Eurail Rail Flexi Pass Information With the eurail Flexi Pass you have a certain number of travel days to use within a window of time (eg: any 10 days within a two-month period). You can sprinkle these travel days throughout your trip or use them all in a row and can take as many separate trips as you like within each travel day.

If you like to linger for a few days at various places a flexipass is the better and more economical choice.

You are allowed to travel in all eighteen countries in the Eurail network: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

The Types of Eurail Flexi Passes Are:-

• 10 Days unrestricted Eurail network travel spread over a two month period.
• 15 Days unrestricted Eurail network travel spread over a two month period.

If you intend spending more than two months in Europe you will most likely found the Eurail Classic Pass a more economical and unrestricted option.

How Eurail Flexi Passes Work

Eurail Flexi Passes are valid for a two month period from when they are validated on the first day they are used. When purchasing your flexi pass you need to decide whether you will spend up to ten or fifteen days during the two month period travelling on the Eurail network and purchase the apropriate pass for your vacation.

You are then able to travel anywhere anytime for a total of ten or fifteen days during the two month validity period on the Eurail network depending on the pass you purchased.

A Eurail pass day runs from midnight to midnight and not for a 24 hour period from when your train journey begins, however, direct overnight train or boat journeys uses up only one of your travel days if you board after 7 p.m and disembark before midnight the following day.

There are three different rate structures, namely:-

• The Adult Rate is for 1st class travel for passengers 26 years of age or older.
• The Saver Rate is for 1st class travel per person based on two or more traveling together at all times on the same pass.
• The Youth Rate is for 2nd class travelfor passengers who are under the age of 26 on the first day of their train travel.

The Eurail Flexi Pass is available only to people resident outside Europe, the Russian Federation, Turkey, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.

The Eurail Flexi Pass offers unlimited rail travel over the national railways, and some private railways, of Austria (OBB), Belgium (SNCB), Denmark (DSB), Finland (VR), France (SNCF), Germany (DB), Greece (CH), Hungary (MAV), Italy (FS), Luxembourg (CFL), Netherlands (NS), Norway (NSB), Portugal (CP), Republic of Ireland (CIE), Spain (RENFE), Sweden (SJ) and Switzerland (CFF/SBB) as well as certain shipping lines.

Eurail Pass holders are normally exempt from fast and quality trains supplements, however when the supplement includes additional onboard services, pass holders are required to pay a charge.

Your pass does not guarantee a seat on the train. When you plan to travel long distances you should make reservations in advance. On some trains it is even compulsory. Reservations are also compulsory for overnight sleeping facilities. Special trains such as EC, IC, TGV (French high speed train), X2000 (Swedish high speed train), Bernina Express, Panoramic Express, etc.are included in your pass. Seat reservation often is compulsory (please inquire in advance) and is not free of charge.

Validating Your Eurail Flexi Pass

Before you hop on that first train in Europe, have an official at the station validate your railpass. He or she will also write in the beginning and ending dates of your pass validity, and your passport number.

At any European train station, present your railpass and passport to a railway official at a ticket window, who will write in the first and last dates of your travel period. For example, a two-month validity period starting May 15 will end at midnight on July 14. You may want to write these dates European style (15.05.06– 14.07.06) on a slip of paper to show the ticket agent. All trips and bonuses must be started and finished within the valid life of your pass. If you have a group pass (i.e. a Saverpass or Twin Pass), all group members must be present when the pass is validated.

You may validate your country pass before arriving in that country, or en route. Let’s say you’re in Munich with a French railpass, you’re heading to Paris, and you want the French portion of your route to be covered by your French railpass. At the Munich train station, buy a ticket to the French border and have the agent validate your French pass at the same time.

Note: You may be charged $5 to $30 (in local currency) to have your pass validated on the train. Approach the conductor; don’t let him “catch” you with an unvalidated pass as he’ll assume you’re trying to cheat.

Using Your Eurail Flexipass

On your flexipass, you’ll see a string of blank boxes, one for each travel day available to you. You can take as many trips as you like within each travel day.

Before boarding the train (or bus or boat covered 100% by your pass), fill in that day’s date in ink in one of the blank boxes on your pass. A railpass day normally runs from midnight to midnight, but a direct overnight train or boat journey uses up only one of your travel days if you board after 7 p.m. (for most passes; see 7 p.m. rule table for specifics). In that case, you just write the next day’s date on your pass. If the very first use of your flexipass is for an overnight ride, you still write the next day’s date, though your pass will be validated for the actual date you board.

Unless you’re taking a train that requires a reservation just hop on the train with your pass. After the train starts, the conductor will head down the train, checking for tickets and passes. Simply show the conductor your pass. He or she may ask to see your passport too.

