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Western Europe

TGV France
France is famed for its TGV high-speed passenger trains, shown here along the Cote d'Azur.
 
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Western Europe
Austria
Belgium
France
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Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Monaco
Netherlands
Switzerland
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Northern Europe
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France vacation? Germany vacation? Switzerland vacation? Travel the European way! Let Europe's trains guide you to famous tourism attractions and tourism sites in France, Germany, Switzerland.
Netherlands train travel, Belgium train travel and Austria train travel are also featured.
This train travel tourism guide features links for France train travel, Germany train travel, Switzerland train travel and other travel destinations. Online train travel information features travel links for France train tickets and timetables, Germany train tickets and timetables, Switzerland train tickets and timetables.
Austria
OeBB -- Austrian Federal Railways
Vienna-based national service
Trains from Zurich, Paris and Munich arrive in Vienna daily. From there, high-speed ICE and more intermediate intercity services extend to Salzburg, Klagenfurt, Graz, Linz and a multitude of commuter and tourist destinations. The railway also maintains its own brass band and offers vintage Tourist Train Rides.
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Belgium
NMBS/SNCB - Belgian National Railways
Brussels
Continental Europe's first railway service commenced in Belgium in the early 19c. International High-speed Thalys trains to Netherlands and France; Eurostar to London. Service notes: bike rental (main stations), bike transport (most trains).
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France
SNCF -- French National Railways
Paris-based national carrier
France's record-setting high-speed network is Europe's largest. High-speed TGV (train ŕ grande vitesse) trains serve 50 destinations including Disneyland Paris and Charles de Gaulle Airport. Other services include TER (Transport Express Regional) local and Corail Taoz urban and long-distance trains. Corail Lunéa night trains serve domestic and selected cross-border points. Seasonal Motorail auto trains link selected cities. International: high-speed TGV services variously branded as Thalys, HSL-Zuid, TGV Est, TGV Med and Eurostar to Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and the UK; other high-speed trains (Artesia, Lyria and Riviera) to Italy and Switzerland. Separate EC (EuroCity) service to selected Belgian, German and Swiss cities; Taglo to Barcelona. Night trains include Elipsos TrenHotel to Spain, Artesia and Riviera to Italy, and EN (EuroNight) to Berlin. Travel notes: Wheelchair access (selected trains/major stations), special needs discount, bicycle transport (selected trains), bicycle hire (selected stations).
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Germany
DB -- Deutsche Bahn -- German Railway
Berlin-based national carrier
Nearly two billion pasengers rely on DB annually. High-speed ICE (InterCityExpress) trains connect most major German cities. Other services include IC (InterCity) long-distance, (InterRegioExpress) regional and RB (RegionalBahn) local trains. DB Nachtzug night train links Munich with Berlin, Cologne and Hamburg. International: High-speed Thalys to Belgium, France and Holland (Eurostar transfer at Brussels or Paris). EC (EuroCity) service to selected Czech, Danish, French, Hungarian, Polish and Swiss cities; Cisalpino to Switzerland and Italy; Night trains include EN (EuroNight) to Paris and DB Nachtzug to Denmark and Prague. AutoZug auto trains to Germany, France, Italy, Austria and Croatia. Travel notes: wheelchair access (most trains/most stations), bicycle transport (selected trains), bicycle hire (some stations).
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Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein services
See OeBB Austrian Federal Railways above
OeBB administers the country's 6-mi/9.5-km segment of mainline between Feldkirch, Austria, and Buchs SG, Switzerland.
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Luxembourg
CFL -- Chemins des Luxembourgeois -- Luxembourg Railways
Luxembourg City
Mainline service extends in five directions from Lux City with destinations including the castle village of Vianden and the famous Ardennes Woods. International: Trains connect with Brussels, Paris, Germany, Holland and Switzerland. Travel notes: wheelchair access (selected trains/selected stations), bicycle transport (as space permits).
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Monaco
Monaco services
See SNCF French National Railways above
SNCF trains connect Gare du Monaco with the European network.
