Here are the reasons why rail travel is the best way to experience Europe.
Efficient and Fast
Europe’s extensive rail network system is great for tourist and efficient connection between popular destinations, means that you can get from city centre to city centre directly and quickly.
For example from London St Pancars to Paris Gard du Nord just take 2 1/2 hours by high speed train Eurostar with the distance of 285.4 miles and driving need at least 5 1/2 hours without any break.
Train Station Location is ideal
Generally, it is benefit for first time European travelers as the rail stop where mostly all the actions is such as attraction and your lodging area.
Example like the Cologne Station where the most attraction Cologne Dome just less than 5 minutes of the walking distance from the train station.
If you travel to Rome and most of the budget hotel is located the main station Rome Termini.
Furthermore, most of the train station in Europe for example Vienna Main Train Station is connect with their U-bahn system.
Unbelievable View
The spectacular scenery from the big windows will leave your breathless during your rail journey.
Example of those snowy peaks of Alps, Vienna to Hallstatt with some wonderful lake, from Riviera of France to Italy.
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| From Munich to Fussen |
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| From Hallstatt to Vienna |
Relax and Comfortable During the ride
Train is the most comfortable method of transport, especially in Europe where most of the trains are modern and comfort. Compared to planes or coaches, you will get a larger, comparatively wide seat, more leg room, and you can walk around on the train
Overnight sleep trains can be consider for longer journey for examples travel from Paris to Venice.
Summary
Normally most European tourist will purchase Rail Pass if they travel more than three cities within same country or go for more than three or four countries. You can save a lot compare purchase point to point.
However, if you just want to travel example from Berlin to Prague then you go Bahn Germany website or Rail Europe for booking a train ticket.
