The world’s 16 most beautiful train stations
Technically, train stations only exist to ensure we end up on the right service from the right platform, but so many of them have got a whole lot more going on than departure boards and ticket machines. Over the last two and a bit centuries, railway stations have produced some of the world’s most iconic pieces of civic design, from modern art masterpieces to literal palaces, proving that practical architecture can be visually stunning, too.
Which railway route is most beautiful?
Europe is blessed when it comes to its rail network, but if you happen to hop on a train which journeys through steep, snow-capped valleys or alongside glistening blue rivers, it’s enough to make you feel extra lucky. There are beautiful railway routes between Oslo and Bergen, Málaga to El Chorro and Belgrade to Bar, but that’s just to name a few. Have a look at our roundup of the most drop-dead gorgeous railway routes across Europe and the world.
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This guide was updated by Liv Kelly, a writer at Time Out Travel. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.