https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/european rail travel/ European Rail Travel News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:09:04+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vacations-by-rail-expands-european-portfolio-with-new-premium-france-spain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vacations-by-rail-expands-european-portfolio-with-new-premium-france-spain/ Vacations By Rail®, a premier small group and independent tour operator and the trusted authority on rail, announces an exciting expansion of its 2026 Europe portfolio spotlighting France and Spain. These immersive, rail‑forward journeys highlight world‑class wine regions, iconic cultural centers, and some of Europe’s most scenic routes, inviting travelers to discover old‑world romance, rich gastronomy, and landscapes that inspired the Impressionists, from mountain ranges and rolling vineyards to sun‑washed coastlines. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:58:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/how-north-americans-travelled-through-europe-in-2025/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/how-north-americans-travelled-through-europe-in-2025/ As 2025 draws to a close, Rail Europe is sharing a set of booking insights that highlight how North American travelers chose to explore the continent this year. The figures confirm the weight of this audience for European rail: visitors from the United States and Canada represented almost half of all sessions on Rail Europe and showed some of the highest average order values across markets. Their behavior points to a clear shift toward multi-city trips, scenic routes and smaller destinations — a sign that many travelers were looking for richer cultural experiences and a slower, more enjoyable pace. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:39:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/original-travel-launches-first-rail-brochure/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/original-travel-launches-first-rail-brochure/ As the trend for rail travel continues to grow and in the month that marks the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, Original Travel has published its first ever train brochure. With countries across Europe reintroducing sleeper trains and investing heavily into rolling stock and rail infrastructure, train travel has never been better, easier or more appealing. Coupled with a growing desire to travel more cleanly and greenly, it’s no wonder that Original Travel have reported a huge rise in bookings and enquiries for trips by train; bookings are up 37% compared to this time last year and enquiries are up 125% compared to 2023. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 06:07:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/omio-and-cheske-drahy-announce-strategic-partnership-elevating-european-cro/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/omio-and-cheske-drahy-announce-strategic-partnership-elevating-european-cro/ Omio, the leading global multi-modal travel booking platform, and České dráhy, the National Czech Railway operator, today announced a significant partnership. This collaboration creates the opportunity for Omio travellers to book České dráhy services, including Regio, InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) long-distance routes, plus high-speed train options (Railjet/Comfortjet). The addition of České dráhy’s comprehensive inventory from this September bolsters Omio’s unmatched position as the multimodal leader in European transportation and beyond. Omio is an important distribution partner that offers the complete range of České dráhy routes. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:00:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-canada-enhances-its-rail-connections-in-germany/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-canada-enhances-its-rail-connections-in-germany/ Air Canada recently announced an extension of its codeshare agreement with Lufthansa to include Lufthansa Express Rail services at Frankfurt Airport, operated by Deutsche Bahn. This agreement enables a seamless, intermodal itinerary booked in one reservation, offering greater flexibility, more choice, and added convenience to connect with Air Canada’s up to five-times daily flights to Frankfurt Airport. The codeshare expansion enhances Air Canada’s international rail and bus intermodal network, which includes intermodal interlining partnerships in seven European countries and South Korea. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:18:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spain-launches-powerful-new-direct-ave-service-between-barcelona-and-sevill/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spain-launches-powerful-new-direct-ave-service-between-barcelona-and-sevill/ Spain launches a direct high-speed AVE train between Barcelona and Seville, eliminating the Madrid transfer and cutting travel time to boost tourism and comfort. Travelling across Spain is about to get a whole lot faster thanks to a brand-new high-speed rail connection that links two of the country’s most beloved cities—Barcelona and Seville—without the need to transfer trains in Madrid. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:38:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/train-rides-in-poland-are-among-of-europes-cheapest/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/train-rides-in-poland-are-among-of-europes-cheapest/ According to a study conducted by a green organization, railway tickets in Poland are much cheaper than air travel throughout Europe. Sat, 12 Aug 2023 06:54:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/49-regional-rail-pass-now-available-to-all-passengers-in-portugal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/49-regional-rail-pass-now-available-to-all-passengers-in-portugal/ After the national rail card became effective at the beginning of the month, all passengers can now travel on regional trains with a monthly charge of EUR49. Sat, 05 Aug 2023 07:47:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/budget-friendly-european-journeys-trains-beat-planes-for-flight-free-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/budget-friendly-european-journeys-trains-beat-planes-for-flight-free-summer/ European rail has become the preferred alternative for holidaymakers who want to avoid airports with all their hassles, delays, and costs. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 04:37:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/reaching-the-flight-by-train-in-italy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/reaching-the-flight-by-train-in-italy/ Lufthansa Group this week signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding in Rome together with the Italian state railroad company Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A. (FS). The intention is to negotiate a contract for a cooperation in feeder traffic within Italy in order to link the various modes of transport in a better and more customer-friendly way. Sun, 05 Feb 2023 08:34:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/traveling-across-spain-will-be-easier-than-ever-with-the-new-high-speed-tra/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/traveling-across-spain-will-be-easier-than-ever-with-the-new-high-speed-tra/ Train travel is gaining more and more popularity in Europe, especially in Spain, where train connections are convenient and modern and keep expanding Mon, 26 Dec 2022 07:29:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trainpal-announces-new-lowest-fare-and-flexible-ticket-features/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trainpal-announces-new-lowest-fare-and-flexible-ticket-features/ A new one-click ticket transfer feature has been launched by TrainPal, the money-saving rail and bus ticketing platform, enabling frugal travellers to sell back their tickets to avoid refund charges. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:42:19 +0000