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ADVERTISEMENTGuides28 best European routes where you should take a train instead of a planeJordan WallerJordan WallerManaging editorJordan Waller is a managing editor at TPG. He focuses on travel features and trending news, regularly writing and editing content for the site.Bill FinkBill FinkContributorBill Fink is a freelance travel writer for outlets including AARP, BBC Travel, Frommer’s, Lonely Planet, National Geographic, Outside, SF Chronicle, and Yahoo Travel. Among many writing awards, Bill won Lowell Thomas Golds for Investigative Journalism and Newspaper Travel, and his stories have been included in The Best of Lonely Planet Travel Writing, Travelers’ Tales Best Travel Writing and the Best American Travel Writing.also contributed to this storySept. 07, 2023•14 min readThe cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews, and opinions are entirely from our editorial team. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. Please view ouradvertising policy andproduct review methodology for more information.Editor's NoteThis is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.Europe's train system, particularly for intracountry travel, is a well-developed and affordable option for travelers visiting the region. If you already live in Europe, it can be an incredibly easy way to travel without flying.You won't have to deal with long airport security lines, airport commute hassles, luggage fees or a host of other problems. Instead, you can hop on a long-distance train from the center of virtually any major European city to reach your final destination.Related: 4 European train loyalty schemes UK travelers should definitely check outEuropean trains often offer some complimentary conveniences; they give you the freedom to stretch your legs, stroll to a dining car and get something to eat or drink. Not to mention, trains rarely come with the problems that many European airports and airlines have faced over the last few summers.Read on to discover some of the benefits of European train travel and learn about a few of the region's most notable routes.Why you should take the trainPlatform at one of Italy’s train stations. JORDAN SIEMENS/GETTY IMAGESAlthough traveling by train can sometimes take longer than flying, the benefits of slow travel shouldn't be overlooked. By taking a rail journey instead of hopping on a plane, you can eschew much of the stress associated with airports and security. Also, in many instances — if you plan properly and buy the correct fares — you'll get to see multiple destinations on one trip.Sure, occasionally, flying might be the cheapest option, but it's not always the most rewarding. Plus, with rail travel in Europe growing more and more popular, we regularly see great deals on travel that dwarf the prices offered on even low-cost carriers. Here are some of the great benefits of taking a train around Europe.No security and customs screening linesSimply walking on and off trains with your luggage in hand is a time-saving luxury that air travelers haven't experienced for decades. The airport security screening process and sprawling lines at passport control and customs can add hours to the experience. As a result, what you had hoped would be a quick flight may feel more time-consuming (and exhausting) than traveling by train.Free internet accessMany airlines don't provide Wi-Fi (especially budget ones), and they often charge a high price if they do. Most long-distance European trains come with Wi-Fi included in the ticket price. Additionally, you'll have much more legroom and tray table space to work on a train once you're connected.Daily NewsletterReward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletterJoin over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG’s expertsNo airport commute hassleTaking a train from the central station of your favorite European city is typically far more convenient than schlepping outside the city to an airport. This is especially true if you're staying in or near the city center. Depending on where you stay, you may even find it possible to walk directly to or from the station or reach the main station easily via (cheap) public transport.Fewer cancellations and delaysEuropean trains are not subject to the same weather and air traffic control delays as airplanes and they have much more consistent schedules. Some overnight trains and those with longer, more complicated itineraries may have delays on the rails to make way for overnight freight traffic; however, in comparison to planes, delays are often less likely or impactful.Less environmental impactYou may not regularly think about how environmentally friendly your trips are, but it doesn't mean your travels don't play a part in the larger conversation about the environment. Many experts agree there is a substantial environmental benefit to traveling by train instead of flying."A journey from London to Paris by air emits around 10 times as much CO2 as the same journey by rail," Tom Hall, a writer and train specialist at Lonely Planet (which, like TPG, is a Red Ventures-owned company) said. "As travelers look for more sustainable travel choices, longer-distance