Germany

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.

5. Gare de Lyon, Paris, France

13. Oslo Sentralstasjon, Norway, 11. Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 9. Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, France, 7. Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna, Austria, 5. Gare de Lyon, Paris, France, 3. Utrecht Centraal, Netherlands, 1. Zürich Hauptbahnhof, Switzerland, 14. Munich Ostbahnhof, Germany, 12. Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 10. Hamburg-Altona, Germany, 8. Wien Meidling, Vienna, Austria, 6. Roma Tiburtina, Rome, Italy, 4. Châtelet–Les Halles, Paris, France, 2. Bremen Hauptbahnhof, Germany

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.

3. Utrecht Centraal, Netherlands

13. Oslo Sentralstasjon, Norway, 11. Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 9. Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, France, 7. Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna, Austria, 5. Gare de Lyon, Paris, France, 3. Utrecht Centraal, Netherlands, 1. Zürich Hauptbahnhof, Switzerland, 14. Munich Ostbahnhof, Germany, 12. Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 10. Hamburg-Altona, Germany, 8. Wien Meidling, Vienna, Austria, 6. Roma Tiburtina, Rome, Italy, 4. Châtelet–Les Halles, Paris, France, 2. Bremen Hauptbahnhof, Germany

As the largest station in the Netherlands, Utrecht Centraal boasts world-class facilities, extensive rail connections, and a modern design. 

1. Zürich Hauptbahnhof, Switzerland

13. Oslo Sentralstasjon, Norway, 11. Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 9. Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, France, 7. Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna, Austria, 5. Gare de Lyon, Paris, France, 3. Utrecht Centraal, Netherlands, 1. Zürich Hauptbahnhof, Switzerland, 14. Munich Ostbahnhof, Germany, 12. Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 10. Hamburg-Altona, Germany, 8. Wien Meidling, Vienna, Austria, 6. Roma Tiburtina, Rome, Italy, 4. Châtelet–Les Halles, Paris, France, 2. Bremen Hauptbahnhof, Germany

Opened in 1847, Zürich HB is Switzerland's largest and busiest train station, offering seamless connections across Europe.

14. Munich Ostbahnhof, Germany

13. Oslo Sentralstasjon, Norway, 11. Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 9. Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, France, 7. Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna, Austria, 5. Gare de Lyon, Paris, France, 3. Utrecht Centraal, Netherlands, 1. Zürich Hauptbahnhof, Switzerland, 14. Munich Ostbahnhof, Germany, 12. Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 10. Hamburg-Altona, Germany, 8. Wien Meidling, Vienna, Austria, 6. Roma Tiburtina, Rome, Italy, 4. Châtelet–Les Halles, Paris, France, 2. Bremen Hauptbahnhof, Germany

Munich Ost, a key transit hub, struggles with outdated infrastructure and cleanliness issues despite its importance in connecting Bavaria to regional and international destinations.

12. Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof, Germany

13. Oslo Sentralstasjon, Norway, 11. Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 9. Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, France, 7. Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna, Austria, 5. Gare de Lyon, Paris, France, 3. Utrecht Centraal, Netherlands, 1. Zürich Hauptbahnhof, Switzerland, 14. Munich Ostbahnhof, Germany, 12. Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 10. Hamburg-Altona, Germany, 8. Wien Meidling, Vienna, Austria, 6. Roma Tiburtina, Rome, Italy, 4. Châtelet–Les Halles, Paris, France, 2. Bremen Hauptbahnhof, Germany

Though historically significant, Nuremberg’s main station is often criticized for outdated facilities, lack of seating, and safety concerns.

10. Hamburg-Altona, Germany

13. Oslo Sentralstasjon, Norway, 11. Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 9. Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, France, 7. Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna, Austria, 5. Gare de Lyon, Paris, France, 3. Utrecht Centraal, Netherlands, 1. Zürich Hauptbahnhof, Switzerland, 14. Munich Ostbahnhof, Germany, 12. Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 10. Hamburg-Altona, Germany, 8. Wien Meidling, Vienna, Austria, 6. Roma Tiburtina, Rome, Italy, 4. Châtelet–Les Halles, Paris, France, 2. Bremen Hauptbahnhof, Germany

An important rail hub in northern Germany, Hamburg-Altona faces criticism for overcrowding, limited passenger amenities, and outdated station design.

8. Wien Meidling, Vienna, Austria

13. Oslo Sentralstasjon, Norway, 11. Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 9. Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, France, 7. Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna, Austria, 5. Gare de Lyon, Paris, France, 3. Utrecht Centraal, Netherlands, 1. Zürich Hauptbahnhof, Switzerland, 14. Munich Ostbahnhof, Germany, 12. Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 10. Hamburg-Altona, Germany, 8. Wien Meidling, Vienna, Austria, 6. Roma Tiburtina, Rome, Italy, 4. Châtelet–Les Halles, Paris, France, 2. Bremen Hauptbahnhof, Germany

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.

6. Roma Tiburtina, Rome, Italy

13. Oslo Sentralstasjon, Norway, 11. Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 9. Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, France, 7. Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna, Austria, 5. Gare de Lyon, Paris, France, 3. Utrecht Centraal, Netherlands, 1. Zürich Hauptbahnhof, Switzerland, 14. Munich Ostbahnhof, Germany, 12. Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 10. Hamburg-Altona, Germany, 8. Wien Meidling, Vienna, Austria, 6. Roma Tiburtina, Rome, Italy, 4. Châtelet–Les Halles, Paris, France, 2. Bremen Hauptbahnhof, Germany

Despite its modern design, Roma Tiburtina is often criticized for poor maintenance, limited services, and a lack of clear signage.

4. Châtelet–Les Halles, Paris, France

13. Oslo Sentralstasjon, Norway, 11. Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 9. Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, France, 7. Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna, Austria, 5. Gare de Lyon, Paris, France, 3. Utrecht Centraal, Netherlands, 1. Zürich Hauptbahnhof, Switzerland, 14. Munich Ostbahnhof, Germany, 12. Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 10. Hamburg-Altona, Germany, 8. Wien Meidling, Vienna, Austria, 6. Roma Tiburtina, Rome, Italy, 4. Châtelet–Les Halles, Paris, France, 2. Bremen Hauptbahnhof, Germany

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.

2. Bremen Hauptbahnhof, Germany

13. Oslo Sentralstasjon, Norway, 11. Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 9. Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, France, 7. Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna, Austria, 5. Gare de Lyon, Paris, France, 3. Utrecht Centraal, Netherlands, 1. Zürich Hauptbahnhof, Switzerland, 14. Munich Ostbahnhof, Germany, 12. Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof, Germany, 10. Hamburg-Altona, Germany, 8. Wien Meidling, Vienna, Austria, 6. Roma Tiburtina, Rome, Italy, 4. Châtelet–Les Halles, Paris, France, 2. Bremen Hauptbahnhof, Germany

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.

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