A Magical Christmas Market Train Route Through 3 Countries 🚂

Picture a wonderful and easy European train journey that stops in the most iconic Christmas Market villages through three different countries. kick off your holiday getaway with a round-trip flight to Basel, Switzerland for as little as $457. From there, the magic begins by train.

The entire train loop adds up to less than three hours of travel time and costs about $92. You can stretch it out over a weeklong trip, leaving plenty of time to wander the markets, sip glühwein, and soak in the holiday glow at your own pace. Follow the itinerary below.

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✈️ Book Round-Trip Flights to Basel

🚂 Book Train from Basel, Switzerland to Colmar, France (43 Min)

Your first stop is Colmar, a storybook town in France where timber-framed houses are draped in lights and the scent of mulled wine lingers in the streets.

🚂 Book Train from Colmar to Strasbourg (27 Min)

Just a short ride away is Strasbourg, home to one of Europe’s oldest and most famous Christmas markets.

🚂 Book Train from Strasbourg to Offenburg, Germany (30 Min)

Next, head south into Germany to visit Offenburg, a small city with its own cozy markets and festive charm.

🚂 Book Train from Offenburg to Basel, Switzerland (1 Hr 17 Min)

Finally, make your way back to Basel, where Switzerland’s Christmas spirit brings your journey full circle.

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