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Shared journey experiences, guides and tools to help you plan and enjoy better trips by rail in Europe and beyond with confidence. Start exploring what’s out there by clicking the links below to access a mountain of content.
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In-depth travel stories following real rail journeys across Europe, covering routes, onboard experiences, and practical insights to inspire your next rail adventure.
Featured Journey Experiences
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Optima Express – Europe’s Longest Train Journey from Villach 🇦🇹 to Edirne 🇹🇷 (Part 1: What to Expect)
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The Optima Express is now one of the only ways to travel across the Balkan region of Europe with a unique non-stop journey through six countries linking Austria to Türkiye. Though primarily serving Turkish expats, it offers a unique slow travel experience with couchettes and onboard dining. In Part 1 we will showcase the amenities…
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RailJet ‘New Generation’: Munich 🇩🇪 to Northern Italy 🇮🇹 on the scenic Brenner Railway
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A full review of the brand new RailJet, operated by the Austrian Federal Railways featuring the scenic Brenner Pass route. The new train features an impressive range of accommodation and catering options, which are all featured.
Alpine, Austria, Dining Car, European Train Travel, Germany, High Speed, Italy, Scenic Trips, Train Travel
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EuroCity Hungaria: Budapest 🇭🇺 to Hamburg 🇩🇪 via four capitals – a European adventure!
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One train, one day and four capitals. This trip across Europe promised to be a exciting adventure but what was it like and did it live up to expectations? Find out as I took the all day train in First Class.
Czechia, Dining Car, European Train Travel, Germany, Hidden Gems, Hungary, River Valleys, Scenic Trips, Slovakia, Train Travel
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Amtrak Empire Builder: Seattle 🇺🇸 and Portland 🇺🇸 to Chicago 🇺🇸 – the cross-country route that has it all!
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Connecting the Pacific Northwest with the vibrant city of Chicago is the Empire Builder – one of Amtrak’s ‘ultra-long distance’ rail services running across the north of the country. This journey was a feast for the eyes, and that wasn’t just the food in the onboard Dining Car, with the varied landscapes made this trip…
11–16 minutes
Latest Journey Experiences
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Athens 🇬🇷 to Thessaloniki 🇬🇷 by Train: My Journey Through Mainland Greece
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A five-hour train journey from Athens to Thessaloniki, a restaurant car, Mount Olympus, and a rather important mission to find the authentic Trigona Panoramatos. Join me aboard Hellenic Train’s InterCity service for a full day exploring Greece by rail — travelling Second Class on the way north and First Class on the return.
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Sofia to Bucharest: A Timeless Rail Adventure in the Balkans 🇧🇬🇷🇴
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A summer-only rail adventure linking two Balkan capitals. Join us aboard the Sofia–Bucharest train as a single carriage travels through the dramatic Iskar Gorge, across northern Bulgaria and over the Danube into Romania.
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Machu Picchu by PeruRail Expedition Train: An Unforgettable Journey 🇵🇪
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One of the planet’s most scenic railway journeys leads to one of the seven modern wonders of the world: join us aboard the PeruRail train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu in South America.
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Europe’s Most Luxurious? Italy’s High Speed Frecciarossa in Executive Class 🇮🇹
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Arguably the most luxurious seat on a regularly scheduled European train, I booked a seat on Italy’s flagship high-speed train in Executive Class on the Frecciarossa 1000 – with just ten seats, restaurant-style dining and attentive onboard service.
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Guides to Get You On Track
More inspiration, smart practical guidance and expert tips for travelling in Europe by rail.
From choosing the best tickets and reservations to discovering scenic routes, our guides are designed to help inspire you, plan smoothly, travel confidently, and make the most of every trip by rail.
From planning guides to practical tips, everything you need to turn inspiration into a smooth, stress-free journey.
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