Swiss Rail Holidays
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Simplify your railway adventure
These holidays have ready made itineraries, accommodation options and include rail passes and tickets - even the seat / sleeper reservations are pre-booked for you!
Holidays by train: day trips
Suggestions for fabulous locations which make great bases for multiple gorgeous day trips by train
Holidays by train: rail pass itineraries
Suggestions for how to make the most of rail passes in order to tick of multiple fantastic locations on one exciting rail travel adventure
Beautiful railway journeys
Use our insights and views taken from inside the trains to make sure you can see the best of Europe by train
Across Britain by train
Scotland by train
How to make the most of the wonderfully scenic rail routes which can take you to multiple beautiful locations
England by train
How to use the railways to simplify and enhance a holiday in some of England's most fabulous locations
Wales by train
How to ride both the beautiful conventional railways and the 'Great Little Trains Of Wales'
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What makes travelling by train so special is that it can be a beautiful experience in itself.
Whether it's the natural landscape or the built environment the simple of act of travelling from place to place can be elevated.
Though that isn't the norm, hence what's being showcased here is how the best rail journey scenarios can be appreciated.
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30 Awe Inspiring European Railway Stations: Part One
The most fantastic European stations in which to begin or conclude a magical journey by train!
30 Awe Inspiring European Railway Stations: Part Three
Part three of ShowMeTheJourney's selection of Europe's most awesome railway stations
30 Awe Inspiring European Railway Stations: Part Two
Part two of the list of the most wonderful stations in Europe, that SMTJ has taken trains from
4 Railway Experiences To Try on Your Next Cruise Destination Stop
Easy ideas for trips by train if your cruise ship stops in Flåm, La Spezia, Copenhagen or Hamburg.
Britain by Steam Train
How to take a train to a steam railway, plus the special steam trains which travel on the national r...
Explore the Kent coast by train
Have a fabulous holiday, by exploring the many delightful locations on the Kent Coast, on easy train...
Exploring Rome by the city's Metro from Roma Termini
Twelve stunning locations in 'The Eternal City' within easy reach of a Metro station!
Fabulous and easy day trips from London by train
How to follow in SMTJ's footsteps and head off to a multitude of wonderful locations, all of which a...
Five Cities That Are Great Bases for Exploring Germany by train
Simplify a German railway holiday by taking taking stunning day trips on trains from these five loca...
Holiday in any of these 3 locations and see the best of Switzerland
Simplify a rail based holiday in Switzerland by taking taking beautiful day trips on trains from Bas...
Holiday in Basel by train
Why Basel can be a great base for exploring Switzerland, France and The Black Forest by train
Holiday in Chur by train
why Chur is such a great location for a holiday based around taking fabulously scenic Swiss rail jou...
Holiday in Interlaken by train
How to make the most of a holiday in Interlaken by taking trains into the Berner Oberland and beyond...
Holiday in Lausanne by train
How to use Lausanne as a location for exploring the best of western Switzerland by train
Holiday in Locarno by train
How to use stunning Locarno as a base for exploring other beautiful lakeside locations by train
Holiday in Luzern / Lucerne by train
Discover why Luzern is a great location from which to explore Switzerland by train
Holiday in Olten to explore Switzerland by train
Olten is the central hub of the Swiss rail network so it's a great base for riding trains into stunn...
How To Explore Scotland By Train
Tips and insights for Scottish train travel, cheaper Off-Peak tickets are available all day until Ju...
How To Explore Wales by Train
All that's good to know about seeing the best of beautiful Wales by train, including how kids aged 1...
Itineraries for Eurail and InterRail Passes
Take your pick from five fabulous 10 journey itineraries which include all the departure times - now...
Koln to Klagenfurt - Europe's Epic Express Train Journeys
Lancaster to Glasgow or Edinburgh: Europe's Epic Express Train Journeys
Discover why making the train journey from Lancaster over the border to Scotland is such a special t...
London to Penzance - Europe's Epic Express Train Journeys
Discover why making the train journey from London to Penzance in Cornwall is such a special travel e...
Luxury Hotel Trains in Europe
An introduction to the gorgeous trains which marry the service offered to first class passengers in ...
Malaga to Barcelona - Europe's Most Epic Express Train Journeys
Discover why making the fabulous high speed train journey from Barcelona to Malaga is such a special...
Milano to Geneve - Europe's Epic Express Train Journeys
Milano to Zurich - Europe's Epic Express Train Journeys
Discover why making the train journey from Milano to Zurich is such a special travel experience
Munchen to Venezia - Europe's Epic Express Train Journeys
Discover why making the train journey from Munich/Munchen to Venice/Venezia is such a special travel...
Oslo to Bergen - Europe's Epic Express Train Journeys
Discover why making the beautiful train journey from Oslo to Bergen is so special. For more than fo...
Paris to Torino - Europe's Epic Express Train Journeys
Few European train journeys combine two hours of travelling at more than 250 km/h with another two h...
Popular Christmas Markets By Train
How to experience the festive fun in Berlin, Brugge, Brussels, Budapest, Cologne, Dresden, Munich, P...
