Rail travel in Europe Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
diversity of European railways
About Rail travel in Europe
European trains are fast, reliable and frequent. Trains have more spacious and comfortable interiors than aeroplanes and buses, may offer scenic routes, and do not require long waits at security like at airports. They usually run more frequently than planes, and take their travellers to railway stations located in or very close to city centres, whereas airports, especially the ones that budget airliners fly into, can be a hundred kilometres away from the city they claim to serve, requiring expensive and time-consuming connecting services. Some choose the train over the plane just for the feeling of romantic travel they provide. Trains are flexible and the opportunities for train-travel in Europe are endless. Virtually any town larger than about 50,000 inhabitants has a railway station with
Rail travel in Europe Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 7 sections including: