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Your journey, at a glance
Amsterdam → Berlin → Munich → Interlaken → Strasbourg → Nîmes → Barcelona → Lyon → London
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Places along the way
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London
Your starting point
Journey details
Arriving in London
Our own photograph
— Simon Harper, co-founder of Conductor Sam
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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.
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.
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.
Day 5 · Day trip from Interlaken or Luzern or Chur
A day trip from your base
Journey details
Day trip from Interlaken or Luzern or Chur. Included as a day-trip idea in your planner.
Day 6 · Basel
Along the way
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Arriving in Basel
Our own photograph
— Simon Harper, co-founder of Conductor Sam
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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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Barcelona
Spain
Sagrada Família
Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece basilica
Park Güell
Whimsical mosaic-covered park with city views
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More about Barcelona
Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Catalonia, is a vibrant Mediterranean city perfectly suited for rail travelers. Arriving at the magnificent Barcelona Sants or França stations, you'll find yourself in a city that masterfully blends Gothic quarters with modernist architecture, pristine beaches with urban culture, and traditional tapas bars with cutting-edge cuisine. The compact, walkable city center and excellent metro system make it easy to explore without a car.
Renaissance old town with traboules (hidden passageways) and atmospheric streets
Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Ornate hilltop basilica with panoramic views over the city
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More about Lyon
Lyon, France's gastronomic capital, sits at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Lyon Part-Dieu and Lyon Perrache stations connect to Paris (2 hours by TGV), Marseille (1.75 hours), Geneva, and other major cities. The city's position on the Paris-Marseille-Mediterranean TGV axis makes it supremely accessible.
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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
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