Train Travel In Europe

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from JoeUser Forums
If you could take a train ride across any of the seven continents, which would you choose?

Well. My first impulse was to say North America, since I have not been to the States in a while now. And it would be nice to finally see Canada. And re-visit Mexico.

But I have to go with Europe. Wouldn't it be fantastic to travel on a hip luxury train through France and Germany and Italy and Belgium and all those other little Euro-countries. I mean, Europe has all the old culture and art, right? Nod head "yes"

It's been a while since I've been on a train. I wonder how European trains are? What is the experience? I know that Japan has the coolest train and subway system. It's great. Quick easy always on time. If Europe was similar it would be a blast. I remember travelling on Amtrak in the US years ago and it was such a nothing kind of experience. I mean, you may as well be on a bus.

---frog
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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
I really wouldn't care to be traveling through France or Germany on anything. As for the trains in America. You're right you may as well be on a bus. America was not made for train traveling. If you really want to enjoy the states, rent a car. GCJ
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
train travel is great in europe. On time, interesting and direct routes.
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
Yes! European trains! I have used over 40 rail passes in Europe, and enjoyed every minute of it (except when I was robbed, or worse). But those were very rare occasions and not once did I say, even to myself that I would never ride a train again. Most of the time I was seeing and talking with interesting people, enjoying fantastic scenery and sometimes even finding something a vegetarian could eat besides bread in the ding car. You may want to ride through Russia sometime, for a great experience. Eight days on the Trans Siberian Railway in hard class is the way to travel. Whichever train trip you decide on, do it soon. Life is short.
Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
As for the trains in America. You're right you may as well be on a bus.


Holy schlamoley, you CAN'T be serious! Train travel in this country is SUPERB, even if it doesn't serve enough areas. Easily my favorite way to travel in the US.