Railways in Europe
Normandy, located in the northern part of France offers a diverse array of attractions that appeal to a wide range of interests. There are beautiful beaches, cliffs, charming towns and picturesque rural areas. You can explore Normandy by train, but many tourist attractions are not accessible by train. Some of them are located far away …
Lorraine is a region in the northeast of France. It borders with Germany, Luxembourg, and Belgium. The Lorraine area belongs to the administrative region of Grand Est. The region is divided into four departments: Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse, Moselle and Vosges. Passenger trains in Lorraine connect most important cities in the region but some of the major …
Alsace is a region in France on the west bank of the upper Rhine next to Germany and Switzerland. Alsace is famous for its beautiful cities and it is an important wine-producing région (there is a Route des Vins d’Alsace from Marlenheim to Thann). If you want to explore Alsace by train, the railway network …
Crimea is a peninsula in Eastern Europe occupied by Russia. The railway network on the Crimean Peninsula is over 1,300 kilometers long. Trains in Crimea run between all major cities of the peninsula and there is a long-distance train from Sevastopol and Simferopol to mainland Russia. Passenger services may be temporarily suspended due to the …
Brittany is a region located in the northwest of France, renowned for its distinct cultural identity, rugged coastline, Celtic heritage, and historical sites. If you want to explore Brittany by train, you will find most important information in this article. TGV trains in Brittany run on the following routes: Paris – Quimper Paris – Rennes …
There are a few operational narrow-gauge railways in Belgium. The list includes also a heritage narrow-gauge trams. ASVi Museum – ASVi Museum is a tramway museum in Thuin dedicated to history of the rural tram and railway lines network in the Walloon region. The network of the rural lines in Belgium had total length of …
Only a few tourist railways operate in Belgium. The trains usually run only during the season or on weekends. Trains are steam or diesel hauled and comprised of vintage carriages. Sometimes passengers are carried by historic railbuses. Special tariffs applied. SNCB tickets and Interrail passes are not accepted. Tourist railways in Belgium Chemin de fer …
Train travel in Russia is possible between almost all major cities of the Russian Federation. Russia is a vast country, and sometimes train takes need a week to reach a final station. The number of modern and refurbished trains increases every year despite huge military spending. Russian aggression against Ukraine has resulted in the suspension …
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In Hungary, several narrow-gauge railways operate in different regions of the country. Unlike in other countries, some of these railways run year-round, while others operate daily during the summer season. Ticket prices are affordable, and narrow-gauge railways in Hungary are very popular among both Hungarians and tourists. Narrow-gauge railways in Hungary are usually well-maintained and …
Currently, there is only one train between Poland and Lithuania. There is only one border crossing between both countries and trains are slower than international buses operated by Ecolines, Flixbus and Lux Express. Buses run several times a day between Warsaw and Vilnius. Train connection Krakow – Vilnius in fact is not a direct train, …