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Over 75 years of European train expertise and always on track.
See the Real Europe with Rail Europe
Traveling by train enhances your entire European experience:
from genuine interactions with locals to relaxing journeys and
no wasted time at airports. With quiet gazing through panoramic
windows as you’re whisked from city-center to city-center. With
gourmet dining and no hassles. Is it any wonder trains are so
popular? For access to the most choices and best rates, make
sure you book in advance. Because a little bit of planning can
mean a lot more traveling.
“I think the best thing about taking the train is that there are a lot of people
from all over the place traveling on the train and you meet people from different
countries and if you talk to them you learn about their culture. I actually made
friends with a fellow traveler from Turkey; I mean I never would’ve done that
” – Eling
if I hadn’t taken the train.
Because Some Stops Are Never Expected
The European railroads’ policy is that no rail pass or
ticket is refundable or replaceable if lost or stolenbut at Rail Europe, we don’t believe you can have a
great vacation if you can’t completely relax. That’s
why we offer the Rail Protection Plan™. In addition to
protecting your rail pass or ticket if it is lost or stolen in
Europe, the Rail Protection Plan provides compensation
if you should need to cancel or exchange your pass or
ticket due to a medical illness or death. It also provides
compensation if your trip is interrupted or stopped due
to a rail strike. For the complete Rail Protection
Plan policy please refer to the “About Us” tab on
the raileurope.com home page.
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Prices start at $9 USD / $10 CAD. A small price to pay
for big peace of mind.
Simplicity is in our DNA
With 35 different railway systems, it’s much easier for the North
American traveler to ride the rails than plan their own trip
on them. That’s why we’re here. We offer a unified booking
experience across Europe, with the ability to package products
from different carriers.
And we have special relationships with carriers that started over
75 years ago, relationships that have led to special agreements
benefiting our clients. Including technology that enables us to
offer and sell more travel options than any other vendor.
It’s simple. With Rail Europe you don’t have to sort out the details,
we already have.
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America: +1.847.916.1095
Groups:
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Part of every Rail Europe view; a greener future.
The train brings out our best. It’s relaxing. It’s serene. It’s
intimate. It opens us to everything the journey has to offer
the simple pleasures of personally connecting with other people
and cultures.
We also believe part of that serenity comes from knowing the train
is a low-impact form of travel that preserves the authenticity of the
regions and natural beauty we pass through. In fact, high speed
trains are three times as energy efficient as regional trains, but
even the slowest train is 25% more energy-efficient than cars.
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Rail Europe who, as an Active Member of the USTOA is required to post $1 Million with
USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA
Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of Rail Europe customers in the
unlikely event of Rail Europe bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you
should understand that the $1 Million posted by Rail Europe may be sufficient to provide
only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Rail Europe. Complete details of
the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program and a list of affiliates may be obtained by writing
to USTOA at 275 Madison Avenue, Suite 2014, New York, New York 10016, or by e-mail
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“I was planning on getting a car but I’m horrible with maps. So I said forget that;
the train basically picks you up at the station and takes you from one destination
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to the next. Every destination is in the center of the city, so it’s just fantastic.
– Jordan
What’s New for 2010
Top of Europe and Ticino
This 5-day / 4-night Swiss rail and hotel package takes you from
glaciers to palm trees and includes rail travel to Interlaken or
Grindelwald, an excursion to the mountain peak of Jungfraujoch
and travel to Lugano; the sunny side of the Alps.
Hello from Online & On-board
Paris Pass
I love sharing the joy of discovery. And while I’ve always been an
enthusiastic world traveler, I’m particularly excited to share with you
my latest experience - the new territory of social media.
The Paris Pass is a smart-chip card that gives you free reign on
public transportation in central Paris and priority entry to major
museums and monuments. Available for 2, 4, or 6 consecutive
days, you can choose between the Metro, tramway, a variety of
bus lines, even the Montmartre funicular railway. It all adds up
to easy entry and more ways to get there. You’re going to go to
the Louvre anyway, so why not get special treatment? What about
Notre Dame, or the Musee d’ Orsay? It can even get you discounts
at restaurants and shops.
Perhaps you’ve already seen Rail Europe’s blog “The Telltale Rail.”
It includes trip ideas, first-hand reviews and helpful comments from
interacting fellow travelers. And this year, I’ll even be making the
occasional posting to talk with you directly. Of course, we’re also
on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. And in 2010 Rail Europe will
become accessible on your smartphone, enabling you to check
European train schedules and to book e-tickets. They’re all more
ways for our customers to share their personal experiences.
Central Europe Triangle Pass
The Central Europe Triangle Pass is a great way to see the most
popular cities in Central Europe and get one-way rail travel
between Vienna, Budapest and Prague or Vienna, Prague and
Salzburg. Just choose one of the two rail itineraries, start in the
city of your choice and travel in any direction.
We’re very excited to be a part of the online community of inquisitive
travelers. And while European train travel has always been respected
for having great values environmentally and financially, its social
value cannot be overstated: from spending quality time with family
and friends to the simple pleasure of uninterrupted conversation. To
many of our travelers, that just may be our greatest connection of all.
Rail Europe Online - Your Itinerary Simplified
And where else can you unwind at an astonishing 200-mph? The
high-speed TGV surrounds you with comfortable accommodations,
pleasant company, and picturesque views you simply can’t appreciate
from an airplane or while driving. One of my favorite routes on TGV
is the spectacular journey from Paris to Marseille that clocks in at a
mere 3 hours. Sit back and relax as you pass through the bustling
cityscape of Northern France into the laid-back cosmopolitan
atmosphere of the Mediterranean coast.
Rail Europe takes the guesswork out of your rail booking experience
with our exclusive multi-city search feature. Just type in the cities
you’d like to visit and our European rail booking wizard will provide
you with a list of available products and pricing options so that you
may choose the best option for your travel plans. It’s that simple.
What do I do with my luggage?
When I get to the train station, what do I do with
my ticket or pass?
Storage compartments are available on all trains and are located
at the end of each car and/or above the seats. Pack lightly for
manageability and allow time if you have more than one suitcase
and need to change trains. Please label your luggage to avoid
mix ups, and note that some major train stations do have luggage
storage facilities.
If you already have a ticket, just board the train. To travel with a
pass, the first time you use your pass you must present it with your
passport at the station ticket booth to be validated. Once your pass
has been validated, simply board the train. If you have a Flexipass,
fill in the date of each travel day (Day/Month/Year) before the
conductor comes through the car to check your pass.
Are additional services available at the stations?
What classes of service are available on day trains?
Most stations offer services such as currency exchanges, shops,
information desks, restrooms, restaurants, and more.
