Looking for a great city break by train? Many of Europe's most exciting cities are easy to reach by rail. Travelling by train is comfortable, convenient and more sustainable than flying, bringing you directly to the heart of the city. Popular destinations for a city break by train include Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Cologne, Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent and Bruges. Cities further away, such as Prague, Copenhagen, Rome, Venice, Krakow, Budapest, Munich and Vienna, are also perfect for a relaxed rail city break.

HappyRail has specialised in international train travel since 2002. We offer complete city breaks by train, including train tickets and carefully selected hotels, often at better value than booking train and hotel separately. With centrally located hotels, seat reservations where available and support during your trip, everything is arranged in one convenient package.

What is included in our city breaks?

Train & Hotel

• Comfortable international train travel
• Special train fares
• Exclusive hotel rates not available on booking websites
• Rooms with or without breakfast
• Wide choice of city break hotels across Europe

Comfort & flexibility

• Seat selection where available
• Centrally located hotels, often close to the railway station
• Directions from the station to your hotel
• Easy online booking of train and hotel in one package

Carefree travel

• Support during your trip: emergency number, live chat and AI answers
• Travel documents in the app, also available offline
• Financial protection for package holidays

Why book your city break with HappyRail?

• Specialist in international train travel since 2002
• Complete city breaks by train across Europe
• Official agent for more than 60 national and private rail operators
• Real train experts with personal service
• Financial protection for package holidays

How does a city break by train work?

With HappyRail, you book your train journey and hotel together in one package. We arrange the train tickets, seat reservations where available and a hotel in a convenient location. You travel comfortably by train, arrive in or near the city centre and can start exploring straight away.

Popular city breaks by train

Belgium & Germany: close, easy and full of character

• Antwerp – fashion, museums and one of Europe's most beautiful railway stations
• Bruges – compact, historic and full of medieval charm
• Berlin – history, culture and vibrant modern neighbourhoods
• Cologne, Hamburg and Munich – ideal for a comfortable rail city break

Classic European city breaks

• Paris – culture, museums, cafés and romantic neighbourhoods
• Amsterdam – canals, museums and lively neighbourhoods
• Brussels – grand architecture, museums and Belgian gastronomy

Inspiring destinations further afield

Inspiring city breaks across Europe

• Barcelona – Mediterranean beaches, Gaudí architecture and vibrant city life
• Rome – ancient landmarks, Italian cuisine and timeless history
• Venice – canals, historic squares and unique architecture
• Zurich – lakeside scenery, world-class museums and Swiss charm
• Copenhagen – Scandinavian design, colourful Nyhavn and outstanding food

Book your city break by train

Whether you choose a famous capital or a surprising smaller city, a city break by train is a comfortable and well-organised way to travel. With HappyRail, you book train and hotel together, benefit from special train and hotel rates and enjoy expert support before and during your trip.