Enjoy Europe and beyond Travel by train in 2012!

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GENERAL INFORMATION
5 reasons to travel by train ............................................. The onboard experience .................................................
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GENERAL INFORMATION

EUROPEAN TRAINS
Product offer ....................................................................................... Good to know ..................................................................................... PASSES Choose your Pass ........................................................................... 6 Eurail Global Pass ........................................................................... 6 Eurail Select Passes ....................................................................... 7 Regional Passes ............................................................................... 8 One Country Passes ..................................................................... 9 Swiss Travel System ....................................................................... 10 Swiss scenic trains & Swiss packages ................................... 11 Other Passes
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Special fare for Pass holders Compulsory reservation

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Discount for Children (ages vary, check p.5) Discount for Youths (ages vary, check p.5) Discount for Seniors (aged 60 years and over) Twin: 2 German Rail Pass holders travelling together at all times Saver: from 2 to 5 Pass holders travelling together at all times Party: from 3 to 9 BritRail Pass holders travelling together at all times e-ticket available Wireless internet connection onboard (Wi-Fi)

POINT TO POINT TICKETS High speed trains ............................................................................. 15 Other day trains ................................................................................ 19 Night trains .......................................................................................... 20

BEYOND EUROPE
USA ........................................................................................................ 21 Canada, Australia ............................................................................. 22 Japan, South Korea, India ............................................................ 23

CONDITIONS OF USE ...............................................

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5 reasons to travel by train

Travelling by train is a unique experience, be it for the thrill of high speed, the comfort, the scenery or the attractive prices. If you have not yet decided how to travel, we have put together 5 compelling reasons to choose the train on your next trip.
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City centre to city centre

Most major train stations are located in the heart of the cities and benet from excellent connections with other public transportation such as the underground, taxis, and busses. When travelling by train, you will avoid transfers, endless queues at crowded airports or the stress of driving in a different country. Reach your destination refreshed and relaxed.

Unique experience
From high speed trains offering an efcient and rapid connection between two cities to luxurious trains or panoramic trains offering spectacular scenery, a train ride can be a destination in itself. The train is also a very popular mode of transport. Its an opportunity to meet the locals, learn more about their country and get tips on the best secret destinations.

Save money
Whether you go for a Pass or a Point to Point ticket, you can always benet from attractive prices. Tickets can be very affordable when booked in advance and Passes not only offer discounts but also give access to bonuses. Optimise your budget with night trains, saving on hotel accommodation.

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Comfort
Whether it is for long or short journeys, comfort is always appreciated. Onboard, you will nd spacious carriages with large seats and space for luggage. You can easily walk around onboard or socialise at the bar-buffet car. While 2nd Class offers good value for money, 1st Class can be very affordable, so dont hesitate to upgrade! 5

Be green
Think about making that trip a little greener by travelling by train. Well-established high speed rail systems operate in a more environmentally friendly way than any other means of transport.

The onboard experience

Choose from a wide range of trains including High Speed day trains running up to 320 km/h. Scenic trains offering incredible vistas or authentic hotels on wheels to enjoy the ease, comfort and freedom of train travel.
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Day trains
Most day trains offer 1st and 2nd Class seating. If you like to be pampered, upgrade to 1st Class, with larger seats, generous legroom and on some routes, additional services such as a complimentary meal, free wireless connection and attentive staff. As opposed to air travel, 1st Class prices for trains can be very affordable, especially if you book in advance. High speed trains have revolutionised travel within Europe, making cities more accessible. Enjoy the thrill of high speed, in great comfort, onboard the most popular High Speed trains like TGV, Eurostar, Thalys, ICE, AVE, and FrecciaRossa. In Japan, the High Speed Shinkansen offers a similar thrill. Regional trains connect main cities to the beautiful and peaceful countryside. Choose from a large range of destinations and schedules. Scenic trains run through spectacular areas, where nature is at its best. The most famous scenic trains are in Switzerland. Discover the Alps on the Glacier Express, the GoldenPass Line or the famous UNESCO World heritage listed Bernina Express.
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Night trains
On long routes (more than 6 hours), night trains are a smart travel option. You optimise your time and save on hotel accommodation. Onboard attendants ensure safe and stress-free journeys. Night trains are available on many routes and offer different levels of comfort: Sleepers are private compartments for 1 to 3 travellers offering comfort, privacy and additional services. Breakfast is usually included in the price of the ticket. Couchettes are compartments with 4 to 6 berths, ideal for groups of friends, families or for those who want to socialise. Reclining seats are available on some overnight trains. This is the best option if you want to travel in basic comfort on a budget.

Rail Tours / Luxury trains

These trains offer a travel experience in unprecedented splendour and comfort. Journeys last a few days during which you will enjoy exclusive accommodation, delicious food and attentive staff. Experience the sheer beauty of Canadian landscapes and wildlife onboard the Rocky Mountaineer or VIA Rails Canadian. Travel Australia in comfort on The Ghan, The Indian Pacic or The Overland, some of the greatest train journeys of the world.

GENERAL INFORMATION

THE ONBOARD EXPERIENCE

PRODUCT OFFER

Product offer
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Whether it's only a day trip, for a week, or for a month between two cities through one or several countries, you will nd the right offer with Rail Europe.

GENERAL INFORMATION

What is a Pass?
A Rail Pass allows you to travel unlimitedly on the rail network(s) of the country(ies) covered. This is the best value for money if your itinerary includes 3 journeys or more. There is a large choice of Passes: from the Eurail Global Pass to Passes covering only one country. It offers more flexibility, you choose when you travel within a limited period of time. Discounts offered: Children, Youths, Seniors and Saver (see conditions p.5). You benefit from reduced fares on trains requiring compulsory reservations known as Passholder fares.

What is a Point to Point ticket?

Point to Point tickets are valid on a specific route, between 2 cities. If you have only a few trips in mind, then it is recommended to go for Point to Point tickets rather than a Pass. Depending on the routes and the trains, you will be offered Open tickets or Global fare tickets: Open tickets allow you to travel on a given route at a fixed price within a limited period of time. No specific travel time is mentioned on the ticket and no seat is guaranteed. Global fares are tickets allowing you to travel onboard most high speed and night trains. Travel must take place on the train indicated on the ticket and includes a seat reservation. There is a wide range of fares and you can benefit from up to 60% discount when booking in advance.

What is a reservation?
A reservation guarantees a seat/berth onboard the train. Seat/berth reservations are mandatory on high speed, scenic and night trains. It is included in a Global fare ticket and generally a dedicated seat number is printed on the ticket. It must be booked separately when travelling with an Open ticket or a Pass. On specic trains, the reservation is known as a Passholder fare if you hold a Pass.

Rail Tours & Packages

Rail Tours and Packages offer a unique travel experience, way beyond simple transportation. With Rail Tours, your trip, in total comfort, through fantastic landscapes is complemented by attentive onboard staff. Packages are ready-made itineraries including travel and accommodation. The most famous packages are the Swiss packages and Rocky Mountaineer.

