New train routes from Germany through Europe
Europe is moving ever closer together on rail. Whether it's new high-speed trains, comfortable night trains, or luxury train journeys – rail is experiencing a true renaissance. More and more new connections are making it easier to explore cities and regions in a relaxed and sustainable way. From Berlin to Paris by express train or in style on a night train to Italy – the choice is growing rapidly. We take a look at the most exciting new Train routes from Germany through Europe.
New ICE connection from Berlin to Paris
Bonjour Paris! Since December 16, 2024, there is a direct ICE connection between Berlin and ParisThe trains run daily and take approximately eight hours. Departure from Berlin is at 11.54:19.55 a.m. and arrival in Paris is at 9.55:18.03 p.m. In the opposite direction, the train departs Paris at XNUMX:XNUMX a.m. and arrives in Berlin at XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.
European Sleeper now also from Cologne and Munich to Verona and Venice
From 5 February 2025 the “European sleeper“ a new night train connection from Brussels via Cologne and Munich to Verona or VeniceSo if you'd like to experience the Italian dolce vita, book your tickets now. The trains will initially run twice a week. Board the train in Cologne at 23.38:07.20 p.m. and in Munich at 15:13.45 a.m. Arrival in Venice: XNUMX p.m. (Verona: XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.).
From Munich in one through to Amsterdam
Rail passengers from Munich can now travel by train during the day without changing trains travel to Holland by ICEThe train departs Munich at 16.28:8.30 p.m. and travels through North Rhine-Westphalia to Arnhem, Utrecht, and finally Amsterdam. In the opposite direction, the ICE departs Amsterdam at 15.27:XNUMX a.m. and arrives in Munich at XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.
With the Westbahn from Stuttgart to Salzburg and Vienna
The Austrian private railway company Westbahn recently expanded its service to Germany and now also serves StuttgartTwo of the trains currently traveling to Munich will be extended to Stuttgart via Augsburg, Günzburg, and Ulm. The total travel time from Stuttgart to Vienna is just under 6,5 hours, and to Salzburg just under 4 hours.
Conclusion: New train routes through Europe from Germany
Rail is bringing Europe ever closer together! Thanks to new connections such as the ICE Berlin–Paris, the luxurious Midnight Trains or the European Sleeper to Italy Sustainable rail travel will be even more comfortable. Direct connections Munich–Amsterdam and Stuttgart–Vienna with the Westbahn expand the range of services for rail travellers. new train routes from Germany through Europe are an environmentally friendly alternative. Get on board now and rediscover Europe! 🚄✨
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Nadine Pinezits
Nadine is a freelance editor and copywriter. She lives in Austria and commutes between Salzburg and Vienna. This means she is either in the mountains or in the urban jungle, but at the same time tries to spend as much time as possible in her beloved country, Portugal.
Maria Heemann
Towards the south and west we are making progress, bravo
But now we are still missing a good, comfortable connection to the north: Malmö, Stockholm, Bergen.