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Rail Day Trips: The 15 Best Worldwide

201 tours  ·  from $7 a head

Out in the morning, back for dinner, a railway doing the driving. These 15 day trips are compared on what they cost, how far they go and how much of the day is actually spent on board.

Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train - Riding the coach toward Mt. Fuji
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Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train

1.Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,024 reviews · 10 hours · from $154Our pick

This 10-hour tour combines Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, a Japanese buffet, the Hakone Ropeway, a Lake Ashi cruise, and a Shinkansen ride back to Tokyo. An English-speaking guide such as Lisa, Yuta, Aya, or Kazu leads the day, with multilingual audio guides available. Weather can change the route, so pack warm layers and comfortable shoes.

“The trip was amazing. Beautiful weather, wonderful places, neatly organized tour. Sora was kind, helpful, funny and truly enthusiastic. She explained important facts and information, too. We are really grateful for this unforgettable experience and kindly recommend it to everyone.”

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Mallorca: Island Tour with Boat, Tram & Train from the South - Morning pickup and the road to Lluc
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Mallorca: Island Tour with Boat, Tram & Train from the South

2.Mallorca: Island Tour with Boat, Tram & Train from the South

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,888 reviews · 8 hours · from $117

Travel from Mallorca’s southern resorts by air-conditioned bus, wooden train, historic tram, and boat. Visit Lluc, Sa Calobra, Torrent de Pareis, and Sóller, with multilingual guides such as Sebastian, Juan, and Jaume leading the way. Expect spectacular views, tight mountain roads, a busy schedule, and lunch at your own expense.

“This was thee best trip I've ever had. reading the description of this trip sounds so good, but it is 100 times better experiencing it. stunning trip in to the mountains. stopping in Sol Calobra is a stunning little bay. then the boat trip to Soller along the coast line was amazing. then Soller its self is a stunning little town with a gorgeous Marina followed by getting the beautiful tram to the train station followed by a gorgeous old style wooden electric train journey trough the mountains to Palma with stunning views (would recommend sitting on the left side of the train for the veiws) going through 13 tunnels…”

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From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Tour with Scenic Train - Ronda: Bridge, Gorge, and Old Stone Streets
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From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Tour with Scenic Train

3.Ronda and Setenil Tour with Scenic Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,895 reviews · from $28

Spend nine hours from Málaga visiting cliff-top Ronda and rock-carved Setenil de las Bodegas. Choose a two-hour English walking tour in Ronda or four hours on your own. Guides such as Mercedes, JJ, and Ramon add useful local context, while the included shuttle train makes Setenil easy to reach.

“This day trip was a nice experiance, really well organized with helpful guides, everything was done on time, I stongly reccomend visiting Ronda and Setenil with these friendly guys The QR code provided for touristic attraction, restaurants, bars, etc was a great idea, howevere having the list as a link to be opend in google map would be even better”

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Porto: City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar - Riding the Magic Train through Porto
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Porto: City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar

4.City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,601 reviews · 3 hours · from $43

Start beside Porto Cathedral with a Magic Tourism voucher, then ride the city train to Real Companhia Velha for a film, cellar tour, and two port tastings. Continue through Porto’s central sights by train and take a one-hour Douro cruise from Ribeira. You can split the train and boat over two days.

“This was an incredible tour...and the buffet at the restaurant was the best! There was such a huge variety of authentic Portuguese food and the service was over the top! Highly recommended!”

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Nuremberg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train - The Schöner Brunnen and the first city views
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Nuremberg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

5.Nuremberg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,475 reviews · 40 min · from $12Best value

Ride the Bimmelbahn from Nuremberg’s Market Square for a compact tour of the Old Town. The route passes the Schöner Brunnen, Maxbrücke, St. Lawrence Church, Hospital of the Holy Spirit, and Imperial Castle. Your audio guide is available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, and Chinese. A coffee voucher is provided at departure.

“As two elderly people my husband and I found the Bimmelbahn an excellent way of seeing the main parts of the old city. Thoroughly enjoyed it”

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Swiss Alps Bernina Red Train and St.Moritz Tour from Milan - Arriving in St. Moritz
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Swiss Alps Bernina Red Train and St.Moritz Tour from Milan

6.Swiss Alps Bernina Red Train and St.Moritz Tour from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,369 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179

Spend about 12.5 hours traveling from Milan to St. Moritz by coach, then across the Bernina Pass by second-class red train to Tirano. You get Alpine views, free time in St. Moritz, an English-speaking guide, and opening train windows for photos. Expect an early start, shared seating, long bus rides, and no hotel drop-off.

“What an awesome experience. This was my wife and I first time in Italy and Switzerland…. What a great way to see it. The tour guide and bus driver were amazing, friendly, knowledgeable and professional. It was well worth our time and money. I definitely recommend this tour.”

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Milan to St. Moritz: Scenic Bernina Train Tour with Guide - The coach from Milan and the climb over Maloja Pass
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Milan to St. Moritz: Scenic Bernina Train Tour with Guide

7.Milan to St. Moritz: Scenic Bernina Train Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,840 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $123

Travel from Milan to St. Moritz by air-conditioned coach, with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide and a scenic Bernina rail journey. Depending on train availability, you may board in Tirano, St. Moritz, or Thusis. Expect mountain passes, Morteratsch Glacier, openable train windows, and about two hours of free time in St. Moritz.

“It was a great experience, better than expected! We’ve been there in 9th of November and we had a beautiful sunny day. Scenic was amazing, the guide provided us lot of inside informations. We loved it so much that we’ll do it again for sure!”

