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Best train trips to Germany
Eastern Germany
Nürnberg, Bad Schandau, Dresden, Leipzig, Cologne
Travel across Germany from West to East, staying in vibrant cities with rich history, musical heritage and thriving food scenes, with a dash of medieval castles and baroque architecture.
Through the Moselle Valley
Brussels, Koblenz, Trier, Cologne
Weave through one of Germany's most scenic train line from the Four Towers of Koblenz to the Porta Nigra city gates of historic Trier.
Beyond Berlin
Dresden, Berlin, Paris, Cologne
Experience the new direct daytime train from Paris to Berlin, before heading onward to Dresden markets and galleries and Cologne for strolls along the Rhine.
Bavarian Alps
Munich, Mittenwald, Zürich, Innsbruck, Aachen
Expect full immersion into Alpine landscapes as you traverse the borders of Germany, Austria and Switzerland, featuring the epic Arlberg Railway.
The Black Forest
Titisee, Karlsruhe, Mainz, Cologne, Paris
By way of the scenic Rhine Valley line to Mainz, uncover the Black Forest region, steeped in folklore and shrouded with silver fir and dark pines.
Rhine-hopping
Zürich, Koblenz, Oberwesel, Karlsruhe, Heidelberg, Cologne
Soak up medieval old towns, hilltop castles and organic wineries as you snake along the Rhine Valley, staying in the fortified town of Oberwesel.
How long does it take?
Here’s the minimum time you’ll need for a relaxed round trip starting from London. We do other departure stations, too!