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Traveling to Rome via Cinque Terre is a classic
Traveling by train remains the most efficient, economic and romantic ways to see Europe.
There’s still no easier way to move around the continent than with a rail pass and a backpack, bouncing from one major city to sight on Europe’s modern and extensive rail system.
For some, the journey is more important than the destination. For fans of classic rail trips, Rail Europe (www.raileurope.com/index.html) has teamed up with renowned travel expert Anthony Lambert to create a guide to the best scenic routes in Europe.
For those who love to stare out the window, here’s what ranks as the best in Europe:
Oslo to Bergen, Norway
Travel through some of Norway’s most spectacular scenery on this 489km journey, passing fjords and mountains through the heart of glacier country.
One-way fares on the Oslo to Bergen start at $155 per adult.
Nîmes to Clermont Ferrand, France
Crossing the wild country of the Cevennes in southern France, this line passes through 106 tunnels and over almost 1,300 bridges, including the impressive 41-arch Chamborigaud Viaduct.
One-way fares on the Nimes to Clermont Ferrand train journey start at $54 per adult.
Cologne to Frankfurt, Germany
Train lines run along some of the most scenic stretches of the Rhine between Cologne and Frankfurt, passing castles and vineyards.
One-way fares on the Cologne to Frankfurt train journey start at $93 per adult.
Glacier Express – Zermatt to St Moritz, Switzerland
One of Europe’s most famous scenic rail routes, the Glacier Express offers panoramic carriages to make the most of the amazing Alpine scenery. At a height of 2,033m above sea level, the crossing of the Oberalp Pass is one of the many highlights of this journey.
One-way fares on the Glacier Express start at $150 per adult.
Geneva, Switzerland to Milan, Italy
Although it takes just four and a half hours, this international route is full of contrast, passing Lake Geneva, the World Heritage Site of the Lavaux Vineyard Terraces, the Rhone Valley and Lake Maggiore on its way between Switzerland and Italy.
One-way fares on the Geneva to Milan train journey start at $27 per adult.
Le Petit Train Jaune – Villefranche to Latour de Carol, France
True to its name, this little scenic train that crosses the Pyrenees really is bright yellow.
The open carriages that run in the summer months allow the best views of the mountains, gorges and rolling pasture lands, as well as spectacular viaducts that cross the river valleys.
One-way fares on Le Petit Train Jaune start at $35 per adult.
Jesinice to Sezana, Slovenia
If you’re visiting Slovenia, its worth moving away from the Slovenian capital Ljubljana to follow the route from Jesinice to Sezana, known as the Bohinj Railway.
Passing the beautiful Lake Bled and crossing numerous rivers and the wild Kras plateau, this is one of Eastern Europe’s best railway journeys.
One-way fares on this Slovenian train journey start at $36 per adult.
Verona, Italy to Innsbruck, Austria
On its way through the foothills of the Dolomites, this international line passes the vineyards of the Trentino, reputed to produce some of Italy’s best wines. Picture postcard Tyrolean villages dot the landscape on the way to the Brenner Pass, one of the main rail routes through the Alps.
One-way fares on the Verona to Innsbruck train start at $59 per adult.
Marseille, France to Rome, Italy
Much of this journey hugs the coastline, traveling along the French Mediterranean coast and the Italian Ligurian coast. Beautiful views of the Riviera and the colorful villages of the Cinque Terre make this journey a must, but it’s worth taking a few days to make the trip.
One-way fares on the Marseille to Rome train journey start at $128 per adult.
Ronda to Algeciras, Spain
The hills and mountains of Andalusia provide the backdrop for this journey, linking Ronda, one of southern Spain’s most popular tourist sites with the port town of Algeciras. Typical whitewashed towns and villages line the route along with fields of wheat, sugar cane and cork trees.
One-way fares on the Ronda to Algeciras train journey start at $33 per adult.
For more info: The full Scenic Routes Guide is available here (www.raileurope.co.uk/default.aspx), with details of all the journeys, must see highlights of each destination, journey times and fares.
When in London, book any of these great train journeys in Europe, visit the Rail Europe website, call 0844 848 4070 or visit the Rail Europe Travel Centre at 1 Regent Street, London SW1.
Or book through the USA page at: www.raileurope.com/index.html
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