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How to travel by train in Europe

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Travelling on Swiss Mountain Railways: An introduction

How to travel on 22 of the lovely Swiss mountain railways including details of the routes, trains, tickets and using rail passes.
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Seeing Cornwall By Train

Discover how to explore stunning Cornwall by train; including trips to the beautiful towns of Falmouth, Looe, Padstow and St Ives
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More than 1000 unique guides are available for the most popular rail journeys in 15 countries. They show you the train, station and ticket booking info.

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Ideas & Inspiration: Continental Europe

Beautiful railway journeys to and from wonderful locations create fabulous memories, so discover how to take unforgettable trips.

When taking the slow train is more spectacular than taking an express

When slow is the way to go When taking a train between certain European cities there will often be a choice of routes, a fast direct express or a slower, but more beautiful option.

When slow is the way to go When taking a train between certain European cities there will often be a choice of routes, a fast d...

The 15 Most Beautiful Train Journeys in Switzerland

Twenty Beautiful Swiss Train Journeys: part one Part one of the guide to the 20 most spectacular train journeys in Switzerland, plus the tips and info needed to experience these Swiss train rides for yourself.

Twenty Beautiful Swiss Train Journeys: part one Part one of the guide to the 20 most spectacular train journeys in Switzerland, plus the tips and in...

Three Cities from which to explore Northern Italy by train Make a railway holiday in northern Italy as simple as can be by taking taking day trips by train from Milan, Bologna or Vicenza

Three Cities from which to explore Northern Italy by train Make a railway holiday in northern Italy as simple as can be by taking taking day trips by train fro...

The 16 Ultimate European Journeys by regular Express Trains This list of Europe's most beautiful train journeys uniquely focuses on the most epic routes taken by regular express trains between cities.

The 16 Ultimate European Journeys by regular Express Trains This list of Europe's most beautiful train journeys uniquely focuses on the most epic routes taken b...

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Ideas & Inspiration: Great Britain

How to make the most of British trains and railway journeys to experience beautiful scenery and wonderful locations

How To Explore Scotland By Train Tips and insights for how to travel by train in beautiful Scotland which will tell you all you need to know.

How To Explore Scotland By Train Tips and insights for how to travel by train in beautiful Scotland which will tell you all you need...

Explore the Kent coast by train Have a fabulous holiday, by exploring the many delightful locations on the Kent Coast, on easy train journeys.

Explore the Kent coast by train Have a fabulous holiday, by exploring the many delightful locations on the Kent Coast, on easy train...

Seeing Cornwall By Train Discover how to explore stunning Cornwall by train; including trips to the beautiful towns of Falmouth, Looe, Padstow and St Ives

Seeing Cornwall By Train Discover how to explore stunning Cornwall by train; including trips to the beautiful towns of Falmou...

Experience Aberystwyth on a day trip from Machynlleth

Take lovely day trips by train from five great UK locations Simplify a British railway holiday by taking taking a series of fabulous day trips on trains from Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Reading or The Cambrian Coast.

Take lovely day trips by train from five great UK locations Simplify a British railway holiday by taking taking a series of fabulous day trips on trains from Gl...

Buy the optimum ticket or pass

Suggestions for how to save money, explanations of how reservations and rail passes work, plus step-by-step guides to booking online.

Using Eurail and InterRail Passes - A starting point

How to use Eurail and InterRail to see Europe by train Packed with info, tips, itineraries and insight, gained from using rail passes to travel more than 30,000 kilometers around Europe by train!

How to use Eurail and InterRail to see Europe by train Packed with info, tips, itineraries and insight, gained from using rail passes to travel more than 3...

Save money when using railcards to buy train tickets in Europe

Using Railcards to save money on train tickets Don't assume that railcards won't be worthwhile when on holiday. They can pay off when only taking a small number of journeys and can be better value for money than rail passes.

Using Railcards to save money on train tickets Don't assume that railcards won't be worthwhile when on holiday. They can pay off when only taking a...

10 things to look out for when booking European train tickets

11 Things to look out for when booking European rail tickets If you're asking why can't I find the journey, the ticket or the price I'm looking for when using a European rail booking service online, you'll likely find an explanation here.

11 Things to look out for when booking European rail tickets If you're asking why can't I find the journey, the ticket or the price I'm looking for when using a ...

