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Enjoy the beautiful countryside in luxury and comfort.
Remember when trains were the most luxurious and romantic way to travel? They still are in Europe, especially with a first-class ticket on a high-speed train. Unlike expensive first-class plane tickets, first-class train travel is often only marginally more costly than standard class. These trains offer comfort with dining cars, and some even have sleeper cars for overnight trips.
Unlike in the US, train travel in Europe is clean, efficient, and arrives right into the heart of major cities—no need to deal with city outskirts like airports. And traveling by train allows you to enjoy the scenic countryside as you pass through.
There are a number of easy to use sites that can be used to book trains amost anyplace in Europe, but our favorite is The Trainline, which has an excellent website and even a mobile app. You can easily view schedules and prices in both, and they even allow for a number of rail passes when calculating costs.
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Trains as Transport
Using major cities as your base, you can explore Europe with ease. Daily train trips from London can take you to destinations like Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, or Portsmouth. For longer trips, you can easily get to places like Cardiff, Cornwall, York, or Edinburgh. From Paris, you can travel throughout France on the TGV, making trips to the Loire Valley or Provence simple. Italy's major cities—Milan, Venice, Rome, and Florence—are all accessible by train, and in Spain, you can take the Talgo sleeper train from Barcelona to Paris, using the train as your hotel overnight.
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Senior Discounts for a Trip You'll Never Forget
Seniors can save money with discounted rail passes, making train travel more affordable while covering great distances in Europe. Whether travelling between major cities or exploring smaller areas, trains offer city-centre-to-city-centre travel with minimal hassle. Eurail passes provide great value for travelling across multiple cities and countries, but be aware that independent lines in some countries may not be covered. Learn more about rail passes on the Rail Europe website.
Scenic Train Rides
Some train journeys are destinations in themselves, offering spectacular scenery. One of the most impressive is the Glacier Express in Switzerland. This panoramic trip from St. Moritz to Zermatt lasts 7.5 hours, crossing 291 bridges and passing through 9 tunnels while climbing over 2,000 meters. Along the way, you’ll see green mountains meeting blue lakes, alpine meadows, and quaint chalets. Once you reach Zermatt, the majestic Matterhorn awaits.
Other scenic trips include the Rhine River in Germany, where your train skirts the river and passes numerous hilltop castles. In the UK, a trip to Cornwall takes you along the southern coast, offering views of fishing boats in the coves and the rolling green hills of the English countryside, ending in the famous town of Penzance. Ready to go? Just send us a message through the contact form below!
Practical Tips for Train Travel
When travelling by train, packing light is key. Avoid large bags as they can be difficult to stow. A roll-aboard suitcase is perfect for European train travel. You don't have to get there 2 hours ahead of time, but be sure to arrive early. Trains are on time more often than flights, although that sometimes depends on the country. You don't want to be standing on an empty platform!
For more flexibility, consider train/drive vacations. You can travel long distances by train, then rent a car to explore the countryside. This combination allows you to reach out-of-the-way places that often create the best travel memories. A great example is the EuroTunnel, connecting England and France. Car trips start as low as £39! Here is a great site to learn more.
So relax, take the train, enjoy the scenery, and make your travel experiences unforgettable!
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