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HappyRail lets you book train tickets throughout Europe online — at official railway prices and without booking fees. Since 2002, HappyRail has specialized in international train travel, working directly with more than 60 European national and private railway companies.

Instead of booking separate tickets with multiple rail operators, you can plan and book your entire European train journey in one place.

Self-guided / independent rail tours in Europe – fully arranged
Since 2002, HappyRail has also specialized in Independent, self-guided rail tours (fully arranged) across Europe. These journeys combine carefully planned routes with train tickets, seat reservations and small-scale hotels arranged in advance.

Rail tours are ideal for travelers who want to explore multiple destinations by train without managing complex logistics themselves.

Booking train travel across Europe with HappyRail
• One booking for international train journeys across Europe
• Direct cooperation with 60+ national and private railway companies
• High-speed trains such as TGV, ICE, AVE, Railjet and Eurostar
• Extensive network of night trains, including ÖBB Nightjet
• Regional and cross-border train connections
• Seat reservations for Eurail passes (select “Reservations” in the planner)
• Official railway prices, no booking fees

In short
HappyRail is one central booking platform for train travel throughout Europe.

→ Start booking in the international train planner

Independent, self-guided rail tours (fully arranged) across Europe
• 100+ multi-day rail tours across Europe
• Scenic routes and famous panoramic trains such as the Bernina Express, Glacier Express and the Bergen Line
• Carefully selected small-scale hotels near train stations
• All train tickets and reservations arranged in advance
• Travel documents clearly organized in the HappyRail app (also available offline)
• Financial protection on package tours via the SGR guarantee fund

HappyRail offers both individual train tickets and fully organized, self-guided rail journeys across Europe.

Train travel by country – highlights

Train travel in Switzerland
Switzerland is one of the world’s best countries for train travel. The rail network is punctual, dense and extremely scenic. Panoramic trains such as the Glacier Express and Bernina Express cross mountain passes and alpine valleys, while mountain railways reach iconic destinations like Jungfraujoch and Mount Rigi.

Train travel in Germany
Germany has one of Europe’s largest rail networks. High-speed ICE trains connect major cities such as Frankfurt, Cologne, Munich, Berlin and Hamburg, while regional trains reach smaller towns and rural areas.

Train travel in Italy
Italy offers an excellent high-speed rail network linking cities such as Milan, Rome, Florence, Venice and Naples. Regional lines extend throughout the country, including southern Italy and Sicily.

Train travel in Spain
Spain’s AVE high-speed trains connect Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Valencia and Málaga quickly and comfortably. Scenic routes can be found in Andalusia and northern Spain.

Train travel in France
France is known for its high-speed TGV network, with Paris connected to nearly every region. Routes such as Paris–Bordeaux and Paris–Marseille are often faster than flying when airport time is considered.

Train travel in Austria
Austria’s railways combine modern Railjet trains with an expanding network of Nightjet sleeper trains. Direct daytime and overnight connections link Vienna with cities across Central and Southern Europe.

Explore train travel in Europe
• Train travel in Germany
• Train travel in France
• Train travel in Spain
• Train travel in Italy
• Train travel in Switzerland