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Where to travel in Europe by train?

The train is an environmentally-friendly, comfortable and practical alternative for exploring Europe. Thanks to the many rail lines departing from France, it's easy to reach many European destinations. Here's a roundup of the most beautiful journeys you can make by train!

London, United Kingdom

Italy: Milan, Turin

Switzerland: Geneva, Zurich, Lausanne

Spain
Barcelona, Madrid, GironaThanks to high-speed trains, it's possible to reach Barcelona in just 6h30 from Paris. Girona, a charming medieval city, is just a few stops before Barcelona. Madrid is also accessible by train from France with a connection in Spain, offering a pleasant journey to the Spanish capital.
Germany
Berlin, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, KarlsruheGermany is well served by the French rail network. Berlin can be reached from Paris in around 8 hours by train. Frankfurt, Germany's financial capital, can be reached in 3 hours 40 minutes, while Stuttgart and Karlsruhe are also well connected by TGV and German ICE trains, offering rapid access to the country's culture and history.


Belgium and Netherlands
Brussels, Amsterdam, RotterdamBy Thalys or Eurostar, Brussels is less than 1h30 from Paris. Enjoy Belgian waffles and fries, visit the Grand-Place and explore museums dedicated to comics. Amsterdam, just 3 hours 20 minutes away, is a city of canals, museums and a unique atmosphere. Rotterdam, a modern and dynamic city, is also an interesting destination, just 2h40 from Brussels.
Why choose the train?

Ecological
A much smaller carbon footprint than air travel.

Comfortable
More space to move around and admire the scenery.

Easy access
No long queues or drastic baggage restrictions.
Explore Europe by train
A greener, more pleasant journeyWith the development of rail in Europe, new travel opportunities are emerging, notably with the return of night trains. Now it's possible to travel between Paris and Berlin or Paris and Vienna while sleeping, offering a convenient and immersive alternative to short flights. This mode of transport is enjoying a revival in the face of ecological challenges and the need to reduce our carbon footprint. In the near future, we hope to see the opening of new rail lines linking even more of Europe's capitals and major cities. Travelling by train is therefore both a responsible and enchanting choice.