Best Train Travel Routes in Europe

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European train travel combines scenic beauty with efficient transportation, connecting major cities and charming towns through an extensive rail network. High-speed trains like the TGV and ICE make cross-country journeys surprisingly fast, while scenic routes through the Alps and coastal corridors deliver unforgettable views. Rail passes from Eurail offer flexible multi-country exploration at significant savings.

Glacier Express (Switzerland)

8 hours
duration
$150-350
ticket price
World-class alpine panoramas
scenic rating
3 months ahead
booking window
Swiss Travel Pass (supplement)
rail pass valid

Paris to Barcelona (TGV)

6.5 hours
duration
$40-200
ticket price
Southern France countryside
scenic rating
4 months ahead
booking window
Eurail (reservation required)
rail pass valid

Bergen Railway (Norway)

7 hours
duration
$30-100
ticket price
Fjords, mountains, snow
scenic rating
3 months ahead
booking window
Eurail valid
rail pass valid

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

24 hours (London-Venice)
duration
$3,000-8,000
ticket price
Alps, classic luxury
scenic rating
11 months ahead
booking window
No pass accepted
rail pass valid

Edinburgh to London (LNER)

4.5 hours
duration
$35-150
ticket price
English countryside, coast
scenic rating
3 months ahead
booking window
BritRail pass valid
rail pass valid

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