rail routes are gaining in popularity."Related: How is aviation fuel changing to help fight climate change?28 best European train routesTrain leaving the city in London. TIM WHITE/GETTY IMAGESTrains departing from AustriaVienna to ParisLaunched in 2021, this Nightjet sleeper train route runs three times a week and takes around 14 hours to go straight through from Vienna to Paris. It has notable stops along the way, including Munich and Strasbourg, France.Vienna to Genoa and La SpeziaOne of Nightjet's newer additions, this route was launched in summer 2023 and is an extension of the company's service from Vienna/Munich to Milan. The route runs daily and takes around 16 hours to go all the way to La Spezia in Italy, passing through Milan and Genoa en route.You can book tickets for both routes on the Nightjet website.Trains departing from BelgiumBrussels to BerlinEuropean Sleeper launched in 2021, and one of its first routes was the overnight service from Brussels to Berlin. The route stops off at Antwerp, Belgium, before heading through the Netherlands. There, you can hop off at Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Deventer if you're not looking to travel all the way to Berlin.You can book tickets on the European Sleeper website.Liege to Aachen and Maastricht (launching December 2023)Launching in December 2023, this route is a collaboration between Arriva, SNCB (the National Railway Company of Belgium) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen. Connecting Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, this will surely be a popular route with European city hoppers once it launches.The historical city center of Prague. KIRILL RUDENKO/GETTY IMAGESBrussels to Dresden and Prague (launching 2024)Set to open at some point in 2024, European Sleeper will also be extending its current Belgian services by adding additional stops in Dresden, Germany, and Prague.Trains departing from the Czech RepublicPrague to ZurichAnother relatively new sleeper service, this route launched at the back end of 2022 by the Czech Republic's national rail operator Ceske drahy. The full overnight journey takes less than 14 hours and passes through Frankfurt and Basel, Switzerland.You can book tickets on the official website.Trains departing from FranceParis to LondonPerhaps one of Europe's most famed train routes, Eurostar travels between London St Pancras station and Paris Gare du Nord station in just more than two hours. Services run almost hourly, seven days a week. For a closer look at this route, check out our recent Eurostar review.You can book tickets on the Eurostar website.Related: The best hotels in LondonEiffel Tower and Trocadero Square. ALEXANDER SPATARI/GETTY IMAGESParis to Berlin (launching 2024)Following a partnership between German rail operators Deutsche Bahn and France's SNCF, this new high-speed TGV service is set to launch next year; it'll stop in Strasbourg on the night route service. The door-to-door journey is expected to take about seven hours.Paris to Venice (launching 2025)This new sleeper link between two of Europe's most romantic cities is set for a 2025 launch. French rail company Midnight Trains will operate the route, which will also stop off in Milan. If successful, the company aims to add additional Paris services over the coming years, with Copenhagen, Berlin and Edinburgh all already marked to receive their own Midnight Trains services.Related: Go here, not there: Where to take the best photos in ParisTrains departing from GermanyBerlin to Stockholm with SnalltagetThis was formerly Swedish rail company Snalltaget's service from Berlin to Malmo, Sweden. Now, this route has been extended all the way to Stockholm; it passes through Hamburg, Germany, and Denmark before reaching its final destination. The full journey takes just less than 17 hours and is a direct service.You can book tickets on the Snalltaget website.Stuttgart to Zagreb and RijekaAnother epic sleeper train from Nightjet (this time under its EuroNight partnerships) allows you to easily ride from Germany to Croatia on two different routes.Both routes start in Stuttgart, Germany, and pass through Munich. One route ends in the Croatian capital Zagreb, and the other heads to the Croatian harbor of Rijeka. The trips take 14 and 15 hours, respectively. However, note that the Rijeka route is seasonal and finishes at the end of September. Trains to Zagreb, however, run daily throughout the year.You can book tickets for both routes on the Nightjet website.Streets of Berlin Mitte. LECHATNOIR/GETTY IMAGESBerlin to BrusselsThis route is already covered above under "Brussels to Berlin."You can book tickets on the European Sleeper website.Munich to Genoa and La SpeziaThis route extends the aforementioned route under "Vienna to Genoa and La Spezia."You can book tickets for both routes on the Nightjet website.Aachen to Liege and Maastricht (launching December 2023)This route is covered above under "Liege to Aachen and Maastricht."Trains departing from ItalyMilan to ParisThis speedy route, operated by Frecciarossa (part of the Italian national train company Trenitalia), will take you between two of Europe's most fashionable cities in just less than seven