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Optimum Long Distance Journeys from Amsterdam
The optimum journeys when taking trains from Amsterdam to Barcelona, Bordeaux, Nice, Vienna, Italy and Switzerland
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Optimum Long Distance International Journeys from London
The optimum routes and combinations of trains when travelling from London by rail to Austria, Bucharest, Budapest, Istanbul, Rome and Venice
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Planning a European Rail Trip: A Beginner's Guide
Get an idea of how to begin the planning of a new rail trip in Europe, with tips and tools that can help make an idea a reality
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Planning a European Rail Trip: Putting it together
Follow the tips and suggestions when taking the steps towards booking your dream rail trip around Europe.
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Planning a European Rail Trip: How to make it extra special
Ideas to finesse your European rail trip, so that it is easier and more spectacular, plus there are some money saving tips too.
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Optimum Long Distance International Journeys from Rome
The optimum routes and combinations of daytime trains when travelling from Rome by rail to destinations in Austria, Germany and France.
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Changes to Europe's International Trains in 2026
If you will be planning a 2026 European rail itinerary, this guide to the new, enhanced and removed services will help.
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Planning Tips for Small Groups of Rail Travellers
How to make the most of exploring Europe by train with a small group of friends or relatives by having an easier trip
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Planning Tips when Travelling with Children on European Trains
The practical info that is good to know about tickets and reservations when travelling with kids on European trains.
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Planning A Trip For Seniors: Part 1 - Working out the Where and How
Mum asked if she could come with me on my next European rail adventure and this is how I made it happen!
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Planning A Trip For Seniors: Part 2, Taking Mum to Holland and Belgium
Over 6 days I took my mum on 14 trains, 12 trams, 2 buses and 2 boats and she loved it! Find out how we took a trip to remember!
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Gateways to Europe: How to take a train from Areoport CDG
How to take the high speed trains which connect the main airport in France to other French cities and beyond!
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Gateways to Europe: How to take a train from London Heathrow
How to travel on from Heathrow Airport to the Eurostar terminal, to other London stations and to popular UK locations
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All That's Good to Know About Taking a Eurostar
Discover what's useful to know about the trains, checking-in, boarding, the journeys and the stations, when travelling by Eurostar!
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European Rail Network Gaps Being Closed and those which remain
Coming additions to the 2026 European rail timetable will enable new direct journey opportunities on multiple routes, but other gaps still remain.
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