There are many advantages to travelling by train: it is fast, comfortable and sustainable and you can enjoy the landscapes without having to worry about your car. Renfe offers many different European destinations that you can visit on our trains. Want to know more? Read on and discover this ultimate guide on travelling across Europe by train!
Trains in Europe
Europe has a huge railway network that runs across the continent and which connects the capitals and main cities of each country in only a few hours. Moreover, travelling across Europe is not very expensive; the continent is not excessively big and the capitals and most important cities of each country are usually no more than 5 hours away from each other.
Travel to France by train
- Marseille
Travel to Marseille and fall in love with the city and the Mediterranean. Marseille is the oldest city in France, with a vast history you can discover as you get off the train at Marseille St Charles station, only 1.5 km away from the city centre.
- Nîmes
Nîmes's historical heritage can be found on every corner. It is a journey to the past, without setting the present and its modern features aside. Let its streets charm you and walk aimlessly through them. The city welcomes you with open arms from the first moment. Nîmes train station is found inside the city, the perfect starting point to discover its streets.
- Lyon
The third largest city in France is bathed by the waters of the Rhône and the Saône. A city packed with culture that also offers exquisite food and has a rich wine tradition. Discover Lyon from Lyon Part Dieu station.
- Aix-en-Provence
Of Roman origin, Aix-en-Provence is found in the heart of Provence. This colourful city has an excellent climate and much to offer to its visitors. Aix-en-Provence-TGV station is found in the French LGV Méditerranée. It can be found near Vitrolles (7 km) and about 15 km to the southwest of Aix-en-Provence.
- Avignon
Avignon is a city and commune on the Rhône, in the Provence-Alps-Côte d'Azur region, southeastern France. Avignon - TGV train station is a hub of the French transport network that allows travellers to head to the region around Avignon (Vaucluse, Provence-Alps-Côte d'Azur). This place allows you to easily connect with other road transport networks, if necessary.
- Montpellier
Travel to Montpellier by train and discover this city in the south of France, located in the Occitanie region. Crossed by two rivers, Lez and Mosson, and only 11 km away from the sea, Montpellier has a unique character. Montpellier-Saint-Roch railway station is a French train station located in the territory of the city of Montpellier, in the Hérault department, Occitanie region.
- Narbonne
Narbonne has a warm Mediterranean climate and is a coast city famous for Narbonne beach. Its historical and cultural heritage is quite a gem, dating back to up to 2,500 years, simply amazing! Narbonne station is the city's main railway station. It is only a 10-minute walk from the city centre.
- Perpignan
Capital of the Eastern Pyrenees, Perpignan is a unique destination that you simply cannot miss. The city is in a privileged setting, next to the Mediterranean coast and the impressive Canigó massif, right between the sea and mountains. Perpignan station is only 2 km away from the city centre.
- Valence
Entrance to the south of France and capital of Drôme, Valence is a charming city in the Rhône Valley, which received the Historic-Artistic City seal. Valence-TGV train station is a hub of the French transport network that allows travellers to head to the region around Alixan (Drôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alps).
Travel on our AVE International trains to France to discover all of these destinations with us. See you very soon!
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Interrail: Europe in the palm of your hand
An easy and sustainable way to travel across Europe, which will surely allow you to live incredible and very enriching experiences: Interrail.
This pass will allow you to travel to more than 40,000 destinations in more than 30 European countries by train or even by boat, in the case of Italy and Greece. This pass is personal and non-transferable and has special prices for those under the age of 28 and over the age of 60.
There are two pass types: the Global Pass, which allows you to travel to any country in Europe; and the One Country Pass, which allows you to discover and visit every corner of a single country.
Dare to live a true European experience with Interrail!