Travelling the full length of Poland by train en route to Vilnius in Lithuania (with a 4am start!)

  Рет қаралды 116,825

SteveMarsh

SteveMarsh

Жыл бұрын

When I saw this daily service had started in December 2022, it just HAD to be my way to Vilnius (part of my quest to visit all three Baltic States).
Join me very early in the morning in Kraków Poland as we step aboard for a very long journey!
Itinerary Details:
Mon 23rd Jan 2023 Kraków - Vilnius: depart 04:01 arrive 17:34
*There is a very easy change just beyond the border in Mockava, Lithuania. The reason for this is a change of track gauge so involves a very quick and easy hop across the platform from Polish to Lithuanian train.*
(I actually returned on the same service, but only filmed outbound leg)
Enjoy the video :)
Hi, I’m Steve, a travel reviewer from Scotland. Join me on my adventures as I discover my own country, often visiting places for the first time, so hopefully it's as much of an eye-opener for you as it is for me! Don't expect expert opinion, just a very honest journey of discovery. Sometimes featuring my intrepid sidekick Alicja, sometimes featuring adventures beyond the borders of Scotland. Enjoy!
Donate here to future videos: (thank you!)
www.paypal.com/paypalme/steve...
Or why not become a SteveMarsh Supporter?
/ stevemarsh
#SteveMarsh #EuroRail #Trains

Пікірлер: 643
@konradlewandowski23
@konradlewandowski23 Жыл бұрын
All the constructions you have seen along the tracks are related to the construction of Rail Baltica. After its completion, it will be possible to travel from Vilnius to Warsaw in 3 hours 10 minutes, from Vilnius to Riga in 2 hours, and from Vilnius to Tallinn in 3 hours 55 minutes.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
What a difference it will make (and about time too!)
@conormcshane1656
@conormcshane1656 Жыл бұрын
Any idea of when this work will be completed, by any chance?
@konradlewandowski23
@konradlewandowski23 Жыл бұрын
@@conormcshane1656 2026
@conormcshane1656
@conormcshane1656 Жыл бұрын
@@konradlewandowski23 👍
@ihavegreeneyes14
@ihavegreeneyes14 Жыл бұрын
You might want to visit Kėdainiai in Lithuania, the town with most Scots in our country. Scots historically settled in Kėdainiai and the heritage is very visible. As a Lit currently living in Scotland, I always look for connections between the countries :)
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Hey thank SO much for this info! This sounds like a trip I have to make!!!
@andrewcalder4580
@andrewcalder4580 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that, I had no idea. This is my next trip! Cheers, Andrew
@andrewcalder4580
@andrewcalder4580 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, next trip will be entering the planning stage now! Cheers, Andrew
@adamzieba8364
@adamzieba8364 Жыл бұрын
Polish-Lithuanian princely magnate Boguslavas Radvila known as Bogusław Radziwiłł in Poland who resided in Kėdainiai in mid-17th century had his private armed guards staffed by expatriate Scots dressed in traditional attire.
@jkpakosz6698
@jkpakosz6698 Жыл бұрын
@@adamzieba8364 That's so informative! Thanks Adam, I wouldn't know.
@peterhorton5402
@peterhorton5402 Жыл бұрын
Those Polish trains were just brilliant. Superb video, thanks Steve.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Peter! A real pleasure to ride this route, just wish it had been the Polish train all the way!
@AndrewG1989
@AndrewG1989 Жыл бұрын
Poland is a very nice country with great food, lovely hotels and of course the railways that are reliable and efficient.
@katarzynamariamuszynska2811
@katarzynamariamuszynska2811 2 ай бұрын
Ha ha Good food yes But well I wouldn't say that polish railways are punctual and efficient I am Pole living in UK 15 years ,and now they announce rail strike for Easter break But I lived in Poland for 30 years and polish railways are not efficient ,not punctual and very dirty
@AurimasPocius
@AurimasPocius Жыл бұрын
In 2030 the trip from Vilnius to Warsaw should be around 4 hours as we are building Rail Baltica, which will be able to go 250km/h for passenger trains :)
@psoras
@psoras Жыл бұрын
The first locomotive was EP07, a modernization of EU07, which was a Polish licensed version of British-built EU06 from 1962, loosely based on British Class 83 (although it was developed for 3000V DC instead of 25 kV 50 Hz). Most of the electrical and mechanical part is still technology from the early 1960s (the last unit was built in 1992 because, you know, commies and stuff). The second one was SU160, a diesel powered version of the Gama locomotive from the Polish factory Pesa. It had a VERY rough start with frequent breakdowns, but it's been improved since. At least now it won't randomly break down in the middle of nowhere for no reason. And the Lithuanian train was 630M, from the same Pesa factory. I haven't heard many complaints about them (in terms of reliability, at least). And Pesa allows customers to take many liberties with their orders, so if they want Flixbus seats, they'll get Flixbus seats.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Wow what a fantastic comment, and thank you so much!!!
