I traveled by train using a Eurail pass during a backpacking trip through four European countries. I found it much more enjoyable than flying.

European train travel is booming—from the luxurious to the very affordable. Discover the train journeys redefining European travel for 2026.

If you’re boarding a Rail Europe train this month, whether it’s a sleeper train between major cities, a high-speed TGV, or a Channel crossing on Eurostar, take note that 2025 marks the 200th ...