Build your Europe train route.
Put your cities in order and turn them into a practical rail itinerary—with stations, travel time and connection warnings.
Where do you want to go?
Add up to six cities. We will find practical rail links between each stop.
Your trip will appear here.
Choose the cities in order, then build the plan to see travel time, stations and connection warnings.
Turn a city wish list into a practical rail itinerary
A good Europe train route is not simply the shortest line between famous cities. The order must account for direct trains, realistic journey time, the stations used and how often you change hotels. Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam combine naturally; adding a distant city can turn a relaxed trip into several long transfer days.
The planner compares the selected cities through its supported rail network and returns a practical sequence with representative durations. It helps expose inefficient backtracking and shows which legs deserve more research. A route with two three-hour trains may be easier than one with a single five-hour journey involving a station change, separate tickets or a tight connection.
Use the suggested trip length as a pacing guide, not a rule. First-time visitors usually need at least two nights per base, and large cities often justify three or four. One-night stops create more luggage handling, hotel check-in time and exposure to disruption. If the result feels rushed, remove a city before trying to save minutes on every train.
The planner is also useful before comparing tickets with Eurail or Interrail. Build the itinerary first, count the true travel days and identify trains that need reservations. Only then compare a pass with point-to-point fares. Buying a pass before the route exists can lead to paying for flexibility you never use.
Station names deserve attention too. A city may have several terminals, and an apparently simple connection can involve crossing town. The planner identifies representative stations where possible, but your ticket remains the authority. Check the full station name before choosing a hotel, booking a separate onward train or deciding that two services connect safely.
The output is an estimate. It does not read live timetables, fares, seat inventory, engineering works or disruption. A representative three-hour journey may be longer on your date, and a direct service may run only on certain days. Confirm every leg with the operating railway before buying accommodation or a non-refundable ticket.
How to use the Europe Route Planner
- Add the cities you genuinely want to visit.
- Choose the trip style and available days.
- Generate the route and review the suggested order.
- Look for long legs, changes and cities receiving too little time.
- Remove or reorder stops, then verify each exact date with the train operator.
Practical example: London, Paris and Amsterdam
Add London, Paris and Amsterdam for a seven-night trip. A practical order is London → Paris → Amsterdam because both international legs have strong rail connections and the route avoids returning through the same city. The planner can estimate the travel load and suggest how to divide the nights. You should still check Eurostar's timetable, check-in deadline, fare conditions and any engineering work for the exact dates.
Europe Route Planner FAQ
Does the Europe Route Planner use live train schedules?
No. It uses representative journey times and route patterns. Confirm exact departures with the operator.
Can the planner book European train tickets?
No. It organizes the itinerary but does not sell tickets, check availability or reserve seats.
How many cities should I include in a Europe train trip?
Aim for at least two nights per base. Large cities often need three or four, so the answer depends on the total trip length.
Does the route planner include night trains?
It can represent supported routes, but sleeper operating days and reservation rules change. Verify the exact service with its operator.
Are the journey times guaranteed?
No. They are planning estimates. Seasonal timetables, engineering works and disruption can change the real journey.
Estimate only—not a live timetable or booking engine
The planner uses representative journey times checked in August 2026. It does not read live schedules, inventory, disruption or fares. Always confirm the exact departure, reservation requirement and ticket protection with the operating railway before purchase.