Day trains offer either first or second class seating. There is a wide
range of fares in both first and second class, so on our website
we’ve broken the fares down into four separate categories. They are
Economy, Freedom, Comfort and Premier class.
An Economy class ticket may not be exchanged and does not
provide access to the station lounge. On-board the train your seat
will be standard or second class.
A Freedom class ticket can be exchanged and does not allow
access to the station lounge. On-board the train, your seat will be
standard or second class.
A Comfort class ticket may not be exchanged, and does not provide
access to the station lounge. On-board the train your seat will be a
large reclining first class seat.
A Premier class ticket (our best class of service) may be exchanged,
and may give you access to the station lounge. On-board the train,
your seat will be a large reclining first class seat.
What type of compartments or sleeping
accommodations are available on overnight trains?
They vary according to the train and route. The most common
compartments are Singles, Doubles, and Couchettes. Some offer
T3, T4, and Deluxe Sleepers.
A Single is a first-class compartment that contains one bed, a
private washbasin, linens and towels.
A Double is the same as a single with 2 beds (normally bunked).
A Couchette is a very affordable second-class option with 6 bunked
beds and a public washroom.
Your Perfect Group Journey Begins Here.
T3 compartments contain 3 beds, a private washbasin, fresh linens
and towels, and the T4 compartments contains 4 beds plus the
amenities of a T3.
I hope this is the year you decide to join us. And we pledge to
continue to do everything we can to welcome you aboard.
Rail Europe offers rates for groups of 10 or more on rail
passes, point-to-point tickets, high-speed trains & more.
Deluxe Sleepers include a private restroom in your compartment.
• High-speed
trains (TGV, Thalys, Eurostar, AVE & others)
passes for one or more countries
• Scenic and overnight trains
• Luggage handling, onboard catering and train charters
• Advance reservations for seats, sleepers and couchettes
• Rail
Bon Voyage,
Frédéric Langlois
President, CEO Rail Europe
Contact Us
Our group rail specialists are available to assist you at
1-800-462-2577 raileurope.com/groups
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Are you on board? Great.
With so many travel and budget choices, where do you start?
Let’s begin with how you like to travel. Are you a planner, or
more of a free spirit? We have great options for both, with expert
advice that includes personalized recommendations and booking
wizardry to get you the right tickets and passes at the best
possible prices.
Do you know the cities where you want to travel? If you’re planning
on visiting just two cities or traveling by rail for less than three days,
a point-to-point ticket might be the right product for you. We also
offer tickets that can be used as airport transfers (available on certain routes) to and from the cities of your destination.
If you know the countries you want to explore but want to wander
within them, we make it easy. Rail passes are the ideal companion for
the adventurous traveler. They’ll allow you to explore one or more
countries and wait until you’re in Europe to decide on the details; to
change plans at will within your country of choice. They’re perfect
for anyone planning to travel for more than three days or who wants
an open itinerary.
All of Europe, at see level.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I travel with a pass?
How do I choose between a pass or
point-to-point tickets?
Your pass entitles you to travel on board the national trains in a
specific geographic area (defined at time of purchase) for a
specific number of days. These days can be “consecutive”
(say, 5 days in a row) or not (you can travel random days within
a longer period of time – up to 2 months).
There are a lot of options, but we make it simple.
If you’re planning on visiting just 2 cities or traveling by train
for less than 3 days, a point-to-point ticket is likely the right
product for you. Tickets are also available for airport transfers to
and from the cities of your destination.
High-speed trains and night trains usually require you to reserve
your seat or sleeper. This can be done through Rail Europe or
locally. Please note that the number of available seats can be
limited, so the earlier you make an advance reservation the better,
especially if traveling at peak times on popular routes.
For itineraries with more than 3 trips, passes are generally the best
value. Or if you’re undecided about where and when to travel you’ll
probably prefer a pass. Reservations are needed for many trains
and can be purchased from Rail Europe before you leave, or locally
in Europe. Seats can be limited, so secure your reservation well in
advance, especially for peak times on popular routes.
For your first day of travel, just head to any railway station and
have your pass validated. Then clearly write the current date
(Day/Month/Year) on your pass; you can use it for the entire day
until midnight. If your first train leaves after 7pm for your overnight
travel, just enter the next day’s date on your pass.
How and when do I get my rail pass/ticket?
You can make your purchase through your travel agent or directly
from Rail Europe (online or by phone). Tickets can be purchased
from 60 to 120 days in advance (depending on the route). But
for the best discounts, the earlier the better (at least one month
in advance). Another benefit: early purchase also ensures you a
seat on the train(s) of your choice during peak season and peak
travel times.
Once on-board, all you have to do is show your pass to the
conductor, along with your reservation when appropriate.
In addition to the many travel benefits a pass already gives you,
simply showing it may qualify you for many trip-enhancement
discounts. You will also be eligible for special pass-holder fares on
high-speed trains. For example, any pass that includes France or
Britain makes you eligible for deeply discounted fares on Eurostar.
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We offer two types of rail passes: the Consecutive Pass and
Flexipass. The Consecutive Pass provides unlimited rail travel
for however many consecutive days are covered by the duration
of the pass. It’s ideal for anyone expecting to travel by train each
day. The Flexipass is valid for a specific number of days within a
longer period of time (for example, three days within one month).
This offers flexibility in choosing which days are rail travel days.
Additionally, most passes are available in first and second class.
When you take the train you see the beauty of Europe the way
it’s meant to be appreciated. Not only is the panoramic view more
remarkable and intimate, so is the pace–because it’s yours. You’re
freed from the burden of meeting planes or spotting signposts along
the road, whether on the beaten track or off of it. You have the
genuine interactions of travelers instead of tourists–real, authentic
connections with locals beyond that of airport gates, gas stations or
currency exchanges.
Travel by rail is a European travel experience like no other. You’re
going to Europe, so why not see it?
“It gives you an opportunity to just look out and see the beautiful countryside and to share it… from 40,000 feet up on a plane you don’t see a
” – Kyle & Barbara
Your One-Stop-Shop for European Travel
whole lot.
Rail Europe’s extensive product line includes more than
just rail passes and tickets - we proudly offer a wide
range of European travel products including:
-Reservations
-Airport transfers
- Sleepers and couchettes
-Luggage services
-Swiss mountain top excursions & hotel packages
-City and museum passes for Amsterdam, Brussels,
London, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Florence, Paris,
Prague and so much more -Extensive array of tours for Britain including Bath,
Beatles and Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stonehenge and York Anywhere Anytime France®
For the Adventurous or Free-Spirited.
Anywhere Anytime France is a pre-paid electronic ticketing system
that enables you to travel throughout France with ease. From the
ticket price to the simplicity of scheduling a trip, Anywhere Anytime
France provides unbeatable value and flexibility.
