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Your journey, at a glance
Amsterdam → Vienna → Budapest → Krakow → Prague → Berlin → Munich → Rome → Turin → London
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London
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
Rijksmuseum
Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including Rembrandt's Night Watch
Van Gogh Museum
World's largest collection of Van Gogh's works
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More about Amsterdam
Amsterdam, the vibrant capital of the Netherlands, welcomes rail travelers at its stunning Centraal Station—a grand 19th-century architectural masterpiece that serves as the city's gateway. From here, the entire compact city center unfolds within walking distance or a short tram ride. The iconic canal ring (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), world-class museums, and charming neighborhoods are all easily accessible without a car, making Amsterdam one of Europe's most rewarding destinations for train travelers.
Habsburg imperial summer residence with stunning gardens
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Gothic masterpiece in the heart of Vienna
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More about Vienna
Vienna, the imperial capital of Austria, welcomes rail travelers at Wien Hauptbahnhof, a modern architectural landmark that opened in 2014 and serves as the city's central hub for international and domestic trains. From here, you're just a short metro or tram ride from the historic Innere Stadt, where the magnificent St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace anchor a UNESCO World Heritage-listed old town.
Stunning neo-Gothic building on the Danube, one of Europe's most photogenic landmarks
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Europe's largest medicinal bath complex in a magnificent neo-Baroque palace
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More about Budapest
Budapest, Hungary's stunning capital, straddles the Danube with hilly Buda on the west bank and flat, bustling Pest on the east. Budapest Keleti pályaudvar is the main international station, with direct Railjet services to Vienna (2.5 hours), connections to Prague, Berlin, Munich, Zagreb, and night trains to several European cities. Budapest Déli and Nyugati stations serve additional domestic and international routes.
Vast hilltop complex with St. Vitus Cathedral and panoramic views over the city
Charles Bridge
Iconic 14th-century stone bridge adorned with baroque statues, connecting Old Town and Lesser Town
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More about Prague
Prague, the 'City of a Hundred Spires,' is one of Europe's most enchanting capitals, renowned for stunning Gothic, Baroque, and Art Nouveau architecture. Praha hlavní nádraží, the city's magnificent Art Nouveau main station, serves as a Central European rail hub with direct connections to Vienna (4 hours), Berlin (4.5 hours), Munich (6 hours), Budapest, Warsaw, and Dresden, making it an ideal base for exploring the region by train.
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— 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.
Central square with the famous mechanical clock performance at the New Town Hall
English Garden
One of the world's largest urban parks with beer gardens, surfing on the Eisbach wave, and pagodas
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More about Munich
Munich, Bavaria's elegant capital, seamlessly blends royal heritage with modern dynamism. München Hauptbahnhof sits in the city centre and is a major rail hub for southern Germany, with ICE high-speed trains to Berlin (4 hours), Frankfurt (3 hours), and Hamburg, plus direct international services to Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Zürich, Prague, and Italian cities via the Brenner Pass.
Michelangelo's ceiling and vast papal art collections
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More about Rome
Rome, the Eternal City and capital of Italy, stands as one of Europe's most magnificent rail destinations. Arriving at Roma Termini—Italy's largest and busiest railway station—you step directly into the heart of ancient history, with the Baths of Diocletian just across the square and the Colosseum a short walk away. The city's compact historic center makes it ideal for exploring on foot, while an efficient metro system connects major sites.
Turin's iconic spire housing an extraordinary film museum inside its dome
Egyptian Museum (Museo Egizio)
World's second-most-important Egyptian collection with 40,000+ artefacts
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More about Turin
Turin (Torino), Piedmont's elegant capital and Italy's first capital city, combines regal baroque architecture with industrial heritage and a sophisticated cultural scene. Torino Porta Nuova and Torino Porta Susa stations connect via Frecciarossa to Milan (45 min), Rome (4h), Naples (5h30), and via TGV to Paris (5h40) and Lyon (3h45). The Fréjus rail tunnel provides the crucial Alpine crossing to France.
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How a rail pass fits this trip
This outline has 10 days with travel or an excursion: day 1, day 2, day 3, day 4, day 5, day 6, day 7, day 8, day 9, day 10. 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.
Check overnight departures carefully
Night-train markings in this route need verification. If you stay on the same train after midnight, the pass rule generally uses the departure day; a new train after midnight can require another travel day. Sleeping accommodation and reservations cost extra.
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