All rides must be started and completed within the validity period of the pass.

High Speed Trains

Usually additional fees are required for the use of high speed trains such as ICE (Germany), AVE and Talgo (Spain), Pendolino and ETR 500 (Italy), Pendolino S220 (Finland) ETR/Cisalpino (Switzerland/Italy), Thalys (France/Belgium/Netherlands). These fees include extra services on board. A seat reservation is compulsory. Please inquire in advance.

Night Trains

When planning to use an overnight train you have to make a reservation in advance for a sleeper or a couchette and pay a supplement. For the use of hotel trains, such as InterCity Night (Germany), CityNightLine (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), EuroNight, hotel trains in Spain etc. additional charges are required. These additional charges include overnight accommodation, breakfast, other services on board. Reservation is compulsory. Please inquire in advance as there are many different kinds of accommodation and fees may differ considerably.

Each Eurail Pass Order Includes:

• Free timetable
• Special Discount fares on high-speed Premier trains such as Eurostar, Thalys and Artesia.
• Free or discounted travel on river steamers on the Rhine and Mosel rivers.
• Free or discounted travel for regular paddle steamer service on the lakes of Geneva, Lucerne and many other Swiss lakes.
• And More..

EURAIL FLEXI PASS - View Prices and Purchase Online Eurail Flexi Youth Pass (under 26 yrs) 2nd Class from $465.00 Eurail Flexi Adult Pass (26 yrs and over) 1st Class from $715.00 Eurail Flexi Saver Pass (two traveling together) 1st Class from $608.00 Note: On all Eurail passes kids 4–11 are half price and under 4's travel free

Eurailpass Travel Bonuses and Information

In addition to rail travel your Eurail travel passafords you many more other benefits. These benefits as well as important information on using your Eurail travel pass are listed below.

Participating Railroads

Eurail passes are valid for unlimited travel in the class indicated on the pass (1st class tickets are also valid in 2nd class) in the trains of national railroads and of some private rail lines of the following countries:

Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

With a first class pass you can also travel in second class.

In Finland a supplement has to be paid for the use of the InterCity Plus. This supplement includes a seat reservation and a snack or breakfast.

In Norway additional fees are required for special services on the Flåm-line during the summer season and for the use of the 'Bureau-car' in the ICE-trains and the 'Salon-car' in the new express trains (meal included). Note that the new-express trains in Norway do not offer 1st class coaches. 1st class ticket holders are welcome to travel in the upgraded 'standard'-coach (free coffee/tea included) without supplement.

Participating Shipping Lines

Eurail passes are also valid for free passage on the shipping lines operated by:

Adriatica di Navigazione and Hellenic Mediterranean between Italy and Greece (Brindisi - Corfu/Igoumenitsa/ Patras or vice versa).

However, from June 10 to September 30 inclusive, a US $ 15 high season surcharge must be paid. During July and August, advanced reservation is recommended. Reservation fee: US $ 3 (all year). Special accommodations (airline-type-seats or cabins) as well as port taxes are extra.

Before boarding, all passengers must check in at the shipping line pier office. Passengers willing to stop over at Corfu or Igoumenitsa must say so upon delivery of the steamer ticket.

Silja Line between Finland and Sweden.

Advance reservation is recommended in June - August.

Stockholm - Mariehamn - Turku or vice versa - Eurailpass holders get free passage on day sailings but pay for cabin space.

Stockholm - Helsinki or vice versa - Eurailpass holders pay for cabin space.

Umeå - Vaasa or vice versa - Eurailpass holders pay for cabin space.

Eurail Pass Free Transportation Bonuses

Bear in mind that in addition to rail travel, Eurailpass, Eurail Saverpass, Eurail Saver Flexipass, Eurail Flexipass, Eurail Youthpass and Eurail Youth Flexipass entitles you to many bonuses such as transportation by ferries, steamers and buses either entirely free or at a discount.

As a rule, these must be obtained locally and only the companies listed below will honor your pass. Others may provide identical services, but you will not get a special fare, so read the instructions thoroughly and check carefully before committing yourself.

Flexipass and Saver Flexipass holders please note: Use of a free transportation bonus requires use of a travel day. Use of a reduction bonus does not require use of a travel day.

Eurail Pass holders enjoy additional free transportation as indicated in the following countries:-

Denmark

Ferry crossings Rødby Faerge to Puttgarden (Germany).
Ferry crossings Helsingør and Helsingborg (Sweden).
Ferry crossings Århus to Kalundborg.

Finland

Buses, particularly those which operate during certain hours of the day as train substitute.

