TGV trains Great VitesseLe TGV-East European
The draft TGV-East European, which is among the 14 priority projects identified by the European Union in the field of transport is to carry out a new line of 406 km between the Ile-de-France and the East France.
It is broken into two phases.
The 1st phase of TGV
The first section of new lines over 300 km between Vaires (Seine et Marne) and Baudrecourt (Moselle), has been operational since June 10, 2007. It is now 2:20 Strasbourg to Paris (against about 4 hours), Colmar and Mulhouse at 2:50 to 3:10 (4:20 against).
The TGV-East Europe is the first high-speed line to be co-financed by local territories it traverses.
Its total cost is estimated at about 4.2 milliars € currents which 3.9 billion € updated under the financing agreement of 20 November 2000, including nearly 350 million € at the expense of Alsace. The participation of the Alsace region in the 1st phase amounts to approximately 175 million €.
The TGV service provides for a gradual climb in charge between June 2007 and December 2008, which consists of:
-- 15 round trips per day between Paris and Strasbourg-East, of which 6 are extended in Mulhouse and Colmar 3 stop. The station deSaverne benefits, has 2 round trips per day,
-- 4 trips per day between Paris-Strasbourg-Stuttgart, of which 1 will be extended to Munich;
-- 4 trips per day between Paris-Strasbourg-Basel, which will be extended by 3 Zürich,
-- 9 additional round trips to Strasbourg link to other poles at high speeds, including Roissy, and regional cities (Lille, Nantes, Rennes, Bordeaux).
Meanwhile, the Region has actively prepared the advent of high-speed Alsace:
-- Accompanying processing stations concerned Strasbourg, Colmar and Mulhouse,
-- Promoting good relationship between the major networks, serving finer territory and cross-border links.
Thus, the Alsace region has adapted and strengthened the entire offer TER Alsace to accompany the arrival of TGV East, which has led to an increase in supply by 17%, la mise en ligne of 80 additional trains. Thus the entire territory of Alsace which is now irrigated by the TGV East and enjoys a significant improvement in its accessibility.
The 2nd phase of TGV
It includes the realization of the high-speed line between Baudrecourt and Vendenheim of 106 km.
This new phase, whose cost is estimated at 1,700 M € (value 2005), is of paramount importance to Strasbourg and the Alsace:
-- By the additional gain of about 30 minutes and the consequent strengthening the attractiveness of relations between Paris, major cities in Germany and beyond, in the continuity of Magistrale for Europe, which will help sit quite as European capital of Strasbourg,
-- A solution that provides the capacity problems of the section Baudrecourt-Strasbourg, insufficient in the current state to support the development of traffic in the medium term, including regional and interregional.
This project will confirm further up the Alsace region crossroads "within Europe.
On 18 December 2003, the Interministerial Committee of Planning has established the goal of launching the work by 2010, with entry into service in 2015.
On 24 January 2007, a milestone was reached through the signing of a financing plan, amounting to 94.16 million €, to start the necessary procedures and studies to the commitment as soon as possible civil engineering works. The participation of the Alsace region this funding is to 6.71 M €.
The challenge ahead now is to bring together the funding of all the work necessary for the commissioning of this line.
Meanwhile, the realization of doubling the railway bridge on the Rhine between Strasbourg and Kehl and interconnection with the ICE (Kehl-Appenweier) by 2010, according to the Franco-German Agreement of 14 March 2006, will become indispensable at maturity completion of the second phase.
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Rail Europe Continental
Rail Europe Continental,
your partner train
The Rail Europe are distribution subsidiaries operating abroad through which the SNCF (Société Nationale des Chemins de fer French) markets its products passenger rail (tickets by train) with a clientele willing to visit France and / or Europe by train. They like the distribution of products SNCF everywhere, except in France.
They are among 4 today:
REC Rail Continental Europe, headquartered in Brussels, operates on the markets of Benelux, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Scandinavia and Russia,
REL Rail Europe Limited covers England and Ireland,
REG Rail Europe Group, based in the USA, covers the North American market (USA, Canada) and Mexico
RE4A Rail Europe 4A covers Asia, Oceania, South America and Africa and the Middle East.
Rail Continental Europe (REC) is:
a wholly owned subsidiary of France Europe Travel Partners (VFE P), group SNCF
the representation of the SNCF (Société Nationale des Chemins de fer French) for Continental Europe,
the distributor of products of the passenger rail station has the following main TGV, Thalys, Eurostar, Coral Téoz, Coral Lunéa, Coral Intercités, Lyria, Artesia, Elipsos, Auto-Train
the largest distributor of railway products in the world.
The partners REC:
Local railway companies: DB, NS, SNCB, CFL, SBB, Renfe, Trenitalia,
tour operators and travel agencies in the Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia and Russia
entities offer TGV, Thalys, Eurostar, Lyria, Artesia, Elispos, etc..,
Tourist structures: Maison de la France, Accor, Avis, Disneyland Paris, Parc du Futuroscope, the French regions, and so on.
your partner train
The Rail Europe are distribution subsidiaries operating abroad through which the SNCF (Société Nationale des Chemins de fer French) markets its products passenger rail (tickets by train) with a clientele willing to visit France and / or Europe by train. They like the distribution of products SNCF everywhere, except in France.
They are among 4 today:
REC Rail Continental Europe, headquartered in Brussels, operates on the markets of Benelux, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Scandinavia and Russia,
REL Rail Europe Limited covers England and Ireland,
REG Rail Europe Group, based in the USA, covers the North American market (USA, Canada) and Mexico
RE4A Rail Europe 4A covers Asia, Oceania, South America and Africa and the Middle East.
Rail Continental Europe (REC) is:
a wholly owned subsidiary of France Europe Travel Partners (VFE P), group SNCF
the representation of the SNCF (Société Nationale des Chemins de fer French) for Continental Europe,
the distributor of products of the passenger rail station has the following main TGV, Thalys, Eurostar, Coral Téoz, Coral Lunéa, Coral Intercités, Lyria, Artesia, Elipsos, Auto-Train
the largest distributor of railway products in the world.
The partners REC:
Local railway companies: DB, NS, SNCB, CFL, SBB, Renfe, Trenitalia,
tour operators and travel agencies in the Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia and Russia
entities offer TGV, Thalys, Eurostar, Lyria, Artesia, Elispos, etc..,
Tourist structures: Maison de la France, Accor, Avis, Disneyland Paris, Parc du Futuroscope, the French regions, and so on.
Strengthening the partnership Rail Europe
Rhone-Alpes Tourism has concluded a partnership agreement with Rail Europe, the international arm of the SNCF. Until the end of December, Rhone-Alpes and appears on nearly 160 bags of 000 tickets issued in Germany, Benelux, Spain, Italy and Switzerland. A press trip and éductours for travel agents are expected from Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium.
Rhone-Alpes, one of Europe's best served by the train, intends to build on this mode of transport to attract customers to neighbouring European countries. Hence the partnership agreement that was concluded by Rhone-Alpes Tourism with Rail Europe, the international arm of the SNCF.
"This partnership is identical to the one set up with Air France, said Sophie Vaissellet responsible development of Europe Latin markets. So far, working with Rail Europe piecemeal as was done for the Market flavors, in 2006, or for travel news on Northern Europe. But we wanted to go further in showing us this year on the sleeves of tickets issued in Germany, Spain, Italy, Switzerland and Benelux. In total, 156 700 of these kits have been issued for an investment of € 14 000 HT, whose 48 000 Benelux with the French and Dutch, 43 000 in Switzerland with German and French, 27 500 in Spain, 21 500 in Germany and 16 700 in Italy. The goal is to reach the general public by providing adequate visibility to Rhone-Alpes in these markets. It is important to know that many tourists staying in these countries take the train to come to France. "
A trend that should also be strengthened because of higher fuel costs and also because many communities, as the Rhone-Alps region, play the card of sustainable development by relying on rail transport.
This operation will be accompanied by a press trip from Italy and éductours from the Netherlands and Belgium. Representative Rhone-Alpes Tourism in Italy, Paola Pacchiana lead a group of five journalists in Piedmont and Lombardy in our region in late June.
