As spring has sprung and nature begins to bloom and reveal enchanting images, now is the right time to plan a train journey – from luxury routes to relatively unknown and unexplored… rail trails.

Traveling by train allows passengers to see places they miss if they travel by plane.

Euronews has collected some of the most beautiful railway routes in Europe – among them the cogwheel train in Kalavrita.

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See the fairytale Alps with the Bernina Express

This rail line connects Cour and St. Moritz in Switzerland with Tirana in Italy via the Bernina Pass in the Swiss Alps.

The route is considered one of the most spectacular train journeys in the world. It takes four hours and covers 155 kilometers of spectacular scenery.

Paris – Venice with the legendary, luxurious and nostalgic Simplon Orient Express

The most luxurious train journey that takes you back in time.

The journey from Paris to Venice takes 24 hours and along the way you will see top European landscapes such as the Swiss Alps, the French Riviera and the hills of Italy. You only need to pay 4,000 euros for the ticket.

Diakopto – Kalavrita with the Toothless

The route may be only 22 kilometers and takes an hour, but it is included among the most beautiful in Europe, due to the view of the green forests, mountains and waterfalls it offers, in the amazing Vouraikos gorge.

In “magical” Scotland with the West Highland Line

During the four-hour drive from Glasgow to the Scottish Highlands, you’ll be able to enjoy the wild beauty of the Scottish countryside, including lakes, moors and mountains, as well as the Glenfinnan Causeway, made famous by the Harry Potter films. ” and the Hogwarts Express footage.