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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Milan Cathedral in Piazza del Duomo

Venice to Milan by Train

Venice to Milan by Frecciarossa or Italo: fastest 2h06, ~40–60 trains daily. Advance fares from €14.90 in 2nd class.
Warsaw skyline at night

Berlin to Warsaw by Train

Berlin to Warsaw by direct EuroCity in ~5 hours. Several daily trains from Berlin Hbf to Warszawa Centralna. Advance fares from €30.
Narrow Italian street with a scooter and colorful houses

Rome to Pisa by Train

Trenitalia runs direct trains from Rome to Pisa daily. The fastest takes 2h21m on the Frecciargento. Advance tickets start from EUR 9.90.
Tower Bridge in London at dusk

Trains from Paris to London

Travel from Paris to London by Eurostar: fast, comfortable trains. Discover services, tips for first-timers, and book in advance for the best experience.
Old Town Square and Church of Our Lady before Tyn in Prague

Munich to Prague by Train

Direct Munich-Prague trains take about 5.5-5.75 hours from Munich Hbf to Praha hl.n.; check exact fares and reservations before booking.
Cordoba Roman Bridge and Mezquita-Catedral at dusk

Madrid To Cordoba By Train

Madrid to Cordoba trains run direct from Atocha to Cordoba Julio Anguita in about 1h43-2h, with Renfe, OUIGO and iryo options.
Paris to Brussels by train

Paris to Brussels by train

Paris to Brussels by Eurostar in 1h22m. Frequent direct trains throughout the day, with Eurostar Standard from around €29 and Eurostar Plus from around €57.
Florence to Venice by train

London to Venice by train

London to Venice by train takes roughly two days and at least two changes. There are no direct trains. Choose between the daytime route with an overnight stop in Turin or Milan, the ÖBB Nightjet sleeper via Stuttgart, or the European Sleeper from Brussels (from September 2026).
Lisbon to Madrid by train

Lisbon to Madrid by train

No direct train connects Lisbon and Madrid. The route requires three trains and two separate bookings via Badajoz and Entroncamento, operated by Renfe and CP. Total journey time is around 10 to 11.5 hours.
Frankfurt to Munich by train

Frankfurt to Munich by train

Frankfurt to Munich by ICE in around 3 hours 15 minutes over 304 km, with frequent daily direct departures. DB advance fares from ~€13; FlixTrain from ~€10 for the budget option.
Florence to Venice by train

Florence to Venice by train

Florence to Venice by train takes around 2 hours on high-speed services from Trenitalia or Italo. Regional trains take up to 6 hours. Advance fares from around €19.