3-Day Pass Trips

Travel by train to three famous capitals

Suggested Rail Pass: Eurail Global Pass

Travel days needed: 3 days within 1 month

Countries: Hungary, Austria, Czechia

Train Itinerary:

Budapest - Vienna (2hrs 26mins)

Vienna - Prague (3hrs 57mins)

Prague - Budapest (6hrs 28mins)

Travel through the heart of Europe to three captivating capitals - Budapest, Vienna, and Prague. This circular route can start in any three of these cities, and the easy train connections between each makes returning to your starting point a breeze. Highlights of the journey include the thermal baths and trendy nightlife of Budapest, incredible culture and coffee shops of Vienna, and stunning architecture and history of Prague.

Journey across three countries, from one hedonistic capital to another

Suggested Rail Pass: Eurail Global Pass

Travel days needed: 3 days within 1 month

Countries: Netherlands, Germany, Poland

Train Itinerary:

Amsterdam - Hamburg (5hrs 31mins)

Hamburg - Berlin (1hr 43mins)

Berlin - Warsaw (6hrs 10mins)

Journey from the Netherlands to Poland, via Germany, in this easy train journey that uses only three travel days. Each destination offers something unique, particularly if you are a fan of experiencing how different cities transform after dark. Although Amsterdam, Hamburg, Berlin, and Warsaw are famous for their nightlife, they also offer endless daytime delights, from famous museums and architecture through to fascinating histories and unique cuisine.

Experience a unique side of the Mediterranean Sea as you travel from Spain to Italy

Suggested Rail Pass: Eurail Global Pass

Travel days needed: 3 days within 1 month

Countries: Spain, France, Italy

Train Itinerary:

Barcelona - Avignon (4hrs 14mins)

Avignon - Nice (3hrs 7mins)

Nice - Milan (4hrs 35mins)

The rail links between Spain, France and Italy make for a wealth of potential train journeys between the three countries. This itinerary covers a lot of ground, which means new climates, landscapes, cultures and cuisines. And yet in spite of this, you’ll only need three travel days of under five hours each - a perfect way to explore the architecture, history, art, nature and culture of these unique destinations.

Go from artistic and architectural marvels through to scenic beauty on this classic itinerary

Suggested Rail Pass: Eurail Global Pass

Travel days needed: 3 days within 1 month

Countries: Italy, Austria, Germany

Train Itinerary:

Florence - Venice (2hrs 5mins)

Venice - Innsbruck (4hrs 46mins)

Innsbruck - Munich (1hr 45mins)

If you can’t choose between cities and mountains, art and architecture, or food and drink, then this scenic train journey is just for you. Kick it off with the Florence’s famous gelato and art museums, venture onto the quaint canals of Venice, and then continue over the mountains of Austria, with a stop in beautiful Innsbruck, through to the beer capital of the world, Munich.

The best circular EuroStar excursion

Suggested Rail Pass: Eurail Global Pass

Travel days needed: 3 days within 1 month

Countries: France, Belgium, England

Train Itinerary:

Paris - Bruges (2hrs 27mins)

Bruges - London (2hrs 5mins)

London - Paris (2hrs 16mins)

The EuroStar is a feat of railway engineering, and it cuts train travel between three of Europe’s most iconic countries down to mere hours. Still, the physical and cultural differences between France, Belgium and England are marked, and make for a fascinating and diverse journey. From the culinary and cultural delights of Paris, through to the classic architecture and beer of Bruges, and the bustling capital of England, you’ll feel as if you should’ve travelled days in order to experience such unique destinations.