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View of Lisbon, PortugalAlbufeira to Lisbon by trainCP runs five direct daily trains from Albufeira-Ferreiras to Lisbon, taking about 2 hours 33 minutes to 3 hours 19 minutes. Seat reservations are compulsory.Madrid's Gran Via street at dusk with the Metropolis BuildingAlicante to Madrid by trainDirect high-speed trains link Alicante and Madrid in around 2 hours 25 minutes, with fares from €9. Trains arrive at either Atocha or Chamartín.Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at nightAmsterdam to Berlin by trainDirect ICE trains connect Amsterdam Centraal and Berlin Hbf in around 5 hours 42 minutes, with six daily departures. Advance fares start at €37.99.Bratislava Castle at sunsetAmsterdam to Bratislava by trainAmsterdam to Bratislava takes about 12 hours 15 minutes with no direct service. Travel via Vienna by day or on ÖBB Nightjet, then take a regional train.Hungarian Parliament Building lit up at dusk on the DanubeAmsterdam to Budapest by trainThere is no direct Amsterdam to Budapest train; the fastest journey takes about 14 hours, or take the ÖBB Nightjet overnight to Vienna and continue to Budapest.Florence Cathedral dome and bell tower rising above the rooftopsAmsterdam to Florence by trainAmsterdam to Florence has no direct train; fastest trips take about 14 hours, but practical journeys take 18 hours or more and require at least two changes.Tower Bridge in London at duskAmsterdam to London by trainDirect Eurostar trains take about 4 hours 10 minutes from Amsterdam to London, with around 3 daily departures and fares from about €57 / £52.View of Oslo, NorwayAmsterdam to Oslo by trainAmsterdam to Oslo has no direct train; plan a two-day journey to Oslo S via Hamburg, Copenhagen and Gothenburg.Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunsetAmsterdam to Paris by trainDirect Eurostar trains from Amsterdam to Paris take about 3 hours 15 to 35 minutes, with about 10 weekday departures and advance Standard fares from €35.Statue detail at Rome's Vittoriano monument with St. Peter's dome in the distanceAmsterdam to Rome by trainNo direct Amsterdam to Rome train exists. Fastest connections take about 15 hours; typical journeys are around 18 hours 38 minutes via Paris and northern Italy.View of Brussels, BelgiumAntwerp to Brussels by trainAntwerp to Brussels by train takes about 45 minutes on frequent direct SNCB InterCity trains, with a choice of three central Brussels stations.View of Bilbao, SpainBarcelona to Bilbao by trainOne direct Renfe Alvia a day links Barcelona and Bilbao in around 7 hours, with weekend engineering works and no full high-speed line.Girona old town skyline with cathedral towers at golden hourBarcelona to Girona by trainBarcelona to Girona has direct Avant and AVE trains taking 38 to 57 minutes, plus Rodalies R11 in 1 hour 10 to 30 minutes, with more than 20 daily departures.Cityscape of Innsbruck, AustriaBarcelona to Innsbruck by trainBarcelona to Innsbruck has no direct train; travel through Lyon or Paris and Switzerland to Zurich, then take the direct Railjet to Innsbruck Hbf over two days.View of Lisbon, PortugalBarcelona to Lisbon by trainNo direct train links Barcelona and Lisbon: rail via Badajoz and Entroncamento takes 10-11 hours, while Alsa's Madrid-Lisbon coach takes 8-9 hours.Madrid's Gran Via street at dusk with the Metropolis BuildingBarcelona to Madrid by trainDirect high-speed trains from Barcelona to Madrid take about 2.5 to 3.5 hours, departing Barcelona Sants for Atocha or Chamartín.Promenade des Anglais and coastline in NiceBarcelona to Nice by trainBarcelona to Nice has no direct trains; journeys require at least one change, usually at Marseille, and take around 7 hours 10 minutes to 13+ hours.Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunsetBarcelona to Paris by trainBarcelona to Paris TGV inOui takes about 6 hours 45 minutes; tickets from €69 one way in second class on selected trains and dates, subject to availability.Old Town Square and Church of Our Lady before Tyn in PragueBarcelona to Prague by trainThere is no direct train from Barcelona to Prague: journeys take about 23 to 27 hours, with around six departures a day and at least two changes.Hohensalzburg Fortress above Salzburg at sunsetBarcelona to Salzburg by trainBarcelona to Salzburg has no direct train; the fastest journeys take around 16 hours and require at least two changes.View of San Sebastian, SpainBarcelona to San Sebastian by trainRenfe runs Barcelona to San Sebastián/Donostia on one direct Alvia train a day each way, no change needed, taking around 6 hours 30 minutes.Seville Cathedral and Giralda tower at sunsetBarcelona to Seville by trainDirect trains from Barcelona to Seville take 6 to 7 hours; around 4 run on many days between Barcelona Sants and Sevilla Santa Justa.Valencia Cathedral and Miguelete bell towerBarcelona to Valencia by trainDirect Renfe Euromed trains link Barcelona Sants and València Joaquín Sorolla; the fastest take about 2 hours 47 minutes, with longer journeys also available.Belvedere Palace and gardens in ViennaBarcelona to Vienna by trainNo direct Barcelona to Vienna train. Plan two days via Lyon and Zurich, then take a direct Railjet or Nightjet into Vienna.Gare du Nord train station in ParisBasel to Paris by trainTravel from Basel to Paris by train with TGV Lyria's direct service, in around 3 hours from Basel SBB to Paris Gare de Lyon.Valencia Cathedral and Miguelete bell towerBenidorm to Valencia by trainBenidorm has no direct train to Valencia. The standard rail route combines the TRAM to Alicante with Renfe Avant; direct ALSA coaches are faster.Amsterdam canal houses and houseboats illuminated at nightBerlin to Amsterdam by trainDirect ICE trains take about 5 hours 42 minutes to 6 hours from Berlin to Amsterdam, with DB advance fares from €37.99 and GoVolta promotional tickets from €10.Temple of the Sacred Heart on Tibidabo hill in Barcelona at sunsetBerlin to Barcelona by trainBerlin to Barcelona has no direct train. Via Paris, fastest trips take about 17 hours and typical trips 21 to 22 hours, changing from Paris Est to Gare de Lyon.Panoramic aerial view of Bologna's old town and surrounding hillsBerlin to Bologna by trainThere are no direct Berlin to Bologna trains; journeys take about 11 to 15 hours via Munich, with fares from EUR27.Cologne skyline and Rhine RiverBerlin to Cologne by trainBerlin to Cologne takes 3 hours 43 minutes on the fastest direct ICE; most trips take 4 to 5 hours, with around 35 daily trains from DB and FlixTrain.Copenhagen cityscape, the destination for this Berlin to Copenhagen train journeyBerlin to Copenhagen by trainBerlin to Copenhagen by train: two daily direct ComfortJet trains since June 2026, taking about 7 hours since the corridor rerouted via Hamburg.Historic Dresden palace architecture around Schlossplatz squareBerlin to Dresden by trainAs of June 2026, the fastest Berlin to Dresden trains take 1 hour 39 minutes, with up to 15 direct services daily. DB fares start at €25.99.Florence Cathedral dome and bell tower rising above the rooftopsBerlin to Florence by trainBerlin to Florence has no direct train; the fastest daytime journey takes about 13 hours with two transfers, and advance fares start at around 60 euros.Milan Cathedral in Piazza del DuomoBerlin to Milan by trainBerlin to Milan has no direct train; expect at least one change via Switzerland or Austria, from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Milano Centrale.Aerial view of Munich Marienplatz and church towers at sunsetBerlin to Munich by trainDirect Deutsche Bahn ICE trains connect Berlin and Munich in about 4 to 4.5 hours; the fastest ICE Sprinter services take just under 4 hours.Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunsetBerlin to Paris by trainHow to travel from Berlin to Paris by train. The daily direct ICE takes around 8 hours from Berlin Hbf to Paris Gare de l’Est. For an overnight option, the European Sleeper night train runs three times a week. Covers tickets, Interrail reservations, and which Paris station to aim for.Old Town Square and Church of Our Lady before Tyn in PragueBerlin to Prague by trainDirect Berlin to Prague trains take about 4 hours 15 to 30 minutes, with Deutsche Bahn and České dráhy services linking Berlin Hbf and Praha hlavní nádraží.Statue detail at Rome's Vittoriano monument with St. Peter's dome in the distanceBerlin to Rome by trainBerlin to Rome has no direct train; travel via Munich and northern Italy by day, or take the ÖBB Nightjet from Munich overnight.Grand Canal in Venice with gondolas and colorful palazzosBerlin to Venice by trainBerlin to Venice typically takes 11 to 12 hours with at least one change via Munich; book Venezia Santa Lucia for the island, not Mestre.Warsaw skyline at night with the Palace of Culture and ScienceBerlin to Warsaw by trainDirect EuroCity trains take about 5 hours from Berlin Hbf to Warszawa Centralna, with 4 to 6 daily services and advance fares from €30.Temple of the Sacred Heart on Tibidabo hill in Barcelona at sunsetBilbao to Barcelona by trainRenfe Alvia trains take 6 to 7 hours from Bilbao Abando to Barcelona Sants; one-way tickets range from €35 to €85.La Concha Bay and beach in San Sebastian, SpainBilbao to San Sebastian by trainBilbao to San Sebastian takes around 3 hours 15 minutes; Euskotren and Renfe require at least one transfer, with advance tickets from €13.80.View of Rome, ItalyBologna to Rome by trainBologna to Rome by train takes about 2 hours on Trenitalia or Italo, usually using Bologna Centrale and Roma Termini, with fares from €19.90.Arcaded street in Turin at dusk leading to a church domeBologna to Turin by trainBologna to Turin takes about 2 hours on direct high-speed trains. Trenitalia and Italo run frequent services, with most arriving at Torino Porta Nuova.Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunsetBordeaux to Paris by trainTGV INOUI takes as little as 2 hours 8 minutes from Bordeaux to Paris; OUIGO takes around 2 to 3.5 hours, with fares from €16 and compulsory reservations.View of Lisbon, PortugalBraga to Lisbon by trainCP Alfa Pendular runs direct from Braga to Lisbon in about 3 hours 23 minutes on the fastest services, with up to six daily departures. Full 2026 fare: €38.50.Hungarian Parliament Building lit up at dusk on the DanubeBratislava to Budapest by trainDirect international trains connect Bratislava hlavná stanica and Budapest-Nyugati in about 2 hours 26 minutes, with longer departures also available.Belvedere Palace and gardens in ViennaBratislava to Vienna by trainBratislava and Vienna are linked by direct ÖBB REX trains in about an hour, with departures from Bratislava hlavná stanica and Bratislava-Petržalka.Amsterdam canal houses and houseboats illuminated at nightBristol to Amsterdam by trainBristol to Amsterdam takes around 7 to 8 hours via London: GWR to Paddington, a cross-London transfer, then Eurostar to Amsterdam; a passport is required.Ornate guild house facades on Brussels' Grand PlaceBruges to Brussels by trainDirect SNCB trains connect Bruges and Brussels in about an hour, roughly every 30 minutes, with distance-based fares and automatic weekend and age discounts.Amsterdam canal houses and houseboats illuminated at nightBrussels to Amsterdam by trainTwo direct trains link Brussels Midi/Zuid and Amsterdam Centraal: Eurostar in around 1 hour 52 minutes, Eurocity Direct in around 2 hours 8 minutes. From €25.Antwerp Central Station facade with ornate clock and gold detailingBrussels to Antwerp by trainBrussels to Antwerp trains take as little as 33 minutes, run every 15 to 30 minutes, and cost €6 to €12 one way.Bruges canal view with the belfry tower at duskBrussels to Bruges by trainDirect SNCB trains from Brussels to Bruges take 53 to 60 minutes and run every 15 to 30 minutes; no reservation is needed.Frankfurt skyline with skyscrapers at duskBrussels to Frankfurt by trainDirect ICE trains connect Brussels and Frankfurt in as little as 2 hours 8 minutes; up to 16 trains run daily, with advance fares from €29.99.Tower Bridge in London at duskBrussels to London by trainDirect Eurostar trains link Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid and London St Pancras in about two hours; fares start at £39 on selected departures.Lyon rooftops with cathedral towers and a distant Ferris wheelBrussels to Lyon by trainDirect TGV INOUI trains take about 4 hours from Brussels-Midi to Lyon Part-Dieu, with 5 to 6 daily departures and advance second-class fares from around €70.Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunsetBrussels to Paris by trainDirect Eurostar trains take as little as 1 hour 22 minutes from Brussels-Midi to Paris Gare du Nord; up to 22 run daily, with advance Standard fares from €29.Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at nightBudapest to Berlin by trainThe direct Hungaria runs from Budapest-Nyugati to Berlin Hbf by day; the Metropol EuroNight leaves Budapest-Keleti and takes about 13 hours overnight.Bratislava Castle at sunsetBudapest to Bratislava by trainDirect trains from Budapest to Bratislava take about 2 hours 25 minutes, with around 13 daily services and advance fares from about €12.Tower Bridge in London at duskBudapest to London by trainBudapest to London by train is not direct: connect via Paris or Brussels, then take Eurostar to London St Pancras. Fastest trips take around 17 hours.View of Oslo, NorwayBudapest to Oslo by trainBudapest to Oslo by train takes two or three days with no direct service, usually via Berlin, Hamburg, Copenhagen and Sweden.Old Town Square and Church of Our Lady before Tyn in PragueBudapest to Prague by trainDirect EuroCity and railjet trains from Budapest-Nyugati to Prague take about 6 hours 53 minutes, with a EuroNight Metropol sleeper option.Statue detail at Rome's Vittoriano monument with St. Peter's dome in the distanceBudapest to Rome by trainBudapest to Rome has no direct train; rail journeys take around 14 to 17 hours via Vienna, with an ÖBB Nightjet overnight option.Stockholm's Gamla Stan waterfront at sunsetBudapest to Stockholm by trainBudapest to Stockholm takes about 26-30 hours via Hamburg, then direct day or night trains north, with Copenhagen-Malmö as a backup.Belvedere Palace and gardens in ViennaBudapest to Vienna by trainDirect Railjet and EuroCity services take 2 hours 21 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes between Budapest and Vienna, with about 16 departures daily.St. Mark's Church in ZagrebBudapest to Zagreb by trainDirect InterCity trains from Budapest to Zagreb take about 5.5 to 6.5 hours; up to two run daily, with advance fares from around €15.Coastal cliffs and pine covered hillside near Palermo, SicilyCatania to Palermo by trainCatania to Palermo trains take 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours. Trenitalia runs around 9 daily services, with regional fares from €13 and Intercity from €18.View of Lisbon, PortugalCoimbra to Lisbon by trainDirect CP trains link Coimbra-B and Lisbon in under two hours on the fastest services. Standard Intercidades fares start at €22.20.Cityscape of Berlin, GermanyCologne to Berlin by trainDirect ICE trains link Cologne and Berlin every two hours in about 4 hours 20 minutes; a 2026 Berlin-Hannover renovation adds time on part of the route.Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at nightCopenhagen to Berlin by trainSelected direct Copenhagen to Berlin trains take about seven hours; Hamburg connections remain a useful fallback.Panoramic aerial view of Bologna's old town and surrounding hillsCopenhagen to Bologna by trainCopenhagen to Bologna has no direct train. Routes via Hamburg and Munich take around 21 to 23 hours, with a Nightjet option via Innsbruck.Bratislava Castle at sunsetCopenhagen to Bratislava by trainCopenhagen to Bratislava has no direct train; fastest trips take about 18 hours via Prague or Vienna, with several changes.Hungarian Parliament Building lit up at dusk on the DanubeCopenhagen to Budapest by trainCopenhagen to Budapest by train takes 18 to 22 hours with at least two changes, usually via Hamburg and Vienna; an ÖBB Nightjet covers the longest leg.Illuminated clock tower and light trails from passing traffic at nightCopenhagen to Dortmund by trainCopenhagen to Dortmund has no direct train; change at Hamburg for the ICE. Journeys take 8.5 to 9.5 hours, with advance second-class fares from around €37.View of Gothenburg, SwedenCopenhagen to Gothenburg by trainDirect Öresundståg trains from Copenhagen to Gothenburg run roughly hourly and take around 3 hours 35 minutes; SJ via Malmö takes 3 hours 20 minutes.View of Oslo, NorwayCopenhagen to Oslo by trainCopenhagen to Oslo has no direct train; change at Gothenburg for a 7.5 to 9-hour journey on Öresundståg and SJ.Statue detail at Rome's Vittoriano monument with St. Peter's dome in the distanceCopenhagen to Rome by trainCopenhagen to Rome has no direct train. Journeys via Germany take about 23 to 28 hours, with a Munich-Rome Nightjet option.Stockholm's Gamla Stan waterfront at sunsetCopenhagen to Stockholm by trainCopenhagen to Stockholm trains take a little over 5 hours at their fastest, with direct services and Malmö-change options; SJ and Snälltåget serve the route.Belvedere Palace and gardens in ViennaCopenhagen to Vienna by trainCopenhagen to Vienna has no direct train. Travel via Hamburg and Munich in 14 to 16 hours, via Prague in 16 to 19 hours, or overnight on an ÖBB Nightjet.Madrid's Gran Via street at dusk with the Metropolis BuildingCordoba to Madrid by trainDirect high-speed trains from Cordoba to Madrid take as little as 1 hour 54 minutes, with around 40 daily services and fares from €7.Sand dune path leading to a beach along the English Channel coastDover to Calais by trainNo direct train links Dover and Calais. One-way ferry fares start at about £30 online; vehicle travellers can use the Eurotunnel in 35 minutes from £117.Tower Bridge in London at duskDublin to London by trainDublin to London has no direct train; the route uses a ferry to Holyhead, then a train to London Euston. Fastest trips take about 7 hours, with fares from €58.View of Split, CroatiaDubrovnik to Split by trainNo train connects Dubrovnik and Split. Buses run year-round with 20+ daily departures and take 4 to 4.5 hours; catamaran ferries are seasonal.Tower Bridge in London at duskEdinburgh to London by trainEdinburgh to London by train takes about 4 hours 20 minutes on direct LNER and Lumo services; Caledonian Sleeper runs overnight.View of Lisbon, PortugalFaro to Lisbon by trainTravel from Faro to Lisbon on CP's reserved Alfa Pendular and Intercidades services, with intermediate Algarve stops and Lisboa Oriente arrival.Milan Cathedral in Piazza del DuomoFlorence to Milan by trainDirect high-speed trains from Florence to Milan take around 1 hour 40 minutes, with Frecciarossa and Italo services. Advance fares start at about €17.90.Gare du Nord train station in ParisFlorence to Paris by trainOne change gets you from Florence to Paris by train, in about 9 hours 19 minutes to 9 hours 41 minutes depending on whether you route via Milan or Turin.View of Pisa, ItalyFlorence to Pisa by trainDirect Florence to Pisa trains take about 50 to 60 minutes, with Trenitalia regional fares from around €8.Statue detail at Rome's Vittoriano monument with St. Peter's dome in the distanceFlorence to Rome by trainHigh-speed Florence to Rome trains take about 1 hour 20 to 30 minutes, with frequent direct Trenitalia and Italo services and advance fares from €14.90.Grand Canal in Venice with gondolas and colorful palazzosFlorence to Venice by trainDirect high-speed trains from Florence to Venice take around 2 hours; regional services take up to 6 hours, with advance fares from around €19.View of Brussels, BelgiumFrankfurt to Brussels by trainFrankfurt to Brussels by train: direct ICE service, about 3 hours, 7 to 8 trains a day, station choices, and optional seat reservations explained.Aerial view of Munich Marienplatz and church towers at sunsetFrankfurt to Munich by trainDirect ICE trains from Frankfurt to Munich take as little as 3 hours 15 minutes, with around 30 daily departures and advance fares from around €13.Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunsetFrankfurt to Paris by trainDirect DB ICE trains connect Frankfurt and Paris in about 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours; advance second-class fares start at €39.Cityscape of Stuttgart, GermanyFrankfurt to Stuttgart by trainDirect ICE trains cover Frankfurt to Stuttgart in about 1 hour 18 minutes, roughly every 30 minutes, with two Frankfurt stations to choose between.Ljubljana riverside and pink churchGeneva to Ljubljana by trainGeneva to Ljubljana has no direct train; expect 2 to 3 changes via Zürich and Innsbruck, taking 11.5 to 14 hours.Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunsetGeneva to Paris by trainTravel from Geneva to Paris in about 3 hours 13 minutes on direct TGV Lyria trains from Genève Cornavin to Paris Gare de Lyon.Matterhorn reflected in an alpine lake near ZermattGeneva to Zermatt by trainNo direct train from Geneva to Zermatt: change at Visp to the MGB. The journey takes around 3 to 3.5 hours, and the Swiss Travel Pass covers both legs.Temple of the Sacred Heart on Tibidabo hill in Barcelona at sunsetGirona to Barcelona by trainGirona to Barcelona has direct AVE and AVANT trains taking 37 to 39 minutes; advance AVANT fares start from around €7, with 16 to 20 direct trains daily.Tower Bridge in London at duskGlasgow to London by trainAvanti runs direct trains from Glasgow Central to London Euston in 4.5 to 5 hours; LNER reaches King's Cross via Edinburgh; Caledonian Sleeper runs overnight.View of Copenhagen, DenmarkGothenburg to Copenhagen by trainÖresundståg runs Gothenburg to Copenhagen direct in about 3 hours 33 minutes, roughly hourly, with no seat reservations and ID checks at the Danish border.Stockholm's Gamla Stan waterfront at sunsetGothenburg to Stockholm by trainDirect Gothenburg to Stockholm trains take as little as 3 hours 27 minutes, run by SJ and VR Snabbtåg, from 219 SEK on VR and 475 SEK on SJ.Madrid cityscape, the destination for this Granada to Madrid train journeyGranada to Madrid by trainTravel Granada to Madrid on Renfe's AVE, direct four times a day in around 3 hours 30 minutes, with no low-cost operator currently on this corridor.Cityscape of Malaga, the destination for this Granada to Malaga train journeyGranada to Malaga by trainRenfe's Avant train links Granada and Malaga directly in around 1 hour 30 minutes via Antequera-Santa Ana, longer than the map distance suggests.Temple of the Sacred Heart on Tibidabo hill in Barcelona at sunsetHamburg to Barcelona by trainThere is no direct train from Hamburg to Barcelona; travel via Paris with Deutsche Bahn and TGV INOUI, with fastest journeys taking around 16 hours.Statue detail at Rome's Vittoriano monument with St. Peter's dome in the distanceHamburg to Rome by trainNo direct Hamburg to Rome train exists: change at Munich for a daytime Frecciarossa or overnight ÖBB Nightjet; most connections take 17 to 19 hours.Valencia Cathedral and Miguelete bell towerHamburg to Valencia by trainHamburg to Valencia has no direct train; journeys take around 30 hours and require at least 4 changes via Köln, Brussels and southern France.Belvedere Palace and gardens in ViennaInnsbruck to Vienna by trainDirect ÖBB Railjet Xpress trains run roughly hourly from Innsbruck Hbf to Wien Hbf, with fastest journeys taking about 4 hours 15 minutes.View of the old town in Zurich, SwitzerlandInterlaken to Zurich by trainFastest trains from Interlaken to Zurich take 1 hour 55 minutes with one change at Bern. Services run at least hourly; a second-class ticket costs about CHF 76.Warsaw skyline at night with the Palace of Culture and ScienceKrakow to Warsaw by trainPKP Intercity serves Kraków Główny and Warsaw, with EIP Pendolino and other trains; Warszawa Centralna is the main city-centre option.Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunsetLa Rochelle to Paris by trainDirect La Rochelle to Paris trains run about 8 times daily, taking as little as 2 hours 40 minutes, from €16.View of Lisbon, PortugalLagos to Lisbon by trainLagos to Lisbon has no direct trains. Change at Tunes for Alfa Pendular or Intercidades. Five daily connections, fastest 3 hours 55 minutes.Place de la Bourse and water mirror in Bordeaux at nightLaval to Bordeaux by trainLaval to Bordeaux has no direct trains; change at Paris Montparnasse or Le Mans. Fastest SNCF connections take around 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes.Cityscape of Albufeira, PortugalLisbon to Albufeira by trainCP runs five direct daily trains from Lisbon to Albufeira-Ferreiras, taking about 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 2 minutes. Pass holders need seat reservations.Barcelona cityscape, the destination for this Lisbon to Barcelona train journeyLisbon to Barcelona by trainThere's no direct train from Lisbon to Barcelona. The realistic rail route runs via Madrid with three changes, taking around 16 hours in one day.View of Braga, PortugalLisbon to Braga by trainAlfa Pendular is the fastest direct CP option at 3 hours 20 minutes from Lisbon Oriente to Braga; normal Intercidades fares start at €29.70.View of Faro, PortugalLisbon to Faro by trainCP runs direct trains from Lisbon to Faro in around 3 hours, with departures from Lisboa Oriente and Entrecampos and fares from about €29.View of Lagos, PortugalLisbon to Lagos by trainLisbon to Lagos takes 3 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours via Tunes, with about 14 daily departures. Advance fares start at €11 via CP.Madrid's Gran Via street at dusk with the Metropolis BuildingLisbon to Madrid by trainNo direct train connects Lisbon and Madrid: expect around 10 to 11.5 hours, three trains, and two bookings for the journey via Badajoz and Entroncamento.Porto old town rooftops along the Douro RiverLisbon to Porto by trainDirect CP trains from Lisbon to Porto take about 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes, with Alfa Pendular and Intercidades services to Porto Campanha.Seville Cathedral and Giralda tower at sunsetLisbon to Seville by trainThere are no direct trains from Lisbon to Seville. Travel via Badajoz on separate CP and Renfe trains; allow about 10 to 13 hours.View of Sintra, PortugalLisbon to Sintra by trainDirect CP urban trains run from Lisboa Rossio to Sintra in about 40 minutes. Load Zapping on a Navegante card and validate before boarding.St. Mark's Church in ZagrebLjubljana to Zagreb by trainLjubljana to Zagreb has 2 to 4 direct trains daily, taking about 2 hours 10 to 40 minutes. Advance fares start at €9; reservations are usually not required.Alicante harbor and coastline from aboveLondon to Alicante by trainLondon to Alicante by train has no direct service and takes about 24 to 26 hours via Paris and Barcelona; one overnight stop is usually easiest.Amsterdam canal houses and houseboats illuminated at nightLondon to Amsterdam by trainA direct Eurostar train from London to Amsterdam takes around 4 hours, runs several times daily and arrives at Amsterdam Centraal in the city centre.Temple of the Sacred Heart on Tibidabo hill in Barcelona at sunsetLondon to Barcelona by trainLondon to Barcelona takes around 9 to 10 hours by train via Paris, with no direct service and a change between Gare du Nord and Gare de Lyon.Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at nightLondon to Berlin by trainLondon to Berlin takes about 9 to 11 hours by train, with two changes at Brussels Midi and Cologne Hauptbahnhof; no direct service runs.Panoramic aerial view of Bologna's old town and surrounding hillsLondon to Bologna by trainLondon to Bologna takes 11 to 13 hours by train, with no direct service and at least two changes via Paris and northern Italy.Ornate guild house facades on Brussels' Grand PlaceLondon to Brussels by trainLondon to Brussels takes under 2 hours by direct Eurostar from St Pancras to Brussels-Midi, with tickets from £39.Hungarian Parliament Building lit up at dusk on the DanubeLondon to Budapest by trainThere is no direct train from London to Budapest; routes via Paris or Brussels take 18 to 24 hours and include an overnight EuroNight or Nightjet.Nyhavn harbor in CopenhagenLondon to Copenhagen by trainLondon to Copenhagen has no direct train; most itineraries change in Brussels and Hamburg, with the fastest taking about 14 hours.Historic street in Edinburgh Old TownLondon to Edinburgh by trainLondon to Edinburgh takes about 4 to 5 hours by direct train, with roughly 69 daily departures and advance fares from £25 to £45 one way.Florence Cathedral dome and bell tower rising above the rooftopsLondon to Florence by trainLondon to Florence takes most of a day by train and has no direct service; travel via Paris and Milan on Eurostar, TGV INOUI, Frecciarossa or Italo.Geneva waterfront skyline at sunsetLondon to Geneva by trainLondon to Geneva takes 6.5 to 7 hours on a well-timed connection with one change in Paris; advance fares start around £35 on Eurostar and €29 on TGV Lyria.Cityscape of Linz, AustriaLondon to Linz by trainLondon to Linz has no direct train: take Eurostar via Brussels, then Germany and Austria to Linz Hbf, with most journeys taking 14 to 16 hours.View of Oslo, NorwayLondon to Oslo by trainLondon to Oslo by train takes two days via Amsterdam, Hamburg, Copenhagen and Gothenburg, with no direct service and at least one overnight stop.Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunsetLondon to Paris by trainEurostar runs direct from London St Pancras International to Paris Gare du Nord in about 2 hours 16 minutes, with around 16 departures a day.Statue detail at Rome's Vittoriano monument with St. Peter's dome in the distanceLondon to Rome by trainNo direct trains run from London to Rome; fastest same-day trips take around 14 hours via Paris with two changes. Most travellers stop overnight.Seville Cathedral and Giralda tower at sunsetLondon to Seville by trainNo direct London-Seville train. Travel via Paris and Barcelona with at least two changes; fastest journeys take around 23 hours, but two days is more practical.Valencia Cathedral and Miguelete bell towerLondon to Valencia by trainLondon to Valencia has no direct train. Via Paris and Barcelona, the fastest itineraries take around 15 hours; many take about 20 hours.Grand Canal in Venice with gondolas and colorful palazzosLondon to Venice by trainLondon to Venice takes about two days with at least two changes. There are no direct trains; travel via Turin or Milan, or take the ÖBB Nightjet via Stuttgart.Belvedere Palace and gardens in ViennaLondon to Vienna by trainNo direct train runs from London to Vienna. Take Eurostar to Brussels, then ICE by day in 12.5 to 13.5 hours or ÖBB Nightjet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunsetLuxembourg to Paris by trainLuxembourg to Paris trains usually take around 3 hours 20 minutes; the fastest connection takes 2 hours 53 minutes via Metz, with TGV INOUI, TER and OUIGO.Montpellier cityscape, the destination for this Lyon to Montpellier train journeyLyon to Montpellier by trainDirect trains link Lyon and Montpellier in about 1 hour 40 minutes, but check your arrival station: OUIGO's cheapest fare can land you outside the centre.Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunsetLyon to Paris by trainDirect TGV INOUI, OUIGO and selected Frecciarossa trains link Lyon and Paris; the fastest take 1 hour 43 minutes and the average about 2 hours 14 minutes.Toulouse riverfront at sunset with a Ferris wheel and domed buildingLyon to Toulouse by trainDirect TGV INOUI trains from Lyon Part-Dieu to Toulouse-Matabiau take around 4 hours 10 minutes, with about three daily departures and advance fares from €48.Alicante harbor and coastline from aboveMadrid to Alicante by trainDirect high-speed trains from Madrid to Alicante take around 2 hours 20 to 35 minutes, with roughly 14 to 16 departures on most days and fares from €9.Athens skyline at sunset with the Acropolis in the distanceMadrid to Athens by trainMadrid to Athens has no direct train. The fastest route via Barcelona, Milan and an Ancona to Patras ferry takes 39 to 40+ hours and costs from €220.Temple of the Sacred Heart on Tibidabo hill in Barcelona at sunsetMadrid to Barcelona by trainMadrid to Barcelona high-speed trains take 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours, with fares from €9. Renfe AVE, Avlo, Ouigo and Iryo run direct daytime services.Cordoba Roman Bridge and Mezquita-Catedral at duskMadrid to Cordoba by trainDirect Madrid to Cordoba trains take about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, from Madrid Puerta de Atocha to Cordoba Julio Anguita, with Renfe, OUIGO and iryo.Alhambra palace complex in Granada with the Sierra Nevada mountainsMadrid to Granada by trainDirect high-speed trains link Madrid and Granada in about 3 hours 14 minutes with Renfe AVE, AVLO and Alvia; Iryo and OUIGO may appear on connecting trips.View of Lisbon, PortugalMadrid to Lisbon by trainMadrid to Lisbon has no confirmed direct train. Most journeys take 10 hours or more and require a connection or onward transport across the border.Panoramic view of Malaga and the coast from Gibralfaro hillMadrid to Malaga by trainMadrid to Málaga trains take as little as 2 hours 30 minutes, with around 15 to 20 daily departures. AVE is the fastest; Avlo fares start at €7.Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunsetMadrid to Paris by trainThere is no direct train from Madrid to Paris. Change at Barcelona Sants for a journey of around 9 hours 45 minutes to a little over 10 hours.Seville Cathedral and Giralda tower at sunsetMadrid to Seville by trainDirect high-speed trains from Madrid to Seville usually take about 2.5 to 3 hours, serving Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Seville-Santa Justa.Toledo Alcazar fortress overlooking the Tagus River bridgeMadrid to Toledo by trainMadrid to Toledo takes 33 to 34 minutes direct on Renfe Avant. Turista fares start around €13 one way, with Toledo station at the foot of the old city.Valencia Cathedral and Miguelete bell towerMadrid to Valencia by trainDirect Madrid to Valencia trains take about two hours. Renfe/Avlo, OUIGO and iryo serve the route; OUIGO fares start at EUR9 for adults and EUR7 for children.Alhambra palace complex in Granada with the Sierra Nevada mountainsMalaga to Granada by trainDirect Renfe Avant trains connect Málaga and Granada in about 1 hour 23-25 minutes, with three departures each way on June 2026 schedules.Madrid's Gran Via street at dusk with the Metropolis BuildingMalaga to Madrid by trainDirect Renfe and iryo trains cover Málaga to Madrid in about 2 hours 39 minutes, arriving at Puerta de Atocha (Almudena Grandes); departures vary by date.Ronda's cliffside old town above the El Tajo gorgeMalaga to Ronda by trainNo direct trains run from Malaga to Ronda: change at Antequera-Santa Ana or Bobadilla. Journeys take 1 hour 50 minutes to 3 hours, 1 to 4 daily, from €13.80.Seville Cathedral and Giralda tower at sunsetMalaga to Seville by trainDirect Renfe AVE and Avant trains from Málaga María Zambrano to Sevilla-Santa Justa take around 2 hours, with around 20 departures daily.Amsterdam canal houses and houseboats illuminated at nightMalmo to Amsterdam by trainThere is no direct train from Malmö to Amsterdam; daytime trips go via Copenhagen and Hamburg and take around 12 hours with good connections.Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at nightMalmo to Berlin by trainMalmö to Berlin has a direct Snälltåget sleeper on selected 2026 dates, taking about 10.5 hours; daytime trains run via Copenhagen and Hamburg.Cologne skyline and Rhine RiverMalmo to Cologne by trainMalmö to Cologne has no direct train. Via Copenhagen and Hamburg, the fastest trips take roughly 9.5 to 10.5 hours; many itineraries take 12 hours or more.Aerial view of Munich Marienplatz and church towers at sunsetMalmo to Munich by trainMalmö to Munich takes around 12 to 15 hours via Copenhagen and Hamburg; Snälltåget runs a seasonal direct night train to München Ost.Belvedere Palace and gardens in ViennaMalmo to Vienna by trainMalmö to Vienna has no regular direct train; the clearest route via Copenhagen and Prague takes around 17 to 20 hours.Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunsetMarseille to Paris by trainDirect Marseille to Paris trains run up to 24 times daily, taking as little as 3 hours 3 minutes, with OUIGO fares from €16.Lakeside villa on Lake Como with mountains in the backgroundMilan to Como by trainTrains from Milan to Como take as little as 37 minutes, with up to 69 daily departures and fares from €5.20 on Trenitalia and Trenord.Florence Cathedral dome and bell tower rising above the rooftopsMilan to Florence by trainDirect high-speed trains from Milan to Florence take around 1 hour 40 minutes, with Trenitalia and Italo services. Advance fares start at about €17.90.Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunsetMilan to Paris by trainDirect high-speed trains from Milan to Paris take about 6 hours 50 minutes over 640 km, with 3 to 5 daily services and advance fares from around €35 to €50.Statue detail at Rome's Vittoriano monument with St. Peter's dome in the distanceMilan to Rome by trainDirect high-speed trains from Milan to Rome take about 3 hours, with advance fares from around €29.90 and peak departures every 15 to 30 minutes.Grand Canal in Venice with gondolas and colorful palazzosMilan to Venice by trainFrecciarossa and Italo trains take 2 hours 15 to 30 minutes from Milan to Venice; around 35 direct services run daily, with advance fares from €29 and €19.Promenade des Anglais and coastline in NiceMonaco to Nice by trainDirect TER trains connect Monaco Monte-Carlo and Nice-Ville in about 22 to 24 minutes, roughly every 10 to 20 minutes with a longer gap around midday.Lyon rooftops with cathedral towers and a distant Ferris wheelMontpellier to Lyon by trainDirect TGV INOUI trains take as little as 1 hour 40 minutes from Montpellier to Lyon, while Ouigo offers cheaper fares.Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at nightMunich to Berlin by trainDirect ICE trains link Munich and Berlin in 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes, with around 26 daily departures and advance fares from about €20.Frankfurt skyline with skyscrapers at duskMunich to Frankfurt by trainDirect Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run from Munich to Frankfurt in as little as 3 hours 8 minutes, with around 51 direct services daily and fares from €17.99.Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunsetMunich to Paris by trainA direct TGV INOUI runs daily from Munich to Paris in about 5 hours 40 minutes; ICE connections via Stuttgart take from 5 hours 22 minutes, fares from €40.Old Town Square and Church of Our Lady before Tyn in PragueMunich to Prague by trainDirect EuroCity trains run from Munich Hbf to Praha hl.n. in about 5.5 to 5.75 hours; seat reservations are possible.Statue detail at Rome's Vittoriano monument with St. Peter's dome in the distanceMunich to Rome by trainMunich to Rome takes 9 to 10 hours with one change, usually at Verona or Bologna; no daily direct high-speed train and advance fares from €34.90.Hohensalzburg Fortress above Salzburg at sunsetMunich to Salzburg by trainDirect trains from Munich to Salzburg take around 1 hour 28 minutes to 1 hour 47 minutes, and the RE5 accepts Bayern-Tickets from €34.Belvedere Palace and gardens in ViennaMunich to Vienna by trainDirect trains take around 4 to 6 hours from Munich to Vienna; Railjet Xpress takes about 4 hours, with advance fares from around €19.99.View of the old town in Zurich, SwitzerlandMunich to Zurich by trainDirect EuroCity trains link Munich Hbf and Zurich HB in about 3 hours 32 minutes, with 8 to 10 daily departures. Advance fares start from around €30.Panoramic aerial view of Bologna's old town and surrounding hillsNaples to Bologna by trainFastest direct trains from Naples to Bologna take around 3 hours 11 minutes. Interrail and Eurail passes are valid on Trenitalia, not Italo.Statue detail at Rome's Vittoriano monument with St. Peter's dome in the distanceNaples to Rome by trainDirect Frecciarossa and Italo take about 1 hour from Naples to Rome; fares start at €14.90. Regional trains take 2 hours 15 minutes to over 3 hours from €9.Cityscape of Barcelona, SpainNice to Barcelona by trainNice to Barcelona by train needs at least one change today, about 8 hours 7 minutes via Marseille, with no single fare covering the whole journey.Monaco harbor and hillside skyline overlooking the MediterraneanNice to Monaco by trainDirect TER trains from Nice to Monaco take 22 to 25 minutes, cost around €4 to €7, and depart every 15 to 30 minutes from Nice-Ville.Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunsetNice to Paris by trainThe fastest trains from Nice to Paris take 5 hours 44 minutes; direct options include OUIGO services, with selected fares starting at €19.Old Town Square and Church of Our Lady before Tyn in PragueOlomouc to Prague by trainDirect trains from Olomouc to Prague take about 2 hours 15 to 40 minutes. ČD, RegioJet and Leo Express serve the route, and some services require reservations.View of Copenhagen, DenmarkOslo to Copenhagen by trainOslo to Copenhagen by train needs one change, at Göteborg. The journey takes around 8 hours on Vy and Öresundståg, with no direct or sleeper option.Green Flam Railway train in a snowy mountain landscapeOslo to Flam by trainOslo to Flåm takes 5.5 to 6.5 hours with a change at Myrdal; 3 to 4 daily summer connections and advance fares from about 900 NOK.Stockholm's Gamla Stan waterfront at sunsetOslo to Stockholm by trainDirect Oslo to Stockholm trains take about 5 hours 24 minutes on SJ3000 services, with around four daily departures and advance fares from around NOK 249.Amsterdam canal houses and houseboats illuminated at nightParis to Amsterdam by trainDirect Eurostar trains run from Paris Gare du Nord to Amsterdam Centraal, taking around 3 hours 20 minutes; rail passes require paid seat reservations.Temple of the Sacred Heart on Tibidabo hill in Barcelona at sunsetParis to Barcelona by trainOne direct TGV INOUI runs most days from Paris Gare de Lyon to Barcelona Sants, taking about 6 hours 45 minutes; advance second-class fares run €39 to €49.Cityscape of Basel, SwitzerlandParis to Basel by trainSix direct TGV Lyria trains typically run from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBB in around 3 hours 4 minutes, with advance fares from €40.Panoramic aerial view of Bologna's old town and surrounding hillsParis to Bologna by trainParis to Bologna takes 8 to 9 hours with one change in Turin or Milan. Fares start from €50, with TGV INOUI and Frecciarossa options.Place de la Bourse and water mirror in Bordeaux at nightParis to Bordeaux by trainParis to Bordeaux trains take as little as 2 hours 8 minutes, with around 29 direct services daily. OUIGO fares start at €16; every ticket needs a reservation.Petit Minou lighthouse at the entrance to the harbour of Brest, FranceParis to Brest by trainDirect trains from Paris Montparnasse to Brest take as little as 3 hours 31 minutes, with TGV INOUI and OUIGO options and fares from €19 on selected dates.Ornate guild house facades on Brussels' Grand PlaceParis to Brussels by trainDirect Eurostar trains run from Paris Gare du Nord to Brussels-Midi in as little as 1 hour 22 minutes, with frequent departures and Standard fares from €29.Nyhavn harbor in CopenhagenParis to Copenhagen by trainParis to Copenhagen has no direct train; travel via Germany and Hamburg, then continue to Copenhagen Central with Deutsche Bahn and DSB.Florence Cathedral dome and bell tower rising above the rooftopsParis to Florence by trainParis to Florence has no direct train. Journeys via Milan or Turin take 9.5 to 12.5 hours, with advance second-class fares from €80 to €110.Geneva waterfront skyline at sunsetParis to Geneva by trainTGV Lyria runs direct from Paris Gare de Lyon to Geneva Cornavin in 3 hours 11 minutes, with up to 8 direct services a day and fares from around €29.View of La Rochelle, FranceParis to La Rochelle by trainDirect Paris to La Rochelle trains take as little as 2 hours 41 minutes, with up to 15 departures daily and advance tickets from €35.Cityscape of Luxembourg, LuxembourgParis to Luxembourg by trainTGV INOUI trains link Paris Est and Luxembourg in as little as 2 hours 11 minutes, with up to 11 daily departures and a 2 hours 33 minutes average journey.Lyon rooftops with cathedral towers and a distant Ferris wheelParis to Lyon by trainDirect TGV INOUI and OUIGO trains link Paris and Lyon in about 2 hours, with around 25 to 30 departures daily and advance fares from the €20s.Madrid's Gran Via street at dusk with the Metropolis BuildingParis to Madrid by trainThere are no direct trains from Paris to Madrid; the fastest route via Barcelona-Sants takes around 10 hours with one change.View of Malmö, SwedenParis to Malmo by trainParis to Malmö has no direct train; fast daytime journeys take around 14 to 16 hours via Hamburg and Copenhagen, with an overnight train on some dates.Marseille's Old Port with Notre-Dame de la Garde in the distanceParis to Marseille by trainTGV INOUI reaches Marseille from Paris in as little as 3 hours 4 minutes; up to 24 SNCF trains run daily, with OUIGO from €16 and couchettes from around €29.View of Montpellier, FranceParis to Montpellier by trainDirect trains from Paris to Montpellier take as little as 3 hours 13 minutes, with up to approximately 23 daily departures and fares from €35 on OUIGO.Aerial view of Munich Marienplatz and church towers at sunsetParis to Munich by trainOne direct TGV inOui departs Paris Gare de l'Est daily for München Hbf in 5 hours 51 minutes; ICE connections take about 6 hours 10 to 35 minutes.View of Nantes, FranceParis to Nantes by trainMost Paris to Nantes trains are direct; fastest services take about 2 hours, while OUIGO Train Classique takes around 3 hours 35 minutes to 4 hours 7 minutes.Promenade des Anglais and coastline in NiceParis to Nice by trainDirect TGV trains run from Paris Gare de Lyon to Nice Ville in about 5 hours 45 minutes. When booked early, fares start at €45 in second class and €79 in first.View of Oslo, NorwayParis to Oslo by trainParis to Oslo takes two days via Hamburg, Copenhagen and Sweden, with no direct train; Snälltåget plans a daytime Malmö to Oslo service from 15 June 2026.Statue detail at Rome's Vittoriano monument with St. Peter's dome in the distanceParis to Rome by trainTravel from Paris to Rome by train with one change, in about 10 hours 10 minutes on the fastest Trenitalia and TGV connections.Stockholm's Gamla Stan waterfront at sunsetParis to Stockholm by trainNo direct Paris to Stockholm train: travel via Hamburg, then use a sleeper or Snälltåget day train. Passholders need reservations on key legs.View of Strasbourg, FranceParis to Strasbourg by trainDirect TGV INOUI trains