Options - Eurail
- Explore 18 European countries for 15 days, 21 days, 1 month,
2 months or 3 months of unlimited rail travel.
Select PassExplore 18 European countries over 2 months with
either 10 or 15 days worth of flexible rail travel. Eurail Select PassChoose any 3, 4 or 5 adjoining European countries and choose
from 5, 6, 8, 10 or 15 days worth of travel within in a 2 month period. BritrailTravel around
the UK on their vast train network.
WHY TRAVEL BY TRAIN? FAST
Many trains travel at 300 km/h allowing you to move between cities quickly
and efficiently avoiding traffic congestion on motor ways. What does this
mean? Well particularly in Europe it allows more time to be spent at your
end destination. Over a three week holiday this may mean four more hours
at the Vatican City, three more hours at the Effiel Tower or five more
hours strolling through Venice. Traveling by train simply buys you more
time!
NO WAITING
No lengthy airport check-ins, down time, possible flight delays and cancellations.
A great feature of traveling by train is arriving only 15 minutes prior
to departure. Already there is a substantial saving of time opposed to
flying where check in is required three hours prior to departure. Also
once you’re at your end destination there is no need to be delayed waiting
for luggage and arduous immigration procedures, you simply get out and
generally stroll or take a short taxi to your accommodation.
HEART TO HEART
Most railway stations are in the centre of the city which avoids expensive
taxi fares getting from airports to accommodation. This once again saves
time and allows more time exploring.
EASY WAY TO BUDGET AND PLAN
With no need to pay for motor way tolls, fuel or parking a rail pass allows
you to know exactly where you stand financially before heading off on
your adventure. ** Did you know driving between Paris and Nice return
costs over $200 in motor way tolls?
RELAXING
There is no more relaxing method of travel than train travel. On a train
you can you read a book, have a sleep, talk to the locals, move freely
between carriages or have a drink in the bar? On many routes you can also
hop off on and off at towns along the way and catch the next train. (subject
to traveling in the same direction) Driving, especially through Europe
can be mentally draining and stressful as you are continually referring
to maps and trying to read streets signs in foreign languages.
FLEXIBLE
Europe has over 250,000 kilometers of train tracks at your finger tips.
Coupled with the frequency of departures (The Eurostar departs 16 times
a day) you can always find a service that suits your needs.
PANORAMIC
The scenery from trains is absolutely spectacular and in many instances
you are traveling through terrain which is not accessible by car or foot.
SAFETY
Taking a train in Europe is a very safe method of travel. When you consider
the alternative of driving on the left hand side of the road and right
hand drive in regions you have never laid eyes on before you can understand
why. In a northern winter icy conditions also make for interesting driving
for Australians who as a rule don’t normally experience these conditions.
MEET THE LOCALS
In Europe an average 93% of passengers on trains will be locals going
about their daily life be it to and from work or on their own holidays.
Trains a wonderful way to meet new people (including fellow travelers)
learn about their culture and country.
TRAVEL TOGETHER AND SAVE
Many rail passes offer a discount if you are traveling with two or more
passengers. Rail passes are also good value for money as there are no
high season prices and remain the same price all year round.
YOUTH DISCOUNTS
In most cases youths (under 25) are eligible to heavily discounted rail
passes to further encourage rail travel.
TRAVEL AT NIGHT
Why not consider the option of traveling overnight on one of the many
night train services offering a range of sleeper accommodation from single
or twin berth private sleepers to couchette carriages offering excellent
value for money beds for 3 to 6 people. Arrive refreshed and ready to
explore a new city.