Germany

Ferry crossings Puttgarden to Rødby Faerge (Denmark) and Sassnitz to Trelleborg (Sweden).
Boats operated by the 'KD German Rhine Line' making regular runs on the Rhine between Cologne and Mainz and on the Mosel between Koblenz and Cochem (except on boats making cruises of several days between Basel and Rotterdam or vice versa, or between Trier and Koblenz or vice versa). An extra charge will have to be paid for the use of hydrofoils.

Italy

Ferry crossings Civitavecchia to Golfo Aranci (Sardinia) and Villa S. Giovanni to Messina (Sicily).

Sweden

Ferry crossings between Helsingborg and Helsingör (Denmark).
Ferry crossing from Trelleborg to Sassnitz (Germany).

Switzerland

Regular boat service on the lakes of Geneva, Lucerne, Thun, Brienz, Zurich, Neuchatel, Biel, Murten, on the Rhine between Schaffhausen and Kreuzlingen and on the Aare between Biel and Solothurn. These are seasonal services, so please consult timetables.

Fare Reductions and Discounts Bonuses

Hilton International Hotels

Grants holders of a Eurailpass and Eurail ticket 30-40% discount on the full official published double room rate in the following locations: Amsterdam, Amsterdam-Schiphol, Antwerp, Athens, Barcelona, Basel, Berlin, Brussels, Budapest, Cannes, Dresden, D?orf, Geneva, London, London-Hetrow and Gatwick, Mainz, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Paris-Orly and Charles de Gaulle, Prague, Rome, Rotterdam, Strasbourg, Vienna, Weimar, and Zurich. Full breakfast is included!

This reduction is granted on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. During the months July and August this offer is available on weekdays at most hotel, subject to availability. Please show your Eurailpass before checking in.

This offer is subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Reservations can be made via your local travel agent or a Hilton Reservations Worldwide toll-free number quoting the code 'E2'.

Eurostar High Speed Train

Links Paris to London in 3 hours and London to Brussels in 2 hours and 40 minutes via the Channel Tunnel.

Eurostar also serves Lille and Calais in Northern France and Ashford, Kent. Eurostar offers a discount fare in 1st and 2nd class to Eurailpass holders.

The Pass has to be validated before the trip on the Eurostar. Pass holders Fare in 1st class is also accessible with a Eurail Youthpass.

Bookings can be made in Great Britain, France, Belgium or via any Eurostar Sales Outlet.

Austria

10% reduction on the Puchberg am Schneeberg - Hochschneeberg rack railway.
15% reduction on the St. Wolfgang - Schafbergspitze rack railway.
20% reduction on boats operated from May to October by Austrian Railways on Lake Wolfgang.
50% reduction on boats operated from May to October by Austrian Railways on Lake Constance.
50% reduction on boat day trips operated between Linz and Passau or vice versa by 'Wurm & K.
40% discount on bicycle rental at railway stations.
15% reduction on boats operating between Melk, Krems, and Vienna. (DDSG - Blue Danube Schiffahrt GmbH)

Denmark

25% reduction for Eurailpass holders on the hydrofoil the 'Flyvebådene Company' between Copenhagen and Malmö (Sweden).
50% reduction for Eurailpass holders on the ferries of 'Stena Line' between Frederikshavn and Oslo (Norway) and between Frederikshavn and Göteborg (Sweden). No discount on cabin and couchette supplements.
30% reduction on the normal fares onday crossing of the 'Color Line' between Hirthals and Kristiansand (Norway), Hirthals and Moss (Norway), Frederikshavn and Moss (Norway), Frederikshavn and Larvik (Norway) and between Skagen and Larvik (Norway).
50% reduction for Eurailpass holders on the ferries of 'Stena Line' between Frederikshavn and Göteborg.
50% reduction on the lowest available cabin category or couchette on 'Scandanavian Seaways' between Esbjerg and Harwich (England), and between Copenhagen and Oslo (Norway).
50% reduction on the Hjørring - Hirtshals private railroad.
50% reduction on the Frederikshavn - Skagen private railroad.

Finland

Group/student rate applicable for the ferry crossing Helsinki - Travemünde on the Finnjet. If booked earliest one week prior departure, 50% discount on adult normal fare in Budget or Tourist I S classes.

France

P&O European Ferries offers the following discounts to foot-passengers: 30% reduction on normal fares for the ferry crossing Calais - Dover (England) 30% reduction on norma fares for the ferry crossing Le Havre/Cherbourg - Portsmouth (England).
SeaFrance offers 50% reduction to Eurailpass holders on normal fares on ferry crossing Calais - Dover (England)
Irish Ferries offer 50% reduction to Eurailpass holders on the standard foot passenger fares on ferry crossing from Cherbourg and Roscoff to Rosslare (Ireland). Advance booking is recommended as capacity is limited. Sailings operate from April to September.
50% reduction between Digne - Nice or vice versa on the Chemins de Fer de la Provence.

