Deep under the Alps, engineers are constructing train lines to connect European countries — and create the world’s longest railway tunnels.

WHY IT RATES: Rail Europe is promoting train travel to iconic European destinations to avoid traffic stress and reduce emissions, highlighting scenic routes to Neuschwanstein Castle, Ávila, Hallstatt, ...

That post had amassed more than 6.7 million views and 38,000 likes as of this writing. It spread as a new direct line of high-speed trains between Paris and Berlin made its first trips. Although the ...

European train travel is booming—from the luxurious, like the Orient Express, to the very affordable, like Nightjet and Eurostar. Discover the train journeys redefining European travel for 2026.

From dreamy Alpine panoramas to quick city hops, Europe’s rail network offers endless possibilities for adventure. With the right planning, you can save money, travel efficiently, and enjoy the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Ledsom is a France-based contributor who covers travel. Anyone looking for the best train trips in Europe to rival flying was ...

Rail tour expert Ffestiniog Travel says new sleeper connections and seamless rail ticketing enable deeper, slower and more sustainable ways to explore the European Continent without flying. Travelling ...

Europe is in the midst of a great rail revival. An increased awareness of environmental issues, the many hassles of air travel and the mental effort required to drive long distances are all reasons ...

As 2026 unfolds, Europe's rail network is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades, with Portugal's new high-speed line slashing travel times and the Tour de France's Grand Départ in ...