"Milan is connected to Rhone-Alpes by three daily trains that stop in Turin, she says. The Lombard capital is 4 hours and 5 hours Chambéry the airport of Lyon-Saint Exupery. On 7 May, I participated in the workshop "The mornings Rail Europe" organized in Milan where I could meet with journalists and travel agents interested in destinations served by the train. Rhone-Alpes was the main partner of this event. Currently, Italians know especially the mountain with Les 2 Alpes, Megeve, Chamonix and the Alpe d'Huez, Annecy and its monthly flea market, Grenoble, just in Lyon and Saint-Etienne for the design. They come for skiing, gastronomy, local products, festivals and village festivals, religious tourism and just for the Biennale de la Danse. " Côté Benelux, Nathalie Vallier, responsible for markets in Belgium / Netherlands, also relies on this partnership to sell Rhone-Alpes. "From 20 to 22 June, we organize with Rail Europe a éductour in the Lyon region to 30 travel agents Belgian top performers. And from 19 to 21 September, we receive a dozen employees of the Dutch railways in order to train them to the destination. "
Rhone-Alpes, one of Europe's best served by the train, intends to build on this mode of transport to attract customers to neighbouring European countries. Hence the partnership agreement that was concluded by Rhone-Alpes Tourism with Rail Europe, the international arm of the SNCF.
"This partnership is identical to the one set up with Air France, said Sophie Vaissellet responsible development of Europe Latin markets. So far, working with Rail Europe piecemeal as was done for the Market flavors, in 2006, or for travel news on Northern Europe. But we wanted to go further in showing us this year on the sleeves of tickets issued in Germany, Spain, Italy, Switzerland and Benelux. In total, 156 700 of these kits have been issued for an investment of € 14 000 HT, whose 48 000 Benelux with the French and Dutch, 43 000 in Switzerland with German and French, 27 500 in Spain, 21 500 in Germany and 16 700 in Italy. The goal is to reach the general public by providing adequate visibility to Rhone-Alpes in these markets. It is important to know that many tourists staying in these countries take the train to come to France. "
A trend that should also be strengthened because of higher fuel costs and also because many communities, as the Rhone-Alps region, play the card of sustainable development by relying on rail transport.
This operation will be accompanied by a press trip from Italy and éductours from the Netherlands and Belgium. Representative Rhone-Alpes Tourism in Italy, Paola Pacchiana lead a group of five journalists in Piedmont and Lombardy in our region in late June.
"Milan is connected to Rhone-Alpes by three daily trains that stop in Turin, she says. The Lombard capital is 4 hours and 5 hours Chambéry the airport of Lyon-Saint Exupery. On 7 May, I participated in the workshop "The mornings Rail Europe" organized in Milan where I could meet with journalists and travel agents interested in destinations served by the train. Rhone-Alpes was the main partner of this event. Currently, Italians know especially the mountain with Les 2 Alpes, Megeve, Chamonix and the Alpe d'Huez, Annecy and its monthly flea market, Grenoble, just in Lyon and Saint-Etienne for the design. They come for skiing, gastronomy, local products, festivals and village festivals, religious tourism and just for the Biennale de la Danse. " Côté Benelux, Nathalie Vallier, responsible for markets in Belgium / Netherlands, also relies on this partnership to sell Rhone-Alpes. "From 20 to 22 June, we organize with Rail Europe a éductour in the Lyon region to 30 travel agents Belgian top performers. And from 19 to 21 September, we receive a dozen employees of the Dutch railways in order to train them to the destination. "
AVE Booking Center
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Classes of Service:
First Class
Preferente - Meal at your seat, newspapers, audio/video, parking discounts, access to AVE lounges.
Second Class
Tourist - Family area, children's board games, wheelchair facilities, audio/video.
Car Seating:
1 Club Car: 1 car of 30 seats and an 8-seat Conference Room.
2 Preferente Cars: 1 non-smoking car of 39 seats, 1 smoking car of 39 seats.
1 Bar Car: Bar and tables.
4 Tourist Cars: 3 cars of 56 seats including 2 nonsmoking, 1 smoking, and 1 car of 44 seats with family space.
Check-in Procedures:
Ticket control and passport checks will occur before boarding AVE trains.
Classes of Service:
First Class
Preferente - Meal at your seat, newspapers, audio/video, parking discounts, access to AVE lounges.
Second Class
Tourist - Family area, children's board games, wheelchair facilities, audio/video.
Car Seating:
1 Club Car: 1 car of 30 seats and an 8-seat Conference Room.
2 Preferente Cars: 1 non-smoking car of 39 seats, 1 smoking car of 39 seats.
1 Bar Car: Bar and tables.
4 Tourist Cars: 3 cars of 56 seats including 2 nonsmoking, 1 smoking, and 1 car of 44 seats with family space.
Check-in Procedures:
Ticket control and passport checks will occur before boarding AVE trains.
European East Pass
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European East Pass
Go off the beaten track with Rail Europe's European East Pass. Visit Bohemia and the birthplace of Mozart. Head to Danube-hugging Hungary - the land of paprika and thermal baths. Home to Chopin and Copernicus, Poland is historically and culturally rich. In Slovakia, let your feet dance to folk music. Enjoy the unique character and history of each region at your own pace, by train, and in first class. Countries covered on the pass are Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia.
European East Pass
Go off the beaten track with Rail Europe's European East Pass. Visit Bohemia and the birthplace of Mozart. Head to Danube-hugging Hungary - the land of paprika and thermal baths. Home to Chopin and Copernicus, Poland is historically and culturally rich. In Slovakia, let your feet dance to folk music. Enjoy the unique character and history of each region at your own pace, by train, and in first class. Countries covered on the pass are Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia.
London Gatwick Express
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Gatwick Express
Gatwick Express provides a non-stop rail link between London Gatwick Airport and downtown London in just 30 minutes. Trains arrive and depart from London Victoria station with two classes of service: First and Standard Class.
Pass includes:
Non-stop rail service between Gatwick Airport (1) and Victoria Station in the center of London. See timetable
Trains run every 15 minutes during the day with hourly services at night. Night schedule starts at 12:00am.
Journey time is 30 minutes.
All carriages are air-conditioned and non-smoking.
Free porter service is available at Victoria station and Gatwick Airport station.
Full check-in facilities are available at Victoria station for American Airlines and British Airways.
(1) Gatwick railway station is directly linked to Gatwick's South Terminal, just a few minutes away from the North Terminal via the free Inter Terminal Transit train, which runs every 3 minutes. Rail information and ticket desks are in the arrivals areas of both the North and South Terminals.
First Class Passengers Get:
Larger seats.
table at their seat.
Complimentary newspaper.
Conditions:
Tickets valid for 6 months from date of issue.
Roundtrip ticket: return journey must be completed within 2 months of outbound journey.
Please note: BritRail Pass, BritRail England Pass, BritRail London Plus Pass, BritRail Pass + Ireland, and BritRail Pass 'n Drive include Gatwick Express. Travel on Gatwick Express requires use of a travel day.
The Rail Protection Plan does not cover Gatwick Express
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Gatwick Express
Gatwick Express provides a non-stop rail link between London Gatwick Airport and downtown London in just 30 minutes. Trains arrive and depart from London Victoria station with two classes of service: First and Standard Class.
Pass includes:
Non-stop rail service between Gatwick Airport (1) and Victoria Station in the center of London. See timetable
Trains run every 15 minutes during the day with hourly services at night. Night schedule starts at 12:00am.
Journey time is 30 minutes.
All carriages are air-conditioned and non-smoking.
Free porter service is available at Victoria station and Gatwick Airport station.
Full check-in facilities are available at Victoria station for American Airlines and British Airways.
(1) Gatwick railway station is directly linked to Gatwick's South Terminal, just a few minutes away from the North Terminal via the free Inter Terminal Transit train, which runs every 3 minutes. Rail information and ticket desks are in the arrivals areas of both the North and South Terminals.
First Class Passengers Get:
Larger seats.
table at their seat.
Complimentary newspaper.
Conditions:
Tickets valid for 6 months from date of issue.
Roundtrip ticket: return journey must be completed within 2 months of outbound journey.
Please note: BritRail Pass, BritRail England Pass, BritRail London Plus Pass, BritRail Pass + Ireland, and BritRail Pass 'n Drive include Gatwick Express. Travel on Gatwick Express requires use of a travel day.
The Rail Protection Plan does not cover Gatwick Express
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Eurail Selectpass
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Eurail Select Pass Rail Passes
There are a variety of Eurail pass select options to choose from. Eurail Select Pass offers unlimited travel on the national rail networks of any 3 to 5 bordering countries out of 22 European nations that are connected by train or ship. Click on the pass you're interested in to learn more.
Eurail Select Pass Rail Passes
There are a variety of Eurail pass select options to choose from. Eurail Select Pass offers unlimited travel on the national rail networks of any 3 to 5 bordering countries out of 22 European nations that are connected by train or ship. Click on the pass you're interested in to learn more.