@DIEMLtdTV
@DIEMLtdTV Жыл бұрын
Warsaw Central is one of the few places the Millennium Bug hit. Their large "flipper" timetable board broke down in the concourse I read. Nice city, worth a visit and a decent local train network around it.
@seedhillbruisermusic7939
@seedhillbruisermusic7939 Жыл бұрын
so glad you made it safe mate, after your last adventure when you got off the train at the wrong stop and had to walk miles through a forest before you got rescued by a guy in a car. I still find that terrifying even though you made it out safe in the end. This time you got out at the right stops!
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Haha but something keeps making me go back to that part of the world :D
@Tip_Top
@Tip_Top Жыл бұрын
That was the stuff of horror movies
@MountainParameters
@MountainParameters Жыл бұрын
@@Tip_Top All those Scottish Breakfasts, now that's what gives me nightmares!
@jkpakosz6698
@jkpakosz6698 Жыл бұрын
@@Tip_Top Except that in these countries its rather hard to get stabbed 😁
@Tip_Top
@Tip_Top Жыл бұрын
@@jkpakosz6698 Aye, but there are ghosties and such creatures :)
@DSTWizz
@DSTWizz Жыл бұрын
Shades of Dr. Zhivago on the Polish part through the forest in the snow (yes, wrong country I know). The Polish rail system looks great too. Thanks for making the journey for us, Steve!
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Haha yes! Cheers David! :)
@TakAndrzejPolak
@TakAndrzejPolak Жыл бұрын
The real vibes of Dr. Zhivago will be on the Lithuanian and Latvian routes of Rail Baltica, where long stretches of track are built among virgin forests. For the inhabitants of Western Europe, winter journeys will be a substitute for the Trans-Siberian Railway, hahaha (unfortunately, the speed of the trains will be an obstacle to full perception). The Polish-eastern section is just a foretaste of these climates.
@josephwalukonis9934
@josephwalukonis9934 Жыл бұрын
Interesting trip. Would like to have seen more footage. I'm American but my ggf was Lithuanian from a small town/village in what was then the Suwalki Governate (1895).
@pixelfascination
@pixelfascination Жыл бұрын
Gods holy trousers! The trains have changed a LOT since the last time I was on a train in Poland. Around 2003 I got the train from Warszawa to Jelenia Gora and the carriages were really dimly lit, compartmentalised affairs and slow as hell. I think it took maybe 16hrs to cross Poland. These look far more modern. Thanks for taking us along mate.
@thomaswislocki2804
@thomaswislocki2804 Жыл бұрын
Wroclaw to Jelenia Gora was a bi-monthly rail journey for my wife and myself....we only spent 42 hours in Poland in those days....the railstock has improved immensely since Poland joined the EU !
@pixelfascination
@pixelfascination Жыл бұрын
@@thomaswislocki2804 Yea, I think I switched trains at Wroclaw or Krakow for the final stretch to Jelenia Gora. Just checked from metadata on photos and the last time I did that was 2004, so the year before PL joined the EU.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Oh I think I’d prefer your journey for a video though :D
@pixelfascination
@pixelfascination Жыл бұрын
@@steve-marsh It was an 'experience' as there were no announcements in English and I felt like a cold war spy in an old B&W thiller movie. But needless to say I learnt to speak Polish very quickly in that situation.
@johnnyg9120
@johnnyg9120 Жыл бұрын
I did Jelena Gora as a day out from Wroclaw. First time I've ever heard anyone else say they've been there 😳
@konradlewandowski23
@konradlewandowski23 Жыл бұрын
This train has a guaranteed connection in Mockava. Which means, if the train from Krakow is late, the one in Mockawa has to wait for it and vice versa.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks Konrad! I thought (and hoped!) that might be the case. We are not used to such common sense and efficiency in UK! :D
@marekszymanski5367
@marekszymanski5367 Жыл бұрын
@@steve-marsh Guaranteed connections means more delays, unfortunately
@DaveyPalmer1
@DaveyPalmer1 Жыл бұрын
That was some journey Steve and the Polish leg didn't look too scenic TBH. It would probably look better in the snow mind you, as Lithuania did. I love how the trains work in Europe though, waiting for each other so people don't miss connections, etc. Inside that station in Vilnius looked stunning, like something from NYC, so I'm looking forward to you showing us around Vilnius next week for more of the same 👍
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, tell you what, Vilnius was worth the train journey! What a place! Have a great weekend!
