Nothing quite compares to the experience of traveling throughout Europe by train. From the incredible views and the comfortable onboard amenities to the ability to get from city center to city center quickly and easily, many consider rail travel to be the best way to see Europe and often cheaper than buying an airline ticket.

In some countries train travel is faster, more convenient, and more relaxing than flying or driving.

The efficient and comfortable high-speed train network links nearly every major city center to center, with no lengthy check-ins and no baggage fees or flexible weight limits.

From overnight train adventures to luxury sleeper experiences and from cities to wide-open spaces, there really is no better way to experience this corner of the world than by train.

Train travel gives passengers more space on average than other common forms of transport including planes.

Avoid airport security lines and that 2 hr pre-flight arrival adds significant travel time.

Travelers are always allowed to take their own pre-packed food and drink onboard trains across Europe, so pack a picnic.

No flight mode, reliable mobile phone coverage and almost all modern trains have plug-sockets at your seat and WIFI coverage.

Trains offer greater flexibility at each stage of the journey, making family train travel easier and less stressful than flying. Children can move around more freely than on a plane.

With over 10,000 destinations just waiting to be discovered across Europe, using a European rail pass can be a flexible and money-saving way to travel across the continent.

There are a few different types of rail pass available,

depending on your nationality and where you would like to travel in Europe.

Interrail Pass, Eurail Pass, BritRail Pass, Swiss Rail Passes

Types of trains in Europe

International trains, High-speed trains, Night trains, Regional trains, Scenic trains

Want to see what the United States and Canada have to offer but want to leave the car at home? Then it’s time to embrace the train!

Amtrak is America’s train company, traveling to more than 500 destinations within the U.S. and across the border to Canada, too. Have 21,000 route-miles throughout 46 states, District of Columbia and parts of Canada. Running more than 300 trains a day, Amtrak trains serve 500+ destinations. Providing services coast to coast, Amtrak can get you from New York City to Los Angeles in four days.

If you’re heading to Canada, check out VIA Rail that operates intercity train services throughout Canada. The most popular Via Rail route is the Montreal–Ottawa–Toronto line, which takes a little more than five hours end-to-end.

Japan Railways (JR), has an elaborate and well-established network of trains throughout the country. From scenic local trains to the super express shinkansen, if you are traveling on rail in Japan, the chances are it will be with JR. A wide variety of unlimited ride passes are available to help reduce the cost of train travel and help you travel farther.

We will get you where you want to go. Speak to our travel experts to book and embrace the train travel.