Routes

Step-by-step breakdowns of popular European train routes, covering journey times, connections, scenic highlights, and what to expect on board.

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Barcelona skyline at sunset

Stockholm to Barcelona by Train

There is no direct Stockholm-Barcelona train. Fastest listed journeys take about 32h40m; most travellers split the route via Hamburg and Paris.
Historic buildings in Valencia

Stockholm to Valencia by Train

Train from Stockholm to Valencia in 38 to 48 hours across five changes. Full route guide, fares in SEK, night train option, and pass advice.
Grand Place historic buildings in Brussels

Stockholm to Brussels by Train

No direct Stockholm-Brussels train. Via Hamburg and Cologne: 17-22 hours. Fares from around €70. Global Pass valid; every leg requires a reservation.
Milan Cathedral in Piazza del Duomo

Stockholm to Milan by Train

No direct train runs from Stockholm to Milan. The main route goes via Hamburg and Switzerland, with most journeys taking 25 to 30 hours and at least two changes.
Swiss alpine valley with mountains and forest

Stockholm to Visp by Train

There is no direct Stockholm-Visp train. The clearest route is via Hamburg and Basel, with examples from about 22h46m to 29-30 hours.
Rome skyline with St. Peter's dome

Copenhagen to Rome by Train

Copenhagen to Rome by train is possible but not direct. Plan via Germany, with the Munich-Rome Nightjet or a daytime route through Italy.
Bryggen waterfront in Bergen, Norway

Amsterdam to Oslo by Train

Amsterdam to Oslo by train has no direct service. Plan a two-day rail trip via Hamburg, Copenhagen, Gothenburg and Oslo S.
Prague to Budapest by train

Copenhagen to Budapest by Train

Copenhagen to Budapest by train takes 18 to 22 hours with at least two changes, usually at Hamburg and Vienna. An ÖBB Nightjet overnight service covers the longest leg.
Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at night

Copenhagen to Berlin by Train

Copenhagen to Berlin by train now has selected direct services in about seven hours, with Hamburg still useful as a fallback connection.
Rome skyline with St. Peter's dome

Amsterdam to Rome by Train

There's no direct Amsterdam to Rome train, but a well-timed connection via Paris takes around 14 to 17 hours with Eurostar, Frecciarossa, and TGV.
Bratislava Castle at sunset

Amsterdam to Bratislava by Train

Amsterdam to Bratislava by train has no direct service. Plan via Vienna by day or Nightjet, then take the short train to Bratislava.
Prague to Budapest by train

Amsterdam to Budapest by Train

Amsterdam to Budapest by train is possible but not direct. Compare daytime routes via Germany and Vienna with the ÖBB Nightjet to Vienna.
Belvedere Palace and gardens in Vienna

Malmö to Vienna by Train

No regular direct Malmö-Vienna train; the clearest route is Malmö-Copenhagen-Prague-Vienna, with many examples around 17-20 hours.
Historic cobblestone street in Germany

Malmö to Munich by Train

Malmö to Munich by train takes around 12 to 15 hours via Copenhagen H and Hamburg Hbf. Snälltåget runs a seasonal night train to München Ost on summer Fridays.
Historic cobblestone street in Germany

Malmö to Cologne by Train

Malmö to Cologne by train is not direct. Travel via Copenhagen and Hamburg, or use Snälltåget to Hamburg when it runs.
Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at night

Malmö to Berlin by Train

Malmö to Berlin by train works via Copenhagen and Hamburg by day, or by Snälltåget’s direct sleeper on selected 2026 dates.
Barcelona skyline at sunset

Rome to Barcelona by Train

Rome to Barcelona by train has no direct service. Fastest public summaries show about 21h33, with changes via Italy and France.
Berlin to Amsterdam by train

Rome to Amsterdam by Train

Rome to Amsterdam by train takes at least 14 to 15 hours with 2-3 changes. Compare routes via Switzerland/Germany, overnight via Zurich Nightjet, or via Paris with Eurostar.
Nyhavn harbor in Copenhagen

Rome to Copenhagen by Train

Rome to Copenhagen by train is possible but not direct. Plan via the Rome-Munich Nightjet or a daytime route with stopovers.
Red cabins and mountains in northern Sweden

Rome to Gothenburg by Train

Rome to Gothenburg by train takes about 26-30 hours with no direct service and at least 4 changes via Germany, Denmark and Sweden.
Prague to Budapest by train

