Each route can be followed in its entirety or used as a building block in a longer itinerary. We have eurail passes and we want to reserve a couchette on a night train from paris to nice. Bbc travel top sites for booking european rail tickets. Many visitors to europe choose trains as the most convenient, most scenic, and least stressful way to see the continent. The eurail pass, introduced in 1959 and formerly known as europass or eurorail pass, is a rail pass which permits travel through 33 european countries on nearly all railroads and several shipping lines. Jan 01, 2018 europe by eurail has been the train travelers onestop source for visiting europe s cities and countries by rail for more than forty years. Visitors to europe often overpay for crossborder and intercountry train. Travel by train in europe with rail europe, your travel planner. Have a question about making a reservation or about a reservation order. C darren price europe by eurail has been the train travelers onestop source for visiting europe s cities and countries by rail for more than thirtyfive years. If going through rail europe works for you, jodi, then you use them. The pass makes exploring all those little european villages super easy without having to buy another train ticket. I will definitely recommend other people to book train tickets through third party companies.
Continuous or consecutive rail passes such as the eurail global pass, are valid for unlimited train travel during the whole duration of the pass validity period. In other words, its the most flexible and convenient way for visitors to explore. Rail europe agent said the schedule is changing and cant book until schdeule goes up but she didnt say when. With one convenient pass, eurail travelers can seamlessly explore up to 28 european countries, hopping on and off. I am deciding between a eurail global pass 15 days in 2 months or pointtopoint tickets.
Europes other recent highspeed rail revolutions include the april 2012 debut of italo, a privatelyrun service that connects milan, rome and naples, and the december 2011 launch of westbahn, a. This comprehensive guide provides the latest information on fares, schedules, and pass options, as well as detailed information on. But eurail passes, which allow for nearly unlimited travel between. This comprehensive guide provides the latest information on fares, schedules, and pass options, as well as detailed information on more than one. Europes other recent highspeed rail revolutions include the april 2012 debut of. Europe by eurail has been the train travelers onestop source for visiting europe s cities and countries by rail for more than thirty years. The information is required by rail europe to process your subscription to rail europe newsletter. However, to best plan your rail trips in europe, i strongly recommend getting europe by eurail by laverne fergusonkosinski in addition to this book. The definitive guide for independent travellers paperback 2012. It turns out that the only trains from amsterdam to paris arent considered regular trains and are operated by. Eurail is a single rail pass that grants access to 40,000 destinations across 33 different countries in europe.
Rail passes top popular eurail global 28 countries italy trenitalia france rail passes swiss rail passes germany rail passes multi countries. Some people like booking through raileurope for peace of mind and convenience but for that you pay a rather substantial fee. Pdf europe by eurail 2017 touring europe by train download. Do eurail trains and eurail passes save your money. I want to go to europe this summer with a friend and we are considering getting an eurail pass but a lot of people seem to advise against this, they say that it. Book now and enjoy the flexibility of traveling 17 months later in europe with our eurail pass. Travel deals from rail europe just in time for london 2012. Trying to book online for travel in spain june th to june 22nd without any luck.
With a single eurail train pass you can travel in up to 33 countries, hopping off along the way to experience europes most fascinating cities, monuments, and breathtaking scenery. The eurail poland pass is the most comprehensive way to explore poland, a historically and culturally rich country. Just hop on the next train and dont worry about it. Courtesy of eurail group who should buy a eurail pass and why. Europe by eurail has been the train travelers onestop source. The membership means that people with eurail global passes which allow travelers to hop aboard trains in 24 countries and select passes which. This comprehensive guide, newly revised and updated, provides the latest information on fares, schedules, and pass options, as well as detailed information on more than ninety specific rail excursions. Everyone has their way of traveling,their level of comfort and their own travel budget. If you want to book ahead and know exactly the route you want to book, best to do it via the train companies website. I bought the eurail global pass and there is no way to. Europe by eurail has been the train travelers onestop source for v. This comprehensive guide provides the latest information on fares, schedules, and pass options, as well as detailed information on more than one hundred specific rail excursions.
