Useful links to travel websites covering many parts if Europe
General Travel & Planning
- Visit Europe – Official EU tourism site with travel inspiration and info
visiteurope.com - Eurail – Official site for train passes across Europe
www.eurail.com - Interrail – Train passes for European residents
www.interrail.eu - European Union – Travel and safety info for EU countries
europa.eu/travel - Schengen Visa Info – Official visa requirements and entry rules
www.schengenvisainfo.com
Flights
- Skyscanner – Flight search engine for cheapest routes
www.skyscanner.net - Google Flights – Powerful flight comparison and tracking tool
www.google.com/flights - Kayak – Flights, hotels, and car rental search
www.kayak.com - Momondo – Flight comparison with flexible date tools
www.momondo.com - Ryanair – Low-cost airline with extensive European coverage
www.ryanair.com - EasyJet – Major European budget airline
www.easyjet.com - Wizz Air – Low-cost carrier covering Eastern and Central Europe
wizzair.com
Trains & Buses
- Trainline – Book trains and buses across Europe
www.thetrainline.com - Deutsche Bahn – Germany’s national railway (covers much of Europe)
www.bahn.com - SNCF Connect – France’s official rail booking service
www.sncf-connect.com - ÖBB – Austrian Railways, good for Central/Eastern Europe
www.oebb.at - Trenitalia – Italy’s national railway
www.trenitalia.com - Renfe – Spain’s national railway
www.renfe.com - SBB – Swiss Federal Railways
www.sbb.ch - FlixBus – Low-cost long-distance buses across Europe
www.flixbus.com - Eurolines – International bus network in Europe
www.eurolines.eu - BlaBlaCar Bus – European long-distance bus travel
www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Accommodation
- Booking.com – Hotels, hostels, and apartments worldwide
www.booking.com - Hostelworld – Hostels and budget stays
www.hostelworld.com - Airbnb – Apartments, houses, and unique stays
www.airbnb.com - Agoda – Hotels and alternative accommodation
www.agoda.com - Hotels.com – Hotel booking with rewards system
www.hotels.com
Transport & Navigation
- Rome2Rio – Multimodal transport planner (plane, train, bus, car, ferry)
www.rome2rio.com - Omio – Book trains, buses, and flights in Europe
www.omio.com - Google Maps – Navigation, transit, and walking directions
maps.google.com - Citymapper – Public transport maps in major European cities
citymapper.com - Uber – Ride-hailing service in select European cities
www.uber.com - Bolt – Ride-hailing and scooter rentals in Europe
bolt.eu
Local & Practical Info
- XE Currency – Currency conversion and exchange rates
www.xe.com - Revolut – Travel-friendly banking and payments
www.revolut.com - Wise – International money transfers and travel card
wise.com - European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control – Health and safety updates
www.ecdc.europa.eu - European Consumer Centre – Travel rights and consumer help in the EU
www.eccnet.eu - Civitatis – Tours and activities in European cities
www.civitatis.com - GetYourGuide – Book tours, tickets, and activities
www.getyourguide.com - Tiqets – Mobile tickets for museums and attractions
www.tiqets.com - Rail Europe – Book European train tickets and passes
www.raileurope.com - Euronews Travel – European travel news and updates
www.euronews.com/travel - VisaHQ – Visa requirements and applications
www.visahq.com - European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) – Official EU pre-travel authorization (launching soon)
travel-europe.europa.eu/etias
Official city/regional transport websites
United Kingdom
- Transport for London (TfL) – Official site for London Underground, buses, Overground, etc.