• It’s perfect for anyone taking more than two city-to-city trips
within France.
• Whether you’re traveling on your own or with others,
Anywhere Anytime France is a great choice! Travelers are
free to travel together or separately.
To browse all of our tour and sightseeing products,
visit us online.
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Bergen
Northern
Ireland
center to city center, high-speed trains offer extraordinary comfort, excellent amenities and the
ultimate efficiency traveling at speeds up to 200 mph. Here you will find some of our most popular
Scotland
Glasgow
Londonderry
Larne
Ballina
Sligo
Britain - France - Belgium
Belfast
Ireland
Travel city-center to city-center between London and Paris or Brussels
in as little as 1h 51m.
Limerick
Mallow
Cork
Newcastle
TGV
Netherlands – Belgium – France – Germany
Thalys
York
Liverpool Manchester
Holyhead
SE
A
England
Wales
France
Madrid
Lisbon
X2000
Some popular routes and travel times
Frederikshavn
Newcastle
Ireland
Strasbourg
Nevers
Freiburg
Granada
Malaga
Stuttgart
NORTH
York
Liverpool Manchester
Holyhead
SE
A
Poland
Ibiza
Burgos
Pampilosa
Cartagena
Biarritz
Tarbes
Lourdes
Zaragoza
Toulouse
Montpellier
Slovakia
Foix
Avignon
Narbonne
Vienna
Marseille
Bratislava
Perpignan
Austria
Kosice
Genova
Nice
Ploesti
Timisoara
Rijeka
Paris - Zurich
3
4h 32m Belgrade
4h 35m
6h 30m
Bucharest
Ostarije
Bologna
Craiova 5h
Prague
- Vienna
7
4h 05m 4h 30m
Croatia
Lapovo
Florence
Rome - Venice
26
3h 15m 4h 35m
6h
Pisa
Ancona
Nis
Gorna Orjahovitza Varna
Split
Serbia
Italy
*City center
to city center **Includes estimated transfer and check in times
Oradea
Dimitrovgrad
Bulgaria
***Add Montenegro
10-30 minutes
to train time for
check
in
Sofia
Edirne
Turkey
Croatia
Serbia
MontenegroDimitrovgrad
Italy
Bar
Rome
Golfo Aranci
Mallorca
Naples
Sardinia
MEDITERRANEAN
Bari
Sorrento
Taranto
Capri
Edirne
Turkey
Istanbul
Thessaloniki
Greece
Larissa
Main European Rail Lines
High-speed rail lines
Conventional rail lines
Conventional ferry lines
Messina
Sicily
Crete
Brindisi
Corfu
Agrigento
Skopje
Lecce
SEA
Bulgaria
Macedonia
Foggia
Palma
Sofia
Pescara
Civitaveccia
Alacante
Almeria
Vitoria
Linz
Munich
Coimbra
del
Augsburg Medina
Portugal
Campo
BaselZurich
Salzburg
BernLucerne
St.Gallen
Madrid
Lisbon
Mulhouse
Dijon
Menorca
València
Miranda
Porto
Palermo
Patras
Reggio di Calabria
Athens
Interactive Rail Maps on the Web
Plan your itinerary using our
helpful internet map tools at:
Siracusa
Kalamata
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Norrköping
Göteborg
Århus
Dublin
Germany
Barcelona
Spain
Albacete
Sevilla
At speeds of up to 125 mph, you can
travel between Stockholm and major
cities in the south and southwest of
Sweden including international routes
to bordering countries.
Russia
Estonia
Romania
Alcazar
Sweden
Stockholm
Slovenia
Portugal
Algeciras
Tallinn
Hungary
Bordeaux
Oviedo
Santander
Vigo
Monforte
Bilbao
Dax Agen
Irún
León
Biarritz
Miranda
Porto
Tarbes
Vitoria
Burgos
Pampilosa
Lourdes
Coimbra
Medina del
Campo
Zaragoza
Lugo
Cádiz
Stranraer
Karlstad
St. Petersburg
Turku
Sweden
St. Germain ChalonBarcelona
Budapest
Spain
Pescara
sur-SaôneLausanne Switzerland Chur
Corsica Civitaveccia
Innsbruck
Limoges
Graz
St.Moritz BolzanoAlcazar
Cluj Nopoca Bar
Rome
Disentis
Skopje
ClermontMenorca
Geneva
Foggia
Villach
Bellinzona
València
Macedonia
Ferrand Lyon
Zermatt
Bari
Palma
Albacete
Maribo
Golfo Aranci
Naples
Sevilla
Lugano
Faro
Chambéry
Ibiza
Sorrento
Mallorca
Brasov
Sibiu
Taranto
Sardinia
Brindisi
Arad
Milan
Trieste
Capri
Ljubljana
Thessaloniki
Valence
Granada
Alacante
Cádiz
Torino
Lecce
Grenoble
Piuka
Zagreb MEDITERRANEAN
Cartagena
Greece
Verona
Venice
Almeria
Malaga
SEA
Corfu
Algeciras
Ploesti Larissa
Timisoara
Toulouse
Rijeka
Genova
Avignon
Palermo
Montpellier
Bucharest
Messina
Belgrade
Ostarije
Nice
Bologna
Patras
Reggio di Calabria
Foix
Craiova
Athens
Sicily
Marseille
Agrigento
Narbonne
Lapovo
Siracusa
Florence
Pisa
Perpignan
Kalamata
Ancona
Nis
Gorna Orjahovitza Varna
Split
La Coruña
Faro
Sligo
Westport
Copenhagen
Glasgow
Malmö
Belfast
Trelleborg
Kouvola
Kotka
Larvik
I
LT
Edinburgh
BA
Parikkala
Helsinki
Gävle
Stavanger
Aberdeen
Finland
Tampere
Travel Time By*
Trains/Day Train Air** Car/Motorcoach
Denmark
I
Amsterdam -Helsingborg
Frankfurt
5
3h
4h 40m 4h 50m
LT 56m
A
Esbjerg
B
Limerick
Fredericia
AmsterdamCopenhagen
- Paris Malmö 7
4h 11m 4h 50m 5h 30m
Trelleborg
Kilkenny
Mallow
Avignon
- Nice
7
2h 50m NA
3h
Sassnitz
Rosslare
Cork
Flensburg
Waterford
Rostock
Birmingham
Fishguard