take about 1 hour 46 minutes from Paris Gare de l'Est to Strasbourg-Ville. Up to 21 services run daily; advance fares start around €15.Cityscape of Stuttgart, GermanyParis to Stuttgart by trainOne direct Paris to Stuttgart train runs daily in 3 hours 36 minutes; further options need a change at Mannheim, from €49.View of Toulouse, FranceParis to Toulouse by trainTrains from Paris to Toulouse take as little as 4 hours 29 minutes, but the station you need depends on whether you book TGV INOUI, OUIGO or the night train.Grand Canal in Venice with gondolas and colorful palazzosParis to Venice by trainParis to Venice by train is a full-day trip via Milan, with no regular direct service. Venezia Santa Lucia serves central Venice.View of Versailles, FranceParis to Versailles by trainThree suburban lines connect Paris and Versailles in 15 to 40 minutes. Tickets cost €2.50, and RER C reaches the station closest to the Palace.View of the old town in Zurich, SwitzerlandParis to Zurich by trainDirect TGV Lyria trains take about 4 hours from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zürich HB, with advance fares from €29.Florence Cathedral dome and bell tower rising above the rooftopsPisa to Florence by trainPisa to Florence regional trains take around 50 to 80 minutes on Trenitalia; no seat reservation is needed.Rome cityscape, the destination for this Pisa to Rome train journeyPisa to Rome by trainPisa to Rome by train ranges from about 2 hours 10 minutes on a rare direct Frecciarossa to over 4 hours on the slowest regional train, so the tier matters.View of Lisbon, PortugalPorto to Lisbon by trainDirect CP trains link Porto Campanhã and Lisbon in about 2 hours 43 minutes, with Alfa Pendular and Intercidades services to Oriente or Santa Apolónia.Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at nightPrague to Berlin by trainDirect Railjet trains run from Praha hlavní nádraží to Berlin Hauptbahnhof in about 4.5 hours; advance fares start around €26 and reservations are optional.View of Brno, CzechiaPrague to Brno by trainFast direct Prague to Brno trains take about 2 hours 36 minutes; ČD runs hourly, while RegioJet fares start at 99 CZK.Hungarian Parliament Building lit up at dusk on the DanubePrague to Budapest by trainDirect Prague to Budapest trains take around 6 to 7 hours; fares start at around €19.90, with railjet arriving at Nyugati and RegioJet at Deli.Tower Bridge in London at duskPrague to London by trainPrague to London has no direct train: take European Sleeper to Brussels Tue/Thu/Sun, or travel by day via Berlin in at least 12 hours.Industrial skyline of Ostrava, CzechiaPrague to Ostrava by trainDirect Prague to Ostrava trains usually take 3 to 3.5 hours, with services from České dráhy, RegioJet, and Leo Express.Waterfront of Rijeka, CroatiaPrague to Rijeka by trainPrague to Rijeka has no year-round direct train; the summer 2026 Adriatic Express requires a Moravian connection, while direct buses take 12 to 13 hours.View of Split, CroatiaPrague to Split by trainThere is no direct train from Prague to Split; year-round journeys via Vienna and Zagreb take 20+ hours, while summer sleepers connect via Vienna or Budapest.Belvedere Palace and gardens in ViennaPrague to Vienna by trainThe fastest direct Prague to Vienna trains take 3 hours 57 minutes, with around 25 daily departures and advance fares from €14.90.Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunsetRennes to Paris by trainThe fastest direct Rennes to Paris trains take about 1 hour 29 minutes to Montparnasse, with TGV INOUI and OUIGO options; OUIGO Train Classique fares from €10.Amsterdam canal houses and houseboats illuminated at nightRome to Amsterdam by trainThe fastest Rome to Amsterdam journeys take 14 to 16 hours, with no direct train and connections via Switzerland, Germany or Paris.Athens skyline at sunset with the Acropolis in the distanceRome to Athens by trainRome to Athens has no direct train; the route via Bari and Patras combines high-speed rail, an overnight ferry and bus or rail, taking about 24 to 30 hours.Temple of the Sacred Heart on Tibidabo hill in Barcelona at sunsetRome to Barcelona by trainRome to Barcelona takes about 21 hours 33 minutes at the fastest, with no direct train and at least two changes via Italy and France.Panoramic aerial view of Bologna's old town and surrounding hillsRome to Bologna by trainDirect high-speed trains from Rome to Bologna take about two hours, with Italo and Trenitalia serving Roma Termini, Roma Tiburtina and Bologna Centrale.Nyhavn harbor in CopenhagenRome to Copenhagen by trainRome to Copenhagen has no direct train; a practical option is the overnight Rome to Munich Nightjet, followed by daytime trains through Germany and Denmark.Florence Cathedral dome and bell tower rising above the rooftopsRome to Florence by trainHigh-speed trains from Rome to Florence take about 1.5 hours; Trenitalia and Italo operate the route. Regional trains take 3 hours 40 minutes to 4.5 hours.View of Gothenburg, SwedenRome to Gothenburg by trainRome to Gothenburg takes about 26 to 30 hours by train, with no direct service and at least 4 changes via Germany, Denmark and Sweden.Madrid's Gran Via street at dusk with the Metropolis BuildingRome to Madrid by trainThere is no direct train from Rome to Madrid: journeys cover about 1,360 km, take 18 to 28 hours and require at least 2 changes.Milan Cathedral in Piazza del DuomoRome to Milan by trainRome to Milan is served by direct trains between Roma Termini and Milano Centrale with the fastest direct journey just over 3 hours. Trenitalia operates trains on this route.Naples cityscape and rail connections in ItalyRome to Naples by trainDirect Italo and Frecciarossa trains take about 55 minutes to just over an hour from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale.Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunsetRome to Paris by trainRome to Paris has no direct train; change in Milan. The fastest connections take around 11 hours, with advance fares from about €69 combined.View of Pisa, ItalyRome to Pisa by trainDirect Trenitalia trains from Rome to Pisa take 2 hours 21 minutes to 4 hours 3 minutes, with around 14 daily departures and fares from €9.90.Pompeii ruins with red poppies blooming among ancient columnsRome to Pompeii by trainRome to Pompeii takes around 2 hours with no regular direct train: Trenitalia to Naples, then EAV Circumvesuviana to Pompei Scavi.Sorrento's coastal marina beneath cliffside buildingsRome to Sorrento by trainRome to Sorrento has no direct train: change in Naples from a high-speed Trenitalia or Italo service to the Circumvesuviana. Allow 3 to 3.5 hours overall.Stockholm's Gamla Stan waterfront at sunsetRome to Stockholm by trainRome to Stockholm takes 28 to 34 hours by train with at least three changes, usually via Switzerland or Germany and Denmark.Grand Canal in Venice with gondolas and colorful palazzosRome to Venice by trainItalo runs direct Rome to Venice trains in 3 hours 34 minutes, with 11 daily services and departures from two Rome stations.Hallstatt lakeside church and boats beneath forested cliffsSalzburg to Hallstatt by trainSalzburg to Hallstatt takes about 2 hours 15 minutes by train with a change at Attnang-Puchheim, then a 10-minute cash-only ferry to the village.Belvedere Palace and gardens in ViennaSalzburg to Vienna by trainDirect Salzburg to Vienna trains run about every 30 minutes and take around 2.5 hours, with fares from around €20. ÖBB uses Wien Hbf; WESTbahn uses Westbahnhof.Temple of the Sacred Heart on Tibidabo hill in Barcelona at sunsetSan Sebastian to Barcelona by trainRenfe ALVIA to Barcelona Sants in around six hours. Advance fares from the low €20s. Pass holders must book a seat reservation separately (~€6.50).Temple of the Sacred Heart on Tibidabo hill in Barcelona at sunsetSeville to Barcelona by trainTrains from Seville to Barcelona take 5.5 to 6.5 hours. Renfe AVE and Ouigo run daily; advance fares start around €9 on Ouigo and €25 in Renfe second class.View of Lisbon, PortugalSeville to Lisbon by trainNo direct train connects Seville and Lisbon. Via Huelva and Faro, the journey includes a border bus, takes 9 to 11 hours, and costs €60 to 110.Madrid's Gran Via street at dusk with the Metropolis BuildingSeville to Madrid by trainDirect high-speed trains link Seville and Madrid in around 2 hours 40 minutes, with Renfe, AVLO, iryo and OUIGO services. Flexible fares cost €45 to €130+.Panoramic view of Malaga and the coast from Gibralfaro hillSeville to Malaga by trainRenfe Avant and AVE trains link Sevilla-Santa Justa with Málaga María Zambrano, where Cercanías, metro and bus connections continue into the city.Valencia Cathedral and Miguelete bell towerSeville to Valencia by trainRenfe AVE from Seville to Valencia takes about 4 hours 22 minutes, with at least one direct departure daily and advance fares from around €40.Rome cityscape, the destination for this Sorrento to Rome train journeySorrento to Rome by trainThere is no direct train from Sorrento to Rome. Take the Circumvesuviana to Naples, then change onto a Trenitalia or Italo train, around 2.5 hours total.Temple of the Sacred Heart on Tibidabo hill in Barcelona at sunsetStockholm to Barcelona by trainNo direct train links Stockholm and Barcelona; the fastest journeys take about 33 hours, most around 37, with at least 3 changes, often via Hamburg and Paris.Bratislava Castle at sunsetStockholm to