@janinehawkins9565
@janinehawkins9565 Жыл бұрын
Loved the journey, more scenic as headed towards the borders. Love your vlogs so descriptive, clear and interesting 😍
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Janine, thanks so much, really appreciate that!
@gytisnakvosas2929
@gytisnakvosas2929 Жыл бұрын
It's so great the train connection appeared! With the broader gauge, the Baltics were completely disconnected from Europe. For years there would be no connection (only bus), and they would tell everyone there is no demand... And now you can't even get the ticket if you suddenly needed to leave the next day! They are sold out fast. Also the Lithuanian train is also manufactured in Poland. But they shall buy a proper train, because this one is rather for suburban rides than for a fully fledged IC category, with a restaurant car. Rolling stock is a problem with Lith. railways - it is rather new but not fit for purpose. As you've noticed, the landscape (and climate) changes once you leave Bialystok, it gets more wild and terrain more rolling, especially at the border. Always fascinating to notice the change when heading home from Poland.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
This is top info, thanks so much for the comment!
@chrishintz1077
@chrishintz1077 Жыл бұрын
Great vlog ! Poland: a country with a long, proud history. Wow Steve, looks like you can’t keep a good man (you) down. ;). At least you’re traveling east to west and not left on a road in a forest near the Russian border. Phew! Again, thanks to you and that good guy who gave you a lift the time before. Btw, the hotel in Krakow looked positively luxurious for weary travelers. Glad you stayed there! Liked your sleepy moon video alarm clock. ;).
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris! Yeah, I really wish I had a few more hours to enjoy that lovely hotel - typical! You find a good one and have only 2 hours sleep :D
@andrewcalder4580
@andrewcalder4580 Жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, I just love your videos; you tell it as it is. I too love to travel in Poland by train and tram. There is something magical about Poland in the snowy winter! Although, I was in Wroclaw in january and it was 18C??!! Wierd. I love their trains. the frequency, comfort, reliability and low cost. Rail travel in Britain is a disgrace. I'm off back to Wroclaw in March with flixbus from Glasgow via London, Brussels and Dresden. Two days on a bus?! Next time I'd love to do your trip to Vilnius. Best Regards, Andrew.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Andrew! I agree with everything you say, always a pleasure to travel in Poland, although this journey was just a few hours too long!
@elliebeep27
@elliebeep27 Жыл бұрын
I love being able to see parts of the world I'll never get to thanks to your videos, and trains are the best way to see things! (Glad no more problems like the last adventure!)
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Haha true Elaine! And thanks so much for coming along :)
@jimwright1148
@jimwright1148 Жыл бұрын
Visit Klaipeda on the coast,interesting place and there used to be a great open air restaurant outside the town with man made steams running under the tables,was over 20 years ago
@jimwright1148
@jimwright1148 Жыл бұрын
And the sand dunes and freshwater lagoon national park,get ferry from town,we were lucky we had local people who worked offshore with my pal so show us around👍
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Sounds absolutely fantastic mate! I wish I'd had more time, but maybe a summer return should be on the cards :)
@MattNav
@MattNav Жыл бұрын
Nothing like a good time on a Polish train journey 😊 Last time I was on PKP was when I took a day trip from Warsaw to Lodz which was very fun
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Ohhh Łódź! We’re planning a wee trip there in springtime - look out for that one :)
@MattNav
@MattNav Жыл бұрын
@@steve-marsh can't wait and also looking forward to seeing the comments of folks when they hear the proper pronunciation of Lodz as in "woodge"
@exileinderby51
@exileinderby51 Жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to go to the Baltic states and now you're doing it for me so thank you for that. Getting off the train and leaving your bag behind would be a big no, no for me! I would be far to paranoid that the train would go without me! Loved the video Steve
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much and a pleasure to take you to the Baltics! Aye, I was worried about that bag 🤣 btw - Vilnius is worth the long journey - look out for next weeks’ vid :)
@malcolmstockbridge2569
@malcolmstockbridge2569 Жыл бұрын
Another great video Steve, you actually give myself and family... plus many others the confidence to explore this world a little more than our comfort zones dictate...thats a really great thing and although most of us dont record trips in the same way that you do you should however be proud of the impact and inspiration you have.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
That's a really nice thing to say, thank you! I'm humbled people watch and draw inspiration from my videos!
