Nice
Nice
Gênes
Vienna
Vienna
Vienna
Vienna
Cracovie
Prague
Prague
Prague
Zurich
Berlin
Paris
Paris
Paris
🌎 Countries crossed
France, Italy, Austria, Poland, Czechia, Switzerland, Germany
🕔 Travel time
7 days
🌱 Carbon footprint
≈ 2 times
less than with acar
With 2 passengers
💼 Journey type
Culture, Beach, Party
The ultimate overnight train itinerary from the south of France!
😍 What if we told you that you could discover 8 European cities in 1 week* without spending a single euro on hotels? Zoom in on our 100% overnight train itinerary in Europe from Marseille (South of France).
Marseille, FranceNice, France
Regional train
(≈ 2h30)
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Nice, FranceVintimille, Italy
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(≈ 00h50)
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Vintimille, ItalyGênes, Italy
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Gênes, ItalyVienna, Austria
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(≈ 13h14)
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Vienna, AustriaCracovie, Poland
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(≈ 7h01)
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Cracovie, PolandPrague, Czechia
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Prague, CzechiaZurich, Switzerland
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Zurich, SwitzerlandBerlin, Germany
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Berlin, GermanyParis, France
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Paris, FranceMarseille, France
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A turnkey train tour of Europe to discover 8 emblematic cities in a week and save money at the same time!
*Of course, if possible, we advise you to take several days at each stage to discover the city.
And if you want to go further, don't hesitate to consult our city and country guides to discover all our recommendations for each stage!
The trip lasts 7 days and includes 10 steps, with a minimum budget of 371 euros.
Marseille - Nice
The step from Marseille to Nice lasts 2h30. You'll travel in a TER ZOU ! Marseille <> Nice operated by Transdev.
On board, you'll have access to: Wi-Fi, Bike.
Nice - Vintimille
The step from Nice to Vintimille lasts 00h50. You'll travel in a TER ZOU ! operated by SNCF Voyageurs.
You can find tickets from 9.2 euros.
Vintimille - Gênes
The step from Vintimille to Gênes lasts 2h00. You'll travel in a regional train.
You can find tickets from 15 euros.
Gênes - Vienna
The step from Gênes to Vienna lasts 13h14. You'll travel in a night train.
You can find tickets from 54.9 euros if you book 2 months in advance.
Vienna - Cracovie
The step from Vienna to Cracovie lasts 7h01. You'll travel in a EuroNight (SJ) operated by SJ.
On board, you'll have access to: Drinks and snacks, Shower.
Cracovie - Prague
The step from Cracovie to Prague lasts 9h19. You'll travel in a EuroNight (SJ) operated by SJ.
On board, you'll have access to: Drinks and snacks, Wi-Fi, Shower.
You can find tickets from 26 euros if you book 1 months in advance.
Prague - Zurich
The step from Prague to Zurich lasts 14h36. You'll travel in a night train.
On board, you'll have access to: Wi-Fi, Drinks and snacks, Shower.
You can find tickets from 82 euros if you book 2 months in advance.
Zurich - Berlin
The step from Zurich to Berlin lasts 11h19. You'll travel in a Nightjet operated by ÖBB.
On board, you'll have access to: Wi-Fi, Drinks and snacks, Shower.
You can find tickets from 99 euros if you book 2 months in advance.
Berlin - Paris
The step from Berlin to Paris lasts 14h06. You'll travel in a Nightjet operated by ÖBB.
On board, you'll have access to: Wi-Fi, Drinks and snacks, Shower.
You can find tickets from 84.9 euros if you book 2 months in advance.
Paris - Marseille
The step from Paris to Marseille lasts 3h20. You'll travel in a Frecciarossa operated by Trenitalia.
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