France-Switzerland Rail Passes
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France-Switzerland Rail Passes
With our France-Switzerland Pass, travel within two of the most popular European countries.
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France-Switzerland Pass
offers unlimited train travel within 2 months throughout France and Switzerland in first class.
France-Switzerland Saverpass
offers the same features as the France-Switzerland Pass but at a group discount if you travel at all times with up to 4 friends.
France-Switzerland Youth Pass
offers the same features as the France-Switzerland Pass but at a special discount for those under 26.
France-Switzerland Rail Passes
With our France-Switzerland Pass, travel within two of the most popular European countries.
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France-Switzerland Pass
offers unlimited train travel within 2 months throughout France and Switzerland in first class.
France-Switzerland Saverpass
offers the same features as the France-Switzerland Pass but at a group discount if you travel at all times with up to 4 friends.
France-Switzerland Youth Pass
offers the same features as the France-Switzerland Pass but at a special discount for those under 26.
Eurostar Youth Flexi Voucher
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Eurostar Youth Flexi Voucher
You don't have to be a student to travel with Rail Europe Youth Eurostar Flexi Voucher Passes. If you're under 26 years of age you can travel for cheap on the London, Parisian and Brussels railroads.
Taking off for a while to find yourself? Don’t be restricted by a round-trip ticket. If you’re under 26, this Eurostar product is an open ticket in case your plans are not finalized.
Eurostar Youth Flexi Voucher
You don't have to be a student to travel with Rail Europe Youth Eurostar Flexi Voucher Passes. If you're under 26 years of age you can travel for cheap on the London, Parisian and Brussels railroads.
Taking off for a while to find yourself? Don’t be restricted by a round-trip ticket. If you’re under 26, this Eurostar product is an open ticket in case your plans are not finalized.
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Sample Travel Times:
France-Geneva:
Paris-Bellegarde: 3 hours 10 minutes;
Paris-Geneva: 3 hours 45 minutes
France-Switzerland:
Paris-Lausanne: 4 hours;
Paris-Zurich: 6 hours 10 minutes
Brussels-France:
Brussels-Lyon: 3 hours 40 minutes;
Brussels-Avignon: 5 hours
Accommodations:
Enjoy the convenience of the first and second class accommodations provided by TGV trains. You can work in peace and quiet as many TGVs have sockets to connect your portable computer. You can also make yourself thoroughly at home with an enjoyable lunch or dinner, thanks to a tasty new onboard restaurant.
Need to make an important call? TGV now offers more private areas for your convenience. The family area lets you relax on your journey. The nursery area is specially designed to help you look after your baby's needs. Finally, the snack cart, vending machines and drinks are there when you need a little something to keep you going.
Sample Travel Times:
France-Geneva:
Paris-Bellegarde: 3 hours 10 minutes;
Paris-Geneva: 3 hours 45 minutes
France-Switzerland:
Paris-Lausanne: 4 hours;
Paris-Zurich: 6 hours 10 minutes
Brussels-France:
Brussels-Lyon: 3 hours 40 minutes;
Brussels-Avignon: 5 hours
Accommodations:
Enjoy the convenience of the first and second class accommodations provided by TGV trains. You can work in peace and quiet as many TGVs have sockets to connect your portable computer. You can also make yourself thoroughly at home with an enjoyable lunch or dinner, thanks to a tasty new onboard restaurant.
Need to make an important call? TGV now offers more private areas for your convenience. The family area lets you relax on your journey. The nursery area is specially designed to help you look after your baby's needs. Finally, the snack cart, vending machines and drinks are there when you need a little something to keep you going.
Swiss Transfer Ticket
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Swiss Transfer Ticket
The Swiss Transfer Ticket is best used for winter holidays in Switzerland. It offers easy transfers from any Swiss airport to any destination and back. The Swiss Travel System includes rail, lake steamers and city transportation lines and with our Swiss Pass, you can use all of these to travel throughout Switzerland.
Pass includes:
Two free transfers by rail between any Swiss airport or border town and any single destination in Switzerland. Each transfer must be completed in one day.
Swiss Transfer Ticket
The Swiss Transfer Ticket is best used for winter holidays in Switzerland. It offers easy transfers from any Swiss airport to any destination and back. The Swiss Travel System includes rail, lake steamers and city transportation lines and with our Swiss Pass, you can use all of these to travel throughout Switzerland.
Pass includes:
Two free transfers by rail between any Swiss airport or border town and any single destination in Switzerland. Each transfer must be completed in one day.
Eurail Benelux - Germany Pass
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Benelux-Germany Pass
Maybe you've been to the standard must-see countries in Europe and are now looking to tread off the tourist path. Germany and the Benelux (short for Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg) have plenty to show for themselves: Gorgeous forests and modern cities, renowned art and architecture and fabulous food and chocolate.
Feast on this area of Europe with the Benelux-Germany Pass. Choose 5, 6, 8 or 10 days unlimited train travel within 2 months. You can travel either consecutively or non-consecutively, which is quite flexible for the single traveler. Choose between 1st (fancy) and 2nd (frugal) class travel.
Benelux-Germany Pass
Maybe you've been to the standard must-see countries in Europe and are now looking to tread off the tourist path. Germany and the Benelux (short for Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg) have plenty to show for themselves: Gorgeous forests and modern cities, renowned art and architecture and fabulous food and chocolate.
Feast on this area of Europe with the Benelux-Germany Pass. Choose 5, 6, 8 or 10 days unlimited train travel within 2 months. You can travel either consecutively or non-consecutively, which is quite flexible for the single traveler. Choose between 1st (fancy) and 2nd (frugal) class travel.
England, Scotland and Wales Rail Passes
Get tickets for London day trips, discount travel cards, and all BritRail passes here.
BritRail Consecutive Pass
Takes you anywhere in England, Scotland and Wales. Hop on and off the trains as much as you like. Youth and Senior versions are also available.
BritRail Flexipass
Allows you to travel throughout Britain at a leisurely pace and, if you like, stop for extended periods between journeys. Youth and Senior versions are also available.
BritRail England Consecutive Pass
Unlimited travel on the rail networks of England.
BritRail England Flexi Pass
Unlimited travel on the rail networks of England, including transportation from Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted Airports to London.
BritRail London Plus Pass
Covers a large part of southern England.
London Airport Transfers
Flying into a London airport and need a city transfer? The best and quickest London airport transfer is through an express shuttle. Choose from the Heathrow, Gatwick, or Stansted trains.
Tours and Passes
London Travel Card
Unlimited travel throughout all six or the 2 central zones of London’s buses and subways.
The London Pass
A sightseeing pass that gives you access to the best of London's top attractions.
Original London Sightseeing Tour
Visit the very best of London's attractions using an open top double-decker bus and just "hop on and off" it wherever you want.
Great British Heritage Pass
Allows admission to over 600 of Britain's historic properties.
The Total London Experience
Provides a guided tour of many of London's most popular attractions.
Day trips from London
Bath, Stonehenge and Salisbury
Beatles and Liverpool Tour
Beatles and Liverpool Passholder Tour
Day Trip to Edinburgh (unescorted)
Day Trip to Edinburgh Passholder (unescorted)
Edinburgh Overnight Passholder (unescorted)
Easy Day Trip to Paris (unescorted)
Edinburgh Overnight
Paris Overnight (1/2 escorted)
Simply Paris
Splendor of Paris
Stratford, Oxford and Warwick Castle
Windsor, Bath & Stonehenge
More BritRail Passes
BritRail Pass + Ireland
Provides travel in Britain and also allows you to see the wonders of Ireland.
BritRail Irish Sea Crossing
Take a relaxing journey on Stena Line across the Irish Sea between Britain and Ireland.
BritRail Scottish Freedom Pass
Allows travel by rail plus ferries to the Scottish Islands.
BritRail Central Scotland Pass
Great pass for daytrips in central Scotland. Travel for any 3 days within 7 days with this pass. Offered in 2nd class only.
BritRail Passes Eurail Passholder
BritRail Passes Eurail Passholder Discount. Passengers between the ages of 16-25 will receive a 50% discount off 2nd class adult BritRail Consecutive pass with the purchase of a valid Eurail pass.
BritRail Guest Pass
With this pass you get all the great benefits of a BritRail pass, PLUS, you get to bring a guest from the UK along for 25% off!
