Book Europe rail travel online and save time and money.

(This page provides links for UK residents, US residents please go HERE)

STOP PRESS: SPECIAL EARLY BIRD OFFERS!

Selling period: from 1/10/2008 to 11/30/2008:

Rail Europe UK are also the official UK website selling the Inter-Rail pass, which gives extensive travel across up to 29 countries.

Here are some examples of what's on offer or book Europe rail travel at the home page (links open new window, close it to return):

Enjoy Eurostar high-speed travel to France and Belgium from only £55 return. Take the Eurostar from London St Pancras International or Ashford International to Paris, Lille, Marne la Vallee (Disneyland) and Brussels.

Enjoy TGV high-speed travel throughout France. Take the TGV (Train Grande Vitesse) to a whole range of French destinations. Holding the world speed record at 320 mph, the TGV gets you to your destination, such as Paris to Bordeaux, in only 3 hours. The TGV is the cornerstone of the European high-speed rail network connecting France to London, Brussels, Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, Torino, Milan, and more.

Enjoy high-speed travel between France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands on Thalys. Thalys is the high-speed rail network which connects France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. Designed with network flexibility and passenger comfort in mind, you are guaranteed a relaxed and stress-free journey aboard the Thalys fleet of state-of-the-art high-speed trains.

Travel in style and comfort between Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Zurich and Milan aboard the overnight Trainhotel Elipsos Trainhotel Elipsos overnight trains operate daily* between 5 of Europe's major cities, Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Zurich and Milan, combining the advantages of train travel with the comforts of a hotel. Enjoy a delicious meal in the restaurant car, before settling down for the night in your own sleeping compartment and then wake up refreshed the next day in your destination. *Elipsos services operate daily during the summer. A reduced service is in operation during the winter.

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High speed comfort from France to Italy Experience the wonders of Italy by taking the Artesia high speed train from Paris or Lyon to Turin and Milan. From Paris Artesia overnight trains to Rome, Florence, Milan and Venice assure you a relaxing and restful journey to your chosen destination. There are accommodation options for every budget ranging from 6 berth couchettes to the luxury of Excelsior class, which features single and double sleepers.

Swiss Pass: take the most spectacular rail trips in the world: The Swiss Travel System includes rail, lake steamers and city transportation lines and with the Swiss Pass, you can use all of these to travel through Switzerland.

Heading to Switzerland? Get there on TGV Lyria Several services operate each day throughout the year between Paris and Lausanne, Bern and Zurich with extra services being introduced during the summer and winter months to serve the most popular seasonal destinations.

Book your Inter-Rail Pass here! Whatever your age, you can enjoy the freedom of extensive travel across up to 29 countries in Europe and North Africa for one all-in price that offers incredible value for money. 16 day, 22 day and 1 month passes available.

NOTE: The Rail Europe UK website serves UK residents only, if you live in the USA, please use this link

Canada or other countries you should go to the Rail Europe Home Page and click on the links in the top right corner to go to the special website serving your region.