July has brought some exciting rail news across Europe, with new international connections, seasonal seaside services and even more ways to travel with your Pass. Here's what's new this month.
A new direct train line to Frankfurt
Getting between Germany and Czechia just got even easier. Leo Express has launched a new direct service connecting Frankfurt, Prague and Bohumín, creating a convenient new rail link across Central Europe.
Along the route, trains stop in Leipzig, Dresden and Ostrava. Since 12 July, Weimar, Erfurt and Eisenach have also been added as stops, giving you even more opportunities to discover Germany and Czechia by rail.
And there's more to come—the route is planned to be extended to Kraków and Przemyśl in the future, opening up even more direct travel options across the region.
Poland's Pendolino heads to the Baltic Sea
Curious to visit the Polish coast? PKP Intercity has extended its Pendolino service from Bielsko-Biała to Ustka, giving you a new direct connection to a town known for its wide sandy beaches, seaside promenade and laid-back Baltic atmosphere.
Running until 31 August, the seasonal service calls at Katowice, Warsaw, Gdańsk and Gdynia, making it easier than ever to reach the Polish coast without changing trains.
OUIGO France joins our Pass network
Great news if you're planning a trip to France—OUIGO France is now part of our Pass network!
You can now travel on both OUIGO Grande Vitesse high-speed services and OUIGO Train Classique routes with your Pass, giving you even more options to explore France by rail.
Whether you're planning a trip to Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Lille, Strasbourg or beyond, or travelling on selected Train Classique routes, including Paris–Brussels, you've now got even more affordable travel options to choose from.
Where will you head first?