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Travel to Europe visa-free with great train deals

Published: 2026-09-24 👁 100 views

Last updated 2026-09-24 — Starting from January this year, Europe has opened its doors to visa-free entry for Chinese travelers under the Schengen visa, and the recent depreciation of the euro has further boosted the travel trend to multiple European countries. In addition to more choices and better value, train travel allows you to explore multiple European countries in one go...

Starting from January this year, Europe has opened its doors to visa-free entry for Chinese travelers under the Schengen visa, and the recent depreciation of the euro has further boosted the travel trend to multiple European countries. In addition to more choices and better value, train travel allows you to explore multiple European countries in one go. Currently, the Eurostar between the UK and France offers standard class one-way tickets starting from just €40 and first class from €98. The TGV Lyria high-speed train between France and Switzerland has second class one-way tickets starting from €25 and first class from €65.

The Eurostar travels through the Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel), allowing you to effortlessly cross the English Channel. (Image provided by Feida Travel)

Train travel saves you from traffic jams, flight delays, transfers, and the hassle of checked luggage, while also letting you enjoy the beautiful scenery of Europe along the way. If you want to travel directly from Paris to cities like Geneva, Lausanne, or Zurich in Switzerland, you can choose the TGV Lyria high-speed train between France and Switzerland, with second class one-way tickets starting from €25 and first class from €65. The Thalys Northwest train can take you directly from Brussels to Paris, Amsterdam, or Cologne in about two hours. Current promotional prices include Paris–Brussels from €58, Paris–Amsterdam from €78, Paris–Cologne from €68, and Brussels–Cologne from €28.

The TGV high-speed train is known as the “bullet train.” (Image provided by Feida Travel)

In addition to the discounted one-way fares on these popular high-speed trains in Europe, various national rail passes also come with promotions such as an extra free travel day. For example, the French rail pass flexible ticket allows you to choose any 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9 days within a month, and the German rail pass lets you select any 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 days within a month at a 20% discount. The Swiss rail pass offers complimentary upgrades to first class, the Austrian rail pass comes with a 15% discount, and the Eurail Select Pass for 3, 4, or 5 European countries includes one extra free travel day.