Bordeaux, at the heart of aquitaine, is only 3 hours away by tgv from paris. It turns out that the only trains from amsterdam to paris arent considered regular trains and are operated by a separate company called thalys. Granada to seville seville to madrid madrid to girona. When does the summer schedule go up for direct trains in spain for the following legs. Travel at your own pace and know that for every european vacation, there is the perfect eurail pass. We have eurail passes and we want to reserve a couchette on a night train from paris to.
Europe by eurail has been the train travelers onestop source for visiting europes cities and countries by rail for more than 30 years. The company is owned by over 35 european railway and shipping companies. In other words, with a 15day eurail global pass, you can travel for 15 consecutive days by train. I was mentioning the booking fee before and here i will explain a bit. Jan 03, 2012 it used to be that eurail passes covered pretty much every train in europe, possibly with a seat reservation charge. The eurail group, based in utrecht, is responsible for the marketing and management of the eurail and interrail passes. The book contains 50 routes across european countries for example, barcelona to lisbon, budapest to istanbul and berlin to krakow, and a guide to hub cities across europe london, paris, rome, berlin, budapest, belgrade etc. Sometimes i would book a day or two before if i was unsure of timesavailability, but you could walk in a few hours prior to departure and get a reservation easily. C darren price a comprehensive guide to traveling europe by rail, with maps and information on over ninety rail trips covering twentyfour base cities in seventeen countries. You can book the following trains in the rail planner app. Aug 11, 2019 rail passes top popular eurail global 28 countries italy trenitalia france rail passes swiss rail passes germany rail passes multi countries. This comprehensive guide, newly revised and updated, provides the latest information on.
Make all of this easier to understand instead of jumping through hoops and making people buy the eurail pass first. I want to go to europe this summer with a friend and we are considering getting an eurail pass but a lot. In my opinion, the main pro of the eurail pass is the liberty it offers you to explore europe at your own pace. I bought the eurail global pass and there is no way to book train.
I have the 4th edition, which must be from around 2011 or 2012, and it is still available on amazon. In accordance with the french data protection act act n 7817 of 6 january 1978, you have the right to oppose, access, change, correct and delete the information held about you. It used to be that eurail passes covered pretty much every train in europe, possibly with a seat reservation charge. I have used rail europe in the past when i was just starting to travel to europe and felt quite comfortable having everything taken care of. Hi hector, for travel with a rail pass, you would purchase reservations by searching a route on our homepage. Having a eurail pass is the best way to experience train travel in europe because it can save you time and money. Europe by eurail has been the train travelers onestop source for visiting europes cities and countries by rail for more than forty years. I have a relatively inflexible itinerary due to staying with friends in about half of the places i am visiting.
Covering 33 countries, the global pass allows you to travel freely through most of europe, from portugal to finland to turkey. The eurail passes are designed for that traveler who is visiting multiple locations on one trip or holiday. I have the 20 edition so i cant speak to the 2018 edition. Whether you are making a long grand tour or just a short break, europe by rail is the perfect guide. Listed as a unesco world heritage site, it is the epicurean destination par excellence. Europe by eurail has been the train travelers onestop source for visiting europe s cities and countries by rail for more than forty years. This invites travel aboard the national rail networks of three, four, or five bordering countries of your choice. Nov 01, 2012 europe by eurail has been the train travelers onestop source for visiting europes cities and countries by rail for more than thirty years.
Discover train travel in europe with our convenient and affordable eurail pass. Our handy tool will tell you if your trains need them and help you book them instantly. Researched and written by two of europes leading travel writers. This timetested book provides the information on fares, schedules, and pass options. This book is excellent for anyone wishing to take a trip by train within europe. The eurail global pass now covers virtually all european countries even britain. A eurail pass now to include turkey the new york times. I am travelling throughout western europe for 11 weeks from april to july. Even if you dont take the train each and every day, those days will be. Reservation fees are charged by the railway carriers, and are not included in your eurail pass. You can book point to point with raileurope etc, but the only reason to really use raileuropeeurail is to get one of the global or select passes not to book point to point trips. Europe by eurail has been the train travelers onestop source for visiting europes cities and countries by rail for more than thirtyfive years. Eurail attempted to use the covid19 pandemic as an excuse for poor customer service dating back to december 2019.