Bratislava by trainStockholm to Bratislava has no direct train; the fastest trips take about 23 hours 39 minutes, usually via Hamburg and onward through Vienna or Prague.Bruges canal view with the belfry tower at duskStockholm to Bruges by trainNo direct train links Stockholm and Bruges; travel via Hamburg and Brussels, with Snälltåget day or night options and a direct Belgian leg of about 1 hour.Ornate guild house facades on Brussels' Grand PlaceStockholm to Brussels by trainNo direct Stockholm-Brussels train. Via Hamburg and Cologne takes 17 to 22 hours; fares start around €70, and a Global Pass covers all four countries.Nyhavn harbor in CopenhagenStockholm to Copenhagen by trainA direct Stockholm to Copenhagen train takes about five to six hours; otherwise, change at Malmö C for an Öresundståg connection.View of Gothenburg, SwedenStockholm to Gothenburg by trainDirect trains from Stockholm to Gothenburg take 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours, run every 30 to 60 minutes, with advance fares from about 195 SEK one way.Speicherstadt canal and brick warehouses in Hamburg at nightStockholm to Hamburg by trainSnälltåget's direct day train runs daily from Stockholm to Hamburg, taking about 11 hours 14 minutes between 4 May and 1 November 2026; fares from around €45.Lyon rooftops with cathedral towers and a distant Ferris wheelStockholm to Lyon by trainNo direct train from Stockholm to Lyon: the fastest trips take 20 to 24 hours via Hamburg and Paris, with at least two changes.Milan Cathedral in Piazza del DuomoStockholm to Milan by trainNo direct train runs from Stockholm to Milan. Most journeys take 25 to 30 hours via Hamburg and Switzerland, with at least two changes.View of Oslo, NorwayStockholm to Oslo by trainTravel from Stockholm to Oslo by train via Stockholm Central and Oslo S, with SJ services that may be direct or include a connection.Valencia Cathedral and Miguelete bell towerStockholm to Valencia by trainStockholm to Valencia by train takes 38 to 48 hours across at least five changes, with fares around 5,800 to 10,600 kr and a night train option.Swiss alpine valley with mountains and forestStockholm to Visp by trainThere is no direct train from Stockholm to Visp; plan changes via Hamburg and Basel for a journey of about 22 hours 46 minutes to 30 hours.Gare du Nord train station in ParisStrasbourg to Paris by trainDirect TGV INOUI and OUIGO trains connect Strasbourg and Paris Gare de l'Est, with OUIGO fares from €16 and passes valid on OUIGO since July 2026.Frankfurt skyline with skyscrapers at duskStuttgart to Frankfurt by trainDirect ICE trains from Stuttgart to Frankfurt (Main) take around 1 hour 17 minutes. Deutsche Bahn runs 20+ daily services; FlixTrain tickets include a seat.Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunsetStuttgart to Paris by trainTrains from Stuttgart to Paris take as little as 3 hours 13 minutes, with around 5 direct services daily and advance fares from €54.Lyon rooftops with cathedral towers and a distant Ferris wheelToulouse to Lyon by trainDirect Toulouse to Lyon trains run 3 times a day on the classic corridor, taking as little as 3 hours 55 minutes, from €32.Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunsetToulouse to Paris by trainToulouse to Paris trains take as little as 4 hours 49 minutes, with up to 13 daily departures and fares from around €25. Paris arrival stations vary by service.Temple of the Sacred Heart on Tibidabo hill in Barcelona at sunsetValencia to Barcelona by trainDirect Renfe trains from Valencia to Barcelona take around 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes, with 9 to 14 daily departures from Joaquín Sorolla or Nord.Madrid's Gran Via street at dusk with the Metropolis BuildingValencia to Madrid by trainDirect high-speed trains from Valencia to Madrid take about 2 hours, with Renfe, iryo and OUIGO available on many dates.Seville Cathedral and Giralda tower at sunsetValencia to Seville by trainValencia to Seville takes about 4 hours 20 minutes on the fastest direct Renfe AVE, with one or two daily services; connections via Madrid take 5.5 to 6 hours.View of Sofia, BulgariaVarna to Sofia by trainBDZ offers direct daytime and overnight Varna to Sofia trains; fastest connections take 7 hours 35 minutes with a change, and train 2626 has a sleeping car.Florence Cathedral dome and bell tower rising above the rooftopsVenice to Florence by trainDirect high-speed Venice to Florence trains take about 2 hours. Trenitalia and Italo run from Venezia Santa Lucia or Mestre to Firenze Santa Maria Novella.Milan Cathedral in Piazza del DuomoVenice to Milan by trainDirect Frecciarossa and Italo trains link Venice and Milan in as little as 2 hours 6 minutes, with around 40 to 60 daily departures and fares from €14.90.Gare du Nord train station in ParisVenice to Paris by trainTravel from Venice to Paris by train with one change, in about 10 hours 48 minutes on the fastest all-Trenitalia connection.Statue detail at Rome's Vittoriano monument with St. Peter's dome in the distanceVenice to Rome by trainDirect Frecciarossa and Italo trains cover Venice to Rome in under 4 hours. Book from Venezia Santa Lucia to Roma Termini, with fares from EUR 29.90.Belvedere Palace and gardens in ViennaVenice to Vienna by trainÖBB runs three direct Venice to Vienna trains daily: two Railjets take 7 to 7.5 hours; a Nightjet sleeper takes 10 hours 50 minutes. Reservations required.Milan Cathedral in Piazza del DuomoVicenza to Milan by trainVicenza to Milan takes about 1 hour 40 minutes on direct Frecciarossa or Italo trains; Italo advance fares start around €11.90, and both use Milano Centrale.Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at nightVienna to Berlin by trainVienna to Berlin takes around 7 hours 30 minutes by daytime ICE; the direct ÖBB Nightjet runs overnight, with compulsory reservations.Bratislava Castle at sunsetVienna to Bratislava by trainDirect REX trains run from Vienna Hbf to Bratislava in about 1 hour, twice an hour. One-way fares are around €12-€13.Hungarian Parliament Building lit up at dusk on the DanubeVienna to Budapest by trainDirect Railjet and EuroCity trains run roughly hourly from Vienna to Budapest in about 2 hours 40 minutes, with ÖBB advance fares from around €9.Speicherstadt canal and brick warehouses in Hamburg at nightVienna to Hamburg by trainThe direct ÖBB Nightjet runs overnight from Vienna to Hamburg; daytime trains take around 10 to 12 hours, usually with a change.Cityscape of Innsbruck, AustriaVienna to Innsbruck by trainÖBB Railjet runs Vienna to Innsbruck roughly hourly in about 4 hours 15 minutes; Westbahn adds 5 more daily trains from a separate station and ticket.Tower Bridge in London at duskVienna to London by trainNo direct train from Vienna to London: daytime via Munich and Brussels takes around 14 to 18 hours; ÖBB Nightjet runs Tue/Thu/Sun to Brussels, then Eurostar.Aerial view of Munich Marienplatz and church towers at sunsetVienna to Munich by trainTravel between Vienna and Munich on direct ÖBB Railjet trains, usually every two hours, with central stations and limited advance fares for fixed dates.Old Town Square and Church of Our Lady before Tyn in PragueVienna to Prague by trainDirect trains from Vienna to Prague take about 4 hours. ÖBB Railjet, ČD ComfortJet and RegioJet serve the route, with advance fares from around €20.Hohensalzburg Fortress above Salzburg at sunsetVienna to Salzburg by trainDirect Vienna to Salzburg trains take around 2.5 hours. ÖBB mainly uses Wien Hbf; WESTbahn normally leaves from Wien Westbahnhof; both arrive at Salzburg Hbf.Venice cityscape, the destination for this Vienna to Venice train journeyVienna to Venice by trainChoose the daytime ÖBB Railjet or the ÖBB Nightjet sleeper from Vienna to Venice, and see how ticket price, reservation fee and pass rules differ.Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at nightWarsaw to Berlin by trainDirect Berlin-Warszawa-Express EuroCity trains link Warsaw and Berlin in about 5 hours 17 minutes, up to seven times a day.Aerial view of Krakow's Town Hall Tower and Main Market Square at duskWarsaw to Krakow by trainDirect PKP Intercity trains from Warsaw to Krakow take around 2 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours, with about 23 daily departures and fares from 60 PLN.Ljubljana cityscape, the destination for this Zagreb to Ljubljana train journeyZagreb to Ljubljana by trainSix direct trains run from Zagreb to Ljubljana most days, taking about 2 hours 30 minutes, with a €9 station fare and no reservation needed.Old Town Square and Church of Our Lady before Tyn in PragueZagreb to Prague by trainZagreb to Prague has no regular direct train; connecting journeys take about 11 to 14 hours, usually via Vienna.View of Split, CroatiaZagreb to Split by trainZagreb to Split: daily direct train taking about 8 hours; seasonal morning and night services; fares about €15 to 28 before supplements; reservations required.Lake Thun and the Swiss Alps near InterlakenZurich to Interlaken by trainDirect IC81 trains take about two hours from Zürich HB to Interlaken Ost; the Luzern-Interlaken Express adds a change for a scenic alternative.Milan Cathedral in Piazza del DuomoZurich to Milan by trainDirect EuroCity trains link Zürich HB and Milano Centrale in about 3 hours 17 minutes, with 10 to 14 departures daily and advance fares from CHF 25.Aerial view of Munich Marienplatz and church towers at sunsetZurich to Munich by trainDirect EuroCity trains link Zürich HB and Munich Hbf in about 3½ hours, with eight daily departures and selected fares from CHF 37.Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunsetZurich to Paris by trainDirect TGV Lyria trains link Zürich HB and Paris Gare de Lyon in as little as 4 hours 4 minutes, with six daily departures and fares from CHF 47 or €49.Matterhorn reflected in an alpine lake near ZermattZurich to Zermatt by trainZurich to Zermatt takes about 3.5 hours via Visp. SBB covers Zurich to Visp; MGB runs the final leg, which Interrail and Eurail passes do not cover.