hours. If you don't want to go the full stretch, you can also hop off at Turin, Italy, or Lyon, France. The service operates almost hourly every day.You can book tickets on the Trenitalia website.Intercity travel around Italy with TrenitaliaItaly's national rail network is a great way to get around the country and escape airport hassles. The Trenitalia Pass is an affordable and flexible option to use as you travel from one Italian destination to the next. You can book several trips within a seven-, 15- or 30-day period for as little as $128.If you don't want to commit to buying a pass, you can instead purchase individual tickets from Trenitalia. Fares for its popular route connecting Rome and Florence, Italy — which takes a little more than 1 1/2 hours — cost less than $60 per person round-trip.Trains departing from the NetherlandsAmsterdam to AustriaTui's "Ski Express" is a special winter service that operates every Friday night between Dec. 23 and March 31. It allows ski fanatics to hop between Amsterdam and the Austrian Alps' famed ski resorts, such as Gerlos, Kirchberg, Niederau, Soll, Zell am See and Westendorf.You can book tickets on the Tui website.Herengracht Canal in Amsterdam. GREG GIBB/GETTY IMAGESAmsterdam to ZurichAnother Nightjet train, this route can whisk you between Amsterdam and Zurich in roughly 12 hours. It passes through Utrecht, Netherlands, and Cologne, Germany, along the way. The train runs daily from 8 p.m. and arrives at its destination the following day at 8 p.m.You can book tickets for both routes on the Nightjet website.Related: How to spend 1 day in AmsterdamMaastricht to Aachen and LiegeThis route will launch in December 2023 and is covered above under "Liege to Aachen and Maastricht."Amsterdam to BarcelonaEuropean Sleeper is further expanding by linking the Netherlands to Spain with this new route. It's expected to officially launch in spring 2025 and take approximately 17 hours. The route will stop at Rotterdam, Netherlands; Antwerp, Belgium; Brussels; Lille, France; Avignon, France; Montpellier, France; and Girona, Spain, among others. It'll become one of the company's most well-connected routes.You can book tickets on the European Sleeper website.Trains departing from SpainMadrid to Marseille via BarcelonaNew for 2023, the eight-hour route from Madrid to Marseille, France, by Renfe finally launched in July. This packed route connects 14 destinations across Spain and France, including Barcelona; Figueres, Spain; Montpellier, France; Nimes, France; and Aix-en-Provence, France, before its final stop at Marseille.You can book tickets for both routes on the Renfe website.View of the city from Park Guell in Barcelona. GATSI/GETTY IMAGESBarcelona to LyonAlong with the above route, Renfe also launched a new service connecting Barcelona to Lyon, with stops in Girona, Spain; Perpignan, France; Montpellier, France; Nimes, France; and Valence, France. The route takes around five hours if you stay aboard until the final stop.You can book tickets for both routes on the Renfe website.Trains departing from SloveniaLjubljana to BudapestOne of the most affordable routes on this list, these tickets regularly cost as little as 16 euros (about $17). Operated by Hungarian Railways, the train travels from Slovenia via Graz, Austria, before its final destination of Budapest.You can book tickets on the operator's official website.Trains departing from SwedenStockholm to HamburgThis daily service operated by SJ EuroNight will take you from Stockholm to Hamburg via Copenhagen. It departs at 5:30 p.m. and arrives at 6:30 a.m. the following day. Plush compartments are available — including some for one to three people, complete with a private shower. The train also has pet-friendly compartments should you wish to travel with your beloved pooch.You can book tickets on the SJ website.Trains departing from the UKLondon to Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris and the French AlpsTaking Eurostar from central London is a speedy and efficient way of traveling to Europe without the hassle of taking a plane. Starting at London St Pancras station, you'll travel through the Channel Tunnel, which connects the continent to the U.K. with various destinations and routes.London to Amsterdam's city center takes less than four hours to complete. Round-trip tickets start around $80 per person, a reasonable price given how expensive taxi rides to Heathrow from downtown London can be on a busy day.Traveling to Brussels from London St Pancras is just as easy and takes less than two hours with similarly low prices.Related: What's the difference between Business Premier, Standard Premier and Standard class?As mentioned above, under "Paris to London," you can also reach the French capital in just over two hours. Beyond Paris, between Dec. 16 and Deb. 3, you'll also be able to travel from London to the French Alps to visit various ski resorts in Chambery, Albertville, Moutiers, Aime-la-Plagne and Bourg-Saint-Maurice.You can book tickets on the Eurostar website.Bottom lineDespite budget airlines offering cheap fares to most European cities, an intercity train trip can still be more affordable. 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