@k.r.baylor8825
@k.r.baylor8825 6 ай бұрын
@@steve-marsh | Also, your videos take the fear of the unknown out of these obscure journeys, too. Once a traveler sees what the train looks like, the stations, the ticket experience, and the end hotels, a cautious traveler like me can just enjoy the experience instead of worrying. Watching you and several other YT vloggers record and explain key technical aspects of the journey has given me a lot of confidence to experience more of the UK and European rail systems, which then opens up a lot more cities, restaurants and museums to explore.
@o2uk.
@o2uk. Жыл бұрын
I can really tell you like making these videos and put lots of effort into them and it really pays off ! Superb video
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks, that means a lot - it's a real passion but sure does take a lot of time :)
@gabrieleortiz5041
@gabrieleortiz5041 Жыл бұрын
I can understand the high anxiety that comes from not hearing announcements or seeing posted notices in English. You can only hope you’re on the right track, so to speak. 😉 Thank you for another fascinating trip! 😊
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Gabriele! 😊
@Micha20242
@Micha20242 Жыл бұрын
Poland is beauty!!! I love my Country, greetings 👍💪
@martinaltmann4031
@martinaltmann4031 6 ай бұрын
Back in 1992 I had a 35 hour ride from Tallinn via Riga, Vilnius, Grodno, Byalistok, Warsaw, to Lublin.
@stevehallam0850
@stevehallam0850 Жыл бұрын
I'm scheduled to do this trip in June, but starting from Warsaw so a rather more civilised time of day! Really enjoyed the vlog.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
That makes a lot more sense mate! Enjoy it! If only there had been cheap flights to Warsaw rather than Krakow, I may have had a lie in too! :)
@stevehallam0850
@stevehallam0850 Жыл бұрын
@@steve-marshI'm getting to Warsaw by train, via Berlin!
@SteveSmithRailways
@SteveSmithRailways Жыл бұрын
What cracking value for a 12hr train trip. Great scenery and some of the stations are simply beautiful. Always great to se the best view 'looking out the rear coach'. Another cracking weekly video. thanks
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
I’m a big kid mate, love that view!
@SteveSmithRailways
@SteveSmithRailways Жыл бұрын
@Anna Anna That's because our railways are privatised, most by European companies, then charge the earth for our travel, so when we see nice cheap prices, its quite refreshing , albeit annoying...lol
@SteveSmithRailways
@SteveSmithRailways Жыл бұрын
@Anna Anna it's called RIP Off Britain
@andrewplummer1682
@andrewplummer1682 Жыл бұрын
Poland without Alicja? Schoolboy error. Really enjoyed that. Crazy to think that border post used to be the Poland/USSR border. Kaunas is very nice to visit. Look forward to part 2. 🇱🇹 🇵🇱
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Hey good point! Aye, I always wish Alicja could be there too :)
@zweispurmopped
@zweispurmopped Жыл бұрын
@@lws7394 **BZZT!** For that question, go to the channel page, click on the tab Videos and watch from Video #1! 🤣
@Ian-Steele
@Ian-Steele Жыл бұрын
@@lws7394 If you don’t know Alicja you are the loser.
@jackwatsonepic626
@jackwatsonepic626 Жыл бұрын
@@steve-marsh at least she could have understood the polish announcements
@maciejd7850
@maciejd7850 Жыл бұрын
Well, thumbs up for this relaxing footage. The winter break has just started here in Masovia, so this video got me right in the proper mood for the vacation. Me mate relocated to Inner Hebrides permanently and now savours the fine whiskey of Jura. Therefore my heart goes out to Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and I am glad like you made this connection to 🇵🇱 Poland. Cheers!
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Cheers Maciej!