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Train stations in LondonLondonLondon has no single central station; major termini serve different UK routes, while St Pancras International handles Eurostar.Gare du Nord train station in ParisParisParis has six main stations for different directions: Gare du Nord serves Eurostar, while Gare de Lyon covers the southeast. Check your exact terminal.View of Rome, ItalyRomeRoma Termini is Rome's main station; some high-speed trains use Roma Tiburtina, and Leonardo Express reaches Fiumicino Airport in 32 minutes.View of Amsterdam, NetherlandsAmsterdamAmsterdam Centraal suits the historic centre; Amsterdam Zuid serves Zuidas and Brussels, while Schiphol links directly to Centraal and other Dutch cities.Cityscape of Barcelona, SpainBarcelonaBarcelona Sants is the default station for long-distance trains; R2 Nord reaches airport Terminal 2 in about 20 minutes, normally every 30 minutes.View of Prague, CzechiaPraguePrague has four train stations. Most international trains use Praha hlavní nádraží, but some stop only at Praha-Holešovice.View of Vienna, AustriaViennaUse Wien Hauptbahnhof for most long-distance journeys; choose Westbahnhof for Westbahn, or Meidling when its stop suits your route and address.View of Venice, ItalyVeniceVenezia Santa Lucia is beside the Grand Canal in historic Venice; Venezia Mestre suits mainland stays, rail changes and road transfers.Cityscape of Berlin, GermanyBerlinBerlin Hbf is the main long-distance interchange; Südkreuz suits southern Berlin and BER connections, while Ostbahnhof serves Friedrichshain.Cityscape of Florence, ItalyFlorenceFirenze S.M.N. is Florence's central station; Campo Marte and Rifredi serve other areas, while Trenitalia and Italo run high-speed trains.Cityscape of Madrid, SpainMadridAtocha usually serves Barcelona, Toledo and southern Spain; Chamartín serves northern Spain and most trains to Valencia or Alicante. Check the terminal.View of the old town in Munich, GermanyMunichMünchen Hbf handles most long-distance trips; S1 and S8 reach central Munich from the airport in about 40 minutes, together every 10 minutes by day.

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Alpine lakeside village in AustriaAustriaAustria's ÖBB trains run on 100% renewable energy, with 96% punctuality and scenic Alpine routes linking major cities and neighbouring countries.Waterfront houses in Dinant, BelgiumBelgiumBelgium has over 3,600 kilometres of rail; Brussels links major cities, with international high-speed trains to London, Paris, Amsterdam and Germany.ŽFBH locomotive 441-913 hauling the Talgo train from Sarajevo to Čapljina through the hills near ŠurmanciBosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina's Sarajevo to Mostar train runs twice daily through the Neretva gorge; its two rail networks have no passenger link.Town in the Bulgarian hills at sunsetBulgariaBulgaria's railway network spans over 4,000 km, with Sofia as its hub, scenic mountain routes, Black Sea links and trains to Bucharest and Istanbul.Dubrovnik old town and harbor on the Adriatic coastCroatiaCroatia's rail network centres on Zagreb, reaching Split, Rijeka and Osijek, but trains do not run south of Split or to Dubrovnik.Trains in CzechiaCzechiaCzechia has over 9,500 km of rail, with generally affordable České dráhy trains linking major cities, towns and villages.Trains in DenmarkDenmarkDenmark's DSB network links major cities with frequent IC3 trains; optional reservations cost DKK 30 and international services run to Sweden and Germany.Tallinn tram passing St. Olaf's Church in EstoniaEstoniaElron connects Tallinn with Tartu in about 2 hours 5 minutes, plus Narva, Viljandi and Valga; Balti Jaam is the usual city-centre station.VR train at Helsinki Central Station in FinlandFinlandVR runs long-distance trains between Finnish cities, while HSL handles Helsinki-area travel; night trains reach Rovaniemi, Kolari and Kemijärvi in Lapland.Pont Alexandre III bridge in Paris at duskTrains in FranceFrance uses TGV INOUI and OUIGO for high-speed travel, INTERCITÉS on longer routes and TER regionally; most high-speed trains require advance seat reservations.Trains in GermanyGermanyGermany's rail network is mainly operated by Deutsche Bahn (DB), with ICE high-speed links between major cities and regional trains serving smaller towns.Kalavryta railway station platform and tracks surrounded by trees in GreeceGreeceHellenic Train runs the main Athens to Thessaloniki route in about 4 hours, passing Mount Olympus. No direct international trains currently operate.Budapest skyline and the Danube at duskHungaryHungary links Budapest to Vienna in 2 hours 20 minutes by Railjet; Prague takes 6 hours 30 minutes by EuroCity. Domestic IC trains require reservations.DART train crossing a railway overpass in Dublin, IrelandIrelandIreland's rail network is Dublin-centred: Irish Rail links Cork, Galway and Belfast; DART serves the coast, and Leap can save up to 30% versus cash singles.Florence skyline at sunset in ItalyItalyItaly's rail network links major cities with high-speed Frecciarossa and Italo trains; Trenitalia also runs extensive regional services.Riga skyline in Latvia at sunsetLatviaLatvia's affordable rail network centres on Riga, with trains to Jūrmala's beaches and cities such as Daugavpils, Liepāja and Jelgava.Vilnius old town skyline in LithuaniaLithuaniaLTG Link connects Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda, with trains to Warsaw and Riga. International routes require seat reservations.Luxembourg City skyline at duskLuxembourgLuxembourg's CFL network offers free domestic 2nd-class train travel and international links to Paris, Brussels and Trier.A ŽPCG electric passenger train on the Podgorica to Nikšić line in the Montenegrin countrysideMontenegroMontenegro has two passenger lines; the scenic Belgrade to Bar route takes about 11 hours, while no railway reaches Kotor or Budva.Amsterdam canal with bicycles and bridgeNetherlandsMost domestic trains are run by NS, linking Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht; Eurostar connects Amsterdam with London, Paris and Brussels.Railway tracks through a mountain landscape in North MacedoniaNorth MacedoniaNorth Macedonia's domestic trains run from Skopje to Bitola, Gevgelija, Veles and Kumanovo, with one to four daily services; international trains are suspended.Trains in NorwayNorwayNorway's 4,109-kilometre rail network links Oslo to Bodø, with scenic Bergen and Flåm lines and Airport Express trains to central Oslo.Trains in PolandPolandPoland's PKP Intercity trains link Warsaw, Kraków, Gdańsk and Wrocław, with EIP services reaching 200 km/h and direct trains to Berlin, Vienna and Prague.Porto waterfront with boats on the Douro RiverPortugalCP links Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve. Alfa Pendular trains take under 3 hours from Lisbon to Porto; AP and IC services require seat reservations.CFR Călători regional train near Timișoara Nord, RomaniaRomaniaRomania's CFR Călători runs domestic trains between major cities, with seasonal Black Sea services and international connections; fares are shown in RON.Trains in SerbiaSerbiaSerbia's Soko trains run from Belgrade to Subotica in around 1 hour 20 minutes; the scenic Belgrade to Bar route takes about 11 hours.Trains in SlovakiaSlovakiaSlovakia's rail network links Bratislava, Vienna and Košice, with Bratislava to Vienna taking about 1 hour and free ZSSK travel for eligible passengers.SŽ passenger train at Ljubljana station, SloveniaSloveniaSlovenia's SŽ network centres on Ljubljana, with rail links to Maribor, Celje and Koper; Bled has two rail stops, so check the onward transfer.Madrid city skyline in SpainSpainSpain's rail network connects Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and Valencia, with Renfe operating AVE high-speed and regional services nationwide.Red cabins and mountains in northern SwedenSwedenSweden's 15,006 km rail network links major cities via SJ, VR and regional services, with scenic northern routes and connections to Norway and Denmark.Swiss alpine valley with mountains and forestSwitzerlandSwitzerland's nearly all-electric 5,200 km rail network integrates trains, buses, boats and cable cars; SBB runs most services.Empty historic platform at Sirkeci railway station in Istanbul, with an ironwork canopy, columns, and tracks lit in warm afternoon light.TurkeyTurkey has four YHT corridors and daily overnight trains east of Ankara; Interrail and Eurail cover TCDD trains but exclude Marmaray and Turistik Doğu Ekspresi.UK trainsUnited KingdomBritain's 9,848-mile rail network serves 2,585 stations; Advance fares are cheapest, while Anytime tickets offer the most flexibility.

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