Rail Pass Itinerary: Direct Trains Only
Avoid having to change trains when using an InterRail Pass or Eurail Pass, by following this itinera...
Rail Pass Itinerary: No Reservation Fees
If you want to avoid having to pay additional charges when using an InterRail or Eurail pass, this i...
Rail Pass Itinerary: Popular Cities
Travel to 10 of the most popular cities in Europe on this fully costed Eurail and InterRail pass iti...
Rail Pass Itinerary: Scenic Journeys
Experience an incredible train journey every day for 10 days on this fully costed Eurail and InterRa...
Rail Pass Itinerary: The Best Of Northern Europe
This itinerary includes Amsterdam, Hamburg, Stockholm, Olso, The Flåm Railway, Copenhagen, Berlin, W...
Roma and Napoli to Taormina in Sicily: Europe's Epic Express Train Journeys
Discover what makes the train journey from Rome and Naples to Sicily so very special
Salzburg to Zagreb - Europe's Epic Express Train Journeys
Save 5% on Swiss Rail Holidays
Packages put together by the Switzerland Travel Centre include reservations, tickets and a choice of...
Seeing Cornwall By Train
How to explore stunning Cornwall by train; including trips to beautiful Falmouth, Looe, Padstow and ...
Seeing Scotland By Train - With a Spirit Of Scotland Pass
These Spirit Of Scotland itineraries will take you to the isles of Orkney, Bute, Mull, Arran and Sky...
Seeing Scotland By Train: Day trips from Edinburgh
How to enhance a holiday in Edinburgh, by taking beautiful rail journeys to some of Scotland's most ...
Seeing Scotland By Train: Day trips from Glasgow
How to see the best of Scotland by train by taking fabulous day trips from Glasgow
Seeing Scotland By Train: On day trips from Stirling
Discover why the charming city of Stirling is a great base for exploring beautiful Scotland by train...
Seeing Wales By Train: By making day trips
Taking day trips from a beautiful location can simplify seeing the best of Wales by train - hence th...
Seeing Wales By Train: With an Explore Wales Pass
Itinerary ideas for making the most of using an Explore Wales rail pass to see the best of beautiful...
Swiss Rail Holidays: Grand Tours
Additional details on what's included on each holiday, plus links to useful info!
Swiss Rail Holidays: Themed Holidays
Discover more about these holidays - see videos and images captured on our Swiss rail adventures and...
Swiss Rail Holidays: Winter Journeys
Discover more about these holidays - see videos and images captured on our Swiss rail adventures and...
Take A Rail Holiday by Making Day Trips by Train
30 fabulous locations in which to simplify a rail based holiday, by taking multiple day trips by tra...
Take lovely day trips by train from five great UK locations
Fab British holidays by taking day trips from Glasgow, Leeds, Reading, Manchester, or The Cambrian C...
The 16 Ultimate European Journeys by regular Express Trains
This list uniquely focuses on the most epic routes taken by regular express trains between cities.
The Best Rail Holidays in Europe
Welcome to the ShowMeTheJourney European rail holiday edit. The curated selections which will help y...
The Bigger Picture: Alternative Travel Planning Tips from a Railway Devotee
Finding inspiration for a rail adventure on travel search engines, rail maps, YouTube, the silver sc...
This Golden Age Of European Rail Travel
New and revived international rail routes, plus new trains and stations have made it easier than eve...
Three Cities from which to explore Northern Italy by train
Take holidays in northern Italy by making taking day trips by train from Milan, Bologna or Vicenza
Travel to The Crown's filming locations by train
The hit Netflix TV series The Crown had to use the best of Britain as filming locations, many of whi...
Twenty Beautiful Swiss Train Journeys: part one
A guide to the 20 most spectacular train journeys in Switzerland, packed with tips and info!
Twenty Beautiful Swiss Train Journeys: part two
There are so many incredible railway routes a Top 10 didn't feel adequate, hence the list of these s...
Ultimate Switzerland Made Easy on an Escorted Tour!
Save 5% on the small group 12 day tour that includes all of Switzerland's most spectacular railways!
Unique and Secret Destinations on the London Underground
Nine of London's lesser known wonderful locations and how to travel to them on an Underground train
When slow is the way to go
When there is a choice of routes, discover why taking the slower trains can be the better option.
Where to stay to best explore Switzerland by train
Discover your optimum location for a Swiss Holiday, so that you can travel on the railways on your w...
Wien / Vienna to Ljubljana: Europe's Epic Express Train Journeys
Wien to Venezia - Europe's Epic Express Train Journeys
A stunning lakeside view, a passage through the spectacular Julian Alps and a spectacular arrival in...
York To Aberdeen - Europe's Epic Express Train Journeys
Discover why making the beautiful journey by train from York to Aberdeen is such a special travel ex...
Zagreb to Wien - Europe's Epic Express Train Journeys
Zurich to Graz - Europe's Epic Express Train Journeys
All you need to know about making European rail journeys
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