Thursday 11 July 2019

Top 10 Most Scenic Train Rides in Europe

Top 10 Most Scenic Train Rides in Europe


1. The Hogwarts Express


The name suggested here is not the technical name of the train (muggles says the Jacobite Steam Train), The Hogwarts Express is one of the most comfortable and offering picturesque views during the entire train journey in Northern Scotland moving from Fort William to Mallaig.
The journey time is short with the duration of 90 minutes.

The Hogwarts Express


2. The Glacier Express, Switzerland


It is often known as one of the most gorgeous train rides across the globe included in Europe rail tour packages from India, for most wanderers there cannot be anything more enchanting train ride that compares with the Glacier Express especially in winter. This is Switzerland’s most renowned routes especially if you are going to the slopes for a ski. It will take you around seven hours.

The Glacier Express, Switzerland


3. Grand Hibernian, Ireland



Ireland is a paradise for photographers. The lively backdrops are so alluring you will enter into an imaginative world by not believing it to be real and there are various twists and turns in the countryside that the Irish countryside never loses its old charm. The prime way to watch the landscapes of Ireland is by train journey in European train tour packages taking two nights and this is undeniably nothing more luxurious than the Grand Hibernian by Belmond.

Grand Hibernian, Ireland


4. Bergen Line with Flåm Railway between Oslo and Bergen via Flåm (Norway)



The landscapes of Norway are so boundless and so appealing that will make you feel as if you have entered inside another fantasy world. Thus, the luxury Europe train tours Bergen Line is one of the finest ways to see the country and the major highlight would be the pit stop is the quaint village of Flåm. The completely magnificent journey would take nine hours.

Bergen Line with Flåm Railway between Oslo and Bergen via Flåm (Norway)


5. The Orient Express



London to Venice is a route that is always a yes; making it the journey in between these two world-class cities that is where the real adventure and thrill lies. The Orient Express is one of the world’s most sought after train journeys with the duration of two days(one night) and have a significant identity in the world for its’ glamour, sophistication and great service (which surely will set you back a penny!)

The Orient Express


6. Siberian Express



Moscow is will start your travel trip in to the depths of Russia’s Far East when you take your train to Siberia. The Trans-Siberian is considered as the longest railway across the world with connecting branches to Mongolia, China and North Korea. The whole journey will be up to seven days.

Siberian Express


7. Rauma Line from Dombås to Åndalsnes (Norway)



Norway is truly one of the most attractive countries on the globe thus; it gives a mini surprise to watch the country placed twice on the list of the world’s most stunning train journeys! The Rauma line is the ideal way to visit the splendid landscapes of the country. This is a short journey of 90 minutes.

Rauma Line from Dombås to Åndalsnes (Norway)


8. Bernina Express between Chur and Tirano (Switzerland & Italy)



Another winter dream world for many travelers is the Bernina Express between Chur (Switzerland) and Tirano (Northern Italy) taking it four hours. This journey is fabulous any time of year but the prime time to visit here would be during winter and in Spring when the countryside comes more happening after the harsh winter.

Bernina Express between Chur and Tirano (Switzerland & Italy)


9. Cinque Terre between Levanto and La Spezia (Italy)



Despite being 50 minutes in duration, the train travel between Levanto and La Spezia is one of the most recognized in all of Europe, thanks to its prime location on the coastline of Italy and a lifetime experience. This should be top priority in Rail Europe holiday packages.

Cinque Terre between Levanto and La Spezia (Italy)


10. Central Rhine Railway between Bingen and Koblenz (Germany)



The Rhine is one of Europe’s most romantic and trendy honeymoon attractions for wine lovers during the warmer summer and spring months. The railway between Bingen and Koblenz is some of the most fascinating German scenery you can witness with the duration of 50 minutes.

Central Rhine Railway between Bingen and Koblenz (Germany)



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