Rail Europe

• Eurostar (UK, France, and Belgium)
• TGV (France)
• Thalys (France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany)
• TGV Lyria (France and Switzerland)
• ICE (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, France, and Denmark)
• Eurostar India (Italy)
• Pendolino (Finland and the Czech Republic
• AVE (Spain)
• Artesia Day (France and Italy
• X2000 (Sweden and Denmark)
• TGV Allen (France and Germany)

Overnight Services: You can go to many of the best cities across Europe overnight. Some of the cities you can choose from include Rome, Madrid, Munich, Barcelona, Florence, Milan, and Berlin. You can enjoy a refreshing trip and sleep in one of the sleepers or couchettes that are provided to allow you to reach your destination and be refreshed at your arrival.

Eurostar & Eurostar Connections: You can take advantage of Eurostar connections and travel direct to Paris, Brussels, Lille, and Disneyland Paris. Eurostar trips take around two hours and provide many luxuries on their trips. Eurostar has an outstanding punctuality record that helps people get where they want when they want.

Local Trains: Rail Europe has many local trains to take advantage of. You can travel through the beautiful regions of Europe including Burgundy and the Auvergne. Rail Europe has a number of local trains that will allow passengers to get off the beaten path while still remaining comfortable and affordable.

Rail Passes: Rail Europe offers the rail pass that allows extensive travel options to more than thirty European countries. This rail pass offers flexibility and makes exploring Europe easier as there is no rigid itinerary for you to follow. This service also includes the InterRail pass service which takes the flexibility of a rail pass and adds discounts on other forms of travel including ferries and buses. Explore Europe with the flexibility you need and at a price that you can afford.

Auto Train: A unique way to travel with your vehicle without driving. You can book your accommodations while your vehicle and luggage will travel on a high speed double-decker train overnight. When you arrive at your destination, you can pick up your vehicle and then visit the places you want to see. The return trip works the same way. You can relax and enjoy the luxury of the auto train and see have access to your vehicle when you arrive. It is a great way to travel for both you and your vehicle.

Ski Trains: During the ski season, you can get a couple of extra days for your trip when you take the direct ski trains from St. Pancras International Train Station or Ashford International Train Station. In a few hours you can arrive ready to enjoy the fresh powder on the slopes and spend your time enjoying your trip instead of spending the time in transit.

Book Online: Rail Europe's website provides a unique convenience of allowing you to book your travel online. You can learn about the timetables, fares, and travel information to help you make travel choices. You can make book your tickets and seats entirely online. Learn more about passes, destinations, and more when you choose to book online.

Why Choose Europe Rail UK?

If you are tired of dealing with the stress of the airport, the long lines, baggage restrictions and transfers it is time to consider travel by train. You can relax while travelling to over a thousand of Europe's finest towns and cities.

Types of Trains

Night trains leave in the evenings and one can sleep on board and wake refreshed at your destination. If you need to cover large distances, these trains are ideal for travelling and avoiding hotel costs. You can pick from reclining seats or flat-bed accommodations. Many of these trains offer buffet cars. The night trains include Corail Lunea (France) and the Artesia Night (France and Italy).

Hotel trains are available to give you the feel of a hotel while travelling by train. You can choose from couchettes to deluxe apartments. Enjoy the restaurant car while on the train. Some of the hotel trains include the Elipsos (Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and Italy) and CityNightLine (Germany, Austria, Holland, Denmark, Czech Republic, Switzerland, France, and Italy).

Local trains run from the major and smaller cities to hundreds of destinations. These trains stop at every station and provide excellent local connections. You can enjoy air conditioning and buffet service on some of these trains.

Scenic trains are often available for those travelling in Switzerland. You can enjoy panoramic windows that allow you to take in the breathtaking scenery while you travel through the alpine pastures and spectacular mountains. You can enjoy the scenery and dining on many of these trains.

Car carrier trains allow you to travel across Europe and take your vehicle with you. Enjoy travelling in style while your vehicle and baggage travels on a high speed train overnight.

