Travel by Train Versus Airplane

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I am planning a holiday next summer to Sweden from Israel.
When I checked the cost of a return ticket using a reputable air company, the cost is absurdly low, something like euro 750. and travel time about 6 hours each way.
I am just wondering if I can do part of the way using a train from a major European city to Stockholm, to make it more exciting, as I am in no hurry to get there and perhaps at the same time I can save some money on the travel cost (not likely). Perhaps fly to Frankfurt, Germany and from there take a continental train, if there is such an option.
Has anyone been to Sweden using a train from Europe?
I can also consider travel by ship, but I will not hire a car.
Thanks.
 
European rail is very well connected.
But unless you do an exotic trip via Finland almost touching the polar circle, you will come via Germany through Denmark into Sweden.
The German trains intercity trains are some of the best. But that's not to say that Swiss or French trains are no good, but you will end up going through Germany anyway if coming by rail.
So, for practicality, go for, say, Frankfurt - they have a nice and very well-connected airport.
You can also fly into Copenhagen, and then take the train to Sweden (I assume Stockholm). In fact, the train-station is just outside the airport.

But all this is convenience, but also somewhat boring.
If you want to do the touristy bit, or expect grand panoramas, you need to consider flying into Northern Italy and taking the train through Switzerland or western Austria. If you have good weather, you can catch some astounding views while gliding along at high speed.
But that still leaves you with the trip through Germany, which is not bad, but still rather, erh, mundane.

Since your destination is Sweden (presumably Stockholm or thereabouts), you could also fly to Norway (Oslo), and take the grand de-tour around the fjords by train. This has some stunning views, but cannot really be said to be on-they-way...
 
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skomedal said:
Might help?

See Europe with a Eurail Train Pass | Eurail.com

""" A Eurail Pass can only be used by non-European citizens or residents. European citizens can use an Interrail Pass instead, available from Interrail.eu. If you are not a European citizen but you can prove that you reside in Europe, you can also choose to use an Interrail Pass """

Happy hols 2017 :)
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Thanks.
I tried to use the website earlier, but it didn't work. Will try tomorrow.
 
smoggy07 said:
FRANKFURT TO STOCKHOLM

I used 4th September 2016 to get a quote of $366 usd one way, it might get cheaper if you book further in advance and might be cheaper booking the return than booking one way tickets, I didn't bother checking

Travel By Train In Europe: Eurorail, Eurail Pass & Train Tickets - Rail Europe
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Thanks.
I think air travel will be cheaper and faster when I decide to take the holiday next year.
The train travel is a pain as I have to make several changes (connections) from 4 to 7 and it is not easy with luggage and long waiting time.
But it is nice to consider other options, and in Europe there are many options.
Buses and coaches give a discount for elderly people about 10%. Wish air travel companies would do the same.
 
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