You’ve got choices when it comes to the quintessential Euro trip: puzzle-piece inexpensive flights together to rack up a multi-country trip, or you see the continent’s stunning range of landscapes from a train cabin. In Europe, the journey can be just as eye-opening as the destination, thanks to a vast rail network that makes hopping from one breathtaking scene to the next a breeze. Add to that charming retro trains you’ll want to ride again and again, UNESCO-listed wonders visible right from your window, and dramatic landscapes for days, and you get why train travel here isn’t just convenient—it’s unforgettable.