tfl.gov.uk - National Rail Enquiries – UK-wide rail times and tickets
www.nationalrail.co.uk
France
- RATP – Paris metro, RER, trams, and buses
www.ratp.fr - SNCF Transilien – Regional trains serving Paris and suburbs
www.transilien.com
Germany
- BVG – Berlin metro (U-Bahn), trams, and buses
www.bvg.de - MVV – Munich metro (U-Bahn), trams, and buses
www.mvv-muenchen.de - HVV – Hamburg public transport network
www.hvv.de
Italy
- ATAC – Rome buses, trams, and metro
www.atac.roma.it - ATM Milano – Milan metro, buses, and trams
www.atm.it
Spain
- EMT Madrid – Madrid buses and city transport
www.emtmadrid.es - Metro de Madrid – Madrid’s metro system
www.metromadrid.es - TMB Barcelona – Barcelona metro, buses, and trams
www.tmb.cat
Netherlands
- GVB – Amsterdam metro, trams, buses, and ferries
www.gvb.nl - NS – National rail operator in the Netherlands
www.ns.nl
Belgium
- STIB/MIVB – Brussels metro, buses, and trams
www.stib-mivb.be - SNCB/NMBS – Belgian national rail operator
www.belgiantrain.be
Switzerland
- VBZ – Zurich’s trams, buses, and cable cars
www.vbz.ch - TPG – Geneva public transport
www.tpg.ch
Austria
- Wiener Linien – Vienna metro, trams, and buses
www.wienerlinien.at
Czech Republic
- DPP – Prague metro, trams, and buses
www.dpp.cz
Hungary
- BKK – Budapest public transport (metro, buses, trams, ferries)
bkk.hu
Poland
- ZTM Warszawa – Warsaw public transport
www.ztm.waw.pl - MPK Kraków – Kraków buses and trams
www.mpk.krakow.pl
Scandinavia & Nordics
- SL – Stockholm public transport (metro, buses, ferries)
sl.se - Ruter – Oslo buses, trams, metro, and ferries
ruter.no - DOT – Copenhagen public transport
dinoffentligetransport.dk - HSL – Helsinki regional transport
www.hsl.fi - Matkahuolto – bus travel in Finland
www.matkahuolto.fi/passengers - Onnibus – budget bus travel in Finland
onnibus.com
Top Europe Travel Blogs
- Chasing the Donkey – Guides to Croatia & the Balkans with insider tips.
www.chasingthedonkey.com - Europe Up Close – Inspiring destination guides and planning advice for Europe.
europeupclose.com - Happy to Wander – Fun, helpful, and witty travel guides by a Munich-based traveler.
happytowander.com - Kami and the Rest of the World – Solo female, frugal travel in Central Europe and beyond.
www.mywanderlust.pl - Travelling Weasels – Eco-friendly, budget-conscious global travel adventures.
www.travellingweasels.com - Vienna Unwrapped – In-depth travel planning, tips, and guides for Vienna and beyond.
vienna-unwrapped.com - Europe Diaries – Cultural travel inspirations and off-beat European experiences.
www.europediaries.com - The Man in Seat Sixty-One – The go-to blog for train travel across Europe (and worldwide).
www.seat61.com - To Europe And Beyond – Solo female travel journal with ready-to-use itineraries and tips.
www.toeuropeandbeyond.com - Reflections Enroute – Honest insights on Europe’s must-sees, hidden gems, and experiences.
https://www.reflectionsenroute.com/places/europe-travel-blog - Wander-Lush Travel Blog – Itineraries, city-break guides, and foodie tips for Western & Central Europe.
wander-lush.org/europe - Travelfoss – Off-beat travel stories and immersive guides for unique European experiences.
(Listed as top planning blog in Medium compilation) - Rick Steves’ Travel Blog – Europe travel insights from the famed guidebook author (archived posts).
blog.ricksteves.com - The Blonde Abroad – Lifestyle-focused solo travel tips, fashion, and photography across Europe.
www.theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-europe-travel-guide - Our Little Lifestyle – Family-focused travel planning tips for trips to Europe.
ourlittlelifestyle.com/how-to-plan-a-trip-to-europe
Additional Notable Travel Sites
- Spotted by Locals – Local-curated city guides
www.spottedbylocals.com