Good to know
What is the difference between 1st and 2nd Class?
Rail travel offers comfortable accommodation/ seating usually classied as 1st or 2nd Class. Both classes offer spacious and comfortable seats with legroom but if you want to indulge yourself with extra comfort, complimentary meals (on some routes) or extra services, upgrade to 1st Class. You will be surprised to see how affordable it is, especially compared to air travel.

What are Continuous or Flexi Passes?

When you select your Pass, you can usually choose between Continuous Passes, to travel every day during the validity of your Pass, or Flexi Passes, to travel on the dates of your choice within a limited period of time. Flexible travel days may be used consecutively or non-consecutively, provided they are used within the validity of the Pass.

Are there discounts for Children, Youths or Seniors?

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Paper tickets or e-tickets?

Paper: your Pass or Point to Point ticket is handed to you by your travel agent or sent to you by courier before you leave your country of residence. Your paper ticket has a monetary value. E-ticket: your tickets can either be collected at the station or received by email: Print @ the Station: a reference code is sent to you and you need to collect your ticket(s) at a ticket vending machine before boarding the train. There is no risk of losing your tickets before travelling. Print @ Home: your ticket is sent by email and must simply be printed on any printer before you take the train. Once printed, your rail ticket is valid to travel.

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Children, usually between 4 and 11 years old, pay half the adult fare. Under 4 years of age, they travel for free unless a reservation for a separate seat/berth is required. To qualify for a Youth discount of up to 50%, travellers must be aged between 12 and 25. With a few exceptions, Youth Passes are available in 2nd Class and travellers can also benet from good deals on the main Point to Point tickets. Travellers aged 60 years and over are considered as Seniors and can also benet from special discounts on some Passes and Point to Point tickets.

IMPORTANT: age limits vary according to the product or the country

travelled so check the age limits before booking.

What are Saver, Twin, Party?

When 2 people or more travel together with a Pass, they are entitled to a discount of around 15% off the regular price. Depending on the Pass, the rules and names vary: Saver (2 to 5 persons), Twin (2 persons) or Party (3 to 9 persons).

GENERAL INFORMATION

GOOD TO KNOW

EURAIL GLOBAL PASS

Choose your Pass and explore one or several European countries by rail
Eurail Global Pass
Travel in 23 countries

Eurail Select Passes

Travel in 3, 4 or 5 countries

Regional Passes
Travel through 1 region

One Country Passes

Travel through 1 country

North Sea

North Sea

North Sea

North Sea

PASSES

English Channel

English Channel
Atlantic Ocean

English Channel

English Channel

Atlantic Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Mediterranean Sea

Mediterranean Sea

Mediterranean Sea

Mediterranean Sea

The Eurail Global Pass is the perfect pass to explore most of Europe.

Tailor-make your pass and visit 3 to 5 countries of your choice!

Choose a Regional Pass and visit your favourite part of Europe by train.

One Country Passes are perfect to explore one country in-depth.

Eurail Global Pass

Benets
Ideal for travellers planning to visit 5 European countries or more Unlimited rail travel in 23 European countries listed below Access to Passholder fares on trains requiring a compulsory reservation More than 50 bonuses offered including free ferry crossings and hotel discounts
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FINLAND FINLAND

NORWAY NORWAY

SWEDEN

To book your pass

1. Choose your destinations Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Italy Luxembourg Norway Portugal Republic of Ireland Romania Slovenia Slovakia NEW Spain Sweden Switzerland The Netherlands
IRELAND

DENMARK DENMARK

NETHERLANDS GERMANY
CZECH REPUBLIC CZECHR EPUBLIC

BELGIUM

LUXEMBOURG

FRANCE FRANCE SWITZERLAND

AUSTRIA
SLOVENIA SLOVENIA

HUNGARY

ROMANIA ROMANIA

CROATIA ITALY SPAIN PORTUGAL BULGARIA

GREECE GREECE

2. Choose your validity Consecutive: from 15 days to 3 months of travel Flexi: 10 or 15 travel days within 2 months 3. Choose your fare 1st or 2nd Class accommodation/seating Children, Youths and Saver discounts
Countries covered by the Eurail Global Pass

Good to know
A FREE rail map, a timetable and a Eurail travellers guide are provided at time of booking with your Eurail pass. Reservations are compulsory on high speed, scenic and night trains and are not included in the price of the Eurail Global Pass. However, they can be purchased in advance.

Eurail Select Passes

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Ideal for travellers planning to focus on a specific area of Europe Unlimited travel on the national rail networks of any 3 to 5 bordering countries that are connected by train or ship Access to Passholder fares on trains requiring a compulsory reservation More than 50 bonuses offered including free ferry crossings and hotel discounts
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To book your pass

1. Choose your destinations, between 3, 4 or 5 countries among the following Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland France 2. Choose your validity From 5 to 15 days of travel within 2 months 3. Choose your fare 1st or 2nd Class accommodation/seating Children, Youths and Saver discounts
FRANCE SWITZERLAND

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Germany Greece Hungary Italy Luxembourg Montenegro Norway Portugal

Republic of Ireland Romania Serbia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland The Netherlands
IRELAND

FINLAND

NORWAY

Stockholm

SWEDEN DENMARK

NETHERLANDS BELGIUM GERMANY LUXEMBOURG CZECH REPUBLIC

AUSTRIA HUNGARY SLOVENIA CROATIA

ROMANIA

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ITALY

SERBIA BULGARIA

MONTENEGRO

A FREE rail map, a timetable and a travellers guide are provided at time of booking with your Eurail Pass. Reservations are compulsory on high speed, scenic and night trains and are not included in the price of the Eurail Select Pass. However, they can be purchased in advance.

PORTUGAL

SPAIN

GREECE

Countries covered by the Eurail Select Passes

List of adjoining countries

The adjoining countries listed below are linked by a direct train or by a shipping line included in the Eurail offer. Austria Benelux (Belgium/The Netherlands/Luxembourg) Bulgaria Croatia/Slovenia Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Italy Montenegro/Serbia Norway Portugal Republic of Ireland Romania Spain Sweden Switzerland Croatia/Slovenia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Switzerland France, Germany, Republic of Ireland Greece, Montenegro/Serbia, Romania Austria, Hungary, Italy, Montenegro/Serbia Austria, Germany Germany, Norway, Sweden Germany, Sweden* Benelux, Germany, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Spain, Switzerland Austria, Benelux, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Switzerland Bulgaria, Italy* Austria, Croatia/Slovenia, Montenegro/Serbia, Romania Austria, Croatia/Slovenia, France, Greece*, Spain, Switzerland Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Romania Denmark, Sweden Spain Benelux, France Bulgaria, Hungary, Montenegro/Serbia France, Italy, Portugal Denmark, Finland*, Norway Austria, France, Germany, Italy

* When Finland AND Sweden are selected, the ferry crossings from Stockholm to Turku and Helsinki by Tallink Silja are included. When Greece AND Italy are selected, the ferry crossings between Greece and Italy operated by Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries and Minoan Lines are included.

