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10 of the best train journeys in Europe, chosen by Lonely Planet
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The 10 best sleeper-train journeys to take in Europe in 2024. Oct 19, 2023 • 8 min read. Family Travel. The night train from Venice to Rome was a time and money saver. Jul 5, 2023 • 5 min read. Sustainable Travel. A new budget sleeper train connects Brussels and Berlin - just pack your earplugs.
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Best of Norway. √ 10 day Europe by Train Itinerary. Route: Oslo to Bergen. Duration: 7-10 days. Created by: Ellis from Backpack Adventures. One of the most scenic train journeys in Europe is undoubtedly the Oslo to Bergen train, a European rail itinerary that fits neatly into 7 or 10 days.
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Top tip: To visit nearby Olympia's ancient temples and stadium, take the small train from Katacolon - yet another narrow-gauge survivor. 3. Rhine Valley Line, Germany. The Rhine Valley Line, Germany (Shutterstock) Best for…. A riverside ramble. The journey: Cologne to Mainz (152km; two and a half hours) We say….
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Route: Bergen - Voss - Myrdal - Flam Fjord - Gudvangen - Laerdal - Flam - Myrdal - Oslo. Designed by: Tracy from Tracy's Travels in Time. This rail itinerary from the coastal city of Bergen to Norway's capital, Oslo, is perfect for those who want to experience the breathtaking beauty of this Scandinavian country.
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Train & Rail Tours & Trips in Europe. Explore Europe with a train adventure that will take through world-renowned locations such as France (Paris), Italy (Rome, Venice and Florence) or the beautiful city of Prague. If you feel like going even further, Spain (Barcelona and Madrid) are a great choice.
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Many experts agree there is a substantial environmental benefit to traveling by train instead of flying. "A journey from London to Paris by air emits around 10 times as much CO2 as the same journey by rail," Tom Hall, a writer and train specialist at Lonely Planet (which, like TPG, is a Red Ventures-owned company) said. "As travelers look for ...
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Flam Railway Scenic Train A scenic train journey in Norway that starts at Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the world's longest fjord, and ends at Myrdal station. Glacier Express scenic train The Glacier Express Train is the famous scenic train link between St-Moritz and Zermatt in Switzerland. Read about routes, services, and more!
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10. London to Venice on the Orient Express. For sheer opulence you can't beat the classic journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, whisking you from London to Venice in a blur of black tie ...
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The Bergen Railway. Scenic route: Oslo to Bergen. Country: Norway. Witness Norway's spellbinding natural landscape on this epic 7-hour train journey through fjords, glaciers and Europe's highest mountainous plateau. Our travel tip: Exit the train in Myrdal to take the legendary tourist train to Flåm ( get 30% off with Interrail ).
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Duration: 1.5 hours Distance: 67 kilometers Fare: €13.60 The Little Yellow Train has been one of the most popular train journeys in France for more than 100 years. This train journey starts at Villefranche-de-Conflent, goes through the Regional Nature Park of the Catalan Pyrénées, all the way up to the highest train station in France, Bolquere (1,593 meters), and ends at Latour-de-Carol ...
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Norway. The Rauma Railway, from Åndalsnes to Dombås. Few train journeys can capture the wild and wilful spirit of a country in under 100 minutes, but the Rauma railway exceeds all expectation as it pulls passengers into the depths of Norway 's forests and fjords, mountains and lakes. In summer the train runs by meadows brimming with ...
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3. Take the night train from Brussels to Prague. Europe's night train revolution continues to reshape the experience of traveling across the continent. Only last year, there was no option to reach Prague from the west by sleeper. Now, there are options to lull you to sleep from Paris or Brussels to Berlin, then onto Prague by lunchtime.
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Already operating between Madrid - Barcelona and Madrid- Valencia, by June 2023 Iryo trains will also be serving Seville, Málaga, Córdoba and Alicante. Iryo journeys promise to be fast and comfortable, offering a similar four-class service to part-owner Trenitalia's Frecciarossa trains.
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5. Spain. The AVE trains operated by Renfe, Spain's national state-owned railway company, are some of the fastest, best-quality productions in all of Europe. Capable of going well over 190 mph (306 kph) these trains can take you from Madrid to Barcelona, Seville to Valencia, and Alicante to Granada in a matter of hours.
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Trains depart from Paris Austerlitz at 8.51pm and arrive in Marseille at 6.55am. From there, the train weaves its way along the French Riviera, with the most picturesque parts of the journey viewed from carriages on the right-hand side, with fantastic sea views from Les Arcs all the way to Nice. From €19 (£16) one way, www.sncf-connect.com.
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From Barcelona to Belfort-Montbéliard TGV From US$110.50. From Colmar to Belfort-Montbéliard TGV From US$17.64. From St Louis to Belfort-Montbéliard TGV From US$37.00. From Vesoul to Belfort-Montbéliard TGV From US$12.60. From Ronchamp (Lure) to Belfort-Montbéliard TGV From US$3.78.
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10 of the best train journeys in Europe, chosen by Lonely Planet. A new book on rail travel across the continent showcases gorgeous scenery, historic routes and adventures at a slower pace. Tom ...
13. Málaga to El Chorro, Spain. While you can't get a train across the thrilling and terrifying Caminito del Rey walkway, you can still experience a great journey on the way. The train from ...
The 10 best sleeper-train journeys to take in Europe in 2024. Oct 19, 2023 • 8 min read. Family Travel. The night train from Venice to Rome was a time and money saver. Jul 5, 2023 • 5 min read. Sustainable Travel. A new budget sleeper train connects Brussels and Berlin - just pack your earplugs.
