A sunset over the Dutch river at Kinderdijk in the Netherlands, showing one of the famous windmills and a little cabin and fishing boat in front of it, in the background showing the city skyline.

Netherlands vacations by train

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Top-trending Netherlands trips

  • Head to the Dutch Island of Texel to uncover salt marshes of flowering sea lavender, nesting birds, and miles of dune-fringed beaches.

  • Each Autumn, seven million bulbs are hand-planted across the Keukenhof. By spring, the fields bloom with miles of tulips to be admired by foot or bike.

  • Hoek and the Hague

    The Hague, Hoek van Holland

    Wine, dine and relax on an overnight sailing from Harwich to the Hook of Holland and onwards to the Hague for lively Saturday nights in the Grote Markt.

Perfect pairings for Amsterdam

  • Amsterdam and Rotterdam

    Rotterdam, Amsterdam

    Combine classic with contemporary as you drift through Amsterdam’s historic canals before zipping through Rotterdam’s green and glassy cityscapes.

  • Amsterdam and Vienna by sleeper train

    Würzburg, Amsterdam, Vienna

    Two capitals, two nighttime journeys. The perfect twin-city break for culture vultures and coffee-shop hipsters.

  • Twin canal cities

    Amsterdam, Haarlem

    Travel to the Netherlands to discover the canal cities of Amsterdam and Haarlem, filled with leafy backstreets, expansive parks and riveting museums that will entertain the family for hours.

Beyond Amsterdam

  • Away from the crowds of Amsterdam, uncover the Netherlands’ canal cities of Delft and Utrecht as you drift through by boat or cycle waterside towpaths.

  • Van Gogh’s village

    Eindhoven, Breda

    Walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh through the village of Nuenen, connected to Eindhoven by the glowing cycle path inspired by Starry Night.

  • Landscapes of Limburg

    Rotterdam, Maastricht

    The Netherlands isn’t all flat. Discover miles of car-free cycle paths that twist and turn across the spectacular hills of the South Limburg region.

Europe 101

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Train travel Europe 101

Frequently asked questions

What’s included?

Our price includes all of your European vacation transport, accommodation and a personalised itinerary for your trip. You'll also have our travel experts on WhatsApp for disruption support and travel tips.

Are flights included?

We don’t include flights to Europe but do include all transport and accommodation when you get here. Short-haul flights are very carbon-intensive but thankfully traveling around Europe by train, ferry or bus is super easy and enjoyable.

Can I upgrade my hotel room?

You can choose different hotels on the trip page, and if you want to upgrade your room, there is a space in the booking form to let us know. Our team will then find upgrades and discuss these with you.

Do I have to start and finish in the same city?

Although we advocate for going flight free at every opportunity, we know that you might want to leave Europe from a different city. Our Concierge team can build you a custom one way trip.

Can I pay in US dollars?

Yes, you can! Whilst we show our prices in British pounds on the page, you can select US dollars on the checkout page, and the price on the payment page then will be shown in USD.

Baggage allowance?

There's no charge for baggage. If it can fit in the racks or overhead, you'll be able to take it with you as long as you can carry it. We can suggest bag storage or transfer options, and advise on over-sized items like surfboards or bicycles.

How do my tickets get delivered?

The vast majority of European train ticketing can be digital, but some (Spain, Portugal, and a handful of EuroCity trains) will need paper tickets which can be mailed to a hotel you’ll be staying at.

Is it a guided group trip?

These are self-guided tours, not part of a group. They include on-demand personalized support via WhatApp, text or phone. Think of it like DIY vacation, except all the planning and booking have been done for you, and you don’t need to worry about disruptions.

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