TrainBot The European alternative to Trainline
SubmittedFare comparison for night trains in Europe
About TrainBot
TrainBot is an independent search engine for night train connections in Europe. The platform aggregates fares from five European rail operators on a single map and redirects users directly to the booking page of the respective operator.
Highlights
- ✓ Fare comparison for five European night train operators
- ✓ Route map for Western and Central Europe
- ✓ Simple search, outbound and return trips with flexible stay duration
- ✓ Fares available up to three months in advance
- ✓ Direct redirect to booking at the operator
Why European?
- → Independent project on the .eu domain (EURid requires EU/EEA/CH residency)
- → Aggregates exclusively European rail operators (Nightjet, European Sleeper, RegioJet, Intercity.pl, SNCF)
- → No Google Analytics, self-hosted Umami instance for web statistics
- → Direct links to European booking systems instead of US travel portals
Pricing
Free, no registration required
Frequently asked questions about TrainBot
What is TrainBot and what is it used for? +
TrainBot is an independent search engine for night train connections in Europe, available under the .eu domain. The system aggregates fares from five European operators: Nightjet (ÖBB), European Sleeper, RegioJet, Intercity.pl and SNCF Intercités de Nuit. Users select departure and destination cities, the platform shows the cheapest connections and redirects to booking with the respective operator. Fares are retrieved up to three months in advance.
Does TrainBot run on European infrastructure? +
The technical setup consists of an nginx server and a self-hosted Umami analytics instance on the bswatcher.com subdomain. Google Analytics, AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure are not detectable in the stack. The exact server location is not disclosed on the website. The .eu domain is subject to the EURid eligibility policy, which requires a registered office or residence in the EU, the EEA, or Switzerland.
How does TrainBot make money? +
Using TrainBot is free and no registration is required. The website displays no advertisements or affiliate disclosures. Bookings are completed directly at the respective rail operator, with TrainBot serving as a search engine between user and operator. An official business model or funding source is not disclosed on the website.
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Entry verified on 11.05.2026