PASSES

EURAIL SELECT PASSES

REGIONAL PASSES

Regional Passes
A wide selection of 27 different Regional Passes allows travellers to focus on specific regions. Choose the countries that you wish to visit and pick your Regional Pass accordingly. Benets
Unlimited travel on the national rail networks of the countries covered by the Regional Pass Access to Passholder fares on trains requiring a compulsory reservation Bonuses offered depending on the Pass selected

PASSES

Eurail Regional Passes

To book your pass
1. Choose your destinations Eurail Austria-Croatia/Slovenia Pass Eurail Austria-Czech Republic Pass Eurail Austria-Germany Pass Eurail Austria-Hungary Pass Eurail Austria-Switzerland Pass Eurail Benelux-France Pass Eurail Benelux-Germany Pass Eurail Croatia/Slovenia-Hungary Pass Eurail Czech Republic-Germany Pass Eurail Denmark-Germany Pass Eurail Denmark-Sweden Pass Eurail Finland-Sweden Pass Eurail France-Germany Pass Eurail France-Italy Pass Eurail France-Spain Pass Eurail France-Switzerland Pass Eurail Germany-Poland Pass Eurail Germany-Switzerland Pass Eurail Greece-Italy Pass Eurail Hungary-Romania Pass Eurail Italy-Spain Pass Eurail Norway-Sweden Pass Eurail Portugal-Spain Pass Eurail Scandinavia Pass
(Denmark/Finland/Norway/Sweden)

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FINLAND NORWAY

SWEDEN

DENMARK

NETHERLANDS BELGIUM

POLAND

GERMANY LUXEMBOURG

CZECH REPUBLIC

FRANCE

SWITZERLAND

AUSTRIA HUNGARY SLOVENIA

ROMANIA

CROATIA ITALY PORTUGAL GREECE SPAIN

Countries covered by Eurail Regional Passes

Good to know
A FREE rail map, a timetable and a Eurail travellers guide are provided at time of booking with your Eurail Pass. Reservations are compulsory on high speed, scenic and night trains and are not included in the price of the Regional Passes. However, they can be purchased in advance.

2. Choose your validity From 4 to 10 days of travel within 2 months 3. Choose your fare 1st or 2nd Class accommodation/seating Children, Youths and Saver dicounts

Other regional passes

European East Pass
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Central Europe Triangle Pass

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Balkan Flexipass

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Validities From 5 to 10 days within 1 month

Validity The 3 journeys must be completed within 1 month

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Valid in Austria Czech Republic Hungary Poland Slovakia

Choose from two itineraries among the most beautiful and historic Central European cities. Tour 1 Vienna-Prague-Budapest-Vienna Tour 2 Vienna-Prague-Salzburg-Vienna

Valid in Bosnia and Herzegovina NEW Bulgaria Greece Macedonia Montenegro Romania Serbia Turkey Validities 5, 10 or 15 days within 1 month

One Country Passes

Eurail One Country Passes
Benets
Unlimited travel on the national rail network 1st or 2nd Class accommodation/seating depending on the Pass selected Passes are valid for 1 or 2 months and the number of travel days available varies depending on the country chosen Access to Passholder fares on trains requiring a compulsory reservation

Good to know
A FREE rail map, a timetable and a Eurail travellers guide are provided at time of booking with your Eurail Pass. Reservations are compulsory on high speed, scenic and night trains and are not included in the price of One Country Passes. However, they can be purchased in advance.

*Benelux stands for Belgium/The Netherlands/Luxembourg and is considered as one country ** Northern Ireland is not included

Eurail Italy Pass

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With Italian high speed trains connecting north to south, you can travel long distances in a short period of time. The Eurail Italy Pass allows you to discover the most iconic cities in total freedom: Milan, Venice, Florence, Naples, Rome and more.

Unlimited travel on the national rail network of Italy 1st and 2nd Class accommodation/seating Choice of 3 to 10 days within 2 months Children, Youths and Saver discounts Access to Passholder fares on domestic and international trains 1st Class pass holders: free transfers between Roma Fiumicino Airport and Roma Termini train station on the Leonardo Express and between Pisa airport and Florence central station.

France Rail Pass

Benets
Unlimited travel on the French rail network 1st or 2nd Class accommodation/seating Choice of 3 to 9 days of travel within a 1 month period Access to Passholder fares on domestic and international trains Children, Youths, Seniors and Saver discounts France Rail Pass holders benefit from a more flexible reservation policy onboard domestic TGV trains and can book until the last minute Bonuses with more than 200 partners

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With more than 30,000 kilometres of tracks covered by the France Rail Pass, you can go virtually everywhere.

France Rail Pass Premium On top of your 1st Class Pass, the France Rail Pass Premium offers you a complete concierge service. The concierge will assist you with all your requests such as airport transfers, porters, nanny service, and more. The concierge service is included in the price but all bookings remain at the expense of the traveller.

German Rail Pass

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The German Rail Pass is your best travel companion in Germany. It gives you access to the 34,000 kilometre-long rail network and to all trains, from the high speed trains to the regional express.

Unlimited travel on the national rail network of Germany 1st or 2nd Class accommodation/seating Choice of 3 to 10 days of travel within a 1 month period Children, Youths and Twin discounts Access to all trains, including ICE high speed trains (reservation compulsory only for ICE Sprinter) The German Rail Pass is valid to Salzburg (Austria) and Basel Badischer BF (Switzerland), and offers free or discounted travel on some Europabusses and steamers

PASSES

Eurail One Country Passes are available for the following countries: Austria, Benelux*, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland**, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.

ONE COUNTRY PASSES

SWISS TRAVEL SYSTEM PASSES

Swiss Travel System

Discover Switzerland by train, bus and boat! Enjoy the Swiss perfection with synchronised trains, busses, city public transportation lines and even lake steamers. Switzerland also boasts a wealth of scenic routes offering unforgettable views on the beautiful natural Swiss panoramas.

Swiss Pass and Swiss Flexi Pass

Benets
Unlimited travel on the whole Swiss rail network Unlimited access to local transportation in 41 Swiss cities 1st or 2nd Class accommodation/seating Choice of Flexi and Continuous passes, from 3 days to 1 month of travel Access to Passholder fares on scenic and international trains requiring a compulsory reservation

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Children, Youths and Saver discounted fares Free admission to 400+ museums and exhibits Discounts of up to 50% on guided city tours and most mountain railways and cable cars Free Swiss Travel System map Reservations are not compulsory in Switzerland except on scenic trains; but can be purchased in advance.

Swiss Transfer Ticket

The Swiss Transfer Ticket is a return ticket between the Swiss border or one of Switzerland's airports and any destination in Switzerland, valid for 1 month.

Swiss Card
The Swiss Card offers the same benefits as the Swiss Transfer Ticket plus a guaranteed 50% discount on all additional train tickets purchased in Switzerland, valid for 1 month.

Swiss Family Card

This card is free and allows children between 6 and 15 years (inclusive) to travel free of charge when accompanied by at least one parent. When unaccompanied, children benet from a 50% discount on the price of adult tickets.