BritRail England Guest Pass
Visiting England? Enjoy all the benefits of the BritRail England pass and take a British resident along at a special discounted price!
BritRail Consecutive Pass
Takes you anywhere in England, Scotland and Wales. Hop on and off the trains as much as you like. Youth and Senior versions are also available.
BritRail Flexipass
Allows you to travel throughout Britain at a leisurely pace and, if you like, stop for extended periods between journeys. Youth and Senior versions are also available.
BritRail England Consecutive Pass
Unlimited travel on the rail networks of England.
BritRail England Flexi Pass
Unlimited travel on the rail networks of England, including transportation from Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted Airports to London.
BritRail London Plus Pass
Covers a large part of southern England.
London Airport Transfers
Flying into a London airport and need a city transfer? The best and quickest London airport transfer is through an express shuttle. Choose from the Heathrow, Gatwick, or Stansted trains.
Tours and Passes
London Travel Card
Unlimited travel throughout all six or the 2 central zones of London’s buses and subways.
The London Pass
A sightseeing pass that gives you access to the best of London's top attractions.
Original London Sightseeing Tour
Visit the very best of London's attractions using an open top double-decker bus and just "hop on and off" it wherever you want.
Great British Heritage Pass
Allows admission to over 600 of Britain's historic properties.
The Total London Experience
Provides a guided tour of many of London's most popular attractions.
Day trips from London
Bath, Stonehenge and Salisbury
Beatles and Liverpool Tour
Beatles and Liverpool Passholder Tour
Day Trip to Edinburgh (unescorted)
Day Trip to Edinburgh Passholder (unescorted)
Edinburgh Overnight Passholder (unescorted)
Easy Day Trip to Paris (unescorted)
Edinburgh Overnight
Paris Overnight (1/2 escorted)
Simply Paris
Splendor of Paris
Stratford, Oxford and Warwick Castle
Windsor, Bath & Stonehenge
More BritRail Passes
BritRail Pass + Ireland
Provides travel in Britain and also allows you to see the wonders of Ireland.
BritRail Irish Sea Crossing
Take a relaxing journey on Stena Line across the Irish Sea between Britain and Ireland.
BritRail Scottish Freedom Pass
Allows travel by rail plus ferries to the Scottish Islands.
BritRail Central Scotland Pass
Great pass for daytrips in central Scotland. Travel for any 3 days within 7 days with this pass. Offered in 2nd class only.
BritRail Passes Eurail Passholder
BritRail Passes Eurail Passholder Discount. Passengers between the ages of 16-25 will receive a 50% discount off 2nd class adult BritRail Consecutive pass with the purchase of a valid Eurail pass.
BritRail Guest Pass
With this pass you get all the great benefits of a BritRail pass, PLUS, you get to bring a guest from the UK along for 25% off!
BritRail England Guest Pass
Visiting England? Enjoy all the benefits of the BritRail England pass and take a British resident along at a special discounted price!
SWISS CARD ( Swisscard )
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Swiss Card
Plan on spending most of your time around one location in Switzerland? This is an ideal pass. You'll also receive a 50% discount on Swiss railways, lake steamers, postal buses and on excursions to most mountain tops THROUGH PROMOTION Link Above Only (Exclusive)
Swiss Card
Plan on spending most of your time around one location in Switzerland? This is an ideal pass. You'll also receive a 50% discount on Swiss railways, lake steamers, postal buses and on excursions to most mountain tops THROUGH PROMOTION Link Above Only (Exclusive)
Book Eurail Ticket With Drive Passes
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Rail 'n Drive Rail Passes
Combining rail and car travel in Europe is truly the best of both worlds. You can take the train for longer distances, spend the night in a charming hotel (or consider taking a sleeper train), wake up refreshed and ready to explore in your own rental car. We've put together an array of popular packages to make sure you get the very most out of your vacation time.
BritRail Pass 'n Drive
Any 4 days unlimited train travel, 2 days car rental with unlimited mileage in Britain
EurailDrive Pass
Truly the way to visit up to 20 European countries with the utmost flexibility.
Eurail Select Pass 'n Drive
Truly the way to visit three European countries with the utmost flexibility.
France Rail 'n Drive
Provides 2 days of unlimited train travel and 2 days car rental with unlimited mileage in France.
Italy Rail 'n Drive
For 3 days train and 2 days car in Italy.
German Rail 'n Drive
Provides 2 days unlimited train travel in Germany and 2 days Hertz car rental with unlimited mileage.
Scandinavia Rail 'n Drive
Gives you 5 or 8 days of train and 2 days of car rental through four Scandinavian countries.
Spain Rail 'n Drive
Provides 3 days of train and 2 days of car in Spain.
Rail 'n Drive Rail Passes
Combining rail and car travel in Europe is truly the best of both worlds. You can take the train for longer distances, spend the night in a charming hotel (or consider taking a sleeper train), wake up refreshed and ready to explore in your own rental car. We've put together an array of popular packages to make sure you get the very most out of your vacation time.
BritRail Pass 'n Drive
Any 4 days unlimited train travel, 2 days car rental with unlimited mileage in Britain
EurailDrive Pass
Truly the way to visit up to 20 European countries with the utmost flexibility.
Eurail Select Pass 'n Drive
Truly the way to visit three European countries with the utmost flexibility.
France Rail 'n Drive
Provides 2 days of unlimited train travel and 2 days car rental with unlimited mileage in France.
Italy Rail 'n Drive
For 3 days train and 2 days car in Italy.
German Rail 'n Drive
Provides 2 days unlimited train travel in Germany and 2 days Hertz car rental with unlimited mileage.
Scandinavia Rail 'n Drive
Gives you 5 or 8 days of train and 2 days of car rental through four Scandinavian countries.
Spain Rail 'n Drive
Provides 3 days of train and 2 days of car in Spain.
Book Eurostar Tickets
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Book Eurostar Tickets
Last minute bookers rejoice! RailEurope brings you a great Eurostar summer special:
First class travel from $129 one-way and $199 roundtrip. Best of all, these prices include a 3-course gourmet meal and fine wine served at your seat while you travel between Paris and London. Book now, this offer for connoisseurs ends July 31st.
Each day, nearly 22,000 travelers step on board a Eurostar train, making it one of the most popular trains in Europe. Don't be disappointed with fully booked Eurostar trains, make sure you get on the train you want, the day you want by reserving your ticket in advance.
When you reserve Eurostar tickets with Rail Europe
you can continue the journey after you step off Eurostar, we have a wide selection of passes and tickets to enhance your pre/post Eurostar experience.
access to instant pricing with real time reservation, creating a convenient, trouble-free booking process.
Book Eurostar Tickets
Last minute bookers rejoice! RailEurope brings you a great Eurostar summer special:
First class travel from $129 one-way and $199 roundtrip. Best of all, these prices include a 3-course gourmet meal and fine wine served at your seat while you travel between Paris and London. Book now, this offer for connoisseurs ends July 31st.
Each day, nearly 22,000 travelers step on board a Eurostar train, making it one of the most popular trains in Europe. Don't be disappointed with fully booked Eurostar trains, make sure you get on the train you want, the day you want by reserving your ticket in advance.
When you reserve Eurostar tickets with Rail Europe
you can continue the journey after you step off Eurostar, we have a wide selection of passes and tickets to enhance your pre/post Eurostar experience.
access to instant pricing with real time reservation, creating a convenient, trouble-free booking process.
- view detailed station information for Eurostar state of the art departure and arrival stations.
- you can take advantage of special deals offered to youth travelers and passholders on Eurostar.
- avoid paying exorbitant credit card transaction fees for your Eurostar tickets.
- no need to waste precious vacation time waiting on line at the station to get your ticket, with a few clicks and your seat on Eurostar is reserved!
- receive your Eurostar tickets securely in the mail.
- you can save money the earlier you book.
- above all, should you have questions before, during or after you place your order, we're here for you, ready to assist you every step of the way!
All Eurostar tickets include seat reservations. Fares include the price of the ticket, the reservation and, if you travel in Business Premier and Leisure Select, the price of the meal.
All Eurostar special meal requests must now be submitted by fax or email.
Eurostar check-in times extended
New landing card requirements
Prior to check in: Passengers will need to present the landing card to the UK Immigration desk once they have passed through the check-in gate. Allow extra travel time.
Italy Youthpass
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Italy Youthpass
You don't have to be a student to travel with Rail Europe Italy Youth rail passes. If you're under 26 years of age you can travel for cheap on the Italian railroads.
