I bunked with 3 strangers in a shared cabin on an overnight train in Europe. It was bumpy, cramped, and I wouldn't do it again.

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• I spent 11 hours in a shared cabin on an overnight train from Vienna, Austria, to Venice, Italy.
• For less than $100, I got a bunk in a room of six beds with three other people.
• I've traveled overnight on Amtrak but in private rooms. I didn't adjust well to the shared space.

In October 2022, during a two-week trip through four European countries...