1. Florence (Firenza)- Rome (Roma)
Country: Italy
Travel time:
- approx. 1 hrs 38 min. (Eurostar Italia - supplement needed)
- approx. 2 hrs 30 min. (InterCity - reservation recommended)
- approx. 3 hrs. 20 min. (Regional train)
Description:
Two of the most beautiful and popular Italian cities are just a short train ride removed from each other. Everyone who visits Italy wants to see the Coliseum or the Pantheon in Rome and the Uffizi Gallery or Il Duomo in Florence.
2. Amsterdam - Brussels (Bruxelles)
Countries: The Netherlands, Belgium
Travel time:
- 2 hrs. 42 min. (Thalys - special fare for Eurail Pass holders)
- 2 hrs. 49 min. (InterCity - reservation possible)
Description:
These two capital cities in the Benelux are perfectly connected by train. There's an hourly intercity between the central stations in Amsterdam and Brussels, which are situated in the city centres!
3. Prague (Praha) - Vienna (Wien)
Countries: Czech Republic, Austria
Travel time:
- approx. 4 hrs. (SC Supercity, reservation compulsory)
- approx. 4 hrs. 30 min. (Eurocity, reservation compulsory)
Description:
Two elegant, historic cities in the heart of Europe which should not be omitted in any Eurail trip. Trains to Vienna depart in Prague from the main Hlavni Station or the second largest Masarykovo station. You can also make the journey by combining several regional trains. This way you will avoid reservations and enjoy the views even more.
4. Munich (München) - Füssen
Country: Germany
Travel time:
- approx. 2 hrs. 5 min. (Regional train)
Description:
Munich is the capital of Bavaria and the third largest city in Germany. It offers an attractive mix of historic grandeur and modern lifestyle. From there you travel in just over 2 hours to Fussen. This old town on the edge of the Alps is situated at the southern end of the famous Romantic Road (Romantische Strasse). Füssen’s landmark is the Hohes Schloss, a gothic castle complex. The famous castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau are just a few kilometres away. They can be easily reached by bus from Füssen railway station.
5. Lucerne (Luzern) - Interlaken
Country: Switzerland
Travel time:
- approx. 2 hrs. (InterCity, reservation recommended)
Description:
Switzerland is known for its scenic train rides with spectacular views over mountains and lakes. A famous route is known as the Golden Pass. You can start from the nice historic town Lucerne, close to Zürich. You will cross the Brünig Pass by panoramic train, on to Interlaken, point of departure for numerous excursions in the Jungfrau region. You could travel further to Montreux or Geneva. Eurail Passes are valid on the entire Golden Pass journey. Website: www.goldenpass.ch.