Youll receive an eticket that you need to print at home. If i wanted to train travel from london to amsterdam, should i book and pay for this separately or can i use the global eurail pass for partall of this trip. To use the selfservice, you need to be logged in to your eurail account and have a trip and travelers selected. A eurail pass is the best option if you plan to use the train as your main source of transport and you want the ultimate flexibility to plan your trip asyougo. On buying a pass protection insurance, some amount may be redeemed depending on the balance number of days left. If youre a european resident you can travel with an interrail pass.
Lost or stolen passes are also nonrefundable unless covered by the pass protection plan. The eurail pass is a convenient solution for traveling at your own pace, while riding smoothly across country borders, starting your journey in the country of your choice and keeping a flexible itinerary. Choosing the right european rail pass for you depends entirely on how and where you want to travel. Promotional passes such as the 20% off and free travel day special are nonrefundable and nonexchangeable. Swiss travel pass consecutive days swiss travel pass flex. Mar 02, 2018 eurail pass holders receive exclusive benefits, like free travel on suburban metro railways sbahn in major german cities, free travel on buses international bus routes departing from germany, discounted ferry fares across europe, and even free cruises on seven lakes in switzerland. If you are not a european citizen, but you are a permanent resident of europe, you can also choose to use an interrail pass. Flexible travel on 3, 4, 5 or 8 travel days within one month. Also select this option if you have a eurail select pass, or eurail italy pass. See where you can go and why exploring europe by train is an unforgettable experience. I think one has to be some sort of experienced expert to make any eurail pass actually work to ones advantage.
The selfservice lets you book trains up to 3 hours before its departure. In short, eurail passes are for noneuropeans and interrail passes are for europeans. Eurail passes also known as eurorail pass offer you the flexibility to travel and explore europe by rail. The eurail flexi pass lets you travel by train on a specific number of days that you choose to travel on during the validity of the pass. We care deeply about the health and safety of our customers and want to support all travelers who are using eurail passes.
This comprehensive guide provides the latest information on fares, schedules, and pass. When you use your global pass on thello trains of the marseillenicemilan route, we recommend you to book. Tgv highspeed trains international routes except tgv lyria. How to make eurail reservations with a europe train pass. With the eurail pass, you can discover europe by train and travel across the continent with over 40,000 stations across 10,000 destinations to.
London, bath, oxford, windsor castle, salisbury cathedral, king arthurs round table in winchester and any stop in between. Mention that you will travel with a eurail pass, so that you only pay the reservation fee and not the full fare. Youll be travelling in either standard or standard premier, depending on the class of your rail pass. Find and search travel partners in the eurail community. This is a supplement, sometimes erroneously referred to as a reservation because with the supplement your accommodations are reserved. A eurail pass gives unlimited free travel on all the normal scheduled train services run by the national train operator in each of the countries it covers, although youll need to make a reservation andor pay a supplement on some trains, see the countrybycountry guide. Eurail global pass is the most complete rail pass to discover all of europe by train. The price of your tickets now only shows the reservation cost. With the eurail pass, you can discover europe by train and travel across the continent with over 40,000 stations across 10,000 destinations to discover. European citizens can use an interrail pass instead, available from. Book your point to point ticket or rail pass with rail europe, plan a journey by train from london to lyon thanks to complete train timetable and travel times. Eurail is a rail pass for inexpensive train travel in 28 countries of europe.
For travel with a rail pass, you would purchase reservations by searching a route on our homepage. Once i purchase a global eurail pass, do i then need to book seats on each of the train trips that we wish to travel on. Do we need to pre book all seats on the eurail pass. Eurail pass, a complete guide train travel europe lemonicks. When a train cant be booked through our selfservice, our team of reservation experts will help you book. If you need to return your eurail pass, you can choose between an 85% refund or an. The eurail group, based in utrecht, is responsible for the marketing and management of the eurail and interrail passes.
The network of the national railway of morocco was renovated the past years and several highspeed. You can find the eurail aid offices at the ns international desk in the service office at amsterdam cs and schiphol. Refunds and exchanges for standard, nonpromotional rail passes. The online portal where customers and other people who have a rail pass can submit requests to agents of eurail to make reservations on the customers behalf. Eurail global pass rail pass france rail pass austria. Also, the southwest coast boasts beautiful seaside resorts and picturesque waterfront towns. And the eurail global pass is packed with bonuses to make your trip even more enjoyable.
Its good to know that the number of seats available for eurail pass holders is limited on the following trains. Having a eurail pass is the best way to experience train travel in europe because it can save you time and money. Eurail and train travel guide to europe houghton mifflin company, eurail on. If you are an interrail or eurail global pass holder, you can board thello trains under special conditions.