Germany

50% reduction on normal fares for the ferry crossing Travemünde to Trelleborg (Sweden) on the 'TT-Line'.
Group/student rate applicable for the ferry crossing Rostock - Helsinki on the Finnjet; If booked ealiest 7 days before departure, 50% discount on adult normal fare in Budget or Tourist I S classes.
50% reduction on the full fare of the 'TR-Line' for the ferry crossing Rostock - Trelleborg (Sweden).
50% reduction on regular boat service on Lake Constance between Romanshorn and Friedrichshafen and between Rorschach and Lindau.
Reduced fare on the Freiburg (Breisgau) - Schauinsland rack railroad.
50% reduction on boat day trips operated between Passau and Linz or vice versa by 'Wurm & Köck'
40% reduction to Eurail Youthpass holders on the roundtrip bus fare Braunschweig - Berlin or vice versa operated by 'Bayem Express' and 'P. Kuhn Berlin GmbH'.
25% reduction on the mountain railroad Garmisch Partenkirchen - Grainau - Zugspitzplatt and on some cable cars in the summit area.
75% reduction on the regular Europabus routes:
EB 189 Burgenstrasse (Castle Road) only from May till September: Mannheim - Heidelberg - Heilbronn - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Ansbach - Nuremberg.
EB 190 Romantische Strasse (Romantic Road) only from May till October: Frankfurt/M - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Füssen.
Reservation is strongly recommended and can be secured in advance via Deutsche Touring in Frankfurt am Main. Phone +49 69 7903 256 and fax +49 69 7903 219.

Ireland

Irish Ferries offer 50% reduction to Eurailpass holders on the standard foot passenger fares on ferry crossing from Rosslare to Cherbourg and Roscoff (France). Advance booking is recommended as capacity is limited. Sailings operate from April to September.

Bus Eireann offers Eurailpass holders a reduction on the price of their 3-day Rover ticket which covers bus services operated by Bus Eireann, Expressway and Provicial Services within the Republic of Ireland and on the City Services in Cork, Limerick, Galway, and Waterford. The reduced fare is lR £ 25. The ticket is valid for 3 days travel within 8 days.

Netherlands

30% reduction on the full fare of the 'Stena Line' for the high speed sea service crossing Hoek van Holland - Harwich (England).

Norway

30% reduction on the normal fares onday crossing of the 'Color Line' between Kristiansand and Hirthals (Denmark), Moss and Hirthals (Denmark), Moss and Frederikshavn (Denmark), Larvik and Frederikshavn (Denmark) and between Larvik and Skagen (Denmark).
50% reduction on the normal fares of 'Scandinavian Seaways' between Oslo and Copenhagen (Denmark).
50% reduction on the normal fare for the ferries of Flaggruten ANS: Bergen - Haugesund - Stavanger.
50% reduction for Eurailpass holders on the ferries of 'Stena Line' between Oslo and Frederikshavn (Denmark). No discount on cabin and couchette supplements.

Spain

20% reduction on the ferry crossings operated by 'Trasmediterranea' between Barcelona -Palma de Mallorca, Valencia - Palma de Mallorca.

Sweden

25% reduction for Eurailpass holders on the hydrofoil of the 'Flyvebådene Company' between Malmö and Copenhagen (Denmark).
50% reduction on normal fares for the ferry crossing Trelleborg to Travem?n the 'TT-Line'.
50% reduction on the full fare of the 'TR-Line' for the ferry crossing Trelleborg - Rostock (Germany).
50% reduction for Eurailpass holders on the ferries of 'Stena Line' between Göteborg and Frederikshavn (Denmark).

Switzerland

50% reduction on boat services on Lake Constance between Romanshorn and Friedrichshafen (Germany) and between Rorschach and Lindau (Germany).
35% reduction on the steamer service on lake Constance between Rorschach and Romanshorn.
35% reduction to the top of Mount Pilatus (near Lucerne), by funicular from Alpnachstad, as well as by cable car from Kriens.
35% reduction on entrance fee to the 'Transport Museum Lucerne', the biggest of its kind in Europe.
50% reduction on the Bürgenstock funicular.
25% reduction on the Jungfrau Region Railways.
25% reduction on the Vitznau/Rigi Railways.

This information is subject to change without notice and we cannot be held responsible for any errors or changes subsequent to posting.

EURAIL FLEXI PASS - View Prices and Purchase Online Eurail Flexi Youth Pass (under 26 yrs) 2nd Class from $465.00 Eurail Flexi Adult Pass (26 yrs and over) 1st Class from $715.00 Eurail Flexi Saver Pass (two traveling together) 1st Class from $608.00 Note: On all Eurail passes kids 4–11 are half price and under 4's travel free

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