@arronblack67
@arronblack67 Жыл бұрын
As you say compared to ScotRail this is hundred times better mate. However the delays u suffered at the start of the video sound awfy familiar 😂
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Haha aye a Scotsman knows how to handle a train delay 🤣
@dalestreeter341
@dalestreeter341 3 ай бұрын
Hi Steve, those armored vehicles you pointed out at 13:47 had German (Bundeswehr) markings. In Poland, things have changed, interesting ;-)
@michaelbirch8666
@michaelbirch8666 Жыл бұрын
12 hours on the train? Lightweight! I was a student in Madrid in 1978 and chose to visit friends in Paris for Easter. Trains then much cheaper than flights. Only 18 hours, each way! Like you though, fascinating journey with change of train and gauge on the border at Irun/Hendaye. Thanks as ever for another great video.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Cheers Michael! Aye, I lose interest at hour 8!
@k.r.baylor8825
@k.r.baylor8825 6 ай бұрын
Steve, you do such a great job editing these that the viewer feels like they are experiencing the northern European cold, railway station smell, and early morning hours with you. Whilst I have never had a desire to take a domestic Polish service to a Vilnius, Lithuania destination, I now feel like I have done the full journey, thanks to your excellent video craftsmanship, friendly narration, and the pick of an adventurous journey. Well done! Definitely a new YT sub for me, and I am looking forward to the next journey with you. Cheers from Virginia, USA.
@janetturner7489
@janetturner7489 Жыл бұрын
I've been on a Polish train Steve one of 3 trains on a 15 hour journey and that train was bang on time inti Warzawa the two German trains weren't! Glad it worked out for you with the connections. Creepy seeing the tanks. Look forward to seeing Vilnus. Met a man once who was born in the Jewish ghetto there, he survived WW2. 👍
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
That’s some journey as well Janet! Thanks for coming along, Vilnius sure was worth the long trip!
@janetturner7489
@janetturner7489 Жыл бұрын
@@steve-marsh Steve did you have to go thru the Russian enclave? I didn't think that Lithuania bordered Poland, might be wrong.
@stanislavkostarnov2157
@stanislavkostarnov2157 Жыл бұрын
interesting fact... that corner of Lithuania you said looked like home, was actually used to film some of the "Yorkshire" scenes for the Soviet Sherlock Holmes movies, as well as "Northern France" for the movie soviet D'artegnian (movie based on Three Musketeers)
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
No way! Thanks for that info! :)
@davidaarthur
@davidaarthur Жыл бұрын
You're heading through some strategically important territory there!
@johnallan4826
@johnallan4826 Жыл бұрын
Just proves how difficult foreign travel is, thanks for all your efforts Steve glad you made it. Looking forward to the tour next week
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Cheers John!
@tnickknight
@tnickknight Жыл бұрын
A trip across the USA by bus is far more difficult 😂
@petergoddard1960
@petergoddard1960 Жыл бұрын
What a great episode. A proper journey, thats a long time to be on a train! Hats off to you, perhaps not one for the inexperienced traveller. I always find myself curious about the lives of the other travellers, especially the one's that depart at intermediate stations.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Peter! A fun journey but I could’ve done with it ending after about 8hrs 🤣 yeah, I bet that’s what people were thinking when I got off at the wrong station in Latvia 😆
@mstrdiver
@mstrdiver Жыл бұрын
Steve - I did note the quick peek at the German main battle tank over your left shoulder @ 13:45 between the Transchem train cars. If I haven't lost my touch, it looked like the Leopard II which seems to be part of the German shipment heading further East.
@rollonsummertime
@rollonsummertime Жыл бұрын
Love watchin your travels Steve, cheers, maybe I'll bump into you in Peterheed some day😂
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Cheers Graham! I love the coastline here so hopefully one day!
@piotrdudek5830
@piotrdudek5830 Жыл бұрын
You forgot that IC/EC Hańcza train to Vilnus stops also in Wołomin before Tłuszcz. The PKP Intercity trains have stopped since January 2020. Wonderful video and journey to the capital of Lithuania.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Ahhh thanks for the info Piotr!
@kriskruz3792
@kriskruz3792 Жыл бұрын
I think I would start to go mad sitting on a train for 12 hours. Well done for enduring that 👍
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
And thanks for coming along on the journey Kris! Aye, around 8hrs in I started losing interest 🤣
@tylertronthedestroyer4379
@tylertronthedestroyer4379 Жыл бұрын
Would love to see a dedicated Video about Warsaw, looks like a very interesting city
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more - will try to get something out this year
@jonathangat4765
@jonathangat4765 Жыл бұрын
I took a train from Prague to Warsaw a few years ago. I think it was 7 hours or so. I was over the thrill by the end of the journey so I can imagine that 12 hours was much harder.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Haha you know the feeling mate!