Avignon - Paris Sassnitz 16
2h 40m 4h 40m 6h 50m
StralsundWales England
Gdansk
Rostock
Birmingham
Harwich
Fishguard
Stralsund 26
Barcelona - Madrid
2h 40m 4h 35m 6h 45m
Bremerhaven
The
Gdansk
Harwich
Bremerhaven
Berlin - Frankfurt
14
4h 07m 4h 35m 5h 40m
Oxford
Oxford
Netherlands
Hamburg
Szczecin
Hamburg
Cambridge
Szczecin
Cambridge
Cardiff
Amsterdam
Cardiff
Brussels
- Frankfurt
3
3h 31m 4h 35m 4h 30m
Bremen
Bristol
Amsterdam
London
Bremen
Southampton
Berlin
Bristol
Hannover - London***
Plymouth
10
1h 51m 4h 40m 5h OsnabrückBrussels
Poznan
London
Dover
Warsaw
Rotterdam
Braunschweig
Brussels
- Paris
25
1h 22m
4h 30m 3h 30m
Brighton
Southampton
Berlin
Hannover
Plymouth
Osnabrück
Calais
Magdeburg
Leipzig
DüsseldorfBordeaux
Poznan Lille
Paris
17
3h
4h 35m 7h
Cherbourg
Aachen Cologne
Göttingen
Dover
Warsaw Bonn Edinburgh
Brussels
Wroclaw
Rotterdam
Fulda
Braunschweig
Le Havre
- London
15
4h
16m 5h
7h 30m
Roscoff
Poland
Valenciennes
Dresden
Brighton
Belgium Koblenz Florence
Germany
St-Brieuc
Rouen
- Milan 21
1h 45m
3h 40m
Hirson
Brest
Katowice 4h 30m
Calais
Frankfurt
Magdeburg
Lisieux
Leipzig
Düsseldorf
Prague
Luxembourg Florence - Rome
Przemysl
40
1h 40m
4h 25m
3h 20m
Cherbourg
Quimper
Rennes
Lille
Aachen Cologne
Reims
Paris
Göttingen
Mannheim Wurzburg
Kraków 4h 40m
Lorient
Frankfurt -Nuremberg
MunichCzech 21 Ostrava
3h 10m
4h 10m
Metz
Brussels
Le
Mans
Wroclaw
Heidelberg
Laval
Fulda
Le Havre
Bonn
Fontainebleau
Roscoff
Republic Prerov
Frankfurt - Paris
5
3h 50m 4h 50m
5h 50m
Karlsruhe
Nancy
Valenciennes
Zilina
DresdenNantes Tours
Koblenz
Breclav
Montargis
Kosice
Strasbourg
Stuttgart
Geneva - Paris 5
3h 29m 4h 40m
5h 30m
St-Brieuc
Rouen
Freiburg
Vierzon
Slovakia
Hirson
Brest
Katowice
Munich***Linz
Mulhouse
London
- Paris
17
2h 15m 4h 40m
6h 10m
Frankfurt
Augsburg
Dijon
Châteauroux Nevers
Bratislava
Lisieux
BaselZurich
Prague
Vienna 1h 57m
Przemysl
- Paris
22
4h 40m
4h 45m
Salzburg
France St. Germain
BernLucerne Lyon
St.Gallen
Quimper
Oradea
Rennes
Budapest
Chalon- Innsbruck
SevilleAustria 22
2h 20m 4h 30m
5h 40m
Reims
Paris
Wurzburg
Ostravasur-SaôneLausanne SwitzerlandMadrid
Chur
Mannheim
Limoges
Kraków
La
Coruña
Lorient
Graz
St.Moritz
Nopoca
Disentis Milan
- Venice
18 Hungary
2h 23m 5h
3h Cluj
45m
Bolzano
ClermontMetz
Bordeaux
Geneva
Le
Mans
Nuremberg
Heidelberg
Villach
Bellinzona
Lugo
Lyon
Ferrand
Oviedo
Laval
Zermatt
Maribo
Milan - Zurich
6
3h 41m 4h 25m
4hSibiu Brasov
Prerov
Lugano
Chambéry
Santander
Fontainebleau
Vigo
Slovenia
Monforte
Arad
Milan
Trieste
Karlsruhe
Ljubljana
Valence
Bilbao
Naples - Rome
34
1h 10m 4h 25m
2h 50m
Nancy
Torino
Dax Agen
Piuka
Zagreb
Zilina Grenoble
Irún
Verona
Venice
Tours
Nantes
Breclav
Montargis
Paris
- Strasbourg
16
2h 17m 4h 30m Romania
5h
León
Châteauroux
Spain
Spain’s high-speed lines link the popular
cities of Barcelona and Madrid as well
as the historical Andalusia regions of
Cordoba and Seville. Only 2h 55m from
Madrid to Malaga.
Londonderry
Larne
Ballina
Galway
Corsica
Ave
Esbjerg
Scotland
Sundsvall
Toijala
Oslo
Norway
Denmark
Fredericia
Bergen
Inverness
Flensburg
Vierzon
You’ll find speedy service to Italian
city-centers including Rome, Florence,
Venice, Milan, Bologna, and Naples,
plus convenient access to smaller
Italian towns and destinations. Travel
from Milan to Rome in under 3h.
Änge
Jyväskylä
Czech
Republic
Germany
Italy
Lapua
Flåm Lillehammer
Myrdal
Norrköping
Northern
Helsingborg Ireland
Belgium
Luxembourg
High-speed trains link Paris to Brussels, Amsterdam, and Cologne
and many cities in between. Travel from Brussels to Amsterdam in
1h 53m.
Enjoy short journeys to all the major German
cities including Frankfurt, Hamburg, Stuttgart,
Munich, Cologne, and Berlin. Plus connecting
train services to Switzerland, Austria, Belgium,
France and the Netherlands.
Estonia
Joensuu
Pieksämäki
Russia
Ostersund
The
Netherlands
This high-speed rail network connects over 200 cities within France
and neighboring countries of Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland,
Italy and Germany.
ICE
Århus
NORTH
Dublin
Kilkenny
Rosslare
Waterford
France
Lieksa
Dombås
Galway
Eurostar
Trenitalia
Stranraer
Kontiomaki
Iisalmi
Åndalsnes
Göteborg
Oulu
St. Petersburg
Trondheim
Frederikshavn
Tornio
SE
A
Westport
Boden
Mosjøen
Tallinn
Stockholm
Larvik
Edinburgh
Kemijärvi
Rovaniemi
C
high-speed trains.
Karlstad
Aberdeen
Kolari
Turku
Sweden
SE
A
Many travelers are choosing train travel over air travel. In addition to being whisked from city
Helsinki
Gävle
Stavanger
Inverness
Bodø
C
Sometimes it’s the train that really flies.