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Popular journeys made easy

All that's good to know about taking a train from 36 European cities to more than 300 locations

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Milano to Venezia/Venice

London to Glasgow

Zurich to Wien/Vienna

Paris to Nice

Barcelona to Madrid

Amsterdam to London

Berlin to München/Munich

Geneve to Milano

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Ideas for using passes to travel by train in Great Britain

Using rail passes in Great Britain Why they can be good idea, plus tips for exploring Britain beyond London by train; and a guide to booking reservations.

Using rail passes in Great Britain Why they can be good idea, plus tips for exploring Britain beyond London by train; and a guide to bo...

How to book tickets for train journeys in Spain on the Renfe website

How to Book Tickets on the Renfe Website What to look out for when booking tickets for journeys within Spain by train on the website provided by the Spanish national rail operator, Renfe.

How to Book Tickets on the Renfe Website What to look out for when booking tickets for journeys within Spain by train on the website provided...

The benefits of travel in first class on European trains

First Class travel on European trains Is First Class worth it on European trains is a commonly asked question. Though due to the varieties of enhanced comfort and on board service, it doesn't have a definitive answer, but more often than not, it will be a yes.

First Class travel on European trains Is First Class worth it on European trains is a commonly asked question. Though due to the varieties...

Good to know train travel info

If you need tips and help with a specific aspect of European train travel, you'll likely find them here...

One of the older RhB trains heads towards St Moritz

By Train to Swiss Ski Resorts How to travel to 20 ski resorts in Switzerland by train from Basel, Geneva and Zurich, including how to buy the optimum tickets or train travel passes.

By Train to Swiss Ski Resorts How to travel to 20 ski resorts in Switzerland by train from Basel, Geneva and Zurich, including how...

What's good to know when arriving in London by train

London By Train: What's good to know Tips for avoiding 'taking the Tube' to and from London's main stations, plus how to travel between the main city center stations, and which station for popular day trip destinations.

London By Train: What's good to know Tips for avoiding 'taking the Tube' to and from London's main stations, plus how to travel between t...

The Italian rail network is dominated by stations with Art-Moderne designs

Using the major Stations in Italy Features insights to buying tickets and how to use the departure information to find your train.

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Need to know train travel information

No matter where you will be travelling by train in Europe this guides cover the key travel info.

How to travel on Europe's international trains

The international rail routes of Europe Summaries of how to make cross-border journeys by train in Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland

The international rail routes of Europe Summaries of how to make cross-border journeys by train in Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Franc...

Travelling With Children on European Trains All that's good to know about travelling with children on European trains from tips to enhancing journeys, to practical ticket and rail pass information.

Travelling With Children on European Trains All that's good to know about travelling with children on European trains from tips to enhancing jou...

Taking A Bike on European Trains How to travel with standard non-folding bicycles on trains in 13 European countries and on the international rail journeys between them.

Taking A Bike on European Trains How to travel with standard non-folding bicycles on trains in 13 European countries and on the inter...

Dogs on European trains The rules around travelling with dogs on trains can vary hugely in Europe, tickets may or not be required and on a few services dogs can't be taken on board at all.

Dogs on European trains The rules around travelling with dogs on trains can vary hugely in Europe, tickets may or not be req...

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Iryo will use Italian Frecciarossa 1000 trains for its Spanish services

New rail company will operate additional Spanish high speed services New rail operator iryo will be using restyled Italian Frecciarossa 1000 high speed trains to compete with Spain's national rail operator Renfe

New rail company will operate additional Spanish high speed services New rail operator iryo will be using restyled Italian Frecciarossa 1000 high speed trains to compete...

The current European major railway works that will be impacting on rail services

A Summary of major Construction Projects Check if your train journey will be impacted by current and future major rail construction projects; with new info for Germany, Sweden and Switzerland

A Summary of major Construction Projects Check if your train journey will be impacted by current and future major rail construction projects;...

The SJ EuroNight service to Hamburg will depart from Stockholm C station

A new sleeper train service from Stockholm to Hamburg Swedish national rail operator SJ is providing a new overnight train service between Sweden and Germany

A new sleeper train service from Stockholm to Hamburg Swedish national rail operator SJ is providing a new overnight train service between Sweden and Germ...

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