Best of Norway. √ 10 day Europe by Train Itinerary. Route: Oslo to Bergen. Duration: 7-10 days. Created by: Ellis from Backpack Adventures. One of the most scenic train journeys in Europe is undoubtedly the Oslo to Bergen train, a European rail itinerary that fits neatly into 7 or 10 days.
Top tip: To visit nearby Olympia's ancient temples and stadium, take the small train from Katacolon - yet another narrow-gauge survivor. 3. Rhine Valley Line, Germany. The Rhine Valley Line, Germany (Shutterstock) Best for…. A riverside ramble. The journey: Cologne to Mainz (152km; two and a half hours) We say….
Route: Bergen - Voss - Myrdal - Flam Fjord - Gudvangen - Laerdal - Flam - Myrdal - Oslo. Designed by: Tracy from Tracy's Travels in Time. This rail itinerary from the coastal city of Bergen to Norway's capital, Oslo, is perfect for those who want to experience the breathtaking beauty of this Scandinavian country.
Train & Rail Tours & Trips in Europe. Explore Europe with a train adventure that will take through world-renowned locations such as France (Paris), Italy (Rome, Venice and Florence) or the beautiful city of Prague. If you feel like going even further, Spain (Barcelona and Madrid) are a great choice.
Many experts agree there is a substantial environmental benefit to traveling by train instead of flying. "A journey from London to Paris by air emits around 10 times as much CO2 as the same journey by rail," Tom Hall, a writer and train specialist at Lonely Planet (which, like TPG, is a Red Ventures-owned company) said. "As travelers look for ...
Flam Railway Scenic Train A scenic train journey in Norway that starts at Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the world's longest fjord, and ends at Myrdal station. Glacier Express scenic train The Glacier Express Train is the famous scenic train link between St-Moritz and Zermatt in Switzerland. Read about routes, services, and more!
10. London to Venice on the Orient Express. For sheer opulence you can't beat the classic journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, whisking you from London to Venice in a blur of black tie ...
The Bergen Railway. Scenic route: Oslo to Bergen. Country: Norway. Witness Norway's spellbinding natural landscape on this epic 7-hour train journey through fjords, glaciers and Europe's highest mountainous plateau. Our travel tip: Exit the train in Myrdal to take the legendary tourist train to Flåm ( get 30% off with Interrail ).
The 12-hour journey begins from Montenegro's seaport town of Bar and continues through 254 tunnels and 435 bridges through the Dinaric Alps to reach the Serbian capital, Belgrade. In just 475 km ...
London, England to Venice, Italy. Best Places to Stay. The Orient Express, inaugurated in 1883 by Belgian entrepreneur Georges Nagelmackers, became the most famous train in the world. Over the decades, it's appeared in countless films, television shows and novels, exemplifying the romance, intrigue and mystery of long-distance, international ...
Accordingly, our ten favorite European trains don't necessarily offer the fastest journeys—just the most memorable. All aboard! Sweet Switzerland: The Chocolate Train. Route: Montreux to Broc ...
Duration: 1.5 hours Distance: 67 kilometers Fare: €13.60 The Little Yellow Train has been one of the most popular train journeys in France for more than 100 years. This train journey starts at Villefranche-de-Conflent, goes through the Regional Nature Park of the Catalan Pyrénées, all the way up to the highest train station in France, Bolquere (1,593 meters), and ends at Latour-de-Carol ...
Below, I've listed the most picturesque train rides in Europe for you to explore. 1. The Glacier Express. One of the best train rides in the world is through Switzerland on The Glacier Express ...
With more than four hours of sea views, this is Europe's ultimate coastal train journey. 11. Salzburg to Zagreb: All the journey details. End-to-end incredible scenery, featuring the Tauern route in Austria, beautiful Slovenia and the Sava River gorge. 12.
Some of the best scenic rail journeys in Europe are, surprisingly, just regional trains. On that is worth a mention is the route that travels from Pisa to Genoa. When journeying by high-speed train, this route takes about 1.5 hours.
Norway. The Rauma Railway, from Åndalsnes to Dombås. Few train journeys can capture the wild and wilful spirit of a country in under 100 minutes, but the Rauma railway exceeds all expectation as it pulls passengers into the depths of Norway 's forests and fjords, mountains and lakes. In summer the train runs by meadows brimming with ...
3. Take the night train from Brussels to Prague. Europe's night train revolution continues to reshape the experience of traveling across the continent. Only last year, there was no option to reach Prague from the west by sleeper. Now, there are options to lull you to sleep from Paris or Brussels to Berlin, then onto Prague by lunchtime.
Already operating between Madrid - Barcelona and Madrid- Valencia, by June 2023 Iryo trains will also be serving Seville, Málaga, Córdoba and Alicante. Iryo journeys promise to be fast and comfortable, offering a similar four-class service to part-owner Trenitalia's Frecciarossa trains.
5. Spain. The AVE trains operated by Renfe, Spain's national state-owned railway company, are some of the fastest, best-quality productions in all of Europe. Capable of going well over 190 mph (306 kph) these trains can take you from Madrid to Barcelona, Seville to Valencia, and Alicante to Granada in a matter of hours.
Trains depart from Paris Austerlitz at 8.51pm and arrive in Marseille at 6.55am. From there, the train weaves its way along the French Riviera, with the most picturesque parts of the journey viewed from carriages on the right-hand side, with fantastic sea views from Les Arcs all the way to Nice. From €19 (£16) one way, www.sncf-connect.com.
From Barcelona to Belfort-Montbéliard TGV From US$110.50. From Colmar to Belfort-Montbéliard TGV From US$17.64. From St Louis to Belfort-Montbéliard TGV From US$37.00. From Vesoul to Belfort-Montbéliard TGV From US$12.60. From Ronchamp (Lure) to Belfort-Montbéliard TGV From US$3.78.