Eurobahn rb interrail train reservations erb railcc. Eurail global flexi passes, former europass by euro railways. Only noneuropean residents can travel with a eurail pass. Explore up to 40,000 destinations in 33 countries with just one rail pass, from big cities to tiny villages. Train travel in italy with a eurail pass eurail blog. This is where you can find all your answers about the eurail pass and get inspired by our array of. Eurail one country pass france pass, italy pass, spain pass. A eurail pass can only be used by noneuropean citizens or noneuropean residents. Buy a eurail global flexi pass rail europe formerly rail plus.
Its a pity that you have purchased a eurail pass for your travels, it is an expensive way to go about in europe, especially as you indicated that you want to reserve seats which means that you already know what dates you are travelling from point to point. Get a general overview to all types of eurail tickets, night train connections and train types. The eurail global pass gives the maximum choice as it covers practically the whole of the european continent. Paper ticket reservations have to be booked at least 6 days before the trains departure when a train cant be booked through our selfservice, you can find alternative ways to book your. Rail passes can be booked for travel in one specific country or you can choose one of a few preselected. Choose between a global pass, select pass, regional pass or a one country pass and sit back and relax aboard some of europes finest trains. Your order number is the number stated on your pass. Please note that the db booking center cant book thalys and tgv trains. The eurailselect pass covers either 3,4 or 5 connecting eurail countries listed out of the above 20 eurail network countries. Pass holders must book andor pay in advance for the following. What the card does not cover is the metro system and the rer system, which tourists would normally use to travel to versailles. When a train cant be booked through our selfservice, our team of reservation experts will help you book your train.
For seeitall train travelers out to experience as much of europe as possible, the eurail global pass is the best option. The online portal where customers can book reservations themselves. Kosovo zvecan kosovo polje pristina m o n a c o lublin schona mo org kolding langa viso bourne ure goule ann res eux aone nfurt ar han amer os eburg ue merano m b. We are both under 26 and i know we are entitled to discounts but i heard that purchasing a eurail pass doesnt allow for free unlimited travel after purchase. Hello, just got off the phone with rail europe and they did not know the answer to this. The eurail selectpass offers 5, 6,8,10, and 15 days of travel within a 2month period of time.
Choose from popular countries like italy and spain and use regional and highspeed trains to move from one beautiful city center to the next with our one country pass. You can get here by using the search bar on the klook website or app. Eurail global pass is the most flexible eurail pass, and best for people who want complete freedom on their travels. Youll save 20% and get your pass sent to your home. Italy is one of the most popular countries in europe. Book a rail pass now and travel up to 17 months later. Global pass the global pass is the ultimate in eurail passes and allows passengers to start in any country and visit up to 24 european countries by train. The eurail blog will inspire you to see more of europe. Experience the incredible variety of different european cultures, or travel around a single country and soak up the local ambience. Our handy selfservice lets you make eticket reservations for many trains in europe, up to 3 hours before the trains departure.
Eurail or interrail one country pass exactly as the name implies, you can only use this pass to visit one country out of a list of 27. Reservation fees are charged by the railway carriers, and are not included in your eurail pass. But noone can work this out except you, as it depends whether you want to take fast and expensive or slow and cheap trains, and whether you can book in advance or want the flexibility of booking on the day of travel. A eurail pass might make sense, particularly if you are under 26. I went on to trenitalia website to book a reservation from venice to milan and was able to get to the point where i need to enter my eurail pass. Reservations are mandatory on highspeed trains, night trains, scenic trains and border crossing trains. As of 2017, your eurail pass is valid on the famous eurostar highspeed train between london, lille, brussels, and paris. Reserving seats with a eurail pass train travel forum. Fill in the order number of you eurail pass in the ticket number support box. Hi, i am not sure if we have made the right decision now but we recently purchased a 7 days within 2 months select 3 countries pass for our travel in june to europe. How you can travel the original orient express route. Matt, the eurail select pass covers your transportation but not your accommodations. It gives you unlimited train travel to 31 countries in europe, and youll. These conditions depend on the line you wish to take.
With eurail global pass you can travel free on the regional trains. For flexi pass holders, free bonuses may only used on dates that you have added in the travel calendar on your eurail pass. London, bath, oxford, windsor castle, salisbury cathedral, king. Discover train travel in europe with our convenient and affordable eurail pass. If youre a european citizen or a noneuropean who is an official legal. Eurail global passes, former europass discover up to 28 participating countries with the eurail global pass taking you from historic and quaint world heritage sites to big buzzing capital cities. Which extra reservations you have to pay and how to avoid them.
Holders of a eurail global pass or eurail one country pass for greece or italy get 30% discount on the full fare rates. The trip can take as little as 2 hours and 15 minutes. With a britrail south west pass travel throughout great britains charming southwest region to popular destinations including. We would advise you to purchase your eurail pass online at. Once you got your eurail pass, the next thing to consider is if you need reservations for any of your trains. The eurail passes are designed for that traveler who is visiting multiple locations on one trip or holiday. How to travel around europe for a month with a eurail pass.
