Top 9 Train Rides for Fall Foliage in Europe Will Make You Wish Autumn Lasted Longer

The Bernina Express offers a beautiful journey through the Swiss Alps, with snow-capped peaks, glacial valleys, and the famous Landwasser Viaduct. The journey's highlight comes when you cross the Bernina Range.

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Bernina Express (Switzerland, Chur to Tirano)

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The Flåm Railway goes through some of Norway's most picturesque landscapes, which are even more breathtaking when bathed in fall colors. The forests along the route transform into a vibrant mix of oranges.

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Flåm Railway (Norway, Myrdal to Flåm)

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The Semmering Railway is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Europe's most impressive feats of engineering. During the fall, the surrounding woods glow in warm autumnal colors.

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Semmering Railway (Austria, Gloggnitz to Mürzzuschlag)

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The GoldenPass Line stretches from Montreux to Lucerne, offering a journey through the heart of Switzerland, crossing the Swiss Alps, picturesque vineyards, and pristine lakes.

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GoldenPass Line (Switzerland, Montreux to Lucerne)

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The Cinque Terre Railway offers coastal views with vibrant fall colors along the way, passing through the five picturesque villages that make up Cinque Terre.

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Cinque Terre Railway (Italy, La Spezia to Levanto)

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The Odontotos Rack Railway in Greece offers a unique autumn experience, snaking through the Vouraikos Gorge in the Peloponnese region. Autumn converts the gorge into a canvas of warm.

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Odontotos Rack Railway (Greece, Diakofto to Kalavryta)

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The Glacier Express is often nicknamed the "slowest express train in the world," but its slow pace makes it perfect for admiring the breathtaking fall scenery of the Swiss Alps.

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Glacier Express (Switzerland, Zermatt to St. Moritz)

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The Rauma Line allows one to experience how history and nature intertwine seamlessly, featuring beautiful views of towering mountains, crystal-clear rivers, and dense forests.

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The Rauma Line (Norway, Dombås to Åndalsnes)

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The Mariazell Railway is among Austria's oldest narrow-gauge railways and is renowned for its charm and nostalgic appeal. The Lower Austrian Alps are covered in rich fall colors during the fall season.

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Mariazell Railway (Austria, Saint Pölten to Mariazell)

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