Kouvola
Kotka
Oslo
Norway
Kiruna
Toijala
Flåm Lillehammer
Myrdal
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Bergen
Northern
Ireland
center to city center, high-speed trains offer extraordinary comfort, excellent amenities and the
ultimate efficiency traveling at speeds up to 200 mph. Here you will find some of our most popular
Scotland
Glasgow
Londonderry
Larne
Ballina
Sligo
Britain - France - Belgium
Belfast
Ireland
Travel city-center to city-center between London and Paris or Brussels
in as little as 1h 51m.
Limerick
Mallow
Cork
Newcastle
TGV
Netherlands – Belgium – France – Germany
Thalys
York
Liverpool Manchester
Holyhead
SE
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England
Wales
France
Madrid
Lisbon
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Some popular routes and travel times
Frederikshavn
Newcastle
Ireland
Strasbourg
Nevers
Freiburg
Granada
Malaga
Stuttgart
NORTH
York
Liverpool Manchester
Holyhead
SE
A
Poland
Ibiza
Burgos
Pampilosa
Cartagena
Biarritz
Tarbes
Lourdes
Zaragoza
Toulouse
Montpellier
Slovakia
Foix
Avignon
Narbonne
Vienna
Marseille
Bratislava
Perpignan
Austria
Kosice
Genova
Nice
Ploesti
Timisoara
Rijeka
Paris - Zurich
3
4h 32m Belgrade
4h 35m
6h 30m
Bucharest
Ostarije
Bologna
Craiova 5h
Prague
- Vienna
7
4h 05m 4h 30m
Croatia
Lapovo
Florence
Rome - Venice
26
3h 15m 4h 35m
6h
Pisa
Ancona
Nis
Gorna Orjahovitza Varna
Split
Serbia
Italy
*City center
to city center **Includes estimated transfer and check in times
Oradea
Dimitrovgrad
Bulgaria
***Add Montenegro
10-30 minutes
to train time for
check
in
Sofia
Edirne
Turkey
Croatia
Serbia
MontenegroDimitrovgrad
Italy
Bar
Rome
Golfo Aranci
Mallorca
Naples
Sardinia
MEDITERRANEAN
Bari
Sorrento
Taranto
Capri
Edirne
Turkey
Istanbul
Thessaloniki
Greece
Larissa
Main European Rail Lines
High-speed rail lines
Conventional rail lines
Conventional ferry lines
Messina
Sicily
Crete
Brindisi
Corfu
Agrigento
Skopje
Lecce
SEA
Bulgaria
Macedonia
Foggia
Palma
Sofia
Pescara
Civitaveccia
Alacante
Almeria
Vitoria
Linz
Munich
Coimbra
del
Augsburg Medina
Portugal
Campo
BaselZurich
Salzburg
BernLucerne
St.Gallen
Madrid
Lisbon
Mulhouse
Dijon
Menorca
València
Miranda
Porto
Palermo
Patras
Reggio di Calabria
Athens
Interactive Rail Maps on the Web
Plan your itinerary using our
helpful internet map tools at:
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Kalamata
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Norrköping
Göteborg
Århus
Dublin
Germany
Barcelona
Spain
Albacete
Sevilla
At speeds of up to 125 mph, you can
travel between Stockholm and major
cities in the south and southwest of
Sweden including international routes
to bordering countries.
Russia
Estonia
Romania
Alcazar
Sweden
Stockholm
Slovenia
Portugal
Algeciras
Tallinn
Hungary
Bordeaux
Oviedo
Santander
Vigo
Monforte
Bilbao
Dax Agen
Irún
León
Biarritz
Miranda
Porto
Tarbes
Vitoria
Burgos
Pampilosa
Lourdes
Coimbra
Medina del
Campo
Zaragoza
Lugo
Cádiz
Stranraer
Karlstad
St. Petersburg
Turku
Sweden
St. Germain ChalonBarcelona
Budapest
Spain
Pescara
sur-SaôneLausanne Switzerland Chur
Corsica Civitaveccia
Innsbruck
Limoges
Graz
St.Moritz BolzanoAlcazar
Cluj Nopoca Bar
Rome
Disentis
Skopje
ClermontMenorca
Geneva
Foggia
Villach
Bellinzona
València
Macedonia
Ferrand Lyon
Zermatt
Bari
Palma
Albacete
Maribo
Golfo Aranci
Naples
Sevilla
Lugano
Faro
Chambéry
Ibiza
Sorrento
Mallorca
Brasov
Sibiu
Taranto
Sardinia
Brindisi
Arad
Milan
Trieste
Capri
Ljubljana
Thessaloniki
Valence
Granada
Alacante
Cádiz
Torino
Lecce
Grenoble
Piuka
Zagreb MEDITERRANEAN
Cartagena
Greece
Verona
Venice
Almeria
Malaga
SEA
Corfu
Algeciras
Ploesti Larissa
Timisoara
Toulouse
Rijeka
Genova
Avignon
Palermo
Montpellier
Bucharest
Messina
Belgrade
Ostarije
Nice
Bologna
Patras
Reggio di Calabria
Foix
Craiova
Athens
Sicily
Marseille
Agrigento
Narbonne
Lapovo
Siracusa
Florence
Pisa
Perpignan
Kalamata
Ancona
Nis
Gorna Orjahovitza Varna
Split
La Coruña
Faro
Sligo
Westport
Copenhagen
Glasgow
Malmö
Belfast
Trelleborg
Kouvola
Kotka
Larvik
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LT
Edinburgh
BA
Parikkala
Helsinki
Gävle
Stavanger
Aberdeen
Finland
Tampere
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Trains/Day Train Air** Car/Motorcoach
Denmark
I
Amsterdam -Helsingborg
Frankfurt
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3h
4h 40m 4h 50m
LT 56m
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Esbjerg
B
Limerick
Fredericia
AmsterdamCopenhagen
- Paris Malmö 7
4h 11m 4h 50m 5h 30m
Trelleborg
Kilkenny
Mallow
Avignon
- Nice
7
2h 50m NA
3h
Sassnitz
Rosslare
Cork
Flensburg
Waterford
Rostock
Birmingham
Fishguard
Avignon - Paris Sassnitz 16
2h 40m 4h 40m 6h 50m
StralsundWales England
Gdansk
Rostock
Birmingham
Harwich
Fishguard
Stralsund 26
Barcelona - Madrid
2h 40m 4h 35m 6h 45m
Bremerhaven
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Gdansk
Harwich
Bremerhaven
Berlin - Frankfurt
14
4h 07m 4h 35m 5h 40m
Oxford
Oxford
Netherlands
Hamburg
Szczecin
Hamburg
Cambridge
Szczecin
Cambridge
Cardiff
Amsterdam
Cardiff
Brussels
- Frankfurt
3
3h 31m 4h 35m 4h 30m
