🚆 Europe by Train
Discover the most practical guide for exploring Europe by train — routes, planning tips, cross-border advice, and expert insights to help you design your perfect rail journey.
🚆 Explore Europe by Train
European Train Routes and Schedules 🚆
List of european railways 📝
Types of Trains Across Europe 🛤️
Train Tickets for Europe 🎫
Top 10 European destinations 🔝
Scenic European Train routes 🏞️
European travel Tips ℹ️
Best Ways to Travel in Europe (Rail vs. Air) 🌍
European Train Travel FAQs (Q&A) ❓
Eurail Global Pass Options & Prices🌃
List of Eurail Countries
European Night Trains 🌃
European High Speed Trains 🚄
Tips for booking European trains 🌃
Hidden Gems ㊙️
View Europe's 30 Busiest Train Routes →
Traveling across Europe by train is one of the most efficient, scenic, and comfortable ways to explore the continent. This guide is built on real-world experience developing railway tools, analysing route data, and studying the movement of trains across borders. Whether you're planning a country-specific journey or a multi-city adventure, this page will help you understand how to plan effectively.
More European Train Resources
Explore tools, maps, guides, and planners covering almost every aspect of European train travel.
● Train Route Planner & Maps - International Train Routes
Key Train Routes Across Europe
This page offers a comprehensive list of major train routes across Europe. It covers destinations in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Switzerland, Austria, the Netherlands, Denmark, Portugal, and the UK.
- Departure country and city
- Destination country and city
- Distance of the journey
- Travel time
- CO2 footprint
- Map of the route
- AI Travel Planner for Departure Station
- AI Travel Planner for Arrival Station
Rail distance Calculator Europe with Map
Use our rail distance calculator Europe tool to find the exact train distance between any two European stations. View average travel times, live departure and arrival weather forecasts, and explore detailed train routes across Europe for easier trip planning.
● Europe in General
Explore Europe:
Embark on a journey across Europe with Eurovoyages’ Explore Europe guide. From iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Colosseum to hidden gems tucked away in charming villages, the page offers a pocket guide to history, culture, cuisine, and adventure. Whether you’re dreaming of slow travel, scenic train rides, or authentic local experiences, it’s a perfect starting point for planning your European adventure.
Europe Travel News
Stay up-to-date on the latest travel news in Europe with Eurovoyages. From visa updates to exciting destinations and unique experiences, we've got you covered.
● Euro rail tracker Help
EuroRail Tracker Help - Android
Get the most out of your European train travel with EuroRail Tracker, a real-time train tracking app on andorid. Learn about its features, usage, and future plans to enhance your European travel experience.
Note: Usage of Windows and Android applications are identical in nature
EuroRail Tracker Help - Windows
Get the most out of your European train travel with EuroRail Tracker-Windows, a real-time train tracking web application. Learn about its features, usage, and future plans to enhance your European travel experience..
Interactive Europe Train Map & Route Planner
Explore Europe’s railway network in a completely new way with the EuroVoyages Interactive Europe Train Map. Perfect for travellers, rail enthusiasts, and Eurail or Interrail pass holders, this map shows how major cities and regional stations connect across 13 countries. From high‑speed corridors in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands to scenic alpine routes in Switzerland and Austria, you’ll see hundreds of important railway lines at a glance.
Click anywhere to explore nearby stations, build multi‑stop routes, analyse distances, and estimate travel times. Whether you’re planning a fast cross‑border trip or a slow scenic journey, the map helps you compare options and make informed decisions.
Use it to plan vacations, discover new destinations, or simply enjoy exploring Europe’s rail network. A detailed usage guide below explains all features step by step.
● EuroRail Tracker Apps (Android, Web & Windows)
Europe’s vast rail network connects cities, mountains, and coasts seamlessly. EuroRail Tracker helps you plan these cross-border adventures — whether it’s the TGV from Paris to Geneva or a night train to Vienna.
EuroRail Tracker
Discover Europe the easy way with Eurovoyages’ Europe‑by‑Train guide. Covering 8 countries and more than 23,000 railway stations, our intelligent platform delivers real‑time train schedules without the hassle of navigating multiple railway agency sites. From major hubs like Paris Gare du Nord and Munich Hauptbahnhof to local stops across Germany, France, Italy, and beyond, you’ll find accurate timings, curated highlights, and quick access to 40 of Europe’s most important stations. Start your journey here and explore Europe by train with trusted, up‑to‑date information.
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Train Tracker is a mobile travel app for Europe. View real-time train schedules, live station boards in one easy platform. Works for France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Netherlands, The UK, and Austria
Why Travel by Train in Europe?
- Fast and frequent connections between major cities
- City-centre stations with effortless access
- No airport queues or security delays
- High-speed trains across France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and more
- Comfortable seating and generous luggage allowances
- Reliable travel times across borders
What Makes This Guide Different?
This guide is part of the EuroVoyages and EuroRail Tracker ecosystem. It is written with years of experience creating specialized tools that blend station datasets, geographic distance calculations, and routing logic.
This page reflects:
- Verified station data
- Accurate distance & time estimation methods
- Continuous updates as railway networks evolve
- Cross-border insights from real-world usage
How to Plan Your European Train Trip
1. Choose Your Entry Point
Most travellers begin their journey from major hubs such as Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Milan, or Barcelona. From these cities, train networks connect quickly in all directions.
2. Explore Nearby Stations
Using EuroVoyages tools, you can click anywhere on the map to instantly discover nearby stations within 50 km. Up to 16 stations can be compared with simple radio-button selection.
3. Build Your Route
Once stations are picked, a polyline visualizes your multi-city journey with total distance and estimated time. This helps plan Eurail, Interrail, and custom routes efficiently.
Cross-Border Travel Advice
- France ↔ Germany: Fast TGV/ICE lines; add 15–20 minutes for connection buffers.
- Spain: Excellent AVE network but regional lines vary in speed.
- Italy ↔ Switzerland: Choose between ultra-fast Gotthard Base Tunnel or scenic routes like Bernina.
- Belgium ↔ Netherlands: Frequent high-speed links; reservations differ by operator.
Suggested Itineraries
- Paris → Strasbourg → Munich → Vienna → Budapest
- Milan → Florence → Rome → Naples → Bari
- Amsterdam → Brussels → Paris → Lyon → Barcelona
- Zurich → Lucerne → Interlaken → Milan
Important Things to Know
Reservations
Mandatory in France, Italy, Spain. Optional in Germany, Austria, Switzerland.
Border Control
Schengen = no routine checks. UK requires passport (Eurostar).
Luggage Rules
Most trains allow 2 large bags per passenger with no weight limits or extra fees.
Why Trust This Guide?
This guide is written by eurovoyages, creators of EuroRail Tracker and EuroVoyages.net, used by thousands of travellers to visualize rail routes, stations, and distances across Europe. The content here is continuously refined using real datasets and practical travel logic.