London to Budapest by Train

Two overnight routes connect London and Budapest by train via Paris or Brussels. No direct service exists. Journey time 18 to 24 hours.
Historic buildings in Valencia

London to Valencia by Train

London to Valencia by train is possible via Paris and Barcelona, with Eurostar, TGV INOUI Spain and Renfe.
Nyhavn harbor in Copenhagen

London to Copenhagen by Train

London to Copenhagen by train: Eurostar to Brussels, then Germany to Hamburg, then Hamburg to Copenhagen (around 4h40). No direct train. Around three changes.
Bryggen waterfront in Bergen, Norway

London to Oslo by Train

London to Oslo by train is a two-day all-rail route via Amsterdam, Hamburg, Copenhagen and Gothenburg, with no direct train.
Narrow Italian street with a scooter and colorful houses

London to Florence by Train

London to Florence by train usually means Eurostar to Paris, a Paris-Milan train, then Frecciarossa or Italo to Firenze S.M.N.
Bryggen waterfront in Bergen, Norway

Paris to Oslo by Train

Paris to Oslo by train is a two-day route via Hamburg, Copenhagen, and Sweden, with a Malmö-Oslo direct train from 15 June 2026.
Red cabins and mountains in northern Sweden

Paris to Malmö by Train

Travel Paris to Malmö by train via Germany, Hamburg and Copenhagen. Compare day and overnight options, fares and pass reservations.
Narrow Italian street with a scooter and colorful houses

Paris to Venice by Train

Paris to Venice by train is a full-day trip with a Milan change. Use Paris Gare de Lyon, Milano Centrale and Venezia Santa Lucia.
Nyhavn harbor in Copenhagen

Paris to Copenhagen by Train

Paris to Copenhagen by train has no direct service. Travel via Germany and Hamburg, then continue to Copenhagen Central with DB and DSB.
Narrow Italian street with a scooter and colorful houses

Berlin to Rome by Train

No direct Berlin-Rome train; compare the daytime route via Munich and Bologna or the Munich-Rome Nightjet, with booking and pass tips.
Stockholm waterfront skyline at sunset

Budapest to Stockholm by Train

Budapest to Stockholm by train runs via Hamburg, then onward by direct day train, night train or Copenhagen-Malmö backup.
Bryggen waterfront in Bergen, Norway

Budapest to Oslo by Train

Budapest to Oslo by train is a two- or three-day route via Berlin, Hamburg, Copenhagen and Sweden, with no direct train.
Tower Bridge in London at dusk

Prague to London by train

No direct train from Prague to London. European Sleeper runs Tue/Thu/Sun; daytime via Berlin takes at least 12 hours. Book each leg separately.
Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at night

Vienna to Berlin by Train

Vienna to Berlin by train is direct by ÖBB Nightjet, with daytime ICE/Railjet-style options and pass reservations to check.
Belvedere Palace and gardens in Vienna

Barcelona to Vienna by Train

No direct Barcelona-Vienna train. Plan a two-day route via Lyon and Zurich, or compare Munich, with Railjet, Nightjet and pass tips.
Alpine lakeside village in Austria

Barcelona to Innsbruck by Train

Barcelona to Innsbruck by train has no direct service. Travel via Lyon or Paris, Switzerland and Zurich, then take the Railjet to Innsbruck Hbf.
Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at night

Budapest to Berlin by Train

Budapest to Berlin by train has direct daytime and overnight options. Compare Nyugati vs Keleti departures, fares from EUR 36, and reservations.
Porto waterfront with boats on the Douro River

Lisbon to Albufeira by Train

Lisbon to Albufeira by train is direct on CP Alfa Pendular and Intercidades, arriving at Albufeira-Ferreiras.
Porto waterfront with boats on the Douro River

Lisbon to Braga by Train

Lisbon to Braga by train is a direct CP route. Alfa Pendular takes as little as 3h20 from Oriente, with 2026 fares from EUR 29.70.
Porto waterfront with boats on the Douro River

Braga to Lisbon by Train

Travel Braga to Lisbon by direct CP Alfa Pendular in about 3h23 to Oriente. CP's 2026 tourist-class fare is EUR 38.50.
Porto waterfront with boats on the Douro River

Albufeira to Lisbon by Train

Albufeira to Lisbon by train is direct from Albufeira-Ferreiras, with CP Alfa Pendular and Intercidades services taking about 2h33-3h19.