Swiss Baggage Products

Let the Swiss Travel System carry your bags and suitcases. Enjoy smooth transfers and visits without luggage. With Fast Baggage, drop your luggage at your departure station in the morning, enjoy the trains during the day, and collect your luggage at the arrival station at the end of the day. You don't need to travel with it. Fly'n Rail Baggage offers you great comfort. When leaving for Switzerland, check your luggage through to your final destination in Switzerland. On your return, do the check-in for your flight from your departure station and enjoy the last hours of your stay in Switzerland.

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Swiss scenic trains & Swiss packages

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Geneva lake

GERMANY

Swiss packages
Combining transport and hotel accommodation. These exciting products are tailored to allow you to see the best of each Swiss region. Itineraries can be extended, booked in reverse, and upgraded (rail and hotel).

Bern

Broc Gruyeres Montreux

Interlaken

Davos St-Moritz

Glacier Express Tour

Ideal for short breaks, this tour includes journeys on the Glacier Express and nights in Zermatt and St Moritz.

Geneva

Brig Zermatt Locarno Lugano ITALY

Tirano

GoldenPass Tour
Glacier Express Wilhelm Tell Express Bernina Express Chocolate Train GoldenPass Line

Between Lucerne and Lake Geneva, enjoy the impressive Jungfraujoch Top of Europe and the GoldenPass Line's scenery from your panoramic car.

Swiss scenic trains

What better way than a scenic train to discover Switzerland's snowy mountains, peaceful lakes and unspoilt valleys? Enjoy unique views on the beautiful Swiss panoramas through extra large windows in comfort, a truly unforgettable experience. Here are the most renowned scenic routes:

Swiss Mountain Peaks

Explore Mount Titlis, walk in James Bond 007's footsteps at Mount Schilthorn and relax in Zurich, Engelberg and Interlaken.

Top of Europe and Palm Trees

From Interlaken to Lugano, experience the Swiss variety of landscapes and cultures. Jungfraujoch Top of Europe, journeys on the scenic Ltschberger train and Centovalli Railway are the other highlights of this tour.

Glacier Express
On the way between Zermatt and St Moritz, you'll cross 291 bridges, pass through 91 tunnels and reach the 2,045m high Oberalp Pass, slowly but surely, to enjoy every single detail of the view.

Tops of Switzerland
An itinerary combining Lucerne and Interlaken with excursions to Mount Pilatus on the steepest railway in the world and Jungfraujoch Top of Europe.

GoldenPass Line
The GoldenPass Line is one of the most picturesque in Switzerland. It links the Swiss Riviera to Lake Lucerne, the historic heart of Switzerland.

Peaks of the world

This tour features scenic journeys between Interlaken and Zermatt, and excursions to Jungfraujoch Top of Europe and Gornergrat peaks, the latter offering the best view to the famous Matterhorn.

Bernina Express
A UNESCO World heritage listed journey, featuring a north-south Alpine crossing from Chur to Lugano, with breathtaking views as you travel from ice-age glaciers to palm trees.

Rail Adventure
A tour for train enthusiasts, featuring Wilhelm Tell Express, Glacier Express and Bernina Express scenic trains, between Lucerne, Lugano and Zermatt.

3 White Peaks Wilhelm Tell Express

Cross Lake Lucerne on a historic paddlewheel steamer to pursue the journey on a scenic train, heading to Italian-speaking Lugano. Impressive ravines and majestic snow covered cliffs guaranteed. Glacial landscapes and eternal snow are the focus of this tour, which includes Mount Titlis, Jungfraujoch Top of Europe and Glacier 3,000.

Top of Europe and Ticino

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Chocolate Train
This train is not just for chocolate addicts! This one-day trip includes the famous Broc chocolate factory visit, a stunning trip through Montreux vineyards and the medieval Gruyres city.
Note: compulsory reservation on all scenic trains at additional cost.

This itinerary combines the Bernese Oberland and Ticino on a scenic round trip, a journey from Swiss glaciers to the Italian air of Switzerland.

Top of Europe and Titlis

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Experience the charming cities of Lucerne and Interlaken as well as two excursions to Jungfraujoch Top of Europe and Mount Titlis.

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POINT TO POINT TICKETS

SWISS SCENIC TRAINS & SWISS PACKAGES

North Sea

Atlantic Ocean

Mediterranean Sea

Best travel times

Baltic Sea

Brussels-Amsterdam Firenze-Roma Firenze-Venezia Frankfurt-Paris Geneva-Avignon Helsinki-St. Petersburg London-Brussels London-Edinburgh London-Paris Madrid-Barcelona Madrid-Sevilla Madrid-Toledo Milano-Venezia Montpellier-Figueres Mnchen-Frankfurt Mnchen-Venezia Paris-Amsterdam Paris-Avignon Paris-Bordeaux Paris-Brussels Paris-Geneva Paris-Strasbourg Paris-Torino Paris-Zurich Stockholm-Copenhagen

1h53 1h33 2h03 3h59 2h53 3h30 1h51 4h15 2h15 2h38 2h20 0h30 2h23 2h01 3h10 6h39 3h18 2h40 3h00 1h22 3h05 2h20 5h30 4h03 5h00

Black Sea

Rome

Istanbul

Ankara

CYPRUS

OTHER PASSES

Other Passes
BritRail Passes
Benets
Unlimited travel in the regions/countries covered by the Pass 1st or 2nd Class accommodation/seating Choice of Continuous and Flexi passes, offering from 3 days to 1 month of travel Children, Youths, Seniors, Party and Guest (if you travel with a British resident) discounted fares Discounted fares for Eurail pass holders Simply choose your destination among 6 BritRail Passes: BritRail Pass (England, Wales, Scotland) BritRail Pass + Ireland (England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland) BritRail England Pass (England only) BritRail London Plus Pass (London and surroundings) BritRail Freedom of Scotland (Scotland) BritRail Central Scotland Pass (Glasgow and surroundings)
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PASSES
Explore the UK and beyond in total freedom.

Norwegian Fjord Tours

Benets
Combination tours including train, bus or boat journeys Scenic routes with stunning panoramas Optional direction of travel and stopovers allowed Discounted fares for Eurail pass holders (new)

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Discover Norway's spectacular Fjords.

Simply choose your itinerary: Norway in a nutshell : ride the spectacular Bergen and Flm Railways and enjoy a unique experience Sognefjord in a nutshell : visit the Sognefjord, Norway's longest and deepest fjord Hardanger in a nutshell : a journey through majestic mountains, roaring waterfalls and idyllic orchards

Paris Pass, London Pass & Berlin Pass

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Convenient City Passes which open the doors to these iconic capitals.
Berlin Pass London Pass Paris Pass
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Free travel on public transport in Paris and Berlin (added travel option for the London Pass) Free bus tour of Paris & Berlin Free entry to the most popular museums and attractions: Tower of London, Le Louvre, etc Shopping & restaurant discounts and benefits Fast-track entry at many of the major sights Free guidebook

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Disneyland Paris - Disney Magic Ticket

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1 Day/2 Parks ticket with free access to both Disney Parks Children discounted fares Discounted price offered when purchasing in your country of residence before departure In 2012, for its 20th anniversary, there is more magic in the air than ever at Disneyland Paris. Discover the special 20th anniversary glittering Disney Parade and be dazzled by the new spectacular Castle illuminations.