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From Interlaken: Guided Tour to Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe - The gondola from Grindelwald to the Eiger Glacier
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From Interlaken: Guided Tour to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

8.Guided Tour to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,649 reviews · 7 hours · from $342

Travel from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch with a multilingual guide, using a coach, gondola, and cogwheel train. You’ll visit the Sphinx Terrace, Plateau, Ice Palace, and Alpine Sensation, with at least two hours at the summit. Guides such as Olga, David, Roberto, and Thomas have helped make the day easy to follow.

“We were staying in interlocking area and did not want to mess with trying to drive and figure things out. We met the bus and they were very organized. Had a great time and they definitely told us the tricks and tips that we needed to know. Made the trip worth the money. Most expensive excursion we’ve ever done but is the coolest thing we’ve ever done. Glad we went.”

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Rome to Pompeii Guided Tour with Wine & Lunch by High Speed Train - The Naples to Pompeii transfer
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Rome to Pompeii Guided Tour with Wine & Lunch by High Speed Train

9.Rome to Pompeii Guided Tour with Wine & Lunch by High Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,379 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $239Top rated

Travel from Rome to Pompeii by high-speed train, private coach, and expert local guide. Spend about two hours among ancient bakeries, homes, baths, and plaster casts, then visit a winery on Vesuvius for wine tasting, antipasti, pasta, and dessert. Guides vary, with archaeologists such as Felicity, Ida, and Ludo leading some departures.

“I always wanted to see Pompeii, so that the excursion from Rome fit in perfectly with our plans. The excursion was well planned, no glitches. Pompeii was fascinating seeing it in real life. The wine tasting was a pleasant way to end the tour. It gave us a chance to socialize with the other members of the tour. Fabricio and Carla were great!”

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Würzburg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train - The Cathedral and the center’s major sights
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Würzburg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

10.Würzburg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,322 reviews · 40 min · from $12

Ride Würzburg’s Bimmelbahn sightseeing train from the Würzburg Residence through the old town and along the Main. You’ll pass the Cathedral and view Marienberg Castle while an audio guide explains local history, legends, and landmarks in German, English, French, Italian, Russian, or Spanish. A coffee voucher is provided at the departure point.

“A very pleasant and informative quick 40 minute train ride around the stunningly beautiful gem of a Town, Wurzburg. Travels down windy streets you may not necessarily have walked. Wurzburg is a real hidden gem, definitely worth visiting. Loved it here ❤️”

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Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular - Starting in the Old Port on Rue Saint-Paul
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Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular

11.Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,317 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Walk Old Quebec with a licensed local guide in a group capped at 12 people. See Place Royale, the Petit Champlain quarter, city fortifications, Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, and Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral. Your funicular ticket is included, making this a practical first-day introduction to both Lower and Upper Town.

“Great experience! Luis was fantastic! Very personable and informative. Highly recommended! Beautiful city!”

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Bangkok: Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple - Maeklong Railway Market and the passing train
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Bangkok: Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple

12.Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,225 reviews · 7h 30m · from $16

Join a small English-speaking group of up to 12 for a 7.5-hour trip from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and Wat Sam Phran. Your guide, often Nice, Oil, Mild, or Nicky, handles transport, timing, photos, and local tips. Boat travel is included, while lunch and temple donations cost extra.

“Great excursion - well-organized. The guide was attentive and kind.”

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Bangkok: Ayutthaya, Railway & Floating Markets Full-Day Tour - Maeklong Railway Market and the train that cuts through it
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Bangkok: Ayutthaya, Railway & Floating Markets Full-Day Tour

13.Ayutthaya, Railway & Floating Markets Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,200 reviews · 11 hours · from $69

Pack three major Thai sights into one long day with a small group of up to nine. Watch a train thread through Maeklong Market, ride a longtail boat at Damnoen Saduak, and explore Ayutthaya’s ruined temples with guides such as Jack, Ratima, Angie, and Tank. Expect long drives, temple walks, and lunch at your own cost.

“Our tour guide Fern was amazing! She’s very communicative, enthusiastic and always very attentive to our needs! I would rate 10 stars and super recommend it!”

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Mallorca in One Day Sightseeing Tour with Boat Ride and Vintage Train - Entering the Serra de Tramuntana by coach
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Mallorca in One Day Sightseeing Tour with Boat Ride and Vintage Train

14.Mallorca in One Day Sightseeing Tour with Boat Ride and Vintage Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,096 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $123

Travel from Palma by coach through the Serra de Tramuntana to Sa Calobra, cruise 40 minutes along the rocky coast, ride the Sóller tram, and board a wooden railway carriage built in 1912. Guides such as Pepe, Angela, Marta, and Juan provide multilingual help, while included tickets keep the day moving.

“Super well organized and well guided. Perfectly paced. Beautiful scenery and geography. Lots of information about what we were seeing was provided.”

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Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Train and Boat Ride - Starting at Entrance 1
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Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Train and Boat Ride

15.Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Train and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,093 reviews · from $28

Meet your English-speaking guide at Entrance 1 for a 3, 6, or 8-hour walk through Plitvice Lakes. You’ll see waterfalls, forest, and interconnected lakes, with an electric-boat ride and panoramic train return. Guides such as Leopold, Leo, Nikola, and Dalibor are praised for local stories, patient pacing, and helpful photos.

“Excellent the guide was vey informative & had so much information about the park. The park is huge it was very helpful to have a guide I think we would have got lost had we not had one x”

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