@218colin1
@218colin1 Жыл бұрын
Great video Steve. I agree with the comment on cycles on trains. It seems trains everywhere are committed to cycles on trains bar the uk. Lucky to get 2 spaces on ours.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
It was so cool to see about 30 ski oaks as well. Real proper train carriages in Poland for proper adventures!
@john07973
@john07973 Жыл бұрын
Another excellent video. I liked the shots from the front and rear of the train plus the sneaky peek at the panzers.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Haha cheers mate!
@RichieLarpa
@RichieLarpa Жыл бұрын
Bardzo mnie cieszy, że są już takie możliwości i że można do Litwy jechać pociągiem. Nie wiem dlaczego, ale nigdy nie podróżowałem samolotem i nie planuję to, więc pociąg jest miłą wiadomością.
@kitecrewireland
@kitecrewireland Жыл бұрын
Fantastic journey Steve and beautiful scenery.Hotel accommodation looks amazing as well looking forward to the next video.Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and early wake ups 😊
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it :) Vilnius sure was worth the long journey!
@celiovillalba237
@celiovillalba237 Жыл бұрын
Love this ❤
@ianraffel7505
@ianraffel7505 Жыл бұрын
Great footage and commentary. There's definitely a train driver in you. Nice to be able to see the scenery out of the windows. Take note scotrail.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Haha very true mate! Thanks :)
@martiwilliams4592
@martiwilliams4592 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Steve! Very interesting.
@alexanderbielinski1687
@alexanderbielinski1687 Жыл бұрын
SOUNDS EXCITING!!
@r.khannaberry246
@r.khannaberry246 Жыл бұрын
A long journey by train! Loved seeing the sights from the train! Great Video!
@michaelstaunton1632
@michaelstaunton1632 Жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your videos well done on all the work you put into them 👍👍👍
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Really appreciated Michael!
@robtowen
@robtowen Жыл бұрын
Hey Steve, thanks for this video that brought to life places I had only heard of in the movie The Hunt for Red October, such as Vilnius in Lithuania.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah! I totally forgot about that reference :)
@stewartjmurray
@stewartjmurray Жыл бұрын
Ah the Vilnius Schoolmaster!
@davidstevensasidewayslook8831
@davidstevensasidewayslook8831 Жыл бұрын
going from A to B and then B to A (with a few changes) in a combined travel time of almost 24 hours is bonkers, keep it up Steve you're mad.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
I really should think these things through a bit more eh David!? :)
@davidstevensasidewayslook8831
@davidstevensasidewayslook8831 Жыл бұрын
@@steve-marsh nah, thats half the fun…… standing in the middle of a station and thinking wtf am I doing here! ;)
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
@@davidstevensasidewayslook8831 haha you're so right :)
@maggiebutler4378
@maggiebutler4378 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoy watching your travels. Thank you!
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Maggie!
@brendanmallon1479
@brendanmallon1479 4 ай бұрын
Love the channel I've spent a lot of time around that part of the world it's beautiful more please ❤
@familyliu5008
@familyliu5008 Жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, love to watch your adventure. Always fun and enjoy.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! :)
@elaine4498
@elaine4498 Жыл бұрын
Well done, that was one hell of a journey
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks Elaine - started to become a drag by around hour 8 :D
@petertowns2012
@petertowns2012 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed that thank you
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for coming along Peter!
@SparkySenor
@SparkySenor Жыл бұрын
Another great trip Steve. Yes, do visit Kaunas, I went about 12 years ago, the main street had a very high volume of shoe shops so you may not want to take Alicija haha. I remember the food being good and low cost and lots of tales of witchery and Amber trinkets. My longest train journey was from Wakaf Bharu-Singapore, it's called The Jungle Railway but appears to have been recently upgraded, I left at night and arrived about 9am the following morning. Looking forward to the next episode.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Haha I'll keep the Main Street quiet :D I really do fancy going there sometime this year and maybe hopping on some more public transport. I just noticed there are direct flights from Edinburgh to Kaunas! Who would have thought it! The Jungle Railway sounds interesting - will check it out on KZbin :)
@SparkySenor
@SparkySenor Жыл бұрын
@@steve-marsh I had a quick look and there are some jungle railway vlogs but I didn't want to advertise anyone unfairly. I'm pretty certain I flew to Kaunas from Prestwick, which was very handy for me but I went in January and excuse the pun but it was Baltic! The main street also had an ex-communist vibe as it was a long and wide avenue.