Enjoy a magical and full day experience and discover 2 Disney Parks on the same day: Disneyland Park where dreams and fairytales come true, and Walt Disney Studios Park, a fascinating world of movies, animation and television.

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High Speed trains

France pioneered European high speed train travel with its TGV but since then, technology and innovation have crossed the borders. Europe offers the best high speed rail network in the world, with both intercity and international trains that travel at speeds up to 320 km/h. Fast, safe and comfortable, high speed trains allow you to travel smoothly between the major cities of France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK and Scandinavia.
KINGDOM
London
Ebbsfleet Ashford
English Channel Sea

Amsterdam Rotterdam Antwerpen Duisburg Essen Calais rf Brussels Dsseldo Kln Lille

GERMANY

BELGIUM

Luxembourg
Brest Quimper St-Malo Rennes Nantes Angers Tours
Charles de Gaulle Airport

Frankfurt

Reims Metz
Marnela-Valle

Paris
Le Mans

Saarbrcken Stuttgart Mnchen

Enjoy the highest speed in France travelling at 320 km/h, between Paris and southern Germany.

Nancy

Strasbourg Mulhouse Basel

FRANCE

Dijon Neuchtel

Best travel times

Strasbourg-Munich Paris-Stuttgart 3h34 3h40

Zrich
Poitiers
Atlantic Ocean

Bern
Lausanne Geneve Chambery

La Rochelle Angoulme Bordeaux Valence Lyon

SWITZERLAND

Milano
Torino Toulouse Avignon Aix-en-Provence Nice Cannes

TGV France-Italy
ITALY

Irun

Hendaye Lourdes

Nimes

Montpellier

Marseille Toulon Perpignan Figueras

Embark on TGVs between Paris, Lyon, Turin and Milan and enjoy stunning views on the French and Italian Alps.
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Best travel times

Paris-Turin Lyon airport-Milan 5h30 5h10

TGV (France)
Avignon, Reims, Strasbourg, Rennes, Nice, Bordeaux These enchanting cities are easily accessible with TGV, as are more than 1,400 destinations in France. Direct services and fast journeys allow you to make the most of your stay.

TGV France-Spain
This is your fast track from France to Catalonia linking French cities - Paris, Lyon, Montpellier - to Figueres, Dali's city, and Barcelona where connections with the Spanish network are optimised.

Best travel times

Paris-Reims Paris-Dijon Paris-Strasbourg 0h45 1h35 2h20 Paris-Avignon Lille-Lyon Paris-Bordeaux 2h40 2h55 3h00

Best travel times

Montpellier-Figueres 2h01

TGV Geneva-Med
From the sea to the mountains, this TGV links Geneva to Provence in a few hours only.

Best travel times

Geneva-Avignon Geneva-Marseille 2h53 3h30

TGV Paris-Luxembourg
Why not take a day trip from Paris to visit the world's only Grand Duchy?

Best travel times

Paris-Luxembourg 2h05

TGV Brussels-France
With direct services from Brussels to 30 major French cities including Paris CDG airport and Disneyland Paris, this TGV is the best way to travel between Brussels and France.

Accommodation / seating g
TGV trains offer: 1st and 2nd Class accommodation/seating Comfortable, reclining seats Access to the bar-buffet car (for trips >1h) Stylish interior design Modern eet: 1- or 2-level trains

Best travel times

Brussels-Paris CDG Brussels-Lyon Brussels-Avignon 1h14 3h37 4h13

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TGV France-Germany

HIGH SPEED TRAINS

HIGH SPEED TRAINS

High Speed trains

Eurostar
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POINT TO POINT TICKETS

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Eurostar takes you on an unforgettable high speed train journey through the Channel Tunnel from its central London home, the spectacular St Pancras International in just 2h15, to the heart of Paris, or 1h51 to the centre of Brussels. Since its launch in 1994, Eurostar carried over 100 million people and revolutionised the way people travel between London and Paris. Travellers can choose between Business Premier, Standard Premier or Standard class.

Best travel times & frequencies

London-Paris London-Brussels London-Disneyland Paris
Ground & Onboard services 10 minute check-in Access to the Business Premier lounge Spacious, reclining seats with ample legroom Complimentary meal & drinks served at seat Access to the bar-buffet car 30 minute check-in Business Standard Standard Premier Premier

2h15 1h51 2h40

UNITED KINGDOM London
Ebbsfleet Ashford

Up to 18 daily returns Up to 10 daily returns 5 weekly services

NETHERLANDS

North Sea
Calais

English Channel

Lille

Brussels BELGIUM FRANCE

Paris

Disneyland Paris

Culture Connect Simply show your ticket and get 2 for 1 entry in selected museums and galleries in London, Paris and Brussels.

Direct from London to Disneyland Eurostar whisks you 5 times a week to the Magic Kingdom's gleaming gates in a mere 2h40.

Seasonal routes Eurostar takes you on unforgettable journeys with direct routes to Avignon & the French Alps.

Thalys

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Also known as the Red Train, Thalys links Paris to major cities in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands in high speed comfort. Thalys offers the best travel times and, with renovated trains and Wi-Fi Internet connection, a world-class service. Forget the plane and enjoy northern Europe's capital cities.

Best travel times & frequencies

Paris-Brussels Paris-Cologne Paris-Amsterdam Brussels-Amsterdam
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Ground & Onboard services Access to the business lounge* Spacious, reclining seats with ample legroom Taxi reservation upon request Complimentary cold meal and drinks served at seat Access to the bar-buffet car Access to Wi-Fi Internet connection Free public transport in Cologne and Aachen (zone 1)
*in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Schiphol & Cologne

1h22 3h14 3h18 1h53

Up to 25 daily returns Up to 5 daily returns Up to 11 daily returns Up to 11 daily returns

1st Class 2nd Class

North Sea
Oostende

NETHERLANDS Amsterdam
Schiphol Rotterdam

Duisburg Essen Dsseldorf

English Channel

Brugge Gent

Antwerpen
Brussels airport

Brussels

Lige Aachen

Namur

Mons Charleroi

BELGIUM

Cologne GERMANY

Paris FRANCE

Stay connected All Thalys trains offer Wi-Fi Internet connection, included in the price of your 1st Class ticket.

More frequencies Thalys operates direct services from Paris to new destinations: Zaventem (Brussels airport) in Belgium as well as Dsseldorf, Duisburg and Essen in Germany.

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TGV Lyria
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TGV Lyria trains connect Paris to Geneva, Lausanne, Bern, Basel, Zurich and more cities in a few hours. During winter, there are additional trains to stations serving the Swiss ski resorts. Throughout the year, breathtaking scenery en-route makes this a very special trip.

Ground & Onboard services

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1st Class

2nd Class

Complimentary cold meal and drinks

Best travel times

Paris-Geneva Paris-Lausanne Paris-Basel Paris-Zurich 3h05 3h47 3h03 4h03

Taxi reservation upon request Comfortable and spacious seats Access to the bar-buffet car

ICE

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Fast, modern and comfortable, Deutsche Bahn's high speed trains are world famous. ICE trains (InterCity-Express) run at speeds of up to 300 km/h and serve most German cities at regular and frequent intervals, as well as international routes between Germany and Belgium, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria and France.

