Gadgets for long train journeys: 6 ideas for more comfort

Gifts for train travelers
Curious glances and too few power sockets: Practical gadgets for long train journeys

Every year millions of people travel by train. This popular means of transport is very comfortable, as passengers are taken from A to B without having to do anything. Nevertheless, long train journeys can be a real ordeal.

Anyone who has travelled by train several times, whether for private or professional reasons, will be familiar with at least one of the following scenarios: Although you have booked a seat in the quiet area, one passenger is entertaining the entire compartment with his loud phone conversations. Or the person sitting next to you is enjoying a kebab, the intrusive smell of which permeates the entire train. It is just as annoying when the one power socket that two people always have to share is permanently occupied. Not to mention the hard cushions on which one or the other has surely sat sore. There are practical travel gadgets to make long train journeys (more) bearable.

Six practical gadgets for long train journeys

1. Privacy screen protector “Anti Spy”

Anyone travelling alone by train will not remain unobserved on busy routes: If you have a neighbour sitting next to you, they can look at your smartphone display at any time (whether intentionally or not) and see everything you are doing on it: writing messages, looking at photos or streaming videos. If you want to protect your privacy, you can set up a special “Anti Spy” privacy screen protector to protect against prying eyes. It prevents people sitting right next to you and looking at your smartphone from the side from reading what you are saying – while you can see everything on the display as usual. The film is available for (almost) all common cell phone models.

2. Charger with 4 outputs

Technical devices such as smartphones and headphones, tablets or laptops are important companions for travellers – even on the train. The problem is that the longer a journey takes, the higher the probability that each battery will need to be charged sooner or later. However, there is only one socket per row of seats, which two train passengers have to share. And even if you don’t have a seat neighbour, the plug is only suitable for one adapter. For this reason, a Multi-output charger A sensible purchase for long train journeys, as you can charge several devices at the same time. Alone or even together with the person sitting next to you.

3. Mobile phone holder

The smartphone has long ceased to be an ordinary phone, as it is not only used for making calls and making calls, but also for writing, surfing and streaming. The last point in particular can be quite annoying on long train journeys when you have to hold your phone in your hands for hours to watch a film. It is much more comfortable if you have a special holder for smartphones with you, an ideal travel gadget for air and train journeys: This is attached via a Clamp mount attached to a table or seat and holds the phone in portrait and landscape format. According to the manufacturer, the clamp is suitable for iPhone 15, 14, 13, Samsung Galaxy, Pixel and Huawei.

4. Leak-proof thermal mug

To keep drinks warm for up to six hours or cold for up to eight hours on long train journeys, you can take a double-walled thermos cup with you. According to the manufacturer, this is 100 percent leak-proof, so you can easily store it in your bag or backpack. During the journey, you also have the option of having the cup refilled with a fresh drink in the on-board restaurant – for a fee, of course. This model with non-slip silicone base is available in different colors, and the practical travel gadget can also be personalized with an additional text of your choice (such as the name).

5. Ergonomic neck pillow

On long train journeys, it is quite possible that passengers take a short nap (in an upright position). Unfortunately, the seats usually do not have proper headrests, so one or the other has probably woken up with a tense neck. To prevent pain, a ergonomic pillow like this one. Available in three different sizes and six colors, the foldable model is designed to offer maximum comfort – according to the manufacturer. Depending on how you hold your head, the neck pillow can offer double support.

6. Travel games for children and adults

For children, long train journeys are often associated with boredom, as their mobility is severely limited. But adults also don’t enjoy sitting still for hours with little or no entertainment. To (perceive) shorten the waiting time and make the journey a little more exciting, there are Games for train travel: It contains 120 pages of popular classics such as Tic Tac Toe, Cheese Box and Hangman. If your children are too young for this, there are also special Books for trains(ages 7 and up). It’s all about puzzles, painting and games.

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