{"id":25491,"date":"2021-04-27T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-27T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=25491"},"modified":"2025-08-18T10:20:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T09:20:12","slug":"most-scenic-train-rides-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/most-scenic-train-rides-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"7 scenic train rides in Europe to enjoy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s something enchanting about taking the train – and it\u2019s one of the best ways to experience Europe\u2019s most stunning regions. All you have to do is sit back and watch a beautiful world chug by out of the window, taking in everything from the plunging fjords of Norway and the snowy Alps of Switzerland, to the lush mountains of Scotland. If you want a front-row seat to all this breathtaking scenery, here are 7 of the most scenic train rides in a Europe travel<\/a> that you can\u2019t miss. All aboard!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read next: 31 best places in Europe to visit<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Glacier Express, Switzerland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The famous Glacier Express is undoubtedly one of the most scenic train rides in Europe, taking you through the pristine Alpine landscapes between Zermatt and St. Moritz. You\u2019ll start in the shadow of the great Matterhorn, then cover 300 kilometres of scenic bliss in around eight hours. With 91 tunnels and 291 bridges, the Glacier Express is an incredible feat of engineering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep your eyes peeled for the most impressive stretch when the train moves through the Oberalp Pass at 2,044m above sea level, surrounded by snowy peaks and glittering ice sheets. It\u2019s easy to soak up all the beauty, as most carriages have large panoramic windows and glass skylights for nearly 360-degree views. So how do you get there? You can experience the magic of the Glacier Express on Trafalgar\u2019s Switzerland trips<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GET INSPIRED BY: Contrasts of Switzerland<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Bergen Line, Norway<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Possibly one of the most scenic train rides in Europe, Norway\u2019s Bergen Line runs between Oslo and Bergen through some unforgettable landscapes. You\u2019ll pass by rugged mountains, rivers, waterfalls and meadows on this epic 500-kilometre journey. It\u2019s also the highest railway in northern Europe<\/a>, reaching 1,222 metres above sea level at Finse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the best parts is the famous Fl\u00e5m Railway. This spectacular route between Fl\u00e5m and Myrdal takes you through the Sognefjorden, the longest and deepest fjord in Europe. The railway also drops 867 metres in just 20 kilometres, making it the steepest line on the continent. Imagine picture-perfect lakes, thundering waterfalls, fairytale peaks and even hand-carved tunnels\u2026 Don’t forget to bring your camera for this one! You can experience the dreamy Fl\u00e5m Railway and Bergen Line with Trafalgar on our Norway trips<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GET INSPIRED BY: Scenic Scandinavia and its Fjords<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. West Highland Line, Scotland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sit back and take in the enchanting Highland scenery on the West Highland Line. It runs for 264 kilometres or five hours from Glasgow to the port town of Mallaig in the Scottish Highlands. You\u2019ll be amazed by the lush green countryside, rugged mountains, misty lochs, heather moors and craggy coastline of the west coast of Scotland. It\u2019s said to be the most scenic train rides in Britain and there\u2019s plenty of incredible sights along the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harry Potter fans will love crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct where Harry and Ron came face to face with the Hogwart\u2019s Express in the Flying Ford Anglia. Trainspotting film fans might also recognise the station at Corrour, which is also one of the highest train stations in Britain at 408 metres above sea level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT: 13 Scottish destinations every Harry Potter fan should visit<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Central Rhine Railway, Germany<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of the best ways to see the beautiful Rhine Valley is on the Central Rhine Railway. The line between Bingen and Koblenz offers up some mesmerising landscapes that have been plucked straight from a fairytale. In just 61 kilometres or 50 minutes, you\u2019ll see picturesque villages, green hillside vineyards, and magical castles that inspired Walt Disney himself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This line is even UNESCO-listed thanks to the 40 or more castles and fortresses dotted on the hillsides. You\u2019ll also see the famous Loreley Rock<\/a> in St. Goarshausen, where legend says that Loreley\u2019s siren song once lured sailors to their death. This stunning train ride is short and sweet, but if you\u2019d like something a little longer, try starting in Mainz and getting off in Cologne, for a scenic three-hour journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GET INSPIRED BY: Best of Germany<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Centovalli Railway, Switzerland & Italy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re after dramatic views, you can\u2019t miss the Centovalli Railway from Locarno, Switzerland, to Domodossola, Italy. This scenic train runs through the spectacular \u201cHundred Valleys\u201d, the Centovalli, famed for its spellbinding spectacle of waterfalls, vineyards, valleys, chestnut groves, old villages and lush landscapes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you cross 83 bridges and 31 tunnels, don\u2019t miss the Sorno viaduct (Itragna) and the gorge connecting Re and Intragna. You\u2019ll even pass the glittering Lake Maggiore! This beautiful European train journey takes around two hours and it\u2019s one of the best ways to see Switzerland and Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT: The great train travel revival \u2013 why more of us are choosing to travel by rail<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Bernina Express, Switzerland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re not taking the Glacier Express, then it\u2019s got to be Switzerland\u2019s Bernina Express, one of the most famous and scenic train trips in Europe. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the line takes you on a spectacular four-hour journey between Chur in Switzerland and Tirano in Italy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll pass 196 bridges and 55 tunnels as you go from the lakeside St. Mortiz up the Bernina Pass, where you\u2019ll marvel at the Morteratsch Glacier and the peak of Piz Bernina. There are snowy mountains, alpine lakes and lush meadows in summer and the line along the Landwasser viaduct is especially breathtaking. If you\u2019d like to experience the wonders of the Bernina Express, Trafalgar will get you there on our Switzerland trips<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GET INSPIRED BY: Best of Switzerland<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Semmering Bahn, Austria<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This impressive railway is not only one of the most scenic train rides in Europe, but also one of the most extraordinary feats of engineering. It was built over the towering mountains of Austria between 1848 and 1854 and was the first single gauge track alpine railway in Europe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, the UNESCO-listed line stretches over 41 kilometres, rolling from Gloggnitz to M\u00fcrzzuschlag, over the Semmering Pass. You\u2019ll pass through 14 tunnels, 16 viaducts and over one hundred curved stone bridges as you wind your way through the wonderland of forests, cliffs and mountains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT: All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, the luxury train ride that takes you through the Rocky Mountains<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are your favourite scenic train travel experiences in Europe? Let us know in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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