Ground & Onboard services In-seat video screens & integral audio system

1st Class

2nd Class

Best travel times

Stuttgart-Cologne Munich-Frankfurt Cologne-Berlin Frankfurt-Paris 2h14 3h10 4h16 3h59

Complimentary newspapers Comfortable and spacious seats Access to the bar-buffet car Wi-Fi Internet connection (on some routes)

FrecciaRossa

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Travelling by train is the most scenic way to visit Italy, offering unique views on the country's varied landscapes. Since the introduction of the FrecciaRossa high speed trains, it is the most convenient and comfortable way to travel in Italy. Numerous services, comfort and tasty food onboard will allow you to enjoy the real Italian way of life.

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Ground & Onboard services Welcome drink served at seat

1st Class

2nd Class

Best travel times

Florence-Rome Florence-Venice Rome-Venice Milan-Venice 1h33 2h03 3h15 2h23

Spacious, reclining seats with ample legroom Access to the bar-buffet car Access to Wi-Fi Internet connection

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HIGH SPEED TRAINS

HIGH SPEED TRAINS

High Speed trains

AVE
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Spain now boasts the most extensive high speed network in Europe. All main cities are now accessible by high speed trains. Get ready to make the most of your time between Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia with AVE trains. These trains offer a very attentive and professional service onboard. Book in advance and benet from up to 60% discount!

POINT TO POINT TICKETS

Ground & Onboard services

Club

Preferente Turista

Best travel times

Madrid-Valencia Madrid-Cordoba Madrid-Seville Madrid-Barcelona 1h35 1h42 2h20 2h38

A la carte menu, meal and drinks served at seat Complimentary meal and drinks served at seat Access to AVE business lounges Spacious, reclining seats with ample legroom Onboard video and audio-program Access to the bar-buffet car

X 2000

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The X 2000, the Swedish high speed train, provides seamless connections between major cities within Sweden such as Stockholm, Malm and Gteborg, and travels across the iconic resund Bridge between Sweden and Denmark at speeds up to 200 km/h. The X 2000 is renowned for offering a high quality of service.
Ground & Onboard services Complimentary meal served at seat Premium 1st Class 2nd Class

Best travel times

Stockholm-Gteborg Stockholm-Sundsvall Stockholm-Malm Stockholm-Copenhagen 3h00 3h15 4h15 5h00

Access to the SJ Lounge* Spacious, reclining seats with ample legroom Access to Wi-Fi Internet connection Access to the bar-buffet car At-seat power socket
* In Stockholm and Gteborg Central Stations

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Allegro, the high speed train operating from Helsinki (Finland) to St Petersburg (Russia) at speeds up to 220 km/h takes travellers to the old imperial capital in just 3h30. After leaving Helsinki, the Allegro trains stop in Finland at Pasila, Tikkurila, Lahti, Kouvola and Vainikkala and in Russia at Vyborg before arriving in St Petersburg.
Ground & Onboard services Spacious, reclining seats with ample legroom 1st Class 2nd Class

Best travel times

Helsinki-St Petersburg
Border formalities carried out in the train

Complimentary snacks served at seat

3h30

Complimentary coffee and tea At-seat power sockets Access to the restaurant car

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Railjet
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Railjet trains make travel throughout the Alps now easier and faster. These Austrian trains operate at speeds of up to 230 km/h and connect Zurich to Budapest via Vienna and Salzburg. Railjet means speed, comfort, design and modern facilities which will make your journey even more pleasant.

Ground & Onboard services Complimentary meal at seat Spacious, reclining seats with ample legroom At-seat power sockets

Premium

1st Class

Economy

Best travel times

Vienna-Salzburg Vienna-Budapest Vienna-Munich 2h39 2h44 4h10

Trolley bar service with snacks and drinks

Brenner EuroCity
Brenner EuroCity trains operate between southern Germany, Austria and northern Italy. You will enjoy frequent and comfortable trains with panoramic views on the Alps.

Ground & Onboard services Spacious, reclining seats with ample legroom At-seat power sockets Trolley bar service with snacks and drinks

1st Class

2nd Class

Best travel times

Munich-Verona Innsbruck-Milan Munich-Venice 5h30 5h36 6h39

Access to the restaurant car

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In the UK, rail services are operated by no less than 24 Train Operating Companies, serving the length and breadth of the country. Virgin, East Coast, First Great Western or East Midlands are the most famous, but all offer attentive service and comfortable trains. Wherever you want to go, benet from discounts up to 60% off the regular price with the Advance fares.

Good to know
Best travel times
London-Edinburgh London-Liverpool London-Manchester London-York 4h15 2h30 2h15 1h50 Choose between two types of Point to Point tickets: BritRail Open tickets, to enjoy maximum freedom UK domestic fares, to benet from low prices and discounts

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OTHER DAY TRAINS

NIGHT TRAINS POINT TO POINT TICKETS

Night trains
The best way to cover vast distances is to take an overnight train. Not only do you save time but also save on hotel accommodation. Arrive early the next morning, well-rested, refreshed and ready to explore. Most European countries are covered by night trains including France, Spain, Sweden, Germany and Italy. Some iconic night trains are the Lusitania between Lisbon and Madrid, the Paris-Moscow train, the Nice-Moscow train and the ones listed below.

Thello

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Destinations
Thello operates between Paris and Venice via Milan. From June 2012, trains will connect Paris to Florence and Rome.

Accommodation / seating & onboard services

Sleepers: 1, 2 or 3-berth cabins with private washbasin, complimentary toilet kit and breakfast Couchettes: 4 or 6-berth cabins with pillows, sheets and blankets Meals are available in the restaurant car; light dishes, snacks and drinks can be found at the bar-buffet

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Thello is a new night train between France and Italy with attentive service.

Elipsos Trainhotel
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Elipsos Trainhotel links Madrid to Paris and Barcelona to Paris, Milan, Geneva or Zurich.

Accommodation / seating & onboard services

Grand class: 1 or 2-berth cabins with a shower room, toilets and washbasin, complimentary toilet kit, 3-course dinner with drinks (wine included) and breakfast Club class: 1 or 2-berth cabins with private washbasin, complimentary toilet kit and breakfast Tourist class: 4-berth cabins with private washbasin and fully made-up beds Super reclining seats: comfortable and spacious seats offering plenty of legroom, equivalent to a Business class on a plane The bar-buffet car and an authentic restaurant offer light meals or an la carte menu

With Elipsos Trainhotel, combine the advantages of travelling by train with the comfort of a real hotel on wheels.

City Night Line

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City Night Line trains offer frequent services between major European cities to/from Germany including Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Munich, Prague, Rome and Zurich to mention a few.

