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Your journey, at a glance
Strasbourg → Berlin → Copenhagen → Cologne → Paris
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Places along the way
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Paris
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Arriving in Paris
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Strasbourg
France
Strasbourg Cathedral
Magnificent Gothic cathedral with astronomical clock and panoramic platform
Petite France
Picturesque quarter with half-timbered houses, canals, and covered bridges
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More about Strasbourg
Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace, uniquely blends French and German cultures on the Rhine border. Gare de Strasbourg, behind a stunning glass canopy, is a TGV hub reaching Paris in 1 hour 46 minutes, with connections to Basel, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, and Luxembourg. The city's position makes it a natural crossroads for French and German rail networks.
Our own photograph
— Simon Harper, co-founder of Conductor Sam
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Berlin
Germany
Brandenburg Gate
Iconic neoclassical monument and symbol of German reunification
Museum Island
UNESCO World Heritage site with five world-class museums including the Pergamon Museum
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More about Berlin
Berlin, Germany's capital, is a city shaped by history and reinvention. Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Europe's largest crossing station, opened in 2006 and serves as a major hub for ICE high-speed trains connecting to Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne, and beyond, as well as international services to Prague, Warsaw, Amsterdam, and Vienna. The station's dramatic glass-and-steel architecture sets the tone for a city that constantly reimagines itself.
Colourful 17th-century waterfront with historic houses, outdoor cafés, and canal boat tours
Tivoli Gardens
Enchanting 1843 amusement park and gardens in the city centre with rides, concerts, and dining
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More about Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark's vibrant capital, combines Scandinavian design excellence with a progressive, bicycle-friendly culture. København H (Copenhagen Central Station), a grand 19th-century station, serves as the main rail hub with direct connections to Malmö and Sweden via the Øresund Bridge, services to Hamburg and Berlin, and domestic trains across Denmark.
UNESCO-listed Gothic masterpiece with stunning interior and tower climb
Museum Ludwig
World-class collection of Pop Art, Picasso, and Russian avant-garde
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More about Cologne
Cologne, one of Germany's oldest and most vibrant cities, sits on the Rhine River with its spectacular cathedral dominating the skyline. Köln Hauptbahnhof is located directly next to the cathedral and is a major rail junction, with ICE services to Frankfurt (1 hour), Düsseldorf (20 minutes), Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris, plus Thalys connections.
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Before you book: stations, trains and food
How a rail pass fits this trip
This outline has 5 days with travel or an excursion: day 1, day 2, day 3, day 4, day 5. That is a planning count, not a confirmed number of pass days. Optional excursions, uncovered transport and night-train departure times can change it.
A pass travel day can cover several participating trains. Compare the pass plus reservation fees with individual tickets for the dates you actually travel.
When to compare a Global Pass
A multi-country route is a useful starting point for comparing an Interrail or Eurail Global Pass. Check participating operators and your country of residence; Interrail’s home-country use is limited to an outbound and an inbound journey.
When individual tickets can help
Price the shorter hops separately. A cheap ticket can let you save a flexible pass day for a longer journey. Compare Sam’s tickets with Trainline and Omio, including their fees and refund conditions.
Graz now has direct international rail links with Berlin, Budapest, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Florence, Frankfurt, Krakow, Ljubljana, Munich, Prague, Rome, Trieste, Venice, Zagreb and Zurich
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