Eurail Pass, unsurPASSable

Eurail Pass, unsurPASSable!

· practically unlimited possibilities for traveling by train through Europe in 17 countries including some major shipping lines

· a railnetwork consisting of no less than 240,000 kilometers (160,000 miles !)

· free choice in planning at home or on the spot

· a Pass for everyone

How to use your Eurail Pass...

· Always have your PASS VALIDATED prior to your first train trip in Europe

· Do NOT validate it yourself

· Passes are issued on IDENTITY, not to be used by any OTHER person

· The flexipasses (Eurailpass Flexi and Eurail Selectpass) have a schedule with BOXES to fill in the DATE of TRAVEL. Always fill in the date of DAY of TRAVEL yourself before embarking on the train. One day of travel is from 0 am to 12 pm

· With a Flexi Pass fill in the date of the FOLLOWING day in the BOX when making an overnight trip on a DIRECT night train leaving after 7 pm. Only travels within the TOTAL validity of the pass are allowed.

· There are FREE bonuses and bonuses that ENTITLE you to REDUCTIONS. Whenever you travel with a Flexi Pass and you only use a FREE bonus, you will have to use a travel day. This does NOT apply when you use a REDUCTION only.

· When using a Saver Pass (Eurailpass Saver, Eurailpass Saver Flexi and Eurail Selectpass Saver) there is NO NEED for all the persons to travel TOGETHER. Yet those who do travel should have the pass with them. TWO groups cannot make SEPARATE JOURNIES simultaneously

Eurailpass

· 1st-class pass

· valid in 17 countries including some major shipping lines

· available for consecutive periods of 15 days, 21 days, 1 month, 2 months or 3 months

Eurailpass Saver

A special pass at a special price.

· for 2 or more people traveling together

· no less than 15% reduction per person on regular Eurailpass

· valid for 1st-class travels in 17 countries including some major shipping lines

· available for consecutive periods of 15 days, 21 days,1 month, 2 months or 3 months

Eurailpass Youth

· for those who are still under 26 years of age on the first day of validity

· valid for 2nd-class travels in 17 countries including some major shipping lines

· available for consecutive periods of 15 days, 21 days, 1 month, 2 months or 3 months

Eurailpass Flexi

· valid for 1st-class travels in 17 countries including some major shipping lines

· available for 10 or 15 travel days within a 2-month period

Eurailpass Saver Flexi

· a special price for 2 or more people traveling together

· no less than a 15% reduction per person on the price of a regular Eurailpass Flexi

· 1st-class validity in 17 countries including some major shipping lines

· available for 10 or 15 travel days within a period of 2 months

Eurailpass Youth Flexi

· for those who are still under 26 years of age on the first day of validity

· valid for 2nd-class travels in 17 countries including some major shipping lines

· available for 10 or 15 travel days within a 2-month period

Eurail Selectpass

· choose either 3, 4 or 5 countries out of 17 European countries

· 1st-class travel for 5, 6, 8 or 10 days within 2 months

· If you purchase a 5-country pass, it is also possible to choose 15 travel days

· Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg are considered one "country", called Benelux.

· countries must be adjoining by rail or ship

Eurail Selectpass Saver

· a special pass for 2 or more people traveling together

· 15% reduction per person on the normal Eurail Selectpass price

· choose either 3, 4 or 5 countries out of 17 European countries

· 1st-class travel for 5, 6, 8 or 10 days within 2 months

· If you purchase a 5-country pass, it is also possible to choose 15 travel days

· Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg are considered one "country", called Benelux.

· countries must be adjoining by rail or ship

Eurail Selectpass Youth

· pass valid for those under 26 years old on the first day of validity

· choose either of 3, 4 or 5 countries out of 17 European countries

· 2nd class travel for 5, 6, 8 or 10 days within 2 months<>

· Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg are considered one "country", called Benelux.

