Home to the European Parliament, the ancient city of Strasbourg is the largest city in the Grand Est region of France. This vibrant destination shares a border with Germany and its food and culture are proudly Alsatian. You can travel to Strasbourg by Eurostar train from St Pancras International in 4 hours and 50 minutes. […]
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Buzzy Lille is the capital of the Hauts-de-France region and boasts a magnificent old town with French and Flemish architecture, some great art museums and local cuisine and a bustling nightlife that’s popular with the city’s 67,000 university students. You can reach France’s fourth-largest city on an easy 1 hour, 22-minute trip on Eurostar from […]
Looking for a city break with a difference? Then take a look at vibrant Ghent. You can travel there by Eurostar train from St Pancras International. The journey takes two hours, 49 minutes. Known as the ‘historic heart of Flanders’, Ghent is a gorgeous small Flemish city that boasts canals, a historic quarter and plenty […]
Belgium’s capital Brussels is famously the home of the European Union. But this exciting multi-cultural city is much more than just the home of European politics. Its residents speak either of two languages – French and Dutch-Flemish – and you’ll find art and culture on every corner. The easy St Pancras International to Brussels Eurostar […]
Avignon is the heart of France’s Provence region and is a great place to visit any time of the year but particularly in the summer months when the weather is fine and the lavender is at its most splendid. The Eurostar train to Avignon runs from May to September, leaving St Pancras International on Monday morning and arriving five […]
Big, bold and brash, Amsterdam is one of Europe’s great cities and works for newcomers and old timers alike. You can get a direct Eurostar to Amsterdam from St Pancras International in London right to the heart of the city, with a journey time of only 3 hours, 52 minutes, making this fascinating city even […]
Antwerp is Belgium’s cool port city where locals and visitors can enjoy the charm of historic locations and buildings, fabulous museums plus futuristic fashion, fabulous food and some great new architecture. You can catch travel on Eurostar to Antwerp from St Pancras International Eurostar train in 3 hours, 17 minutes. There’s a lot to see […]
The Al Andalus train trip offers lucky passengers the chance to explore the best of Spain’s famed Andalucia region on board a five-star luxury sleeper train. Known as The Spanish Palace On Wheels, this beautifully decorated express train provides guests with a sophisticated and glamorous way to see such amazing Spanish sights as Seville’s gothic […]
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Altaria Train – Madrid to Granada
The popular Altaria train is a long-distance high-speed train that connects the Spanish capital Madrid with four of Spain’s most popular southern cities – Algeciras, Granada, Murcia and Cartagena. The modern Altaria trains are designed with gauge changing technology that allows them to travel on both standard and high-speed rails. This allows them to reach […]
Visitors to Tyrol in Austria will love a trip back in time on the Achensee Railway. For over 130 years, this long metre-gauge cog railway has been operating over its 6.8 km route that runs between Jenbach and Seespitz on Lake Achensee. The journey covers a height difference of 400 metres with an inclination of […]
The Arctic Circle Train follows a unique round-trip route with 13 stops in Sweden and Norway, allowing day and overnight passengers the chance to enjoy this scenic route where, depending on the season you can experience the Northern Lights or Midnight Sun. Not surprisingly, it is known as Sweden’s most scenic train route, rewarding its […]
Name a more iconic train than the Orient Express. The train has long captured the imagination of glamorous travellers, and while the service ended in 2009, modern passengers can experience its opulence on Belmond’s reincarnation, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Combining old-world glamour with modern amenities, the train travels through Europe’s most magical cities, offering one to […]