Trains are a convenient mode of both short and long distance travel across Europe. Western and central Europe has a widely used railway system which includes travel to over twenty countries and five-hundred cities. The rail network is clean and efficient, and can satisfy luxury world travelers with a beautiful view of Europe's interior. European trains are fast, reliable and depart and arrive approximately every half hour. Travelers can visit capital cities and charming towns at reasonable pricing and with greater ease than air travel since train stations are usually located within city centers. Explore Europe by train... Click here for Rail Europe

Need to do a little more research before exploring Europe by rail?...then Frommer's Europe by Rail (Frommer's Complete) is a must. This user-friendly guidebook has everything you’ll need to plan a successful train trip through Europe, from descriptions of the best scenic lines and high-speed rail routes to detailed information on reservations procedures and all of the rail passes available to visitors. It also includes  a wide array of options in a variety of price ranges, from large hotels and world-renowned dining rooms to charming guesthouses and simple cafes.

There’s something here for every taste, interest, and budget.

Just because this guidebook covers such a wide territory doesn’t mean that it skimps on the details. You’ll find an astounding depth of accurate, up-to-date information, including timetables, detailed city and route maps, exact prices, open hours, metro stops, rail pass options, train station amenities, train interior photos, and more. Get easy-to-follow, point-to-point itineraries that help you make the most out of your time in Europe, including special itineraries that highlight Europe’s best dining, architecture, scenery, and historic castles. With Frommer's Europe by Rail (Frommer's Complete) you’ll tour the medieval towns of Flanders, the chateaux of the Loire Valley, the sunny resorts of the Costa del Sol, the hill towns of Tuscany, and the spectacular scenery of the Alps.

It’s all accompanied by color maps that have been carefully keyed to the text. You’ll also find a glossary of handy rail terms, the latest trip-planning advice, money-saving tips, and a free color fold-out rail map.