· countries must be adjoining by rail or ship

Eurail Passes entitle you to numerous bonuses...

· free or reduced transportation on the tracks of private railroad companies

· free or reduced transportation on national or international ferry crossings

· free or reduced transportation on buses

· reduction on car rental, hotels, museums and bicycle rental

Day trains

Day trains have two seating arrangements:

· Coach car seating (open with center aisle and two seats on either side)

· 1st-class (two seats on one side of the aisle and seats on either side)

· 2nd-class (two seats on either side of the aisle)

· Compartment car (separated into cabins which open to corridor along the side of the car)

· 1st-class compartment car up to 6 persons

· 2nd-class compartment car up to 8 persons

When reserving seats you may choose:

· window seat (smoking or non-smoking)

· aisle seat (smoking or non-smoking)

· option for people traveling together to reserve adjoining seats or opposite seats, sometimes with table

· other options for reservation: dining car seats or panorama carseats

Accommodation charges vary from 4 to 11 US Dollars.

Night trains

Night trains have:

· Sleepers

· Single compartments, called "special" or "single", available for holders of 1st-class passes or tickets.

· Double compartments, called "double" or "T2", available for all pass- and ticketholders. However, depending on the train, sometimes available for holders of 1st-class passes or tickets only.

· Triple compartments, called "T3" available for all pass- and ticketholders.

Separate berths for men and women (unless the compartment is reserved by a couple or a family)

· Couchette cars

· Comprise standard sleeping accommodation. They offer a place to lie down with a pillow, a blanket and a sheet. There are couchette cars with compartments for 4 persons or for 6 persons. Washrooms and toilets are at the ends of the cars.

For further information about the cost of sleeper or couchette reservation, please consult your agent

Useful tips Eurail Passes...

· Together with the purchase of any pass you will receive:

Ÿ a FREE Eurail Traveler’s Guide containing a general map of Europe, and a Eurail Timetable with the most suitable connections for the major routes For a short trip it may be wise NOT to use your Flexi Pass but to buy a regular ticket so as to save the flexiday for a longer trip

· The pass does NOT include reservation costs. Some of the trains require reservation

· Many of the long distance trains have buffet cars or refreshment bars. Most of the time only accept either

· the countries own currency or

· that of a neighboring country or

· credit cards (more and more accepted in Europe)

· Should you in any way meet with any problems with your pass, please consult one of the Eurail Aid offices. All the capitals in the member countries will definitely have an Aid office, not infrequently these are to be found in other towns too

· Not all of the trains can boast of 1st-class accommodation. Night trains often do not have 1st-class seating capacity or no seating capacity at all

· Don’t only check your pass validity for your country of destination but also for the countries you might travel through

· It should be obvious that a 1st-class pass entitles you to 2nd-class travel. Should you want to travel 1st-class with a 2nd-class pass an ADDITIONAL charge for the difference between 1st-class and 2nd-class has to be paid

· Too much luggage is a DRAG.

· More and more European airports have train connections with the nearest towns

· Should you use a CROSS BORDER train, there may be customs formalities. Always MAKE SURE you have your identification papers ready

· Prior to your departure either for Europe or for countries of destination or countries you will be traveling through CHECK whether a VISA is required. You can make enquiries either at the embassy or the consulate in your home country

· For some connections in Europe trains make use of ferry crossings. You won't believe it, but really, the entire train is put aboard the boat! This applies to the connections:

· Puttgarden (Germany) to Rødby Faerge (Denmark)

· Villa S.Giovanni (Italy) to Messina (mainland of Italy to Sicily

High speed trains

Alaris (Spain)

· Railroad Track from Madrid to Valencia and Castellon with new rolling stock.

· maximum speed of 220 km/h (128 mph)

· various categories of seats: Preferente (1st-class) and Turista (2nd-class).

