Train journeys can be exciting and enjoyable, but one important thing to think about is food. The right choice of snacks on the train can make your trip more pleasant and comfortable.
However, deciding what food to take on a train trip can be a dilemma for many passengers. Fortunately, AnyTrain, a train ticket booking service, has made this easier by offering travellers a wide range of healthy and convenient food ideas. Let's look at what food is best for long journeys, what to choose in hot weather and what is better left at home.
Food for a long journey:
- Fruit and nuts: They are filling and provide energy for many hours of travel. Choose berries, apples, bananas or dried fruit, as well as nuts such as almonds or walnuts.
- Sandwiches and snacks: Make sandwiches with Nutella, chicken breast or cheese. They satisfy hunger well. You can also take vegetables with hummus.
- Cereal bars: They are rich in fibre and quickly filling. Choose bars without added sugar or artificial additives.
- A bottle of water: Don't forget how important it is to stay hydrated on long journeys. Take a bottle of water with you and keep your fluid levels up.
What to take in hot weather:
- Fruit juices and drinks: They help quench your thirst and refresh you on a hot day. Choose natural juices without added sugar.
- Fresh vegetables: Cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots and celery are great snacks in the heat. They contain a lot of water and help keep you properly hydrated.
- Plain crispbread, simple biscuits and home-made croutons.
- Thoroughly boiled, baked or fried meat. That way it is more likely to stay fresh for longer.
- Sandwiches, but bear in mind that bread with mayonnaise or butter is definitely not suitable for a long trip in hot weather.
Food you should not take:
- Products that need refrigeration: Avoid raw meat, seafood and dairy products, as there may be no way to store them properly on the train.
- Strong-smelling food: Don't take food with an intense smell that may bother other passengers.
- Food that spills easily: Avoid snacks that can spill and ruin things in your luggage or around you.
If you forgot to bring a snack
If your train journey is a long one and you forgot to bring food, don't worry. For example, Intercity trains have a café car where you can buy drinks, light snacks and other products.
The café car on Intercity trains can be located in different places depending on the train configuration and the carriage manufacturer.
If you are travelling in a compartment (kupe), open-plan (platskart) or SV carriage, you can buy tea, coffee and light snacks from the carriage attendant.
It is important to remember that your choice of train snacks should be balanced and suit each passenger's individual tastes and needs. Make your trip more comfortable by choosing the right snacks, and enjoy the journey without worrying about food.
