Information about destinations travelling Europe by train
Despite its enviable location, Split is one of the farthest Croatian cities from Plitvice Lakes National Park. While it’s possible to visit on a day trip, doing so requires a good amount of time. Combine cultural exploration with stunning natural beauty on this 8-day tour. Indulge in the open markets and medieval ruins of Zagreb,…
From the refined elegance of a Chardonnay to the robust charisma of a red Shiraz, there’s something intoxicating about wine. And what better way to explore this libation than by train, a mode of travel that embodies leisure and adventure? From Champagne to Bordeaux, these wine-focused train journeys are for weekend explorers, inquisitive souls yearning…
The distance from Milan to Lake Como is short, but the journey is filled with breathtaking scenery. Take the train from Milan to Como or Varenna-Esino and enjoy the sweeping views as you ride towards opulent villas and gardens. If you don’t want to navigate the train system alone, consider booking a top-rated Guided Lake…
Morocco is a vibrant country, full of exotic sights, sounds and smells. Stepping into one of its ancient medinas is akin to entering the set of a Fellini film. This magic-tinged influence can also be found in Moroccan short fiction, including some of the stories chosen for the Morocco portfolio in Issue 15 of The…
Getting to Tuscany by train is one of the easiest ways to explore the region. Once you land at Rome Fiumicino Airport, high-speed Frecciarossa trains leave every 15 minutes and can get you to Florence in just over an hour. From there, local regional trains serve all the main destinations in Tuscany. Just be sure…
There are currently 4 journeys each day with one change or more between Lisbon & Barcelona. You may wish to consider a daytime trip with two changes as shown on the Lisbon-Madrid page. The sooner you book the better – train tickets tend to become more expensive as the departure date approaches. Look out for…
If you enjoy soaking in ever-changing scenery from the comfort of a train compartment, Bulgaria’s got you covered. This route goes between Bansko (a ski town and growing digital nomad hotspot) and Plovdiv, the second-largest city in the country. Along the way, you’ll see some scenes pegged in time — like fields of solar panels…
Train travel offers the opportunity to see UNESCO-listed towns along the way such as Kutna Hora, famous for its bone church of 40 000 human skeletons and Brno with its magnificent mix of Gothic & Baroque architecture. Train tickets are generally cheaper than a flight and far more comfortable than a bus. Prague The best…
Venice’s grand canals, distinctive architecture, and romantic charm have held continuous allure for artists over the centuries. Traveling from all over the world, they sought to convey its luminosity in paint or record its details in line. Add the timeless magic of Venice to your home with this textile wall art. With every woven fiber,…
Trains from London (all stations) to Inverness stop at a list of impressive extremes: Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis; the deepest freshwater loch, Loch Morar; and the 21-arched Glenfinnan viaduct. There’s nothing more romantic than dozing off in a sleeper train cabin, then waking up to the ruggedly handsome scenery of rural Scotland. Plan your…