If you are planning on touring in Europe then you probably already have dreamed about throwing on the backpack and traveling by train. Train travel is a great way to travel from city center to city center and allows you to enjoy some great scenery and provides an opportunity to socialize. Beyond the romance, traveling Europe by rail is simply efficient, reliable, and cost effective.
There are a lot of different Rail Passes available so it is really worth spending a little bit of time planning on-line at www.RailEurope.com to find the perfect rail pass for your trip.
Things To Consider Before Choosing a Rail Pass:
• Determine how long you plan on traveling in Europe.
• Plan an itinerary of the countries you want to visit and in what order you want to visit them.
• Consider flexibility and length of the trip. Some Pass options require a certain number of consecutive days of travel while others offer more flexibility.
• Big discounts are available for Youth Passes (ages 12-25) and for groups.
Planning Your Adventure By Train - RailEurope
RailEurope allows you to book all types of European travel products such as rail passes, tickets and flights, hotels and car rentals. Eurail passes, Euro passes, Single country passes, Point to Point Tickets, Rail and Drive passes, Night trains, Special trains, High Speed trains, TGV, Eurostar, Thalys, and more are all bookable online. Rail Europe also features online train schedules making it easy for you to research and plan your itineraries.
The Most Popular Passes
Eurailpass
Great Flexibility for a wide range of travel
Unlimited Train travel through the 17 Eurail Countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
Eurail Selectpass
Great Value in a three country pass
Unlimited travel on the national rail networks of any 3, 4 or 5 bordering countries out of 22 European countries (New! includes Slovenia/Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro and Bulgaria) that are connected by train or ship.
Single Country Pass
Best Deal when traveling to only one country or region
If you are only going to be traveling within one country, a single country rail pass is your best option. Choose from any of 24 countries. Regional passes like Iberia and the Balkans are available as well.
Rail and Drive
For the ultimate in adventure and flexibility
Take the train for longer distances and then get a rental car to explore locally. This Pass is the choice of travelers who like to be able to see the out of the way places.
Point to Point Tickets
For single trips
You can book a ticket from any of 3500 cities in Europe directly through the RailEurope.com website. This includes High Speed trains like Eurostar (the Channel train), Thalys or the TGVs.
Florence, Italy
Jump off the rail at Florence and you'll be in the heart of Tuscany and the birthplace of the Renaissance. |
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