Bremen
Bristol
Amsterdam
London
Bremen
Southampton
Berlin
Bristol
Hannover - London***
Plymouth
10
1h 51m 4h 40m 5h OsnabrückBrussels
Poznan
London
Dover
Warsaw
Rotterdam
Braunschweig
Brussels
- Paris
25
1h 22m
4h 30m 3h 30m
Brighton
Southampton
Berlin
Hannover
Plymouth
Osnabrück
Calais
Magdeburg
Leipzig
DüsseldorfBordeaux
Poznan Lille
Paris
17
3h
4h 35m 7h
Cherbourg
Aachen Cologne
Göttingen
Dover
Warsaw Bonn Edinburgh
Brussels
Wroclaw
Rotterdam
Fulda
Braunschweig
Le Havre
- London
15
4h
16m 5h
7h 30m
Roscoff
Poland
Valenciennes
Dresden
Brighton
Belgium Koblenz Florence
Germany
St-Brieuc
Rouen
- Milan 21
1h 45m
3h 40m
Hirson
Brest
Katowice 4h 30m
Calais
Frankfurt
Magdeburg
Lisieux
Leipzig
Düsseldorf
Prague
Luxembourg Florence - Rome
Przemysl
40
1h 40m
4h 25m
3h 20m
Cherbourg
Quimper
Rennes
Lille
Aachen Cologne
Reims
Paris
Göttingen
Mannheim Wurzburg
Kraków 4h 40m
Lorient
Frankfurt -Nuremberg
MunichCzech 21 Ostrava
3h 10m
4h 10m
Metz
Brussels
Le
Mans
Wroclaw
Heidelberg
Laval
Fulda
Le Havre
Bonn
Fontainebleau
Roscoff
Republic Prerov
Frankfurt - Paris
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3h 50m 4h 50m
5h 50m
Karlsruhe
Nancy
Valenciennes
Zilina
DresdenNantes Tours
Koblenz
Breclav
Montargis
Kosice
Strasbourg
Stuttgart
Geneva - Paris 5
3h 29m 4h 40m
5h 30m
St-Brieuc
Rouen
Freiburg
Vierzon
Slovakia
Hirson
Brest
Katowice
Munich***Linz
Mulhouse
London
- Paris
17
2h 15m 4h 40m
6h 10m
Frankfurt
Augsburg
Dijon
Châteauroux Nevers
Bratislava
Lisieux
BaselZurich
Prague
Vienna 1h 57m
Przemysl
- Paris
22
4h 40m
4h 45m
Salzburg
France St. Germain
BernLucerne Lyon
St.Gallen
Quimper
Oradea
Rennes
Budapest
Chalon- Innsbruck
SevilleAustria 22
2h 20m 4h 30m
5h 40m
Reims
Paris
Wurzburg
Ostravasur-SaôneLausanne SwitzerlandMadrid
Chur
Mannheim
Limoges
Kraków
La
Coruña
Lorient
Graz
St.Moritz
Nopoca
Disentis Milan
- Venice
18 Hungary
2h 23m 5h
3h Cluj
45m
Bolzano
ClermontMetz
Bordeaux
Geneva
Le
Mans
Nuremberg
Heidelberg
Villach
Bellinzona
Lugo
Lyon
Ferrand
Oviedo
Laval
Zermatt
Maribo
Milan - Zurich
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3h 41m 4h 25m
4hSibiu Brasov
Prerov
Lugano
Chambéry
Santander
Fontainebleau
Vigo
Slovenia
Monforte
Arad
Milan
Trieste
Karlsruhe
Ljubljana
Valence
Bilbao
Naples - Rome
34
1h 10m 4h 25m
2h 50m
Nancy
Torino
Dax Agen
Piuka
Zagreb
Zilina Grenoble
Irún
Verona
Venice
Tours
Nantes
Breclav
Montargis
Paris
- Strasbourg
16
2h 17m 4h 30m Romania
5h
León
Châteauroux
Spain
Spain’s high-speed lines link the popular
cities of Barcelona and Madrid as well
as the historical Andalusia regions of
Cordoba and Seville. Only 2h 55m from
Madrid to Malaga.
Londonderry
Larne
Ballina
Galway
Corsica
Ave
Esbjerg
Scotland
Sundsvall
Toijala
Oslo
Norway
Denmark
Fredericia
Bergen
Inverness
Flensburg
Vierzon
You’ll find speedy service to Italian
city-centers including Rome, Florence,
Venice, Milan, Bologna, and Naples,
plus convenient access to smaller
Italian towns and destinations. Travel
from Milan to Rome in under 3h.
Änge
Jyväskylä
Czech
Republic
Germany
Italy
Lapua
Flåm Lillehammer
Myrdal
Norrköping
Northern
Helsingborg Ireland
Belgium
Luxembourg
High-speed trains link Paris to Brussels, Amsterdam, and Cologne
and many cities in between. Travel from Brussels to Amsterdam in
1h 53m.
Enjoy short journeys to all the major German
cities including Frankfurt, Hamburg, Stuttgart,
Munich, Cologne, and Berlin. Plus connecting
train services to Switzerland, Austria, Belgium,
France and the Netherlands.
Estonia
Joensuu
Pieksämäki
Russia
Ostersund
The
Netherlands
This high-speed rail network connects over 200 cities within France
and neighboring countries of Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland,
Italy and Germany.
ICE
Århus
NORTH
Dublin
Kilkenny
Rosslare
Waterford
France
Lieksa
Dombås
Galway
Eurostar
Trenitalia
Stranraer
Kontiomaki
Iisalmi
Åndalsnes
Göteborg
Oulu
St. Petersburg
Trondheim
Frederikshavn
Tornio
SE
A
Westport
Boden
Mosjøen
Tallinn
Stockholm
Larvik
Edinburgh
Kemijärvi
Rovaniemi
C
high-speed trains.
Karlstad
Aberdeen
Kolari
Turku
Sweden
SE
A
Many travelers are choosing train travel over air travel. In addition to being whisked from city
Helsinki
Gävle
Stavanger
Inverness
Bodø
C
Sometimes it’s the train that really flies.
Kouvola
Kotka
Oslo
Norway
Kiruna
Toijala
Flåm Lillehammer
Myrdal
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Are you on board? Great.
With so many travel and budget choices, where do you start?
Let’s begin with how you like to travel. Are you a planner, or
more of a free spirit? We have great options for both, with expert
advice that includes personalized recommendations and booking
wizardry to get you the right tickets and passes at the best
possible prices.
Do you know the cities where you want to travel? If you’re planning
on visiting just two cities or traveling by rail for less than three days,
a point-to-point ticket might be the right product for you. We also
offer tickets that can be used as airport transfers (available on certain routes) to and from the cities of your destination.