Destinations in Europe

• Austria (Innsbruck, Salzburg, Vienna, Linz, St. Anton Am Arlberg, and Villach)
• Belgium (Amsterdam, Arion, Bruges, Brussels, Eindhoven, Ghent, Liege, Luxembourg, The Hague, and Utrecht)
• France (Aix en Provence, Angers, Angouleme, Avignon, Besancon, Biarritz, Bordeaux, Bourg St. Maurice, Caen, Calais, Cannes, Carcassonne, Dijon,  Disneyland Paris, Grenoble, Ile De Re, La Rochelle, Le Mans, Lille, Limoges, Lourdes, Lyon, Marseille, Monaco, Montpellier, Moutiers, Nantes, Nevers, Nice, Nimes, Paris, Perpignan, Poitiers, Reims, Rennes, Strasbourg, Toulon, Toulouse, and Tours)
• Germany (Aachen, Baden-Baden, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt, Koblenz, Munich, and Stuttgart)
• Italy (Bologna, Florence, Genoa, Milan, Montecatini Terme, Naples, Pisa, Rome, Turin, Venice, and Verona)
• Netherlands
• Portugal (Coimbra and Lisbon)
• Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Kiev)
• Spain (Alicante, Barcelona, Benicassim, Irun, Madrid, Malaga, Seville, Valencia)
• Switzerland (Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano, and Zurich)

Designations in the United Kingdom

• London St. Pancras International
• Ebbsfleet International
• Ashford International

Fares and Prices

Travelling by Rail Europe UK is simple and affordable. There are five price levels to choose from and different rates for youths, adults (first and standard classes).

Price Level 1 includes trips to France and Germany

Youth        Adult        Adult
Standard    Standard    First
Class        Class        Class
3 days within 1 month        £118        £182        £272
4 days within 1 month        £128        £196        £294
6 days within 1 month        £164        £252        £378
8 days within 1 month        £182        £280        £420


Price Level 2 includes trips to Austria, Norway, Spain, and Sweden

Youth        Adult        Adult
Standard    Standard    First
Class        Class        Class
3 days within 1 month        £105        £161        £242
4 days within 1 month        £116        £179        £269
6 days within 1 month        £154        £236        £354
8 days within 1 month        £177        £272        £408


Price Level 3 includes trips to Benelux, Denmark, Finland, Greece +, Ireland, and Switzerland

Youth        Adult        Adult
Standard    Standard    First
Class        Class        Class
3 days within 1 month        £69        £105        £158
4 days within 1 month        £85        £130        £196
6 days within 1 month        £115        £177        £266
8 days within 1 month        £140        £215        £322


Price Level 4 includes trips to Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Poland, and Romania

Youth        Adult        Adult
Standard    Standard    First
Class        Class        Class
3 days within 1 month        £43        £67        £100
4 days within 1 month        £55        £84        £126
6 days within 1 month        £72        £112        £168
8 days within 1 month        £85        £130        £196


Price Level 5 includes trips to Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Turkey

Youth        Adult        Adult
Standard    Standard    First
Class        Class        Class
3 days within 1 month        £31        £47        £71
4 days within 1 month        £43        £65        £98
6 days within 1 month        £60        £93        £140
8 days within 1 month        £72        £112        £168

Child prices include ages 4-11, under 26 is youth fare and senior rates are for those over 60.


Passes or Tickets on Rail Europe

If you know your destination and the time you need to arrive, you can purchase the regular tickets that are available. If you need some flexibility in your travel arrangements, a pass might be the answer you should consider. Some people that travel will enjoy the ability to visit any city and make changes to their travel itinerary.

One Country Passes allow one to travel in a European country of your choice for unlimited travel on 3, 4, 6, or 8 days during a month. The Multi-Country Pass allows people to travel to up to thirty countries. You can choose from a flexi pass or a continuous pass. A flexi pass allows unlimited travel for a specific number of days. The continuous pass allows unlimited travel for every day of your trip.

When you are ready to book your tickets or passes you can go online or by phone. You can book up to three months in advance. Be sure you have your passport available when booking.

Money Savers and Discounts

Rail Europe offers many deals and discounts for those who travel using their services.

Discounts in Paris: You can get discounts on hotels and tourist attractions including Paris Disneyland. You can save up to 30% on your park tickets. You can enjoy free access to over 70 museums and monuments all around the French capital with the Rail Europe tickets or passes. Included in these attractions are the Arc de Triomphe, Museum de Louvre, Chateau de Versailles, and Tours de Notre-Dame.

Go-Sim Card: After you purchase the Go-Sim card, you can switch out your card and save up to 50% on calls. Incoming calls are free. You can send texts for only 9p. The SIM card begins at £10.

Cheaper Currency: Stretch your money further when you go abroad. Save up to 10% on exchange rates at any cash machine when you use a pre-paid FairFX Currency card. No ATM fees and no charges for loading or using your card.

Your own European Experts

If you are planning a trip or just need to get around, you should consider the UK's leading specialist in tickets and passes for European rail travel. Millions of travellers have booked train travel through Rail Europe for almost a century. Check out what Rail Europe UK can do for you on your next trip to or around the continent. Enjoy rail travel the safe and affordable