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North America train travel with Amtrak

Take the train with Amtrak and immerse yourself in America’s natural beauty from the comfort of your own seat. Rome2rio shares the most jaw-dropping scenic routes, compares coach seats vs business class, and explains how to find and book the…

Updated January 15, 2021 Read more ›

Train travel in Australia: Should you do it?

Australia has useful regional rail systems around Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Intercity trains link up cities along the east coast, and long-distance tourist trains across the country offer luxury and adventure. However, trains don’t serve most of the nation, and…

Updated April 26, 2021 Read more ›

Five incredible day trips from Florence by train

Within 90 minutes, you could be exploring not only Tuscany, but regions as different (and stunning) as Emilia-Romagna, Umbria and the Veneto – no car hire needed.

Posted May 30, 2018 Read more ›

3 fantastic day trips from Lisbon

And you can get to them all in an hour or less by train from the Portuguese capital.

Posted April 1, 2019 Read more ›

5 quirky train trips into the heart of Australia

Unlike, say, Switzerland or Japan, Australia isn’t particularly well-known for its train travel. As one of the world’s largest countries by land area (it’s 32 times the size of the UK), that means a lot of wide open spaces and…

Posted August 5, 2019 Read more ›

7 national parks under $5 from Sydney

In Sydney and dreaming of some fresh country air? We’ve got you sorted for under $5. These 7 top-notch spots are sure to provide a glorious day of activities: think coastal hikes, refreshing swims and bush adventures. Best of all,…

Posted January 15, 2021 Read more ›

Train travel in Britain, and how to make it work for you

With a large network and frequent service, trains can be an excellent way to travel around Britain. Although the different fares and ticket types can seem incredibly complex, once you understand the options it can be a simple and affordable…

Posted August 20, 2018 Read more ›

Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF

SNCF runs almost all the trains in France, from the famed TGVs to no-frills Ouigo to the RER commuter train that brings you into Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport. We explain which train to choose, how long they take…

Posted February 26, 2018 Read more ›

Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe

Rome2rio’s independent guide to navigating Renfe trains and the Spanish rail system, from high-speed AVE and traditional Intercite trains as well as travel tips, maps, passes, timetables and fares.

Posted June 13, 2018 Read more ›

What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?

Understand the different Renfe train types and routes, whether you're travelling on a high-speed AVE between Madrid and Barcelona or the Trenhotel night express to Lisbon.

Posted June 18, 2018 Read more ›

Getting around France from Paris, by train

Paris has six main train stations, each with SNCF service to different parts of France. Whether you're travelling by TGV, Ouigo, Intercité or TER, it's important to know which station your train leaves from.

Posted February 19, 2018 Read more ›

From London to Paris and beyond, by Eurostar

Advance-purchase Eurostar fares can be cheap, and the many possible connections make travel between Britain and Western Europe quick and affordable.

Updated May 18, 2018 Read more ›

Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass

We explain the different Eurail types, compare them to other similar passes and help you decide if a Eurail pass is right for you.

Posted February 1, 2018 Read more ›