Accommodation / seating & onboard services

Deluxe Sleepers: 1, 2 or 3-berth cabins with private washbasin, toilets, shower and complimentary breakfast served in the cabin Sleepers: 1, 2 or 3-berth cabins with private washbasin and complimentary breakfast Couchettes: 4 or 6-berth cabins with pillows, sheets and blankets Reclining seats: comfortable and spacious seats offering plenty of legroom The bar-buffet and lounge car is the perfect place to enjoy a drink, a snack or a light meal or breakfast

City Night Line trains are comfortable overnight trains with special attention to detail which guarantee a stress-free journey.

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Whether you want to explore authentic America or travel efciently between 2 cities, go by train. Amtrak, the USA's national rail operator, provides passenger rail services to more than 500 destinations in 46 states.

USA Rail Pass

If you want to experience North America and enjoy its vast beauty coast to coast, Amtrak's exciting Rail Pass is the easiest, most cost-effective way to travel. Choose from 3 travel options: 8 segments within 15 days, 12 segments within 30 days or 18 segments within 45 days Travel in Coach Class (2 Class) Upgrade to Business Class (1st Class) is also possible at an extra cost Valid on the whole Amtrak network throughout the USA Not valid on Auto Train, Acela Express, some Thruway Motorcoaches and the Canadian portion of trains operated jointly by Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada
Montreal Seattle Portland Spokane Toronto St-Paul-Minneapolis Milwaukee Salt Lake City San Francisco -Oakland Sacramento Denver Omaha Kansas City Chicago Indianapolis St-Louis Charlotte Oklahoma City Albuquerque Flagstaff Tucson El Paso Fort Worth Austin Dallas Mobile New-Orleans Tampa Gulf of Mexico Miami Jacksonville Orlando Memphis Atlanta Detroit Buffalo Boston Cleveland Pittsburg Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Baltimore

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CANADA
Vancouver

CANADA

Washington D.C.

UNITED STATES
Bakersfield Los Angeles San Diego Pacific Ocean Little Rock

Virginia Beach Raleigh Columbia Atlanfic Ocean

Charleston Savannah

San Antonio Houston

MEXICO

AMTRAK Point to Point tickets

If you have specic destinations in mind, go for Point to Point tickets. Amtrak takes you downtown to downtown via its High Speed Acela Express train service on the Northeast Corridor or through iconic routes like the California Zephyr or the Coast Starlight.

Popular Routes:
The Acela Express reaches speeds of up to 240 km/h, making New York a mere 3 hours from Boston and 2h45 from Washington. Travel in style in First or Business Class and enjoy superior comfort. The Crescent takes you from New York to New Orleans, daily. The California Zephyr links Chicago to the West, winding its way through the Rocky Mountains for one of the most scenic train rides in the country. The Coast Starlight operates between Los Angeles and Seattle. The Silver Service offers services along the eastern coast, from New York to Miami.

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Washington D.C.

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CANADA - AUSTRALIA

Canada - Australia
VIA Rail
Passes
The Canrailpass System: 7 trips within a 21-day period in Economy Class on the whole VIA Rail network The Canrailpass Corridor: 7 trips within a 10-day period in Economy Class. Valid on the Quebec City - Windsor corridor

Rail Journeys & Point to Point Tickets

BEYOND EUROPE

VIA Rail trains go everywhere. Depending on your plans, choose between a Rail Pass or a Point to Point ticket.

Accommodation

This is the best choice for a limited itinerary. VIA Rail fares are substantially discounted when purchased in advance. Travel onboard The Corridor from Toronto to Niagara Falls and up to Montreal or Quebec City. Experience The Canadian, which takes nearly four days to travel across Canada between Vancouver on the west coast and Toronto on the east coast (4,456 km).

On day routes, you can travel in Economy or Business class and on the long routes you can choose from reclining seats to sleepers. A restaurant car is always available and some trains even feature an observation coach to enjoy the scenery.

Rocky Mountaineer
CANADA
Quesnel Jasper

For one of the most majestic train travel experiences, consider the Rocky Mountaineer. Trains operate during the day to maximise your viewing. Each Rocky Mountaineer journey features spectacular scenery and unmatched onboard service with an overnight stay in comfort.

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Rail Journeys
The following packages combine two day Rocky Mountaineer train trips with hotel accommodation and transfers: First Passage to West: Whistler-Quesnel-Jasper Journey through the Clouds: Vancouver-Kamloops-Jasper Rainforest to Gold Rush: Vancouver-Kamloops-Banff-Calgary

Accommodation / seating
On Rocky Mountaineer trains you can choose between RedLeaf or GoldLeaf service, depending on your budget.

Rail Australia
Darwin

Rail Journeys & Point to Point tickets

AUSTRALIA
Alice Springs

Perth

Sydney Adelaide Melbourne

Australia's fascinating landscapes are best viewed through a train window. Discover some of the world's greatest train journeys: The Ghan offers a unique view of Australia's spectacular landscapes, from the rugged Red Centre to the subtropical scenery of the Top End. The Indian Pacific joins the 2 oceans and crosses the Nullarbor desert on the worlds longest straight stretch of track. The Overland is Australia's historic pioneer train.

Passes
The Ghan Indian Pacic The Overland

Accommodation / seating
Choose between the Red Service for the budget conscious, Red Premium, Gold Service or Platinum for luxury services.

With a Rail Pass, explore Australia at your own pace in Red Service. Use the Ausrail Pass to explore all corners of Australia. It includes The Ghan, Indian Pacific and The Overland, plus travel on Queensland Rail and CountryLink trains. The Rail Explorer Pass only provides access to rail services operated by the Great Southern Rail Network (The Ghan, Indian Pacific and The Overland). Discover Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Darwin, Melbourne and all stops in between.

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Japan Rail Passes

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Japans excellent railway system makes train travel one of the most enjoyable experiences. Spearheaded by its world-renowned Shinkansen (high speed trains), Japan Railways offer easy connections to all main cities. Japan Rail Passes are the best value for money and are dedicated to non-Japanese residents only. With the Japan Rail Pass, the entire country is yours to explore. Regional Passes are also available if you want to focus on a smaller area.

Japan Rail West Pass Japan Rail Hokkaido Pass Japan Rail Kyushu Pass

Pass Name
Sapporo

Region covered

Green Class (1st Class)

Ordinary Class (2nd Class)

Validities 7, 14 or 21 consecutive days 3 or 5 consecutive days 3, 5 or 7 consecutive days 4 exible days 4 or 8 consecutive days 1, 2, 3 or 4 consecutive days

Japan Rail Pass All JR network Japan Rail Kyushu Pass

Tokyo

JR Kyushu region JR Northern Kyushu region JR Hokkaido region

Nagoya Kyoto Hiroshima Osaka Hakata

Japan Rail Hokkaido Pass

Japan Rail West JR Sanyo region Sanyo Pass Japan Rail West JR Kansai region Kansai Pass

Korea Rail Pass

Chuncheon Seoul

SOUTH KOREA
Jecheon Chunan Daejeon

Donghae Japan Sea Yeongju

Yellow Sea

The Korea Rail Pass is the perfect travel companion to explore South Korea. Only available for non-Korean citizens, it offers good value for money and gives you access to all types of trains: KTX (high speed), Saemaeul and Mugunghwa trains. Hop on and hop off as much as you like on the Korean network. The Korea Rail Pass offers you: Unlimited travel on the Korail network A choice of 1, 3, 5, 7, or 10 day(s) of travel excluding subways and tourist trains Children, Youths and Saver discounts

Janghang

Iksan

Kimchun Gyungju Ulsan

East Daegu

Gwangju

Masan Busan

Mokpo SunChun

The Buddhist Special Train

This package takes you on a spiritual tour of Buddhist India, where Buddhism originated more than 2,500 years ago. It includes journeys on the Buddhist Special Train. Take the path to enlightenment on this Special train. Total trip: 7 nights/8 days (partial trip possible) Itinerary: Delhi Gaya Bodhgaya Nalanda Rajgir Gaya Varanasi Sarnath Gorakhpur Kushinagar Lumbini Gorakhpur Gonda Sravasti Gonda Agra Delhi Running periods: from October to March All inclusive escorted tour: includes journeys onboard the Buddhist Special Train, accommodation in comfortable hotels, meals, entrance fees, air conditioned road transportation.