Looking to travel to Rome, Florence, Venice or perhaps Naples? The easiest way to travel throughout Italy is with an Italy train pass. With a vast high-speed rail network, make the most of your time there. With an Italy train pass, watch the remarkable landscape pass by. Take advantage of speaking with locals on the train for a truly authentic trip. In a car, you miss out on this experience.
Driving within Italy, between Rome, Naples, Venice, Milan or anywhere else in the country, keep in mind that you will need to pay for parking and fill the tank up along the way, at prices that are nearly triple what they are back home. With an Italy train pass there is no need to worry about gas or parking. You arrive relaxed and ready to explore!
Whether you are going from Rome to Naples, or Venice to Milan, an Italy train pass is your ticket to the entire National Rail network of Italy.
Italy Youthpass
You don't have to be a student to travel with Rail Europe Italy Youth rail passes. If you're under 26 years of age you can travel for cheap on the Italian railroads.
Looking to travel to Rome, Florence, Venice or perhaps Naples? The easiest way to travel throughout Italy is with an Italy train pass. With a vast high-speed rail network, make the most of your time there. With an Italy train pass, watch the remarkable landscape pass by. Take advantage of speaking with locals on the train for a truly authentic trip. In a car, you miss out on this experience.
Driving within Italy, between Rome, Naples, Venice, Milan or anywhere else in the country, keep in mind that you will need to pay for parking and fill the tank up along the way, at prices that are nearly triple what they are back home. With an Italy train pass there is no need to worry about gas or parking. You arrive relaxed and ready to explore!
Whether you are going from Rome to Naples, or Venice to Milan, an Italy train pass is your ticket to the entire National Rail network of Italy.
Eurail Youthpass
Eurail Youthpass - Book HERE
Eurail Global Pass Youth
You don't have to be a student to travel with Rail Europe Youth Eurail Global passes. If you're under 26 years of age you can travel for cheap on the European railroads.
Putting off college for a while? Just graduate and not ready for what the world has to offer? Clearly, the thing to do is get a backpack, buy the Eurail Global Pass Youth and take off for a while to "find yourself." If you're under 26 on the first day of travel, you can get a 2nd class rail pass on the cheap and visit up to 20 European countries (whether they border each other or not).
The Eurail Global Pass Youth must be used over consecutive days (in other words, use the days or lose them). Choose from 5 different pass durations: 15 or 21 days, or 1, 2 and 3 months of travel. It just depends on how long you want to escape the reality of living on your own back home. Think the price is high? Remember, you're buying all your tickets up front with the American dollar, which is a heck of a lot cheaper than the Euro. Plus, you don't have to wait on line to buy tickets or attempt to speak a load of languages.
Participating Countries: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. All of Europe is at your fingertips when you're a Eurail Global Pass holder.
Eurail Global Pass Youth
You don't have to be a student to travel with Rail Europe Youth Eurail Global passes. If you're under 26 years of age you can travel for cheap on the European railroads.
Putting off college for a while? Just graduate and not ready for what the world has to offer? Clearly, the thing to do is get a backpack, buy the Eurail Global Pass Youth and take off for a while to "find yourself." If you're under 26 on the first day of travel, you can get a 2nd class rail pass on the cheap and visit up to 20 European countries (whether they border each other or not).
The Eurail Global Pass Youth must be used over consecutive days (in other words, use the days or lose them). Choose from 5 different pass durations: 15 or 21 days, or 1, 2 and 3 months of travel. It just depends on how long you want to escape the reality of living on your own back home. Think the price is high? Remember, you're buying all your tickets up front with the American dollar, which is a heck of a lot cheaper than the Euro. Plus, you don't have to wait on line to buy tickets or attempt to speak a load of languages.
Participating Countries: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. All of Europe is at your fingertips when you're a Eurail Global Pass holder.
Swiss saver flexipass
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Swiss Saver Flexipass
See the sights of Switzerland with a friend or a few and save. View spectacular scenery and sophisticated cities with the flexibility of a Swiss Saver Flexipass.
Pass includes:
Available for 2 to 5 people traveling together at all times.
Unlimited travel on the Swiss Travel System that includes trains, buses and boats.
Choice of 3, 4, 5 or 6 days of unlimited travel within a 1-month period.
Special travel bonuses
Special for Families -- The Swiss Family Card:
Ideal for families traveling together. The Swiss Family Card allows children under 16 to travel free when accompanied by a parent. It is valid with all Swiss Travel System products. Probably the best part of all about the Swiss Family Card is that it is free! Just request it when you purchase your Swiss Saver Flexipass.
Swiss Saver Flexipass
See the sights of Switzerland with a friend or a few and save. View spectacular scenery and sophisticated cities with the flexibility of a Swiss Saver Flexipass.
Pass includes:
Available for 2 to 5 people traveling together at all times.
Unlimited travel on the Swiss Travel System that includes trains, buses and boats.
Choice of 3, 4, 5 or 6 days of unlimited travel within a 1-month period.
Special travel bonuses
Special for Families -- The Swiss Family Card:
Ideal for families traveling together. The Swiss Family Card allows children under 16 to travel free when accompanied by a parent. It is valid with all Swiss Travel System products. Probably the best part of all about the Swiss Family Card is that it is free! Just request it when you purchase your Swiss Saver Flexipass.
Bulgaria Flexipass
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Balkan Flexipass
Haven't considered the Balkans? Featuring exotic and exciting countries, explore the wonders of ancient cities, mosques and intriguing natural wonders. Our Balkan Flexipass takes you through Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia, Romania, and Turkey including Serbia and Montenegro.
Pass includes:
1st class train travel.
Unlimited travel on the national rail networks in Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and Turkey.
Choice of 5, 10 or 15 days of unlimited train travel in 1-month period.
Special travel bonuses
Conditions:
Passes must be validated prior to first train journey.
Passes must be validated within 6 months of issue date.
If an overnight train starts after 7pm on a validated Balkan Flexipass, the passholder must enter the next day's date on the pass, provided it falls within the validity of the pass.
Balkan Flexipass
Haven't considered the Balkans? Featuring exotic and exciting countries, explore the wonders of ancient cities, mosques and intriguing natural wonders. Our Balkan Flexipass takes you through Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia, Romania, and Turkey including Serbia and Montenegro.
Pass includes:
1st class train travel.
Unlimited travel on the national rail networks in Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and Turkey.
Choice of 5, 10 or 15 days of unlimited train travel in 1-month period.
Special travel bonuses
Conditions:
Passes must be validated prior to first train journey.
Passes must be validated within 6 months of issue date.
If an overnight train starts after 7pm on a validated Balkan Flexipass, the passholder must enter the next day's date on the pass, provided it falls within the validity of the pass.
Book your Thalys tickets
Book your Thalys tickets here
Also known as the red train, Thalys links Paris to Amsterdam, Brussels, Cologne and Dusseldorf. There are 18 Thalys trains per day that take you from Paris to Brussels in under 90 minutes.
First Class: Meal included at your seat, welcome drink, free newspapers now available on the following routes:
Paris-Brussels and Amsterdam-Paris
Second Class: Reclining seats, bar-buffet car
Want to ensure a ride upon arrival? All first class Thalys passengers traveling to Paris Gare du Nord from Amsterdam or other cities are offered the possibility of booking a taxi from the train. Once in Paris a chauffeur will meet the passenger at the Thalys meeting point (located in front of the arrival platforms). Booking must be done at least 30 minutes prior to arrival with an attendant in the buffet car. Service available Monday to Friday.
All prices include all accommodations for all passengers. Thalys can be booked up to 90 days in advance. All Thalys trains are non-smoking.
Also known as the red train, Thalys links Paris to Amsterdam, Brussels, Cologne and Dusseldorf. There are 18 Thalys trains per day that take you from Paris to Brussels in under 90 minutes.
First Class: Meal included at your seat, welcome drink, free newspapers now available on the following routes:
Paris-Brussels and Amsterdam-Paris
Second Class: Reclining seats, bar-buffet car
Want to ensure a ride upon arrival? All first class Thalys passengers traveling to Paris Gare du Nord from Amsterdam or other cities are offered the possibility of booking a taxi from the train. Once in Paris a chauffeur will meet the passenger at the Thalys meeting point (located in front of the arrival platforms). Booking must be done at least 30 minutes prior to arrival with an attendant in the buffet car. Service available Monday to Friday.
All prices include all accommodations for all passengers. Thalys can be booked up to 90 days in advance. All Thalys trains are non-smoking.