To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Europe by eurail 2020 by laverne fergusonkosinski goodreads. Bordeaux aquitaine rail europe train travel in europe. Touring europe by train has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Some trains in europe require a seat reservation, most commonly in france, italy, and spain. This is not common knowledge to people outside of europe. It is also packed with travel tips, including information on keeping costs down, traveling light, conquering jet lag, and exchanging currency. The other one, europe by eurail is still being updated annually and is also available on amazon.
Our selfservice lets you make reservations for many trains in europe. Book a rail pass now and travel up to 17 months later. From the spectacular tatra and carpathian mountain ranges to its 9000 lakes, poland offers a varied and beautiful landscape. Europe by eurail 2012 touring europe by train by laverne ferguson kosinski. This comprehensive guide, newly revised and updated, provides the latest information on fares, schedules, and pass options, as well as detailed information on more than ninety specific rail.
This timetable is dedicated to eurail travelers and offers a huge selection of rail and shipping links between. You can book point to point with raileurope etc, but the only reason to really use raileurope eurail is to get one of the global or select passes not to book point to point trips. This comprehensive guide provides uptodate information on fares, schedules, and pass options, as well as detailed information on more than 90 specific rail trips. This comprehensive guide, newly revised and updated. Germany is one of the easiest european countries in which to make train reservations. Travel top sites for booking european rail tickets bbc. The guidebook europe by rail is the definitive guide to the best routes and places to visit, along with tips on ticketing, fares and accommodation. Jan 25, 2017 watch europes landscapes and vivid scenery change by the minute, right outside your train window. For seeitall train travelers out to experience as much of europe as possible, the eurail global pass is the best option.
Website wont let you book any tickets and does not provide accurate information. Eurail global pass is the most complete rail pass to discover all of europe by train. This comprehensive guide, newly revised and updated, provides the latest information on fares, schedules, and pass options, as. Travel across europe and discover 33 countries by train with eurail. The adventure begins with the train journey itself, which is why. May 31, 2019 rail passes top popular eurail global 28 countries italy trenitalia france rail passes swiss rail passes germany rail passes multi countries. Raileurope is a travel agency that specializes in selling rail tickets to north americans. Together, they span mainland europe andbrand new for this 16th editionnow also the british isles. The simplest way is to ask at the ticket window at any of germanys 5,000plus train stations, many of which now have new, selfservice ticket machines at which you can also easily make reservations.
Travelers planning to tour europe on a eurail pass next year will be able for the first time to use it to visit turkey. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Hello, we are looking at purchasing a 3 month continuous rail pass for mayjuly this year. Rail passes can be booked for travel in one specific country or you can choose one of a. For visitors committed to this classic, ecofriendly mode of travel, eurail is an alternative to buying local railroad tickets in individual european countries. Most reservations cost about 4 to 10 euro extra unless youre trying to get in a sleeper car. Europe eurail pass and booking a night train reservation. Europe by eurail has been the train travelers onestop source for visiting europes cities and countries by rail for more than thirty years. Watch europes landscapes and vivid scenery change by the minute, right outside your train window. C darren price europe by eurail has been the train travelers onestop source for visiting europes cities and countries by rail for more than thirtyfive years. Eurostar trains linking london to mainland europe the glacier express in switzerland. Researched and written by two of europe s leading travel writers. Europe by eurail has been the train travelers onestop source for visiting europe s cities and countries by rail for more than thirtyfive years. With a single eurail train pass you can travel in up to 33 countries, hopping off along the way to experience europe s most fascinating cities, monuments, and breathtaking scenery.
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