· in Preferente (1st-class) extra service on board including in the price ticket, such as meals, newspapers and magazines

· reservation required

· Eurail Passes and Eurailtickets accepted (Please make sure that your pass or ticket covers the entire section)

· Pass holders pay special price for reservation inclusive of service Preferente.

· Youth Pass holders (2nd-class) only entitled to Turista

Scenic trains

Glacier Express (Switzerland)

· from Zermatt to Davos or St. Moritz via Brig, Andermatt and Chur

· a 7-hour ride, passing through 91 tunnels, crossing 291 bridges and the 2033 m high Oberalp Pass

· a panoramic trip through the Alpine heartland of Switzerland from the western to the eastern Alps

· a comfortable train taking passengers through unspoiled nature, fragrant mountain forests and tranquil alpine pastures

· trains run in summer and winter

· 1st-class and 2nd-class compartments with dining cars

· panoramic coaches

· reservation required

· dining car reservation possible

· Eurail Passes and Eurailtickets accepted (please make sure that your Pass or ticket covers the entire section)

· Eurail Passes not valid from Zermatt to Disentis

CityNightLine (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)

· the following connections:

· Dresden – Zürich via Leipzig

· Berlin – Zürich via Frankfurt am Main

· Hamburg – Zürich via Dortmund

· Dortmund – Wien via Köln and Frankfurt am Main

· luxury doubledeck nighttrains with special air-cushioned stabilizers

· accommodation:

· ‘Deluxe’ spacious compartments for 1 or 2 persons with wardrobe, table, chair and private shower and bathroom (1st-class)

· ‘Economy’ compartments for 2 and 4 persons with comfortable beds and washing facilities

· couchettes

· reclining seats

· bar and service car

· surplus charge required for sleeping facilities: Deluxe and Economy inclusive of breakfast

· Eurail Passes and Eurailtickets accepted (please make sure that your Pass or ticket covers the entire section)

· All the compartments have air conditioning and are non-smoking. Smoking however is permitted in the bar.

· reservation required

Prices Eurailpasses

	Here you’ll find the 2003 prices of the Eurailpasses. All the prices are in US$ per person.


	Eurailpass* 1st-class	Eurailpass Saver* 1st-class	Eurailpass Youth** 2nd-class
15 days	588	498	414
21 days	762	648	534
1 month	946	804	664
2 months	1,338	1,138	938
3 months	1,654	1,408	1,160


	Eurailpass Flexi* 1st-class	Eurailpass Saver Flexi* 1st-class	Eurailpass Youth Flexi** 2nd-class
10 days / 2 months	694	592	488
15 days / 2 months	914	778	642

· Children under the age of 4 travel for free

· Children aged 4 up to and including 11 pay half the adult's fare

· *Saverpass: for 2 or more people traveling together (prices per person)

· **2nd class Passes are exclusively for those who are still under 26 on the first day of validity of their Pass. YET, it should be obvious that those under 26 can also buy a 1st-class Pass.

Prices Eurail Selectpass

	Here you’ll find the 2003 prices of the Eurail Selectpasses. All the prices are in US$ per person.

	Eurail Selectpass* 1st class			Eurail Selectpass Saver* 1st class			Eurail Selectpass Youth** 2nd class
countries	3	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	5
5 days / 2 months	356	398	438	304	340	374	249	279	307
6 days / 2 months	394	436	476	336	372	406	276	306	334
8 days / 2 months	470	512	552	400	436	470	329	359	387
10 days / 2 months	542	584	624	460	496	530	379	409	437
15 days / 2 months	n/a	n/a	794	n/a	n/a	674	n/a	n/a	556

· Children under the age of 4 travel for free.

· *Saver passes: for 2 or more people traveling together (prices per person)

· ** Youth passes: Valid in 2nd class only and exclusively available to travelers who are under 26 years of age on the first day of validity of their Pass. YET, under 26 year olds are also entitled to buy a 1st class pass.

· Prices may be converted into local currency, please cunsult your travel agent.