If you know the countries you want to explore but want to wander
within them, we make it easy. Rail passes are the ideal companion for
the adventurous traveler. They’ll allow you to explore one or more
countries and wait until you’re in Europe to decide on the details; to
change plans at will within your country of choice. They’re perfect
for anyone planning to travel for more than three days or who wants
an open itinerary.
All of Europe, at see level.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I travel with a pass?
How do I choose between a pass or
point-to-point tickets?
Your pass entitles you to travel on board the national trains in a
specific geographic area (defined at time of purchase) for a
specific number of days. These days can be “consecutive”
(say, 5 days in a row) or not (you can travel random days within
a longer period of time – up to 2 months).
There are a lot of options, but we make it simple.
If you’re planning on visiting just 2 cities or traveling by train
for less than 3 days, a point-to-point ticket is likely the right
product for you. Tickets are also available for airport transfers to
and from the cities of your destination.
High-speed trains and night trains usually require you to reserve
your seat or sleeper. This can be done through Rail Europe or
locally. Please note that the number of available seats can be
limited, so the earlier you make an advance reservation the better,
especially if traveling at peak times on popular routes.
For itineraries with more than 3 trips, passes are generally the best
value. Or if you’re undecided about where and when to travel you’ll
probably prefer a pass. Reservations are needed for many trains
and can be purchased from Rail Europe before you leave, or locally
in Europe. Seats can be limited, so secure your reservation well in
advance, especially for peak times on popular routes.
For your first day of travel, just head to any railway station and
have your pass validated. Then clearly write the current date
(Day/Month/Year) on your pass; you can use it for the entire day
until midnight. If your first train leaves after 7pm for your overnight
travel, just enter the next day’s date on your pass.
How and when do I get my rail pass/ticket?
You can make your purchase through your travel agent or directly
from Rail Europe (online or by phone). Tickets can be purchased
from 60 to 120 days in advance (depending on the route). But
for the best discounts, the earlier the better (at least one month
in advance). Another benefit: early purchase also ensures you a
seat on the train(s) of your choice during peak season and peak
travel times.
Once on-board, all you have to do is show your pass to the
conductor, along with your reservation when appropriate.
In addition to the many travel benefits a pass already gives you,
simply showing it may qualify you for many trip-enhancement
discounts. You will also be eligible for special pass-holder fares on
high-speed trains. For example, any pass that includes France or
Britain makes you eligible for deeply discounted fares on Eurostar.
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We offer two types of rail passes: the Consecutive Pass and
Flexipass. The Consecutive Pass provides unlimited rail travel
for however many consecutive days are covered by the duration
of the pass. It’s ideal for anyone expecting to travel by train each
day. The Flexipass is valid for a specific number of days within a
longer period of time (for example, three days within one month).
This offers flexibility in choosing which days are rail travel days.
Additionally, most passes are available in first and second class.
When you take the train you see the beauty of Europe the way
it’s meant to be appreciated. Not only is the panoramic view more
remarkable and intimate, so is the pace–because it’s yours. You’re
freed from the burden of meeting planes or spotting signposts along
the road, whether on the beaten track or off of it. You have the
genuine interactions of travelers instead of tourists–real, authentic
connections with locals beyond that of airport gates, gas stations or
currency exchanges.
Travel by rail is a European travel experience like no other. You’re
going to Europe, so why not see it?
“It gives you an opportunity to just look out and see the beautiful countryside and to share it… from 40,000 feet up on a plane you don’t see a
” – Kyle & Barbara
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whole lot.
Rail Europe’s extensive product line includes more than
just rail passes and tickets - we proudly offer a wide
range of European travel products including:
-Reservations
-Airport transfers
- Sleepers and couchettes
-Luggage services
-Swiss mountain top excursions & hotel packages
-City and museum passes for Amsterdam, Brussels,
London, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Florence, Paris,
Prague and so much more -Extensive array of tours for Britain including Bath,
Beatles and Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stonehenge and York Anywhere Anytime France®
For the Adventurous or Free-Spirited.
Anywhere Anytime France is a pre-paid electronic ticketing system
that enables you to travel throughout France with ease. From the
ticket price to the simplicity of scheduling a trip, Anywhere Anytime
France provides unbeatable value and flexibility.
• It’s perfect for anyone taking more than two city-to-city trips
within France.
• Whether you’re traveling on your own or with others,
Anywhere Anytime France is a great choice! Travelers are
free to travel together or separately.
To browse all of our tour and sightseeing products,
visit us online.
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“I was planning on getting a car but I’m horrible with maps. So I said forget that;
the train basically picks you up at the station and takes you from one destination
”
to the next. Every destination is in the center of the city, so it’s just fantastic.
– Jordan
What’s New for 2010
Top of Europe and Ticino
This 5-day / 4-night Swiss rail and hotel package takes you from
glaciers to palm trees and includes rail travel to Interlaken or
Grindelwald, an excursion to the mountain peak of Jungfraujoch
and travel to Lugano; the sunny side of the Alps.
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Paris Pass
I love sharing the joy of discovery. And while I’ve always been an
enthusiastic world traveler, I’m particularly excited to share with you
my latest experience - the new territory of social media.
The Paris Pass is a smart-chip card that gives you free reign on
public transportation in central Paris and priority entry to major
museums and monuments. Available for 2, 4, or 6 consecutive
days, you can choose between the Metro, tramway, a variety of
bus lines, even the Montmartre funicular railway. It all adds up
to easy entry and more ways to get there. You’re going to go to
the Louvre anyway, so why not get special treatment? What about
Notre Dame, or the Musee d’ Orsay? It can even get you discounts
at restaurants and shops.
Perhaps you’ve already seen Rail Europe’s blog “The Telltale Rail.”
It includes trip ideas, first-hand reviews and helpful comments from
interacting fellow travelers. And this year, I’ll even be making the
occasional posting to talk with you directly. Of course, we’re also
on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. And in 2010 Rail Europe will
become accessible on your smartphone, enabling you to check
European train schedules and to book e-tickets. They’re all more
ways for our customers to share their personal experiences.
Central Europe Triangle Pass
The Central Europe Triangle Pass is a great way to see the most
popular cities in Central Europe and get one-way rail travel
between Vienna, Budapest and Prague or Vienna, Prague and
Salzburg. Just choose one of the two rail itineraries, start in the
city of your choice and travel in any direction.
We’re very excited to be a part of the online community of inquisitive
travelers. And while European train travel has always been respected
for having great values environmentally and financially, its social
value cannot be overstated: from spending quality time with family
and friends to the simple pleasure of uninterrupted conversation. To
many of our travelers, that just may be our greatest connection of all.
