With the Train Through... (2006)
A long-running German documentary series exploring the world's most scenic and storied rail routes, one journey at a time.
With the Train Through... - Series Information
- Original Title: Mit dem Zug durch ...
- First Air Year: 2006
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Documentary
- Content Rating (US): NR
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (43 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 18
- Number of Episodes: 129
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: German
- Spoken Languages: German
- First Air Date: July 10, 2006 (United States - NR), July 10, 2006 (Germany - 0), July 10, 2006 (Italy - T), July 10, 2006 (Spain - 7)
- Networks: ZDF, ARTE, SWR Fernsehen, ARTE
- Alternative Titles: Un billet de train pour... (FR)
- Production Companies: ARTE, SWR
- Production Countries: Germany
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With the Train Through... - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Jo Jung
- Frank Stöckle
- Henrik van Ypsilon
- Andrea Hörnke-Trieß
- Moritz Brendel
- Rudolf Guckelsberger
- Helge Sidow
- Christiane Weiss
- Michael Speer
- Susanne Heydenreich
With the Train Through... - FAQs
What is With the Train Through... about?
With the Train Through... is a German documentary series that takes viewers on immersive rail journeys across diverse countries and landscapes. Each episode follows a different train route, blending stunning scenery with cultural insights, local stories, and the unique rhythms of rail travel around the world.
How many seasons does With the Train Through... have?
The series spans 18 seasons and 129 episodes in total, having aired continuously since 2006. Season sizes vary considerably — from compact three-episode runs to larger collections of 25 episodes — reflecting the wide range of destinations and rail routes explored over nearly two decades.
Is With the Train Through... still ongoing?
Yes, the series is still very much active. Currently in its 18th season, With the Train Through... continues to air on ZDF, ARTE, and SWR Fernsehen, with new episodes still in production. Its longevity since 2006 speaks to the enduring appeal of slow-travel documentary television.
Where was With the Train Through... filmed?
The series has been filmed across a remarkable range of international locations, following real train routes through Europe, Asia, Africa, and beyond. Each season or episode block focuses on a distinct region or country, with a large cinematography team capturing the landscapes and cultures along each rail corridor.
What network airs With the Train Through...?
The series airs on ZDF, ARTE, and SWR Fernsehen in Germany. It is a co-production between ARTE and SWR, making it accessible to both German-speaking audiences and French-speaking viewers in Europe, where it is known as Un billet de train pour... on ARTE France.
Who are the narrators in With the Train Through...?
The series features a rotating ensemble of voice narrators rather than on-screen hosts. Voices including Jo Jung, Frank Stöckle, Henrik van Ypsilon, Andrea Hörnke-Trieß, and Moritz Brendel, among others, guide viewers through each journey, lending each episode a warm and intimate storytelling quality.
What are similar shows to With the Train Through...?
Fans of the series often enjoy similar rail travel documentaries such as New Zealand by Train, Coastal Railways with Julie Walters, Traumhafte Bahnstrecken der Schweiz, Welsh Railways, and Paul Merton's Secret Stations. Each shares the same meditative, scenery-driven approach to exploring the world by rail.
Is With the Train Through... worth watching for non-German speakers?
Absolutely. While the series is narrated in German, its visual storytelling — sweeping landscapes, passing villages, and the gentle pace of train travel — transcends language barriers. The French version on ARTE also broadens its reach, and the series' cinematic quality makes it rewarding viewing regardless of language.
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