What makes a good train station? According to consumer advocates at the Consumer Choice Center, these are factors such as on-time trains, a variety of ticket options, a variety of shops and restaurants, barrier-free access for people with disabilities, and good connections to other local and national transportation.

Analysis based on 16 criteria European Railway Station Index 2024 createdwhich ranks the 50 busiest train stations in Europe. The index shows which European train stations stand out and which ones still have room for improvement. Fun: Two Swiss train stations are at the top of the ranking.

There are almost no delays and good connections to other public transport networks.

That Zurich HB As was the case last year, the country is the European leader. Compared to the previous year, it has increased by one rank. Bern train station. He is now in second place.

Both Swiss train stations are impressive for their short delays. They also score points for their good connections to the rest of the public transport network, accessibility and a range of services such as free WiFi. There are discounts for restaurants and shops. Other train stations there sometimes perform much better.

Right behind Bern, the Dutch railway station also made it onto the podium. Utrecht Central Station takes third place in the ranking. Three train stations from the French capital, Paris, follow in other places: the North Station(4.), that Lyon Airport and it Montparnasse Station (both 5.).

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