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Your European Rail Experts

Your European rail experts

Rail Europe is the UK’s leading specialist in tickets and passes for rail travel around Europe. We’ve been helping travellers heading for the continent for around a hundred years as the UK arm of the French National Railways (SNCF). So whether you simply want to get from the UK to the continent by rail, or you’re planning a European-wide rail adventure, you can trust us to provide the right ticket or pass option for you.

So much choice

Europe boasts the richest rail network in the world. Thanks to our close links with the SNCF and numerous other train operators, we have a unique understanding of European rail routes and services. As well as booking high speed TGV trains throughout France, our advanced booking system also allows you to book rail tickets and passes for all the following services:

Eurostar & Eurostar Connections - for direct travel to Paris, Brussels, Lille & Disneyland® Paris, or onward travel to a comprehensive list of French destinations
High speed trains - the fastest way to travel around France, and beyond into Belgium, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, Spain & Italy
SNCF local services - for comprehensive train services throughout France
Overnight services - delivering you refreshed, direct to the heart of Europe's finest cities, including Barcelona, Madrid, Milan, Venice, Rome, Florence, Berlin & Munich
Rail passes - including the legendary InterRail pass, offering extensive travel valid in up to 30 European countries
AutoTrain - the best way to get your car around France without driving
Ski Trains - kicking your ski holiday off in style, and delivering you refreshed into the heart of the French, Swiss, Italian and Austrian Alps, the Pyrenees and other ski destinations

Book online

Our website brings together timetables, fares and travel information from dozens of European rail operators to help you plan your journey, reserve seats and book tickets in a single secure online transaction for your peace of mind.

Have a browse through our website now to search thousands of routes and fare options. You’ll also find helpful guides to Europe’s most popular destinations and information on how to get around Europe by rail.

Read all about Europe’s trains, get the lowdown on buying rail tickets and passes or request a copy of our latest brochure.

Company Details

Rail Europe Limited
Registered office: 34 Tower View, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4ED

Registered Company Number 03038075 (Incorporated in England)
VAT reg No. 637 0492 32