Rail Europe Online - Your Itinerary Simplified
And where else can you unwind at an astonishing 200-mph? The
high-speed TGV surrounds you with comfortable accommodations,
pleasant company, and picturesque views you simply can’t appreciate
from an airplane or while driving. One of my favorite routes on TGV
is the spectacular journey from Paris to Marseille that clocks in at a
mere 3 hours. Sit back and relax as you pass through the bustling
cityscape of Northern France into the laid-back cosmopolitan
atmosphere of the Mediterranean coast.
Rail Europe takes the guesswork out of your rail booking experience
with our exclusive multi-city search feature. Just type in the cities
you’d like to visit and our European rail booking wizard will provide
you with a list of available products and pricing options so that you
may choose the best option for your travel plans. It’s that simple.
What do I do with my luggage?
When I get to the train station, what do I do with
my ticket or pass?
Storage compartments are available on all trains and are located
at the end of each car and/or above the seats. Pack lightly for
manageability and allow time if you have more than one suitcase
and need to change trains. Please label your luggage to avoid
mix ups, and note that some major train stations do have luggage
storage facilities.
If you already have a ticket, just board the train. To travel with a
pass, the first time you use your pass you must present it with your
passport at the station ticket booth to be validated. Once your pass
has been validated, simply board the train. If you have a Flexipass,
fill in the date of each travel day (Day/Month/Year) before the
conductor comes through the car to check your pass.
Are additional services available at the stations?
What classes of service are available on day trains?
Most stations offer services such as currency exchanges, shops,
information desks, restrooms, restaurants, and more.
Day trains offer either first or second class seating. There is a wide
range of fares in both first and second class, so on our website
we’ve broken the fares down into four separate categories. They are
Economy, Freedom, Comfort and Premier class.
An Economy class ticket may not be exchanged and does not
provide access to the station lounge. On-board the train your seat
will be standard or second class.
A Freedom class ticket can be exchanged and does not allow
access to the station lounge. On-board the train, your seat will be
standard or second class.
A Comfort class ticket may not be exchanged, and does not provide
access to the station lounge. On-board the train your seat will be a
large reclining first class seat.
A Premier class ticket (our best class of service) may be exchanged,
and may give you access to the station lounge. On-board the train,
your seat will be a large reclining first class seat.
What type of compartments or sleeping
accommodations are available on overnight trains?
They vary according to the train and route. The most common
compartments are Singles, Doubles, and Couchettes. Some offer
T3, T4, and Deluxe Sleepers.
A Single is a first-class compartment that contains one bed, a
private washbasin, linens and towels.
A Double is the same as a single with 2 beds (normally bunked).
A Couchette is a very affordable second-class option with 6 bunked
beds and a public washroom.
Your Perfect Group Journey Begins Here.
T3 compartments contain 3 beds, a private washbasin, fresh linens
and towels, and the T4 compartments contains 4 beds plus the
amenities of a T3.
I hope this is the year you decide to join us. And we pledge to
continue to do everything we can to welcome you aboard.
Rail Europe offers rates for groups of 10 or more on rail
passes, point-to-point tickets, high-speed trains & more.
Deluxe Sleepers include a private restroom in your compartment.
• High-speed
trains (TGV, Thalys, Eurostar, AVE & others)
passes for one or more countries
• Scenic and overnight trains
• Luggage handling, onboard catering and train charters
• Advance reservations for seats, sleepers and couchettes
• Rail
Bon Voyage,
Frédéric Langlois
President, CEO Rail Europe
Contact Us
Our group rail specialists are available to assist you at
1-800-462-2577 raileurope.com/groups
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Over 75 years of European train expertise and always on track.
See the Real Europe with Rail Europe
Traveling by train enhances your entire European experience:
from genuine interactions with locals to relaxing journeys and
no wasted time at airports. With quiet gazing through panoramic
windows as you’re whisked from city-center to city-center. With
gourmet dining and no hassles. Is it any wonder trains are so
popular? For access to the most choices and best rates, make
sure you book in advance. Because a little bit of planning can
mean a lot more traveling.
“I think the best thing about taking the train is that there are a lot of people
from all over the place traveling on the train and you meet people from different
countries and if you talk to them you learn about their culture. I actually made
friends with a fellow traveler from Turkey; I mean I never would’ve done that
” – Eling
if I hadn’t taken the train.
Because Some Stops Are Never Expected
The European railroads’ policy is that no rail pass or
ticket is refundable or replaceable if lost or stolenbut at Rail Europe, we don’t believe you can have a
great vacation if you can’t completely relax. That’s
why we offer the Rail Protection Plan™. In addition to
protecting your rail pass or ticket if it is lost or stolen in
Europe, the Rail Protection Plan provides compensation
if you should need to cancel or exchange your pass or
ticket due to a medical illness or death. It also provides
compensation if your trip is interrupted or stopped due
to a rail strike. For the complete Rail Protection
Plan policy please refer to the “About Us” tab on
the raileurope.com home page.
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Prices start at $9 USD / $10 CAD. A small price to pay
for big peace of mind.
Simplicity is in our DNA
With 35 different railway systems, it’s much easier for the North
American traveler to ride the rails than plan their own trip
on them. That’s why we’re here. We offer a unified booking
experience across Europe, with the ability to package products
from different carriers.
And we have special relationships with carriers that started over
75 years ago, relationships that have led to special agreements
benefiting our clients. Including technology that enables us to
offer and sell more travel options than any other vendor.
It’s simple. With Rail Europe you don’t have to sort out the details,
we already have.
USA: www.raileurope.com
1.888.438.RAIL
Canada: www.raileurope.ca
1.800.361.RAIL
Mexico: www.raileurope.com.mx
001.800.726.1936
Central
America: +1.847.916.1095
Groups:
1.800.462.2577
Part of every Rail Europe view; a greener future.
The train brings out our best. It’s relaxing. It’s serene. It’s
intimate. It opens us to everything the journey has to offer
the simple pleasures of personally connecting with other people
and cultures.
We also believe part of that serenity comes from knowing the train
is a low-impact form of travel that preserves the authenticity of the
regions and natural beauty we pass through. In fact, high speed
trains are three times as energy efficient as regional trains, but
even the slowest train is 25% more energy-efficient than cars.
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The USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program – Rail Europe shares the coverage
available under the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program with affiliates of
Rail Europe who, as an Active Member of the USTOA is required to post $1 Million with
USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA
Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of Rail Europe customers in the
unlikely event of Rail Europe bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you
should understand that the $1 Million posted by Rail Europe may be sufficient to provide
only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Rail Europe. Complete details of
the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program and a list of affiliates may be obtained by writing
to USTOA at 275 Madison Avenue, Suite 2014, New York, New York 10016, or by e-mail
to [email protected] or by visiting their website at www.USTOA.com.
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