With modern high-speed trains you can quickly travel large distances by rail. These trains are not only fast but also comfortable. High-speed trains often require an advance reservation.
Overview of high-speed trains
Select one of the following high-speed trains for more detailed information.
- Alaris (Spain)
- Altaria (Spain)
- Alvia (Spain)
- AVE (Spain)
- Euromed (Spain)
- Eurostar (France, Belgium, Great Britain)
- Eurostar Italia (Italy)
- ICE (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, The Netherlands, Switzerland)
- Railjet (Austria, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland)
- SuperCity (Czech Republic, Austria)
- TGV (France, Switzerland, Belgium)
- Thalys (Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands)
- SJ High Speed train (Sweden)
Overview of other train types in Europe, including night, scenic and regional trains.
Popular Eurail passes
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- Train timetables
Find train schedules and travel times. - Railway map
View the major train routes in Europe. - Train reservations
When and how to make reservations.


