Europe Travel Tools for Americans
Plan your European adventure with flight calculators, rail planners, and budget estimators
Europe Flight Time from US Cities
Calculate flight times from major US cities to European destinations
7h 30m
Flight Time
3,459 mi
Distance
Direct
Flight Type
Popular US → Europe Routes:
NYC → London7h 30m • 3,459 mi • Direct
NYC → Paris8h 15m • 3,625 mi • Direct
LAX → London10h 30m • 5,456 mi • Direct
Chicago → Rome10h 15m • 4,808 mi • Direct
Europe Rail Travel Time Calculator
Calculate train travel times between European cities
2h 15m
Travel Time
214 mi
Distance
$80-150
Ticket Price
Train Type: Eurostar
Direct service, no changes required
Popular European Rail Routes:
Paris → London (Eurostar)2h 15m • $80-150
Paris → Amsterdam (Thalys)3h 20m • $60-120
Rome → Florence (Frecciarossa)1h 30m • $40-80
Barcelona → Madrid (AVE)2h 45m • $50-100
Eurail Pass Tip
Consider a Eurail Pass if visiting 3+ countries. Unlimited travel for set periods starting at $250.
Europe Trip Cost Estimator
Estimate your total Europe trip cost with regional averages
Estimated Total Trip Cost
$2,450
for 14 days (excluding international flights)
Accommodation$840 (14 nights)
Food & Drinks$630 ($45/day)
Activities & Tours$420 ($30/day)
Transportation (trains/buses)$350
Miscellaneous$210
Daily Average:$175/day
Multi-City Europe Itinerary Planner
Plan your multi-city European adventure with optimized routes
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daysYour Optimized Europe Itinerary:
London → Paris
Eurostar
2h 15m
$120
Paris → Amsterdam
Thalys
3h 20m
$100
Amsterdam → Berlin
ICE Train
6h 30m
$80
Berlin → Prague
EC Train
4h 30m
$60
15 days
Total Duration
5 cities
Destinations
$360
Transport Cost
Popular Europe Multi-City Routes:
Classic Western Europe
London → Paris → Amsterdam → Brussels
Mediterranean Tour
Barcelona → Nice → Rome → Athens
Central Europe Explorer
Vienna → Prague → Budapest → Krakow
Best Time for European Regions
Find the best time to visit different European regions
Western Europe
UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands
Best Time
May-Sep
Avoid
Nov-Feb
Weather
Mild & pleasant
Peak Season
Jul-Aug
Southern Europe
Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal
Best Time
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
Avoid
Jul-Aug
Weather
Warm & sunny
Peak Season
Jul-Aug
Eastern Europe
Poland, Czech Rep, Hungary
Best Time
May-Sep
Avoid
Dec-Feb
Weather
Warm summers
Peak Season
Jun-Aug
Scandinavia
Norway, Sweden, Denmark
Best Time
Jun-Aug
Avoid
Nov-Mar
Weather
Short summers
Peak Season
Jul
Best Overall Time
May-June or September-October offer the best combination of weather, fewer crowds, and reasonable prices across most of Europe.
How to Plan Your Europe Trip
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Calculate Flight Time
Check how long it takes to reach Europe from your US city and plan arrival times.
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Choose Your Cities
Select 3-5 cities based on your interests and available time.
3
Plan Rail Routes
Use the rail calculator to optimize travel between cities and consider a Eurail Pass.
4
Estimate Your Budget
Calculate total costs including accommodation, food, transport, and activities.
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Pick Your Season
Choose the best time to visit based on weather, crowds, and your preferred activities.
Europe Resources
Save Your Plans
Create an account to save your Europe itineraries and calculations
Europe Travel Tips
- Book trains in advance for best prices
- Consider a Eurail Pass for 3+ countries
- Visit in shoulder season for best value
- Download offline maps before travel
Popular Itineraries
10 Days Classic
London → Paris → Amsterdam
14 Days Grand Tour
5 countries, 8 cities
21 Days Explorer
Western + Eastern Europe
Money Saving Tips
- Eastern Europe is 40-60% cheaper
- Stay in hostels or Airbnb for savings
- Eat at local markets and cafes
- Free walking tours in most cities