With millions of flights leaving the UK every year to destinations in mainland Europe, it’s little wonder there can be lengthy delays at airports.

Railway holidays are becoming more popular with those who want to visit Europe without waiting around, and see more than just cities and airports.

Thanks to better links between high speed railways in Europe, 2012 looks like being a bumper year for train holidays.*

What European countries are the best for high speed railways holiday from the UK?

France, Germany, and Spain all have many miles of high speed rail tracks now so you can get from London to a variety of destinations in these countries quicker than ever before.

Rail journeys to the Dordogne region in France are one of the most popular routes with passengers. In Spain, the Catalan Coast provides a scenic and enjoyable way to spend your time. In Germany, the Rhine Valley has its own heritage train rides to enjoy when you get there.

Why go by high speed rail?

On the face of it, you might think railway holidays would be a much slower way to get to destinations in mainland Europe, but too often people only focus on flight duration.

For example, you can get from London to Cologne via Brussels in four and a half hours by train. This compares favourably to the time it would take going by plane. Things like travelling time to the airport, waiting around after checking in, possible delays in your departure time, and then transfers from the airport into the city itself can all add up.

Some other reasons people choose rail travel rather than flying include:

• Choice of destination

Not everyone wants to holiday in and around big cities. If you can’t or don’t drive, some places can be fairly inaccessible by bus and coach. Railway holidays on the other hand can take you directly to destinations you may not otherwise have been able to visit.

• Variety

Treyn rail journeys offer so much more than single destination holidays. Each rail journey will have a variety of stop-off points for you to explore, a bit like a cruise but on dry land.

The benefit of this is you don’t have to worry about things like car hire and internal flights; instead you can enjoy a relaxing journey to each destination without any waiting around in traffic jams or airport queues.

*source: http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/lifestyle/outdoors/travel/fast_track_to_the_sun_1_4266470
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