I want to travel by rail in Europe by Eurail
I want to travel by rail in Europe in 3 connecting countries for 11 days. So I wanted to ask, is it good to book tickets in advance or is good to book from station A to B?
My itinerary starts from Germany on 29th June and then 1st Austria, 2nd Switzerland and 3rd Paris (France).
I will travel 30th June, 1st July, 2nd July in Vienna, Innsbruck & Salzburg. 3rd July, 4th July, and 5th July in Zurich Geneva. I will travel to Paris 7th July onwards.
Kindly suggest me an better option what to do?
Best Answer
There are several options for you:
First the flexible option:
You can book all your tickets at the Railwaystations and there is no need for advanced bookings.
Advantages:
- Flexible
Disadvantages:
- Expensive
- Waiting in line at the counter
The flexible online option:
You can buy your tickets on the go through the ÖBB, SBB and SNCF website or app.
Advantages:
- Flexible
Disadvantages:
- As Expensive as at the counter
Pre-Booking option: When you are a little bit flexible in your itinary and you book in advance, you can reserve heavy discounts though the following programs:
Advantages:
- Sometimes up to 75% cheaper
Disadvantages:
- No flexibility
- Not all connections are eligable for discounts
Interrail option:
You can buy a interrail pass on the interrail website.
If you are aged between 12-27 the following prices apply:
- 208€ for 5 days in an 15 day period
- 255€ for 7 days in an 31 day period
- 305€ for 10 days in an 31 day period
If you are aged between 27-59 the following prices apply:
- 269€ for 5 days in an 15 day period
- 320€ for 7 days in an 31 day period
- 381€ for 10 days in an 31 day period
Advantages:
- Cheap for long travels
- Flexible
Disadvantages:
- Expensive for short travel
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Is Eurail the same as rail Europe?
Here's the difference: Eurail is the name of the consortium that works with all the national rail companies to create the Eurail train pass. Rail Europe is an official reseller of the tickets and passes that Eurail creates. Interrail is the same pass but for Europeans only; Eurail/Rail Europe is for non-Europeans.How expensive is Eurail?
How much does a Eurail Pass cost? In 2022, the cost of a Eurail Global Pass purchased directly through Eurail starts at $280 for second-class fares and $374 for first-class seats for the four-days-in-one-month pass for adults. A 15-day unlimited pass for adults currently ranges from $505 to $673.Can I travel whole Europe by train?
Europe's rail network is extremely vast so it is possible to travel to even small towns by train. Most destinations offer multiple trains a day. The most popular routes usually have a train each hour so getting to where you want to go is rarely difficult.Where does the Eurail go in Europe?
Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, ...Travel Europe by train | Eurail.com
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