Comments on: Europe by train: why the magic never dies

By: Andy Jarosz

Andy Jarosz — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:37:08 +0000

Hi there – for Europeans the Interrail is available as a rail pass (similar terms to the Eurail). But check your planned route before deciding whether a rail pass is the best way to proceed. In many countries and many journeys you can save money by booking individual journeys online, particularly if you are happy to fix your itinerary a few weeks in advance.

By: flux

flux — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:20:05 +0000

My husband and I would love to travel Europe by train, however we have found that Eurail doesn’t sell those tickets to the British. I am American and my husband English. Do you know anything about this?

By: Jim @NeverStopTraveling

Jim @NeverStopTraveling — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:43:44 +0000

I enjoyed this post because I really like train travel. It puts you in with “the locals” and allows you to see local life in a way that air travel can never do. And with a rail pass in hand, there are many times I’ve pulled into a station and thought “this place looks interesting” and jumped off. I could stay there as long as I wanted, or just be on my way again on the next train through. Try that flying from Madrid to Paris.

By: Chrissy Travels

Chrissy Travels — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:07:10 +0000

Europe really has it down with the train system. It’s a shame the American system can’t hold a candle to it. It’s such an enjoyable way to travel.

By: Fan

Fan — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:27:35 +0000

I just love europe by rail..its soo romantic..

By: Sophie

Sophie — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:11:31 +0000

Ooh, I remember teenage Inter-Rail. Vaguely…

By: Eduardo

Eduardo — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:30:54 +0000

Next time ,,,get off at estacion de francia train station in barcelona and stay at sant jordi hostels barcelona……….best hostel soo far!!!
Good stuff Andy!!! keep in touch

By: Andy Jarosz

Andy Jarosz — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:24:21 +0000

Orient Express is something I’d like to experience on these days too – so don’t be too jealous islandmomma!

Maya, I’m with you on the train over plane preference – if only the prices were comparable it would make it an easier decision to make.

By: Maya

Maya — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:32:11 +0000

I absolutely love Europe by train. My first major trip (ie multi-country) to Europe we trained from Prague to Vienna to Venice and then down through Italy. Was fantastic – especially the portion where we passed through/by the Alps. I travel by train through Europe (as opposed to flying) whenever possible.

By: islandmomma

islandmomma — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:45:29 +0000

I am insanely jealous. I adore trains, and I was, indeed, one of those who thought that they would lose their romance once steam had died out, but ate my words too!

Spanish trains have a terrific reputation – shame that RENFE don’t run the country in general!

In my former incarnation, as kind of corporate wife, I was lucky enough to take the Orient Express from London to Venice – absolutely unforgettable!!!