@royjennison3916
@royjennison3916 Жыл бұрын
well done mate , loved it , it looked great
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Roy!
@sawdoctor0
@sawdoctor0 11 ай бұрын
Steve. I just LOVE your positive attitude. You make travel such an adventure. I love Poland particularly (Polish wife!) but really, whilst the geography is interesting, a country is the people. Norwegians - scatty and always wanting to be somewhere else. Sweden - if only they could talk about their feelings. Finland - he have livers of steel for their alcohol consumption. But everywhere, people are so generous. Keep it up.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh 11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Haha I’m in Norway right now so taking notes 🤣 I adore Poland and can’t wait to let my Polish partner show me more of it! :)
@RKMa64
@RKMa64 3 ай бұрын
Its great to see you on different trains in Europe. You are very brave to do that for us 😎🇸🇪
@djmark143
@djmark143 Жыл бұрын
Another super enjoyable video Steve, and what a nice and scenic trainjourney it was indeed.. Thanks for sharing that with us again.. ❤️
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Cheers Mark mate! I was all done after about 8 hours 🤣
@robbiephillipstravelsofple4790
@robbiephillipstravelsofple4790 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyable video Steve I do like a long train journey so it’s going on the list. Glad you got off at the right station this time. Take care hope you are both well
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Haha cheers Robbie! I'll be honest, I like them too, but maybe around 8 hours would have been enough, it sure became a challenge towards the end :D
@judym5822
@judym5822 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your fabulous journey Steve. Loved the different angle from you filming at the back of the train. X
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks Judy! I spent ages down the back transfixed by the view!
@EvertHarley1
@EvertHarley1 Жыл бұрын
What a yourney Steve ! and what an adventure! thanks for the insight
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for coming along :)
@aimeeandleetravel
@aimeeandleetravel Жыл бұрын
Cracking video Steve, Im looking at planning some travel around Europe and this is on the list now!
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Cheers Lee! Love a wee adventure out that way :)
@seanavery7265
@seanavery7265 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing the great train's,love from England.💕🚊🚅
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Cheers Sean! :)
@davidoliver1169
@davidoliver1169 Жыл бұрын
Steve I love the videos. Have a good week.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks so much David! You too!
@kieronheath4813
@kieronheath4813 Жыл бұрын
Steve, many thanks indeed... yet another very good video which I hugely enjoyed: very professional indeed! :)
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks so much Kieron!
@jimhamilton8775
@jimhamilton8775 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic journey Steve. Enjoyed it.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Jim! :)
@horsehollerer
@horsehollerer Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this, cheers Steve. You have inspired me to go find a loco-hauled train with a rear-window snowscape somewhere in Europe!
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, love these wee adventures :)
@Timstravels01
@Timstravels01 Жыл бұрын
That’s an epic journey! Well done! Beautifully filmed and some of those stations could give Inverness Airport a run for its money in terms of aesthetics. 😂
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Ah cheers mate! haha 🤣
@JohnDoe-vt3pk
@JohnDoe-vt3pk Жыл бұрын
There is a lot of forests and woodland areas! Must be beautiful in spring/summer/autumn time. I'm jealous :-)
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Aye true, would love to return!
@mikecrean8849
@mikecrean8849 Жыл бұрын
Another good one Steve. 👏👏👏
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike!
@Mrenergy678
@Mrenergy678 Жыл бұрын
Nice video Steve I loved that video
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it :)
@paulgibsonphotography
@paulgibsonphotography Жыл бұрын
Great Video Steve
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Paul!
@LauraGargiulo
@LauraGargiulo Жыл бұрын
aw, wow, what a journey!!
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
And a lot of fun Laura :)
@elainehowell2836
@elainehowell2836 Жыл бұрын
Hi Steve you on another train ride and in another country and now long train ride and the snow round and at least you can go out for a drink and food and walk round as well thanks Steve
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks Elaine! Vilnius was worth the long journey for sure!
@pete_bluscorp7718
@pete_bluscorp7718 Жыл бұрын
Great stuff Marshy, cheers again mate
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Cheers Pete!
@robbojax2025
@robbojax2025 Жыл бұрын
Interesting journey. Looking forward to next week
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! Really likes Vilnius, hope I capture it well in the video!
@DeanRamser
@DeanRamser 6 ай бұрын
Thank you!! We will be traveling to Estonia to apply for a D-Visa next month. This video is very helpful!! Thank you, again.
