Europe By Train with The Man in Seat 61
Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on March 9, 2026.
What is scenic, sustainable, and low stress? Traveling Europe by train! To help travelers sharpen their rail skills and enjoy this essential dimension of European travel, rail expert Mark Smith (creator of The Man in Seat 61) stops by to train us in navigating Europe's railways. Mark demystifies online train schedules, Europe's fabled night trains, and rail passes — from choosing the right pass to actually using it. For his grand finale, Mark shares his favorite train journeys, from waking up at the base of Ben Nevis on the Caledonian Sleeper to slaloming through the Swiss Alps on the Bernina Express.