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Rail Europe, book and buy your train tickets in Europe

Booking a train in Europe just got easier with Rail Europe, a platform that combines ticket purchasing and content to help you plan your itinerary. It features passes, major trains and destination ideas for organising a tailor-made rail journey.

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Rail Europe?

Rail Europe is a booking platform that allows you to plan and buy train journeys across Europe from a single interface. The site allows you to book in advance, buy tickets for Europe and also publishes inspirational content to help you plan your getaways.

The company has been registered in Paris, France, since 2021, under the name Cazoo Trading France SAS (N°901 833 145).

Rail Europe

Services and Features

Rail Europe doesn’t just sell tickets: the site also has a section entitled “Discover Europe by train”, designed as a guide to choosing a destination, understanding the options and organising an itinerary. There are themed articles and highlights, such as a focus on Italy in 2025 and the use of high-speed rail to get around.

Rail passes and cards

The site lists numerous passes and products dedicated to rail travel, with entries such as “Swiss Travel Pass”, “Interrail Global Pass” and “Eurail Global Pass Overview”. Country and zone-specific versions are also listed (e.g. Benelux, Scandinavia, Portugal, etc.), making it easier to compare formulas according to travel time and zone.

Geography of transport

Rail Europe operates mainly in Europe, with a presence in the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.

The platform works with more than fifty operators and transport brands across 20 countries, covering national and regional rail networks as well as several international services.

Rail Europe ‘s growth strategy is largely based on strategic partnerships and integrations with various transport operators. Key partners include :

  • AVE
  • Alvia
  • Before
  • Avanti West Coast
  • Berlin Warsaw Express
  • Bernina Express
  • Class 390 Pendolino
  • Dutch trains
  • EuroCity
  • EuroNight
  • Eurostar (including Thalys)
  • Frecciabianca
  • Frecciargento
  • Frecciarossa
  • German Intercity trains
  • Glacier Express in Switzerland
  • GoldenPass Express
  • Great Western Railway
  • HST (Intercity 125)
  • InterCity Express (ICE)
  • InterRegio
  • Intercity (IC)
  • Intercity 225
  • Intercity Notte
  • Intercités
  • Intercités de Nuit
  • Iryo
  • Italian Intercity trains
  • Italo
  • Javelin
  • The Little Yellow Train
  • LNER train
  • London North Eastern Railway
  • Nightjet
  • Ouigo Spain
  • Railjet
  • RegioJet
  • Regional Express
  • Regional trains
  • Regional trains UK
  • Renfe
  • Rhine Valley Train
  • TER Regional Express
  • TGV France-Italy
  • A TGV INOUI train travels through France
  • INOUI TGV
  • TGV Lyria
  • TGV/ICE France-Germany
  • Trenitalia
  • Direct access to trains in Europe :

These partnerships enable Rail Europe to provide extensive coverage and comprehensive services to its users.

Rail Europe also highlights the ecological advantages of rail transport over other modes of transport such as air or car. The company actively promotes rail travel as a sustainable alternative, highlighting the reduction inCO2 emissions and the contribution to the fight against climate change.

How do I book via Rail Europe?

From a single interface, you can book and buy your ticket from all national transport operators and most European border countries.

SNCF, of course, with all its regular train services, but also Ouigo, Thalys, Eurostar and Lyria for TGVs in France and to neighbouring countries, as well as in Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Italy and the Netherlands.

Search and book

Direct access to alltrain and bus services in France and Europe, with online booking and purchase

Tickets in France

As the official ticket distributor for SNCF lines, you can also directly access the area dedicated to train tickets, timetables and promotions for all brands in the SNCF network.

Direct access for trains in France via Rail Europe

Rail Europe is now one of the leading platforms for transport reservation services in Europe. Its ability to innovate, establish strategic partnerships and adapt to passenger needs enables it to remain competitive in a constantly evolving market.

By facilitating access to sustainable transport options and providing a user-friendly and efficient platform, Rail Europe continues to help transform the way people plan and book their journeys.

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