@patriciafuchs5970
@patriciafuchs5970 Жыл бұрын
Good to see you again! Vice digs! Sweet dreams. That looks like a clean, modern train. Glad you made it
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks Patricia! Look out for the Vilnius vlog next week - was a great city to visit and worth the long journey :)
@behramcooper3691
@behramcooper3691 Жыл бұрын
I know only too well when it is freezing outside but hot and stuffy inside. Very entertaining and informative video. Thanks.
@richardharibo
@richardharibo Жыл бұрын
Always highlight of my week getting your video Steve!! Thanks again my favourite KZbinr or KZbinrs when your good lady is with you. No trains in the UK have that rear view the last cabin. Stay safe and I look forward to your next trip/trips
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
As always Richard, THANK YOU MATE :)
@seangrain8610
@seangrain8610 Жыл бұрын
Just started watching your videos mate. Fantastic. Keep up the good work pal
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Sean!
@tor3948
@tor3948 Жыл бұрын
Hello! Another good vlog Steve 👍
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks tor 👍
@bentevanl
@bentevanl Жыл бұрын
This is the first video of yours that I've seen, but I'm immediately subscribing! I love the video and the journey! I traveled from Warsaw to Vilnius myself this summer, but it was such a hassle with the train (4+ transfers) that we opted for the bus instead. Lovely to experience the journey now anyway!
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Hey welcome aboard, thank you so much for the support! Super-appreciated :)
@robertofraser101
@robertofraser101 Жыл бұрын
Nice one stevie hotel looked good your arrival station looks very impressive that's a long journey you would have been well knackered thanks look forward too next video
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate! Aye all went surprisingly well 🤣 and really liked Vilnius
@marcod1600
@marcod1600 Жыл бұрын
This is a nice trip want the see more!
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Vilnius was worth the long journey for sure!
@davidwalker8345
@davidwalker8345 Жыл бұрын
Really interesting, it does feel like we are with you on these journeys😊 great video Steve👏🏻👏🏻
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks David! Hopefully it didn't feel like the whole 12½ hours though! :D
@ganjaaboss
@ganjaaboss Жыл бұрын
I was looking at this video and thought - it's nothing special, but somehow it was interesting at the same time. Yes, what you just said, somehow it has that feeling that you are travelling near by.
@cliffyoung4612
@cliffyoung4612 Жыл бұрын
Good to see you got off at the right stations this time. 😀
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
I'll never live it down 🤣
@paulsurelynotsmith8179
@paulsurelynotsmith8179 Жыл бұрын
Epic Steve truly epic no wonder you were beat great video my man as usual gripping stuff enjoyed it
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Paul! Glad now I survived the full route, although at the time that was a struggle :D
@ganjaaboss
@ganjaaboss Жыл бұрын
I can't wait to see another episode:) I am from Vilnius;)
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Amazing! Look out for it around midday your time on Saturday! And thanks!!!
@Isharu2137
@Isharu2137 3 ай бұрын
thx for that video, i will trip to Vilnius in 2 days by train from Warsaw :D
@sheilam4525
@sheilam4525 Жыл бұрын
Another great vlog! Excellent footage of the trains themselves, certainly a far cry from Scotrail! Must have been disturbing seeing those tanks too.
@steve-marsh
@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын
Aye absolutely! Cheers Sheila!
@Nico-rw1uo
@Nico-rw1uo Жыл бұрын
Hello. What was a wonderful scenery 😀 especially at the back of the train 🚆 Although, cold 🥶 but It was great. Thnks
ИРИНА КАЙРАТОВНА - АЙДАХАР (БЕКА) [MV]
02:51
ГОСТ ENTERTAINMENT
Рет қаралды 1,3 МЛН
Watermelon Cat?! 🙀 #cat #cute #kitten
00:56
Stocat
Рет қаралды 26 МЛН
UFC 302 : Махачев VS Порье
02:54
Setanta Sports UFC
Рет қаралды 1,4 МЛН
The Budapest - Bucharest Sleeper Train has a Morning Surprise...
18:44
By train from Kaunas 🇱🇹 to Warsaw 🇵🇱
13:36
Blueman´s travel
Рет қаралды 2,3 М.
Amazing Places to visit in Poland - Travel Video
10:50
Joyous Travel
Рет қаралды 1,7 МЛН
ИРИНА КАЙРАТОВНА - АЙДАХАР (БЕКА) [MV]
02:51
ГОСТ ENTERTAINMENT
Рет қаралды 1,3 МЛН