The Man in Seat 61 | The train travel guide
WEBTrain travel in the UK, Europe & Worldwide. Train travel is a more rewarding alternative to flying which reduces our contribution to climate change and brings us closer to the countries we visit. This site explains how to travel comfortably & affordably by train or ferry, rediscovering the pleasure, romance & adventure of the journey...
A guide to French Railway's TGV high-speed trains - The Man in …
WEBA guide to travel by TGV. TGVs or Trains à Grande Vitesse are SNCF's (French Railways) premier high-speed trains, running at up to 320 km/h (199 mph) on a high-speed network linking towns & cities across France. Smooth & quiet even at high speed, it's a relaxing way to travel. Some TGVs are single-deck, many are double-deck TGV Duplex. ...
Rome Termini - a brief station guide - The Man in Seat 61
WEBRome Termini is the main station in Rome, and the best station to use for the city centre. It's called Termini not because it's a terminus, but after the nearby Roman Baths of Diocletian, as the Latin for baths is Thermae. There's been a station here since 1863. The original station building was demolished in 1937, but World War 2 delayed ...
A guide to train travel in Australia | Train routes, times, fares ...
WEBA beginner's guide to train travel in Australia, with train times, fares, photos & info for train travel around Australia, including the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Adelaide & Perth, The Ghan from Adelaide to Alice Springs & Darwin, the Overland from Melbourne to Adelaide, Countrylink trains from Sydney to Melbourne, Sydney to Brisbane, Sydney to Canberra, and Queensland Railways trains from ...
Train travel in Canada | Train schedules, routes & tickets - The Man …
WEBTrain travel in Canada. Canadian long-distance trains are run by VIA Rail Canada, www.viarail.ca.They're a great way to see the country, whether you travel on the inter-city trains between Toronto, Montréal and Québec, the Océan from Montréal to Halifax or Canada's classic trans-continental train, The Canadian from Toronto to Winnipeg, Edmonton, Jasper & Vancouver.
A guide to railjet trains, Austria's premier train - The Man in Seat 61
WEBRailjets have 3 classes, economy, first & business (in that order), all with free WiFi. Business class is a premium first class, called Premium class until 2012. The trains are all non-smoking. Wheelchair-accessible toilets and several wheelchair spaces are available in each train. A railjet at Vienna Hbf.
Train travel in Italy, a beginner's guide | Tickets from €9.90
WEBSo on the day of travel you'd pay the Base fare, Rome-Florence €55, Rome-Venice €99, but if you book in advance you can buy a cheap Economy or Super-Economy fare from as little as €19.90 Rome-Florence or €29.90 Rome-Venice, assuming you're OK with limited or no refunds or changes to travel plans. It's your call!
EUROSTAR TRAINS EXPLAINED | London to Paris from £78 rtn
WEBFares from London to Paris or Brussels start at £52 one-way or £78 return. Standard Premier (1st class) fares start at £115 one-way, £199 return. Fares work like air fares. Prices increase as departure date approaches and cheaper tickets sell out, so book early.
Cross-country by train - The Man in Seat 61
WEBUSA coast to coast from $236. You'll see nothing of America at 35,000 feet, come down to Earth and see world class scenery from an Amtrak train across the United States. You can travel cross-country from as little as $236 (£188 or €220) if you book well in advance, one of the world's great travel bargains. The USA has an excellent rail ...
Train travel in Germany, a beginner's guide | Tickets from €12.90
WEBInter-city train tickets from €12.90. Deutsche Bahn (German Railways) high-speed IC and ICE trains are easily the best way to travel between major town & cities all over Germany, in comfort at ground level. DB's ICE trains travel at up to 186 mph from city centre to city centre, and if you pre-book direct with the operator you can find some ...