Trains are the most relaxing way to travel, especially in Europe where cities are well-connected. Forget schlepping to the airport, emptying your bag at security, squeezing into your narrow seat. When ...

Roll along the Spanish countryside, cross wild gorges in Switzerland, and glide through Scottish highlands.

You can cross many borders in Europe with a train or car ride, but one of Rick Steves' favorite day trips is a boat ride to a ...

In Switzerland, the Gornergrat train ascends 4,900 feet from Zermatt to the Gornergrat summit, making it the second-highest railway in Europe after the Jungfraubahnen. Photograph by Artur Debat, Getty ...

These days, a journey on the Orient Express, made famous by the renowned Agatha Christie novel, involves minimal mayhem and maximum luxury—think flowing champagne, rich décor and fine dining. It’s the ...

All aboard one of the most beautiful rides in the world.

The EU plans to force railway companies to sell rival firms' tickets on their websites under new rules unveiled Wednesday ...

Google Maps now highlights climate-friendly travel options like walking, trains, and buses—part of its push to make routes greener across Europe. Google Google introduced new features in Google Maps ...

Opposition from operators — often publicly run national champions — could hamper the plan's chances to become law as it is, ...

Train routes in Europe are an affordable way to travel, offering scenic rides and sleeper options that can now beat flights, in terms of cost, experience, and environmental credentials. ByAlex Ledsom, ...

The EU could force railway companies to sell rivals' tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms under ...

These six European city breaks are close enough through a quick train connection but far enough to leave the crowds behind.