Senior Rail Passes - On Promotion
Senior travelers - SAVE! with discounted rail passes
Rail Europe offers great passes throughout Europe for those 60 years of age and over and provides great savings.
Balkan Flexipass Senior
Travel through Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia, Romania, and Turkey (including Serbia and Montenegro).
BritRail Consecutive Senior Pass
Travel through England, Scotland and Wales.
BritRail Senior Flexipass
A flexible version of the consecutive day BritRail pass allowing travel in Scotland, Wales and England.
BritRail England Consecutive Senior Pass
Travel through England.
BritRail England Senior Flexipass
A flexible version of the BritRail England Consecutive Pass allowing travel through England.
France Senior Pass
offers travelers 60 and over the opportunity to see France with a discounted pass.
Ireland Senior Pass
For travelers over 60
Romania Senior Pass
Offers the same features as the Romania Pass but at a special discount for those over 60 years of age.
Rail Europe offers great passes throughout Europe for those 60 years of age and over and provides great savings.
Balkan Flexipass Senior
Travel through Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia, Romania, and Turkey (including Serbia and Montenegro).
BritRail Consecutive Senior Pass
Travel through England, Scotland and Wales.
BritRail Senior Flexipass
A flexible version of the consecutive day BritRail pass allowing travel in Scotland, Wales and England.
BritRail England Consecutive Senior Pass
Travel through England.
BritRail England Senior Flexipass
A flexible version of the BritRail England Consecutive Pass allowing travel through England.
France Senior Pass
offers travelers 60 and over the opportunity to see France with a discounted pass.
Ireland Senior Pass
For travelers over 60
Romania Senior Pass
Offers the same features as the Romania Pass but at a special discount for those over 60 years of age.
Benelux Tourrail Pass
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Benelux Pass
If you’re planning a trip to the Benelux countries, including Belgium, Netherlands (Holland) and Luxembourg, the best way to see it all is by train.
Many agree that the most scenic way to travel within and between the three Benelux countries is by rail. Watch the landscape pass before you and arrive relaxed and refreshed. Rail stations are found throughout the majority of Belgium, Holland (Netherlands) and Luxembourg, most within the city center, near major tourist attractions, hotels, shopping areas and restaurants. Simply board in one city and arrive in the next, ready to explore!
You could rent a car to travel but by doing so you'll be missing out on an adventure. Plus you'd have to pay for parking, fill up the tank along the way (at triple the price you pay for gas back home) and miss out on speaking with natives!
For an authentic experience that rewards you with ease and comfort, get a Benelux pass today and discover each of the Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg) countries to see for yourself their beauty and charm!
Benelux Pass
If you’re planning a trip to the Benelux countries, including Belgium, Netherlands (Holland) and Luxembourg, the best way to see it all is by train.
Many agree that the most scenic way to travel within and between the three Benelux countries is by rail. Watch the landscape pass before you and arrive relaxed and refreshed. Rail stations are found throughout the majority of Belgium, Holland (Netherlands) and Luxembourg, most within the city center, near major tourist attractions, hotels, shopping areas and restaurants. Simply board in one city and arrive in the next, ready to explore!
You could rent a car to travel but by doing so you'll be missing out on an adventure. Plus you'd have to pay for parking, fill up the tank along the way (at triple the price you pay for gas back home) and miss out on speaking with natives!
For an authentic experience that rewards you with ease and comfort, get a Benelux pass today and discover each of the Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg) countries to see for yourself their beauty and charm!
Italy Rail Passes
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Italy Rail Passes
Why Travel by rail? Because it is economical, practical and punctual, the train is the way to travel in Italy.
If you know from and to which cities in Italy you will be traveling, please go to our Train Tickets and Schedules section.
Choose from our wide selection of Italian Rail Passes below if you want more flexibility and savings.
Italy Pass
Provides you with any 3 days unlimited train travel in a 2 months period and an option of adding up to 7 additional days.
Italy Saverpass
Provides you with a discounted version of our Italy Pass if you will be traveling throughout Italy with a friend or more.
Italy Youthpass
A special discounted version of the Italy Pass for travelers under 26 years of age.
Italy Rail 'n Drive
3 days train and 2 days car in Italy.
Italy and ...
France-Italy Pass
The two most popular European countries, France and Italy, are now available to you in one great railpass.
Greece-Italy Pass
Visit Greece and Italy with unlimited rail travel within a 2-month period.
Italy-Spain Pass
Offers unlimited train travel within 2 months throughout Italy and Spain in first or second class.
Italy Rail Passes
Why Travel by rail? Because it is economical, practical and punctual, the train is the way to travel in Italy.
If you know from and to which cities in Italy you will be traveling, please go to our Train Tickets and Schedules section.
Choose from our wide selection of Italian Rail Passes below if you want more flexibility and savings.
Italy Pass
Provides you with any 3 days unlimited train travel in a 2 months period and an option of adding up to 7 additional days.
Italy Saverpass
Provides you with a discounted version of our Italy Pass if you will be traveling throughout Italy with a friend or more.
Italy Youthpass
A special discounted version of the Italy Pass for travelers under 26 years of age.
Italy Rail 'n Drive
3 days train and 2 days car in Italy.
Italy and ...
France-Italy Pass
The two most popular European countries, France and Italy, are now available to you in one great railpass.
Greece-Italy Pass
Visit Greece and Italy with unlimited rail travel within a 2-month period.
Italy-Spain Pass
Offers unlimited train travel within 2 months throughout Italy and Spain in first or second class.
Swiss Saver Pass
Swiss Saverpass
Traveling with a friend? See the sights of Switzerland at a discount (as long as you stay together at all times). The Swiss Travel System includes rail, lake steamers and city transportation lines and with our Swiss Pass, you can use all of these to travel through Switzerland's majestic scenery.
Pass includes:
Traveling with a friend? See the sights of Switzerland at a discount (as long as you stay together at all times). The Swiss Travel System includes rail, lake steamers and city transportation lines and with our Swiss Pass, you can use all of these to travel through Switzerland's majestic scenery.
Pass includes:
- Available for 2 to 5 people traveling together at all times.
- Unlimited travel on the Swiss Travel System that includes trains, buses and boats.
- Consecutive day passes are offered for 4 days, 8 days, 15 days, 22 days or 1-month of unlimited travel.
- Special travel bonuses
Special for Families -- The Swiss Family Card:
Ideal for families traveling together. The Swiss Family Card allows children under 16 to travel free when accompanied by a parent. It is valid with all Swiss Travel System products. Probably the best part of all about the Swiss Family Card is that it is free! Just request it when you purchase your Swiss Saverpass.
Swiss Saver Flexipass
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Pass includes:
Available for 2 to 5 people traveling together at all times.
Unlimited travel on the Swiss Travel System that includes trains, buses and boats.
Choice of 3, 4, 5 or 6 days of unlimited travel within a 1-month period.
Special travel bonuses
Special for Families -- The Swiss Family Card:
Ideal for families traveling together. The Swiss Family Card allows children under 16 to travel free when accompanied by a parent. It is valid with all Swiss Travel System products. Probably the best part of all about the Swiss Family Card is that it is free! Just request it when you purchase your Swiss Saver Flexipass.
Pass includes:
Available for 2 to 5 people traveling together at all times.
Unlimited travel on the Swiss Travel System that includes trains, buses and boats.
Choice of 3, 4, 5 or 6 days of unlimited travel within a 1-month period.
Special travel bonuses
Special for Families -- The Swiss Family Card:
Ideal for families traveling together. The Swiss Family Card allows children under 16 to travel free when accompanied by a parent. It is valid with all Swiss Travel System products. Probably the best part of all about the Swiss Family Card is that it is free! Just request it when you purchase your Swiss Saver Flexipass.
Eurail Select Pass Rail Passes
There are a variety of Eurail pass select options to choose from. Eurail Select Pass offers unlimited travel on the national rail networks of any 3 to 5 bordering countries out of 22 European nations that are connected by train or ship. Click on the pass you're interested in to learn more.
The Following Regions Count as One Country
Benelux: includes Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg
Croatia-Slovenia: count as one country
Bulgaria/Serbia/Montenegro: count as one country
Eurail Select Pass
This offers unlimited travel for the single explorer.
Eurail Select Pass Saver
Perfect for two or more people traveling together.
Eurail Select Pass Youth
Under 26? Click here.
Eurail Select Pass 'n Drive
This gives you 3 days of train travel and 2 days of Avis or Hertz rental car in or between bordering European countries.
