The West Highland Line
Want to experience the nature and magic of Scotland? Hop on the West Highland Line to ride through the Scottish Highlands by train.
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The 8 best off-season routes
The delights of summer in Europe extend long into the off-season. This means you have plenty of time to plan a carefree holiday in September, October or beyond – often with shorter lines at attractions and lower prices for accommodations than you’d typically find during the middle of summer.
We made a list of our favourite train routes that will allow you to bask in the sun and enjoy a beach walk or two long after summer ends.
The ultimate Slow Food train journey
Last year, a chef, journalist and photographer embarked on a culinary journey across Greece and Bulgaria. Along the way, they explored not only cities such as Larissa, Thessaloniki and Plovdiv, but also the intersections of Slow Travel and Slow Food.
In this itinerary, perfect for travelling during the off-season, you’ll learn how to plan a Slow Food journey of your own, sampling mouth-watering seafood, irresistible tomatoes and other regional specialties along the way.
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Switzerland And Italy In Two Weeks Do you want to visit Switzerland and Italy by rail? With some of the best scenic routes in Europe, we have the ultimate two-week itinerary for you.
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The 15 best train rides to take this autumn An off-the-beaten-path route from Paris to Barcelona. An unforgettable journey across the Lower Tatras mountains. And so much more. Here are our top 15 train rides across Europe to take during the fall. -
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We asked, you answered: The best Halloween destinations in Europe There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are turning gold and Halloween is almost upon us. In celebration of the holiday, we asked our followers to share their favourite places to spend Halloween in Europe.
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How to get to Portugal by train: A journey to the Côa Valley Travel from London all the way to Portugal's beautiful Côa Valley by train, stopping in France and Spain along the way. -
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Art across Europe: A train journey Experience Europe by train through the lens of its artists, who weave their creativity with positive social impact. -
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Travel, heartbreak, and the Eurail Pass: An interview with the band Wild Rivers We interviewed Wild Rivers before the first European show of their tour “Everywhere We Go." We talked about trains, the band’s favourite destinations and tips for how Eurail travellers can make the most of their time exploring Europe. -
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She smashes disability stigmas for a living. Her tips for a great Interrail trip Catarina Rivera, the founder of Blindish Latina, used a Eurail Pass to return to northern Spain last autumn – while visiting plenty of other European destinations along the way. She shares her favourite moments and advice for first-time Eurail and Interrail travellers.
Local Tips
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What to do in Utrecht: Local Tips Discover the best places in Utrecht with our local tips – from charming canals and cosy cafés to train travel tips and Interrail-friendly ways to explore the region. -
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What to do in Strasbourg, France: Local tips Klifa's family has been in Strasbourg's restaurant business for 50 years. He shares his insider tips for visiting Strasbourg and the story behind his family's famous dish: couscous. -
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What to do in Dresden, Germany: Local tips For 590 years, Dresden residents have celebrated the Christmas season at the city’s lively Striezelmarkt. With all that history, it’s helpful to have a guide to make sense of it all. That’s where Anett Lentwojt comes in. -
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What to do in Abisko, Sweden: A local's tips An expert ice climber shares how travellers can make the most of a rail trip to the north of Sweden.
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Tips for nervous travellers who want to Interrail Looking for the freedom and flexibility to explore Europe? The Interrail Global Pass is a great option for nervous or seasoned travellers who want to travel stress-free by train all season long. -
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7 types of Pass benefits you'll love Want the ultimate train ticket to explore Europe? Interrail is so much more than a flexible rail pass; it's also packed with tons of freebies and discounts.
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The best time to travel in Europe: Our tips What are the best months to visit Europe? From seeking off-the-beaten destinations to visiting during the off-season, here are our tips for planning your dream adventure across Europe. -
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5 train routes in Spain with Iryo Taking the train offers travellers the chance to see Spain's world-class cities, as well as enchanting towns and pristine nature along the way. Here are five routes Interrail travellers will be able to take on iryo’s trains later this year. -
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The European Sleeper night train takes travellers to the mountains This winter, there’s a new night train designed to whisk snow-seeking travellers from Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany to the slopes of Austria and Italy before reaching its terminus in Venice.
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6 Convenient Day Trips From Prague By Train Looking for the best things to do in Prague? Don’t forget to explore the surrounding area by rail with these nearby day trips.
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A Brave New Baltic Get off the beaten track in Europe by planning an epic rail journey through Lithuania, Estonia and Estonia. See the best of these Baltic countries in Europe with Interrail or Eurail. -
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Chase adventure in Switzerland by train: Interlaken to Jungfrau region From riding a tobaggan down what's rumored to be the longest sledge run in the world to paragliding past waterfalls, lots of adventures can be found in Switzerland's Jungfrau region. We explain how to experience some of the area's most exciting thrills by train. -
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A Glimpse Of Finland by rail Looking for the perfect rail itinerary to discover Finland's hidden nature? Here's the ideal 9-day train trip you can follow with an Interrail or Eurail Pass.
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