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Flash your Pass and Save
If you are planning on taking the train to Jungfraujoch in Switzerland, you can save 20 Swiss francs by simply...

Go by Bus Instead of Train
In certain cases, bus travel time may be exactly the same as train travel time--but bus tickets will cost half...

Local Prices of Transport
Prices of transport varies from country to country. Italy is notorious for its cheap local trains, and Scandinavia is more...

Use Eurail for Long Hauls
If you have a limited number of days on your pass and are expecting to travel more then the days...

Verify Train Prices Before Departure
Always verify train prices before leaving--a faster train could cause a surchage, which may not be the best thing for...

Using your Eurail Pass on Ferries
When traveling over water, don't put that eurail pass away! Your trip may end up being free! Check for the...

Hidden Fees
There are many hidden fees, such as reservations, extra charges for beds, etc. Keep this in mind, and have a...

Eurail 2-Country Passes
Eurail offers a wide variety of passes, including the 2-country pass. This pass offers the option of travel in Benelux...

Discount Eurail Pass for Youth
You don't have to be a student to enjoy Eurail discounts - just under the age of 26 on the...

Eurail Senior Discounts
Seniors save too! If you're above 60, check out our comprehensive list of Senior-discounted passes....

Eurail Party Passes
Party favours aren't included, but if travelling through the UK in groups of 3 or 4 and taking along some...

Who Can Use a Youth Pass?
You don't have do be a student to get a 'youth' pass. Youth passes are available for those under 26....

Point-to-Point Tickets Vs. Eurailpass
Wondering if a Eurailpass will save you money over point-to-point tickets? Look at this example. Say you fly into Barcelona...

Bring Water on Europe Train Rides
Take water with you on the train - you can't drink the water in the rest rooms and what you...

Go to Border Towns on a Selectpass
A Eurail Select pass will cover border cities, even if the country is not on the pass. For example: although...

Seniors Save on Eurail
Kids and young adults aren't the only ones who can save money on rail passes. Seniors aged 60 or older...

Eurail Travel on Ferries and Shipping Lines
Eurail passes are not only valid on trains: some ferries and shipping lines also offer free or reduced services....

Partners Save on Eurail
Travelling with a friend? Multiple-person discounts called Twin or Saver passes may save you a bit of dough, where available....

Heading to Prague?
Planning a trip to Prague, but the Czech Republic isn't included in your Flexipass? Purchase the Prague Excursion Pass, which...

Save Money on Other Travel-Related Products
Your Eurail pass will save you money elsewhere - a number of Hilton hotels offer passholders as 30-40% discount on...

Europe High Speed Train Discounts
Eurail passes will get you discounts on Eurostar (the chunnel train from London to mainland Europe) and other boats, buses...

Discount Eurail Pass?
Eurail passes never go 'on sale' - prices are the same from vender to vender. However, BootsnAll offers special bonuses...

Sleep While You Travel
Strapped for time and looking to save money? Take an overnight train and reserve a bed for less than the...

Don't Eat on Trains
Long-distance trains usually sell food in one of the cars. However, to save money (and your stomach), it's best to...

Stretch your Flexipass
To get the most out of your flexipass, only use it on long traips that would cost a small fortune....

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