The easiest European destinations to pair for a multi-city getaway this year

Searches for "multi city getaways" have jumped 80 per cent, according to new data, suggesting Britons want to experience more when travelling.

Experts at Omio have named the easiest European city pairings where you can travel by rail journey, with many of the trips less than three hours.

Without the hassle of flights or long journeys, Britons can spend more time seeing the sights, immersing themselves in the cultures, and enjoying local cuisine. Omio shares its top picks.

Florence + Rome, Italy

"Start in Florence with Renaissance masterpieces, rooftop views of the Duomo and leisurely Tuscan dining, then hop on a high-speed train to Rome in around 1 hour 30 minutes to explore ancient icons like the Colosseum and Vatican City.

"Flights from the UK to Florence start from £18*, with onward rail fares to Rome from £10*. Return flights from Rome to the UK start from £18*, with all routes easily comparable and bookable via Omio."

Lisbon + Porto, Portugal

"Enjoy Lisbon’s historic tram rides and scenic miradouros before travelling just under three hours north to Porto for port wine tastings and colourful Ribeira streets.

"Flights from the UK to Lisbon start from £27*, with train fares to Porto from £10*. Return flights from Porto to the UK start from £19*."

Barcelona + Madrid, Spain

"Pair Barcelona’s Gaudí architecture with Madrid’s grand boulevards and world-class museums, connected by Spain’s high-speed rail. Flights from the UK to Barcelona start from £17*, with rail fares to Madrid from £26*. Return flights from Madrid to the UK start from £17*."

Vienna + Budapest, Austria and Hungary

"Combine two capitals in one effortless itinerary, from Vienna’s imperial palaces and coffee houses to Budapest’s thermal baths and Danube views, just 2 hours 30 minutes apart by train. Flights from the UK to Vienna start from £30*, with onward rail fares to Budapest from £8*. Return flights from Budapest to the UK start from £22*."

Copenhagen + Malmo, Denmark and Sweden

"Tick off two countries in a single stay with a 35-minute journey across the Øresund Bridge, linking Copenhagen’s colourful harbourfront with Malmo’s laid back creative scene. Flights from the UK to Copenhagen start from £19*, with rail fares to Malmo from £12*. Return flights from Malmo to the UK start from £61*."

Prague + Vienna, Czech Republic and Austria
Step from Prague’s fairytale Old Town onto a comfortable rail journey to Vienna for imperial architecture and café culture, all in around four hours. Flights from the UK to Prague start from £20*, with train fares to Vienna from £7*. Return flights from Vienna to the UK start from £30* via Omio.

Paris + Strasbourg, France
Step from Paris’s iconic boulevards onto a high-speed rail journey to Strasbourg, where half-timbered houses and canals give the city its storybook Alsatian charm, all in under two hours. Flights from the UK to Paris start from £53*, with train fares to Strasbourg from £15*. Return flights from Strasbourg to the UK start from £17* via Omio.

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*Return flights and rail prices are as of March 2, 2026 and subject to change