The Following Regions Count as One Country
Benelux: includes Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg
Croatia-Slovenia: count as one country
Bulgaria/Serbia/Montenegro: count as one country
Eurail Select Pass
This offers unlimited travel for the single explorer.
Eurail Select Pass Saver
Perfect for two or more people traveling together.
Eurail Select Pass Youth
Under 26? Click here.
Eurail Select Pass 'n Drive
This gives you 3 days of train travel and 2 days of Avis or Hertz rental car in or between bordering European countries.
EURAIL GLOBAL PASS : CHEAPER TRAVEL
Eurail Global Pass
Grab your suitcase and passport and have a European adventure! With a Eurail Global Pass you can explore 20 countries: feast on fromage in France; ski in Switzerland; try to nap in Norway as the sunshine peeks through your room at 3 am. This is the pass of good times ahead. It's just you, a Eurail Global Pass and a continent filled with unending possibilities.
Participating Countries: Austria, Croatia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. All of Europe is at your fingertips when you're a Eurail Global Pass holder.
Pass includes:
Unlimited travel on the entire network of the following 20 countries: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Consecutive day passes are offered for 15 days, 21 days, 1 month, 2 months or 3 months.
Grab your suitcase and passport and have a European adventure! With a Eurail Global Pass you can explore 20 countries: feast on fromage in France; ski in Switzerland; try to nap in Norway as the sunshine peeks through your room at 3 am. This is the pass of good times ahead. It's just you, a Eurail Global Pass and a continent filled with unending possibilities.
Participating Countries: Austria, Croatia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. All of Europe is at your fingertips when you're a Eurail Global Pass holder.
BUY EURAIL GLOBAL PASS HERE DIRECTLY
Pass includes:
Unlimited travel on the entire network of the following 20 countries: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Consecutive day passes are offered for 15 days, 21 days, 1 month, 2 months or 3 months.
BRITRAIL FLEXIPASS : For Cheaper Travel
BritRail Flexi pass: Allows you to travel throughout Britain at a leisurely pace, Pick and choose the days of travel within 2 months.Great for London tours
BritRail Flexi pass Pass-Low Season 25% off: Same as Britrail Flexi Pass as above but is valid for traveling in January, February, November, December
BritRail Youth Flexi Pass: Same as Britrail Flexi but for people under 26 years of age.
BritRail Flexi Youth Pass -Low Season 25% off: Same as Britrail Flexi Pass as above but is valid for traveling in January, February, November, December
BritRail Flexi Seniors Pass: For those who are 60 and over, enjoy the special price.
BritRail Flexi Senior pass Pass-Low Season 25% off: Same as Britrail Flexi Senior Pass as above but is valid for traveling in January, February, November, December
BritRail Flexi Party Pass: Offer discounted travel for 3 or 4 people traveling together.
Assorted Passes:
Britain days out of LONDON: Provides train travel for day trips out of London including Cambridge, Windsor Castle, Oxford, Salisbury and Brighton.
BritRail Pass + Ireland: Travel in Britain and Irish Sea crossings to explore the wonders of Ireland.
Freedom of Scotland Travel pass: Allows travel by rail plus ferries to the Scottish Islands.
London Visitor Travelcard: Special pass for London's Underground and Bus networks.
BritRail Flexi pass Pass-Low Season 25% off: Same as Britrail Flexi Pass as above but is valid for traveling in January, February, November, December
BritRail Youth Flexi Pass: Same as Britrail Flexi but for people under 26 years of age.
BritRail Flexi Youth Pass -Low Season 25% off: Same as Britrail Flexi Pass as above but is valid for traveling in January, February, November, December
BritRail Flexi Seniors Pass: For those who are 60 and over, enjoy the special price.
BritRail Flexi Senior pass Pass-Low Season 25% off: Same as Britrail Flexi Senior Pass as above but is valid for traveling in January, February, November, December
BritRail Flexi Party Pass: Offer discounted travel for 3 or 4 people traveling together.
Assorted Passes:
Britain days out of LONDON: Provides train travel for day trips out of London including Cambridge, Windsor Castle, Oxford, Salisbury and Brighton.
BritRail Pass + Ireland: Travel in Britain and Irish Sea crossings to explore the wonders of Ireland.
Freedom of Scotland Travel pass: Allows travel by rail plus ferries to the Scottish Islands.
London Visitor Travelcard: Special pass for London's Underground and Bus networks.
BRITRAIL FLEXIPASS: BUY IT HERE
Britrail Classic Pass: Buy It Here
BritRail Classic Pass: Consecutive days of travel within Britain.
BritRail Classis Pass-Low Season 25% off: Same as Britrail Classic Pass above but valid only for traveling in January, February, November, December
BritRail Classic Pass Youth: Same as Britrail Classic but designed for youth (people under 26 years of age and is in 2nd class).
BritRail Classis Youth Pass-Low Season 25% off: Same as Britrail Classic Youth Pass above but valid only for traveling in January, February, November, December
BritRail Classic Pass Senior: If you are 60 and over, you can get the the same features as the BritRail Classic Pass but at a great savings and London tourism
BritRail Classis Senior Pass-Low Season 25% off: Same as Britrail Classic Senior Pass as listed above but valid only for traveling in January, February, November, December
BritRail Classis Party Pass: Offer discounted travel for 3 or 4 people traveling together.
BritRail Classis Pass-Low Season 25% off: Same as Britrail Classic Pass above but valid only for traveling in January, February, November, December
BritRail Classic Pass Youth: Same as Britrail Classic but designed for youth (people under 26 years of age and is in 2nd class).
BritRail Classis Youth Pass-Low Season 25% off: Same as Britrail Classic Youth Pass above but valid only for traveling in January, February, November, December
BritRail Classic Pass Senior: If you are 60 and over, you can get the the same features as the BritRail Classic Pass but at a great savings and London tourism
BritRail Classis Senior Pass-Low Season 25% off: Same as Britrail Classic Senior Pass as listed above but valid only for traveling in January, February, November, December
BritRail Classis Party Pass: Offer discounted travel for 3 or 4 people traveling together.
Buy Britrail Classic Pass Here
Britrail Pass : Lowest Price
If you're going to the United Kingdom, you should consider taking advantage of our BritRail Passes. Planning for London Tours, why not explore yourself in a least expensive way, get the passes and hop on the train.You can explore great cities like London and Edinburgh and of course, there are the glorious country sides not to be missed. London Tourism is easirer with the british rail pass.
If you're going to the United Kingdom, you should consider taking advantage of our British products. You can explore great cities like London and Edinburgh and of course, there are the glorious country sides not to be missed.
What is a Classic and a Flexi Pass?
Britrail has two type of Passes, Classic and Flexi. Classic is consecutive days of travel regardless of you travel or not, the days are being counted (e.g: you get a 4 consecutive days and you start on day1, the pass expires on day 4 midnight.), whereas the Flexi pass is flexible and the days are only counted when you actually travel (e.g you get a 4 day flexi pass and you start on day1, let say, you stay a day and return back on the day 3, you have only used 2 day which is the day you went and the day you came back, the day you stayed is not counted.
Classic and Flexi Passes have multiple categories:
Classic (for everyone who don't qualify as Youth, Senior or Party), Youth (for people under 26 years of age), Senior (for people 60 and over) and Party (for group of 3 and 4 people traveling together).
If you're going to the United Kingdom, you should consider taking advantage of our British products. You can explore great cities like London and Edinburgh and of course, there are the glorious country sides not to be missed.
What is a Classic and a Flexi Pass?
Britrail has two type of Passes, Classic and Flexi. Classic is consecutive days of travel regardless of you travel or not, the days are being counted (e.g: you get a 4 consecutive days and you start on day1, the pass expires on day 4 midnight.), whereas the Flexi pass is flexible and the days are only counted when you actually travel (e.g you get a 4 day flexi pass and you start on day1, let say, you stay a day and return back on the day 3, you have only used 2 day which is the day you went and the day you came back, the day you stayed is not counted.
Classic and Flexi Passes have multiple categories:
Classic (for everyone who don't qualify as Youth, Senior or Party), Youth (for people under 26 years of age), Senior (for people 60 and over) and Party (for group of 3 and 4 people traveling together).
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European : Rail Pass Rate
In addition to Eurail Passes, there are also many country- or region-specific passes that may be more worthwhile for you if you're only visiting one or two countries or a specific region.
The following rail passes can be purchased in the U.S. from travel agents or directly from Rail Europe. Prices listed are for adults, but most passes are also available at discounted rates for youths (under 26) or seniors (60 and up). The passes listed below are just a sample of the many options and country combinations available.
