France · Switzerland · Austria · Italy
Watch the journeys before you pack.
A platform, a departure and a changing landscape: these independently created videos give you a taste of the trains along our route.
Some show a single section or the reverse direction, as labelled below. Filming dates, train interiors, fares and timetables may differ from your trip. These are previews, not current booking instructions or endorsements of every claim in a video.
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Paris → Strasbourg
A first-class TGV journey on the same city pair. Seat features and fares shown belong to the filming date.
Paris to Strasbourg by TGV First Class | Luxury High-Speed Train Travel in France 🚄🇫🇷 · Globetrotting Graeme. Watch on YouTube ↗
Strasbourg → Lucerne · first section
Shows Strasbourg to Basel, the first part of our journey to Lucerne. The onward Basel–Lucerne connection is not covered.
Train Journey from Strasbourg to Basel | Why Trains are Best? · Wayfarer Journeys. Watch on YouTube ↗
Lucerne → Innsbruck · main Alpine section
The Man in Seat 61’s earlier Zurich–Innsbruck journey. It covers the main Alpine section, not the Lucerne–Zurich approach. Check current engineering work and services.
Arlberg Pass: Zurich to Innsbruck by Railjet train · The Man in Seat 61. Watch on YouTube ↗
Innsbruck → Venice · reverse direction
Shows Venice to Innsbruck, the reverse of our itinerary. Use it for a sense of the corridor, not as the timetable for your southbound journey.
Venice 🇮🇹 to Innsbruck 🇦🇹 by Train 🚄 | Scenic 5-Hour Ride · Lets go with D. Watch on YouTube ↗
Venice → Florence
A Venice–Florence train journey. Check the operator and class you book; the video’s onboard experience may differ.
2 Hours on Italy's Fastest Train | 🇮🇹 Venice - Florence · Not Just Solo Travel. Watch on YouTube ↗
Florence → Rome
A driver’s-eye view of the Florence–Rome railway, including the Direttissima. This is route footage, not a passenger-seat or current service review.
Cab Ride Florence - Rome (Direttissima and Florence–Rome Railway, Italy) train driver's view in 4K · Rail Relaxation. Watch on YouTube ↗