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European rail tickets
Travelling by train is more exciting, more comfortable and less stressful compared to flying. We can help you book your train tickets and advise you on the best connections.
Interrail
The Interrail Pass is available to European residents and allows unlimited rail travel within and between 33 European countries. It is available as either a Global or One Country Pass and gives the holder free travel on regional and local trains where no seat reservation is required. High-speed and inter-city trains can be used against payment of a surcharge.
Eurostar
High-speed passenger train connecting London with Lille, Paris and Brussels via the Channel Tunnel at speeds of up to 186 mph. There are also direct services to Disneyland Paris and Rotterdam/Amsterdam. In the summer months (May-September), Eurostar also offers a direct train service to Lyon, Avignon and Marseille, and a ski train to the French Alps in winter.
SNCF
With speeds of up to 200 miles per hour and almost 20,000 miles of high-speed track, the TGV is one of Europe's fastest train services and the best way to travel through France. There are a number of TGV services connecting all the major cities in France, as well as trains linking France-Germany and France-Italy.
TGV Lyria
TGV Lyria connects France with Switzerland and is the best option for a relaxing and enjoyable journey to Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Neuchatel, Interlaken or Zurich.
- Standard - 2nd class, with a sales service at the seat.
- Standard 1ère - 1st class, full access to the SNCF Grand Voyageur Lounge at Paris Gare de Lyon, welcome gift, sales service at your seat.
- Business 1ère - Business Class, quiet coaches. more legroom, full access to the SNCF Grand Voyageur Lounge at Paris Gare de Lyon, hot towels, drinks, meal service, magazines and newspapers. Private driver service bookable on board for arrivals in Paris, fare and pick-up fee payable to the driver
Thalys
Connects Belgium with France, Germany and Holland. From Brussels to Paris is only 1h 22min. Thalys services also offer connections to Amsterdam, Cologne and other destinations.
Thalys offers 3 classes of travel.
- Standard - affordable prices without sacrificing comfort.
- Comfort - travel in 1st class with more comfort and space thanks to wider seats and extra legroom.
- Premium - Ideal for business travellers with private entrance and hostess on board serving light meals depending on travel time and duration.
DB Rail
Deutsche Bahn's (DB) IC and ICE high-speed trains are the best way to travel between major cities across Germany. ICE trains travel at up to 186 km/h from city centre to city centre.
We have access to a wide range of fares, including special through fares for travel from London to selected destinations in Germany from just €59 each way and for travel to other European destinations from €39.
Trenitalia
Trenitalia is the national Italian operator with more than 150 trains reaching more than 200 stations daily. STC can offer both group and individual tickets for the exciting Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca services as well as regional routes.
Italo / NTV
NTV is the first private high-speed train operator in Europe. Italo trains connect 25 stations in 20 cities. With fares starting at €15 and routes connecting major cities in Italy, NTV is fast becoming a major transport operator in Italy.
- Comfort - a blend of the affordability of Smart and the comfort of Prima.
- Prima - the ultimate in comfort and first-class, attentive service.
- Club Executive - access to the Italo Club lounge, fast track service, extra wide armchairs, catering including espresso, coffee and a selection of Italian sandwiches, newspapers and magazines, 9" personal screen for in-flight entertainment or internet
Renfe / AVE
With Renfe, you can use the entire Spanish network, including the famous AVE high-speed line that runs between major cities such as Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga and Valencia.
Eurail
The Eurail Pass is valid for non-European residents and is also available as a Global or One Country option. With the Eurail Pass, customers can explore up to 28 European countries. As with the Interrail Pass, Eurail Pass holders can also travel for free on regional and local services. Please contact us to make a reservation for high-speed and/or intercity routes where supplements apply.