Europe by Train: The Complete Guide to Routes, Tickets, Passes and Luggage
Europe by train: 2026 journey times, passes vs tickets, reservation fees, booking windows, classes, luggage and step-free travel, from a local operator.
Getting around
City to city by train, car or private driver, with real times, prices and where to sit.
Europe
France
Geneva to Chamonix: Train, Shuttle or Private Driver
Geneva to Chamonix in 1 h 15 min by road or 2 h 30 min by train: shuttle, bus and driver prices for 2026, the Mont-Blanc Express, guest card and step-free tips.
Nice to Monaco: Train, Bus, Driver or Helicopter
Nice to Monaco in 22 minutes by train: 2026 fares for the TER, bus 600, private drivers and helicopter, where to sit, the three corniches and step-free tips.
Paris to Lyon by Train: TGV Times, Stations and Fares
Paris to Lyon by train in about 2 hours: TGV, OUIGO and Frecciarossa compared, 2026 fares, which Lyon station to choose, and wine-country stops on the way.
Paris to Nice by Train: TGV Times, Fares and the Best Seats
Paris to Nice by train in 5 h 40 min: TGV and OUIGO fares for 2026, the night train, where to sit for sea views, stops worth making and step-free tips.
Paris to Switzerland by Train: TGV Lyria Times and Tips
Paris to Switzerland by train: TGV Lyria times to Geneva, Lausanne, Basel and Zurich, booking tips, connections to the Alps, and which Swiss city to pick first.
Italy
Lake Como to Switzerland: Lugano, St. Moritz and Zermatt by Train or Car
Lake Como to Switzerland: trains to Lugano in 35 minutes, the Bernina line to St. Moritz, the long day to Zermatt, driver prices, passes and border tips.
Switzerland
Bernina Express Guide: Route, 2026 Timetable, Fares and Reservations
The Bernina Express from Chur or St. Moritz to Tirano: 2026 timetable, fares, CHF 32 to 44 reservations, Pullman Class, regional trains, luggage and access.
The Most Scenic Train Rides in Europe: Glacier Express, Bernina and the Orient Express
The most scenic train rides in Europe, from the Glacier and Bernina Express to the Orient Express: 2026 prices, seasons, best seats and how to link them.
The Best Train Rides in Switzerland: 12 Routes with Times, Seasons and Fees
Switzerland's best train rides compared: Glacier, Bernina, GoldenPass, Gotthard and more, with 2026 journey times, seasons, reservation fees and pass coverage.
Geneva to Zermatt by Train: Times, Tickets and the Change at Visp
Geneva to Zermatt by train in about 3 h 45 min with one change at Visp: 2026 fares, Swiss Travel Pass, driver prices, where to sit, and step-free advice.
GoldenPass Express Guide: Montreux to Interlaken, Classes, Prestige and Reservations
Montreux to Interlaken in 3h15 without a change: 2026 timetable, fares, CHF 20 and CHF 49 Prestige reservations, gauge change, luggage and wheelchair access.
Zurich to Interlaken by Train: Times, Tickets and the Best Route
Zurich to Interlaken by train in about 2 hours via Bern, or the scenic Luzern-Interlaken Express: 2026 fares, Swiss Travel Pass, where to sit, stops on the way.
Zurich to Lucerne by Train: Times, Fares and a Scenic Detour
Zurich to Lucerne by train in 41 minutes: 2026 fares, trains from Zurich Airport, private driver prices, Swiss Travel Pass, and the Rigi detour by boat.
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