European rail pass for seniors
There were (and maybe still are) good value go anywhere European rail passes for the young. Unfortunately, I am now at the other end of the age range. Are there any similar go anywhere tickets for the old? I could use an over 60s one now. If 65 is required then I could not yet but I could plan a little ahead.
In case it matters, I am a dual UK / Irish citizen. I'd like a pass which covered at least the whole of the EU. A bit further would be ideal. I currently live in the UK so it would be good if that was included but it would not be serious if it was not, I could buy a separate ticket to get to the coverage area.
Despite my age, I am still tough enough for low budget backpacking type travel. I don't need luxury.
Additional detail. I am dithering between just wandering at random on a whim (I did that when I was younger) or more systematically visiting the EU and, if possible EEA, countries that I have not visited. Unfortunately, these are widely scattered e.g. Latvia and Cyprus.
Best Answer
You may be thinking of the Interrail pass for young people, but there is a version for seniors that is only a little more expensive than it is for youths.
Some trains, mainly high-speed and overnight services, require a paid reservation (the fee chart can be found here). The average fee is €10-€20, but can be much higher depending on the trip length and class. This, combined with the fact that many operators offer early-booking discounts, means that it can be cheaper to just book in advance. But if that suits you will depend on your travel style.
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Is Senior Railcard valid in Europe?
Passengers over the age of 60 can buy a Seniors Railcard for \u20ac7 to get discounts of up to 50% on national and international travel.Does Eurostar give senior discounts?
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