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Netherlands
NS -- Nederlandse Spoorwegen
Netherlands Railways
Amsterdam-based National Carrier
Among the world's busiest railways, NS operates as many as eight trains an hour on its most traveled lines. Activity is highest within the country's bustling Randstad -- the "rim city" corridor that contains Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht. High-speed HSL-Zuid trains link Amsterdam and Schiphol International Airport with Rotterdam and The Hague. Other services include Stoptrein and Sprinter local and Intercities long-distance trains.International: high-speed Thalys to Belgium and France; ICEt0 Germany and Switzerland. Separate EC (EuroCity) service to selected German cities. CityNightLine night trains to Munich and Zurich. Travel Notes: Wheelchair access (most trains/most stations), special needs discount, bicycle transport (most trains), bicycle hire (selected stations), all trains are non-smoking, reservations required for NS Hispeed, Thalys and ICE International.
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Switzerland
SBB -- Schweizerische Bundesbahen
FSS -- Ferrovie federali svizzere
CFF -- Chemins de fer fédéraux suisses
(Swiss Federal Railway)
Bern-based national carrier
With punctuality exceeding 95%, SBB trains coast among Switzerland's postcard peaks and scenic valleys. High-speed RE (RegioExpress) trains and ICN (InterCity Neigezug) tilt-trains connect most major Swiss cities. Other services include IC (InterCity) long-distance, IR (InterRegio) regional and R (Regio) local trains. International: High-speed Cisalpino to Italy; ICE (InterCity Express) to Germany and TGV (train ŕ grande vitesse) to France. EC (EuroCity) service to selected cities in Austria, Belgium, Italy and Germany. Night trains include CityNightLine to Netherlands, Germany and (seasonal) Denmark; EN (EuroNight) to France, Germany and Italy.
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BLS Lötschbergbahn
Bern-centered regional carrier
The country's second largest standard-gauge railway provides cross-border service connecting the Swiss capital with Milan. Trains travel from Bern to Brig via the Lötschberg tunnel before continuing through the Simplon tunnel to Italy. Car transport trains run from Kandersteg to Iselle on selected weekends and holidays.
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CJ - Chemins de fer du Jura
Tramelan
The north-western canton of Jura is served by this small, mostly narrow-gauge railway. Lines link Saignelégier with Glovelier and La Chaux-de-Fonds. Connections for Tramelan may be made at Le Noirmont. A separate standard gauge railway operates between Porrentruy and Bonfol.
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Cisalpino AG
Milan
Trans-border trains between Switzerland and Italy are operated jointly by Swiss Federal Railways, FS Trenitalia and BLS Lötschbergbahn. Services include high-speed Pendolino tilt-trains linking Basel, Bern and Zurich via Milan with Bologna, Florence and Trieste. Conventional lines extend services from Geneva and Lucerne to Venice. Travel notes: Wheelchair access (limited availability), bicycle transport (all trains except Pendalino).
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MGB - Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn
Brig
Trains connect Brig with Göschenen and with Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn. A branch line links Andermatt and Disentis. A separate rail shuttle connects the Matterhorn Terminal Täsch car park with the car-free village of Zermatt. Car transport is available from Oberwald to Realp via the Furka Tunnel. Travel notes: Wheelchair access (Matterhorn shuttle only).
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RHB -- Rhätische Bahn
Chur-based regional railway
Switzerland's largest private railway network operates most service in the south-western canton of Grison/Graubünden. Fast Regio Express trains connect Disentis/Mustér to Scuol-Taras via Chur, Landquart and the Vereina tunnel; Chur to St. Moritz via the Albula tunnel; and Landquart to Klosters and Davos. Separate Bernina line service links St. Moritz and Tirano. Auto transport through Vereina and Albula tunnels. RhB also operates Bernina Express and Engadin Star tourist trains. Travel notes: wheelchair access, bicycle transport (selected trains), bicycle hire (some stations).
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TiLo -- Treni Regionali Ticino Lombardia
Chiasso
Swiss Federal Railways and FS Trenitalia operate this regional service connecting the Swiss canton of Ticino with Lombardy, Italy.
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International
Eurostar
Brussels - Paris - London
Faster speeds are giving the "chunnel train" a much-needed ridership boost. Eurostar's new H1 Rail Link cuts 40 minutes off trip times. Now travel takes just 2:15 from London to Paris; 1:50 to Brussels. Other options include Calais for discount shopping and Marne-la-Vallee for Disneyland Paris plus Lyon, Alpine and Mediterranean resorts and more.
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