If a duration is listed as "4 days in 15," "10 days in one month" or a similar interval, that means the pass is good for a certain number of travel days (4, 10, etc.) within the given period (15 days, one month, etc.). Otherwise, the duration noted is for consecutive time periods; in other words, "5 days" means you can travel as much as you want during the five-day period.
These prices are subject to change at any time without notice. For more on rail travel abroad, don't miss our comprehensive European Train Tips.
AUSTRIA PASS
Duration 1st Class 2nd Class
3 Days in 1 Month $216 $148
Children 6 - 11 pay half price; children under 6 are free.
BENELUX PASS (Belgium, Luxembourg and Netherlands)
Duration 1st Class 2nd Class
5 Days in One Month $364 $235
Children under 4 free.
BRITRAIL CONSECUTIVE PASS (England, Scotland, Wales)
Duration 1st Class 2nd Class
4 Days $390 $259
8 Days $559 $371
15 Days $838 $559
22 Days $1,064 $707
One Month $1,259 $838
One child 5 - 15 is allowed to travel free with an adult. Extra children 5 - 15 are half the adult fare. Children under 5 travel free.
BRITRAIL PASS + IRELAND (England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland)
Duration 1st Class 2nd Class
5 Days in One Month $601 $407
10 Days in One Month $1,059 $711
One child 5 - 15 travels free with an adult; additional children pay half fare. Children under 5 are free.
The following rail passes can be purchased in the U.S. from travel agents or directly from Rail Europe. Prices listed are for adults, but most passes are also available at discounted rates for youths (under 26) or seniors (60 and up). The passes listed below are just a sample of the many options and country combinations available.
If a duration is listed as "4 days in 15," "10 days in one month" or a similar interval, that means the pass is good for a certain number of travel days (4, 10, etc.) within the given period (15 days, one month, etc.). Otherwise, the duration noted is for consecutive time periods; in other words, "5 days" means you can travel as much as you want during the five-day period.
These prices are subject to change at any time without notice. For more on rail travel abroad, don't miss our comprehensive European Train Tips.
AUSTRIA PASS
Duration 1st Class 2nd Class
3 Days in 1 Month $216 $148
Children 6 - 11 pay half price; children under 6 are free.
BENELUX PASS (Belgium, Luxembourg and Netherlands)
Duration 1st Class 2nd Class
5 Days in One Month $364 $235
Children under 4 free.
BRITRAIL CONSECUTIVE PASS (England, Scotland, Wales)
Duration 1st Class 2nd Class
4 Days $390 $259
8 Days $559 $371
15 Days $838 $559
22 Days $1,064 $707
One Month $1,259 $838
One child 5 - 15 is allowed to travel free with an adult. Extra children 5 - 15 are half the adult fare. Children under 5 travel free.
BRITRAIL PASS + IRELAND (England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland)
Duration 1st Class 2nd Class
5 Days in One Month $601 $407
10 Days in One Month $1,059 $711
One child 5 - 15 travels free with an adult; additional children pay half fare. Children under 5 are free.
EURAIL PASS RATE
If you're planning to visit many countries in Europe in one long trip, a Eurail Global Pass is the way to go. Several types of Eurail Global Passes are available for unlimited rail travel in 20 countries: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovania, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
The Eurail Global Pass (formerly known as the Eurailpass) is the standard pass, available for unlimited first-class travel for consecutive periods ranging from 15 days to three months. The Eurail Global Pass Flexi offers first-class travel for any 10 days or any 15 days in a two-month period. This is a good option for people who want to spend a few days in each place they visit. Traveling with at least one companion? Try a Saver pass, which grants a 15 percent discount to two or more people traveling together.
Travelers under 26 (on the first day of use) can save 35 percent by purchasing the Eurail Global Pass Youth, which essentially provides the same benefits as the regular Eurail Global Pass, except that you travel in second class rather than first class. Passes for children 4 - 11 cost half of the adult Eurail Global passes and children under 4 travel free.
While Eurail Global Passes are ideal for extensive multi-nation transportation, travelers who are visiting only one or two countries, or whose itinerary is limited to a specific region (such as the British Isles), may be better off purchasing a European Country Rail Pass. Eurail Select Passes are slightly more inclusive than the country-specific passes, allowing travel to three, four or five different countries. Be sure to compare all of your options carefully before you buy, and weigh the price of the passes against the cost of individual point-to-point tickets. (You can find fares at RailEurope.com.)
Eurail Global Pass
Duration 1st Class
15 Consecutive Days $744
21 Consecutive Days $965
1 Month $1,198
2 Months $1,691
3 Months $2,087
Children 4 - 11 pay half the adult fare; children under 4 are free.
Eurail Global Pass Saver
Two to five adults traveling together at all times can save even more money with Eurail Saver Passes which are good for consecutive rail travel of 15 days, 21 days, 1 month, 2 months or 3 months. These discounted Eurail Saver Passes are pre-validated and require the starting date of your train travel. The following prices are per person, based on two or more people traveling together at all times.
Duration 1st Class
15 Consecutive Days $630
21 Consecutive Days $819
1 Month $1,017
2 Months $1,437
3 Months $1,780
Children 4 - 11 pay half the adult fare; children under 4 are free.
Eurail Global Pass Youth
This pass is available to travelers who are under 26 on their first date of travel. It is based on consecutive travel days.
Duration Second Class
15 Consecutive Days $484
21 Consecutive Days $626
1 Month $779
2 Months $1,100
3 Months $1,359
Eurail Global Pass Flexi
Duration 1st Class
10 Days in 2 Months $878
15 Days in 2 Months $1,154
Rail Pass in Europe Experience
Shop around before you purchase your rail pass. Many agents offer a variety of bonuses; for example, RickSteves.com will give you a free planning map and "travel skills" DVD with your purchase. Rail Europe is constantly running promotions for travel to nearly all destinations. Be sure to check their promotion page often, as new bargains pop up regularly.
Examine your itinerary carefully before you purchase your pass. Flexi Pass holders may save money and travel days by purchasing separate tickets for shorter trips. For example, instead of using one travel day for a trip from Florence to Pisa, buy a second class ticket for $18, and save your travel day for a night train or longer journey.
Make sure your rail pass is validated the first time you use it at a Railway ticket office before boarding a train. Be sure not to write anything on your pass before validation; the ticket agent will do this for you. You may validate your ticket onboard, but be prepared to pay an extra fee.
Be aware that your rail pass will allow you to board any train, but it does not guarantee you a seat, couchette or sleeper berth. In addition, high-speed trains may require a supplement. If you are not sure, check with the ticket agent before you board the train.
Eurail Flexi Pass holders must enter that day's travel date in ink before boarding the train. For a night train departing after 7 p.m., enter the next day's date; you will only have to use one of your travel days. However, if you change trains before midnight, you must use two days.
You may be required to give your passport and rail pass to the conductor when boarding a night train. He or she will take care of dealing with customs officials for you as you pass through each country on your route.
Be aware of your route before you travel. If you are traveling through a country that is not listed on your rail pass, you will have to pay the full fare for that portion of the trip. You may purchase this in advance to avoid a fine; simply tell the ticket agent your destination and he or she will issue you a ticket to cover the journey.
Safeguard your rail pass; it is not replaceable if stolen. However, you may be entitled to a refund if you purchase pass insurance (such as Rail Europe's Rail Protection Plan). Rail pass insurance will not replace your pass while traveling; it only gives you a refund for the unused portion after you return. If you lose your pass, contact the local police immediately. You will be required to submit a copy of the police report with your lost pass claim.
Be sure to read the inside of your ticket jacket for important information regarding reservations, services and bonuses.
Make reservations for sleepers or couchettes in advance. This can be done at the train station and in most travel agencies. Sleepers should be reserved as far in advance as possible, as these tend to fill up quickly. Couchettes can generally be booked the day of travel. You may have to pay an additional fee for a couchette or a sleeper.
If you're planning to travel on a Friday night you may need to make a reservation, as many people will be making weekend trips and the trains fill up quickly. Get to the station early and check with the ticket agent before you board.
Don't leave luggage unguarded on the train or in the station.
On night trains, secure baggage to the rack with a small bicycle lock.
Keep your valuables in a concealed money belt when sleeping on trains.
Most train stations have secure lockers where you can deposit your luggage for the day for a few dollars. Carry change in the currency of the country you are in, as most do not accept bills.
Earplugs can be purchased at any pharmacy and will be invaluable in helping you get a good night's sleep.
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