We aim to provide you with the most updated information about. Eurail pass holders are entitled to a variety of extra benefits, such as discounts for accommodation, attractions, tours, city cards and more. In overcrowded europe, driving on busy motorways is tedious. Paper ticket reservations have to be booked at least 6 days before the trains departure when a train cant be booked through our selfservice, you can find alternative ways to book. Eurail pass conditions of use 2019 eurail group gie. Visit all your favorite countries by train with this one amazing rail pass.
Our selfservice lets you make reservations for many trains in europe. To check that, you can go on the eurail website or their rail. How and why to add london to your eurail trip eurail blog. Its offered as a special price for a regular adult pass every time you would be purchasing more than one rail pass. Rail passes whether you are looking to explore a single country in europe by train, or all 28, theres a eurail pass for you. The first part of your journey involves boarding the eurostar highspeed train from london st pancras to paris gare du nord.
The ticket can be purchased at a station in the country of departure, also. How do you book reservations on a tgv in france with a. Eurail 3 or 4 country select passes valid in france. If you are considering buying a eurail pass, you should really do your research into where you want to go and weigh up the cost of the tickets you would have to purchase vs the eurail ticket cost. You can book a seat on domestic trains for around 6. Beginners guide to eurail passes 2020 buy a eurail pass online. To travel with eurostar using your pass you need to book your seat in advance and pay a seat reservation fee. Eurail passes range from 1 and 21 european countries and a variety of durations.
The passes are cheaper, even when you factor in the cost of shipping. Seat reservations arent included in your eurail pass, but for a small fee they guarantee you a comfy seat on busy routes across europe. Eurail passes travel europe by train flight centre. Europe train pass book your eurail pass today trainline.
Hi alan, yes, tgv trains are covered by rail passes. Train travel in italy is possible with the eurail global pass, select passes, and the eurail italy pass. Beginners guide to eurail passes 2020 buy a eurail pass. Alternatively you can visit the europe rail pass page the europe train tickets page is for pointtopoint bookings i. A eurail pass is strictly personal, nontransferable, and valid only upon presentation of a. If youre planning to see a lot in a short amount of time on your eurail trip, then youll most likely need to buy some seat reservations for highspeed routes before you go. Eurail passes allow you to travel on all the normal scheduled trains run by the national train operator, whether highspeed, intercity, overnight, local, regional or suburban. My boyfriend and i are going to be traveling around europe from juneaugust and were thinking about getting global eurail passes. They would just require reservations as a supplement to a rail pass. Swiss panorama trains golden pass, glacier express able to make reservations online using a swiss pass with no issue see disclaimer at end of post german rail able to book online for segments without a eurail pass.
You can use it for a limited amount of days in a set period of time for example italy pass 5 days within 1 month is available for one month, but you can actually travel with this pass. Travel days do not have to be consecutive and you decide during your trip when you use them. Book now and enjoy the flexibility of traveling 17 months later in europe with our eurail pass. Lines can be busy during evenings cet and at weekends, so you may have to wait a while to get through.
Trains that ask for reservations normally save you time and have lots of extra features, like wifi and power sockets or sleeping facilities, plus you can bag a space next to your friends. To travel by train in morocco, buy your train tickets online via the given link. The eurail pass covers many commuter trains into paris, if these are trains run by sncf. Discounted passage with a eurail global pass, eurail greece or eurail italy pass. Travel across europe and discover 33 countries by train with eurail. Europe by eurail has been the train travelers onestop source for visiting europes cities and countries by rail for more than forty years. I bought the eurail global pass and there is no way to book train. A eurail pass is your ticket to free and flexible travel all across europe. The eurail one country pass is the best choice if you want to spend your vacation experiencing 1 european country. Standard eurail passes are refundable, minus a 15% cancellation fee. With a eurail global pass you can avail of unlimited travel on the national rail networks of the 24 european countries covered by the pass. Hi hector, for travel with a rail pass, you would purchase reservations by searching a route on our homepage. Eurail global continuous pass bonuses and discount rail. The eurail one country pass is your ticket to explore single european countries by train.
The idea of hopon and hopoff any train coming through is extremely attractive, and eurail. We read in the rick steves book about the france railway. Can i use the eurail global pass to book golden pass tickets. I bought the eurail global pass and there is no way to. Covering 33 countries, the global pass allows you to travel freely through most of europe, from portugal to finland to turkey. Some trains in europe require a seat reservation, most commonly in france, italy, and spain. Eticket reservations can be booked up to 3 hours before the trains departure. A day of rail travel is a 24 hour period from midnight to midnight.
1008 909 685 900 1014 82 679 1086 872 536 1058 243 286 1332 674 37 160 835 653 231 752 404 881 968 877 44 1070 665 225 1439 669 481 1336 40 1414