Travel Trust Association No. R5665
Europe 2004
Travel Europe by Eurail
Eurail Select, Saver and Youth Pass
With Eurail you can travel through the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark,Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg,
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
In many countries you can utilise the pass on trains & ferries.
The Eurail Select, Saver and Youth passes enable you to travel within 3, 4 or 5 adjoining countries from those listed above
on any day within a 2 month period. The passes are valid for travel between 5 and 15 days.
Children under 12 years pay 50% of adult price.
Under 4 years are free. Does not apply to the Eurail Selectpass Youth fare.
Eurail Flexipass(for up to 17 countries)
Passes valid for Non-EU Passport holders only.
Children under 12 years of age pay 50% of the adult price. Under 4 years travel
free.There is no reduction on Youthpass and Youth Flexipass. It is your responsibility to
ensure that all Visa/Passport requirements are valid for your Journey.
Tickets take ten days to order. A courier fee of £15 00 per booking will be
added (More than one ticket can be included in a booking). Cancellation fee before travel
- 25%. Once travel has commenced - no refund.
WHY TRAVEL BY TRAIN?
Europe travels by train. The trains literally go everywhere, they travel on time,
and they depart frequently. For long distance journeys you can sleep on the train and wake up
in a new country.
Most stations are in the centre of town and the focal point for all public transport.
In the major stations you can find many services such as a post office, telephones, book store, news stand, gift shop,
bank, tourist information and hotel booking offices.
And since Europeans travel by train, it's a good way to meet them.
WHAT ARE THE TRAINS LIKE?
Just as the scenery and people change from country to country in Europe, so does the personality
of the trains. When riding the trains in Europe, this is what you will generally find:
Compartment Seating - A cabin which opens to a corridor along one side of the car
and accommodates 6 passengers in 1st class and 8 in 2nd class.
Coach seating - The car is open with a centre aisle and seats on either side. In 1st class there
are two seats on one side of the aisle and one on the other. There are two seats on either side
in 2nd class.
Night Trains - If you travel overnight, consider sleeper accommodation such as a sleeper or
couchette.
Even with a pass or ticket you must reserve sleeping accommodation and pay an additional fee.
Sleepers contain berths, with washstand, linen and towels.
Single and Double sleepers are available in 1st class and Double and Triple sleepers
for 2nd class.
Couchettes are open bunks in a compartment each with a blanket and pillow. 1st class couchettes
accommodate up to 4 people and 2nd class up to 6. There is no distinction by sex, so be prepared
to sleep in your daytime clothes.
ARE THERE DIFFERENT SORTS OF TRAINS?
Yes. As well as the usual local trains servicing the many small towns through Europe, you may
hear some trains referred to as EuroCity or TGV or Intercity services. These are high speed trains
which travel at speeds of up to 260 Km/h and have a minimum of stops between the major cities so
you reach your destination much quicker. Most of these high speed services require a supplement
to be paid but if you're using a Eurailpass it is nearly always included in the pass price.
1ST OR 2ND CLASS?
It all depends on your budget and your personal preferences. 1st class is roomier with fewer
seats than 2nd class, allowing more leg room and luggage space. Most Europeans travel in 2nd
class, so it may be crowded during high season or holidays.
DO I NEED TO MAKE RESERVATIONS?
Absolutely, if you need a sleeper or couchette on a night train. It varies for
day trains. Seat reservations are required for all TGV, ICE, EUROSTAR, certain InterCity and
EuroCity trains. For most other trains, seat reservations are not required: you may sit where
you like within the class designated on your pass or ticket. A seat reservation can be purchased for most long-distance trains, however, seat
reservations cannot be requested for certain local trains.
WHAT ABOUT MY BAGS AND BORDER CHECKS?
Border Checks: It is your responsibility to make sure that you have the appropriate papers
and visas to enter each country.
Prices valid from 17 March 2004
|
©DenWeb2000