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General conditions of use

TRANSPORTATION RULES
1. Transportation covered by an international pass (valid in more than one country) and international cross-border journeys are subject to the Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail (COTIF) including the Uniform Rules concerning the Contract of International Carriage of Passengers by Rail (CIV), the General Terms and Conditions of Carriage (GCC-CIV), the Passengers Rights Regulation (PRR) when travelling in countries of the European Union, the Special Conditions of Carriage of the carriers included in transport and the Tariff for International Passenger trafc (TCV). For transportation covered by a pass valid in one country only, the legal provisions of the concerned country apply. If ticket entitles to transportation by a carrier, the existing public regulations and each carriers general conditions apply. In respect of transportation by sea, the legal provisions of the concerned sea carrier apply. 2. The ofce that issues the ticket is merely the intermediary of the carriers and assumes no liability. The Railways and Operators distributed by Rail Europe, Rail Europe or their agents cannot be held responsible for damages due to strike, delayed/cancelled trains, missed connections, theft or loss of baggage/tickets. 3. Tampering with or altering coupons (passes and point to point tickets) renders the ticket invalid and authorises railway staff to conscate it and subject the traveller to a penalty payable in local currency. 4. Punctuality is an important concern. To ensure the prompt departure of high speed trains, it is mandatory that travellers be aboard at the latest 2 minutes prior to the departure time, beyond which access to the train cannot be guaranteed 5. Attraction opening times will change from time to time, travellers are encouraged to check opening hours with the attraction concerned as this is their responsibility to come to the attraction during normal opening hours. non refundable. Any allowed refund is subject to a cancellation fee (of minimum 10% for the Balkan Flexipass or 15% for all other passes) plus any issuance ofce fees depending on the pass purchased.

POINT TO POINT TICKETS GENERAL CONDITIONS OF USE

GLOBAL FARE TICKETS
1. Global fare tickets are combined tickets, where both the transportation ticket and the reservation are issued as one document. They are only valid for travel on the date/time indicated. They are mandatory to travel on high speed and night trains. 2. You will be eligible for a refund or exchange if cancellation has been carried out in a timely manner, in accordance with the time limits associated with your ticket. Seats/berths must be released before departure to be eligible for a refund. No refund can be made if the original ticket cannot be produced. No refund can be made in the country of travel. Handling and shipping fees are non refundable. Lost or stolen tickets are neither refundable nor replaceable.

OPEN TICKETS & RESERVATIONS

1. Open tickets are tickets issued with an open date. They are valid on the specied route only, as per the vias mentioned on the ticket. The rst and last day of validity are printed on the ticket itself. Journey must be completed at the latest by midnight of the last day of validity. Most of European Open Tickets are valid for 1 month but there are some exceptions. In France for example when Open ticket is valid for 1 day, journey must be completed by the end of this day (midnight). Night accommodations, meals, extra service on board, luggage registration, etc. are not included in the price of an Open ticket. 2. Reservation is not included in the open ticket price. Seat reservation which guarantees a physical seat/couchette/sleeper onboard a train is bookable with your travel agent and highly recommended on certain trains such as EC and ICE in Germany. Seat reservations can be mandatory onboard some trains such as scenic trains in Switzerland or trains in Eastern Europe. 3. You will be eligible for a refund or exchange if cancellation has been carried out in a timely manner, in accordance with the time limits associated with your ticket. No refund can be made if the original ticket cannot be produced. No refund can be made in the country of travel. Seat reservation, handling and shipping fees are non refundable. All refunds are subject to a minimum of 15% cancellation fee plus any applicable fee applied by the ticket issuer.

PASSES GENERAL CONDITIONS OF USE

1. Passes are strictly personal and non-transferable. Presentation of passport to train personnel upon request is compulsory. 2. In Europe, to activate a pass in the country for which the pass is valid, the pass holder must have the following entered on the pass by a railroad ofcial (not the conductor), at a ticket window and before boarding the rst train: the rst and last days of validity of the pass, the pass holders passport number and the railroad ofce stamp. Before boarding the rst train of the day, the pass holder must enter the date of use in blue or black ink in the corresponding box of the calendar, in chronological order. Passengers are subject to a ne in local currency if they are found travelling with a pass that has not been validated or with a pass on which the date in the corresponding box in the calendar has not been entered. 3. Passes are valid for unlimited travel, within the validity of the pass, in the class for which the pass is issued (a 1st class pass may be used in 2nd class). 4. Passes are valid from midnight to midnight during the period indicated on the pass. 7 pm rule: for an overnight trip on a direct overnight train leaving after 7 pm and arriving after 4 am the next morning, the next days date must be entered and the entire trip must fall within the validity of the pass. 5. A Pass does not guarantee a seat on a train or on a ship unless a reservation is secured in advance. On some trains, such as Eurostar, Thalys, TGV, TGV Lyria, etc, and ships a reservation is mandatory. The pass holder must present his pass together with his reservation in order to be able to board such trains/ships. Seat reservations are highly recommended during peak and holiday periods. Passholder fares are subject to limited availability. 6. Seat reservations, sleeper accommodations, meals, refreshments, and luggage checking etc. are not covered by the pass, must be paid for separately and are subject to availability. See the documentation handed out with the pass (when applicable) for a full list of applicable trains or refer to your travel agent/website. 7. A pass is neither refundable nor replaceable if lost or stolen. You will be eligible for a refund or exchange if cancellation has been carried out in a timely manner, in accordance with the time limits associated with your pass. To qualify for any refund, the pass must be totally unused prior to validation and in its original pass cover. No refund can be made if the original pass cant be produced. No refund can be made in the country of travel. Seat reservation, handling and shipping fees are

TRAVELLING IN EUROPE AND BEYOND WITH RAIL EUROPE E-TICKETS

Rail Europe offers several modes of ticketing for some European & Non European products, including e-ticketing. Rail Europe e-tickets have specic conditions of usage, depending on the train operator. Please check with your Rail Europe travel agent the specic conditions of use of each ticket. Alternatively, www.refundmyeticket.com can provide additional information and provide an interesting platform for travellers to cancel their bookings while in Europe.
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