Travelers Guide

Contents
Introduction 3
How Eurail Passes work 4
Eurail Pass Conditions of Use 11
Information per Country 14
Night train, Bulgaria
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Introduction
Dear Eurail traveler,
Eurail grants you easy access to Europe’s ever growing network of routes and
destinations. European trains are known to be reliable, fast, safe and comfortable,
playing an important role in your journey. The range and type of passes available
are as limitless as the travel possibilities. Passengers can breeze through European
cities using services from a widespread network of railway companies. In a more
relaxed pace than air or road travel, you can travel alongside snow-capped
mountains and deep valleys, while absorbing some of Europe’s most scenic spots.
By choosing to travel with a Eurail Pass on Europe’s trains, you are using one of
the most environmentally friendly modes of transportation. On most European
journeys, “high-speed trains generate between 4 and 40 times less CO2 per
passenger than other modes of transport. Traveling by rail uses 2 to 3 times less
energy than journeys by road.
Rail travel combines excellent performance with environmental protection.
This travel guide has been designed to help you enjoy your journey in Europe,
by providing essential information like the Conditions of Use of your Eurail Pass
and how to deal with reservations. Depending on the route, you may wish to
cross waterways, and Eurail Passes have added the advantage of offering free or
reduced-fares on many ferry lines. You will be introduced to a number of pass
benefits as well as many helpful hints and tips.
When you purchase a Eurail Pass, you will also receive a special Eurail Map, Eurail
Timetable and the Eurail Traveler’s Guide.
Thank you for choosing Eurail, and enjoy your journey!

How Eurail Passes work
Getting the most of your Eurail Pass means a little forward
thinking and planning ahead. Read carefully the following tips and
instructions to ensure a smooth Eurail Pass rail trip.
Travel Documents
Make sure that you have all of the documents needed to travel in the countries
you plan to visit, including a valid passport and any required visas. It is also
important to note that travel insurance is not included in your pass. We highly
recommend that you purchase travel insurance to ensure coverage.
RActivating Eurail Passes

Before you start using your Eurail Pass, it must be activated. Activating Eurail
passes means marking the date on which train travel begins. Eurail Passes are
purchased for specific time periods, like one month. That means that if you buy a
one month pass, it’s “good,” or valid, for one month from the date you first use it. A
train station attendant will validate it at first use in Europe.
Treat it like cash from then on, and don’t write anything at all on your Eurail Pass
The first time that you use your Eurail Pass in Europe, take it to a ticket window in
the train station. The attendant will mark it with the first and last days of travel. The
first day of travel on your Eurail Pass is the day on which you have the attendant
mark the pass at the station. The last day of travel marked will correspond to the
length of the pass’s term. If you have bought a one month pass, the pass will be
marked as expiring one month from the day you have first traveled with the pass.
See Eurail Pass Conditions of use, page 11.
RHow often can I use my Eurail Pass?

There are two types of Eurail Passes. The number of days on which you can travel
depends on whether it is a ‘Flexi’ Pass or a ‘Continuous’ Pass.
Flexi Passes ❖ can only be used for a certain number of travel days within a
given period. If you have a Flexi Pass, a travel calendar will be printed on your
ticket (see the example Pass on next page).
In this booklet, any section marked with a ❖ applies to Flexi Pass holders only.
Continuous Passes can be used for an unlimited number of days during the
period in which your pass is valid.
All Eurail Select, Eurail Regional and Eurail One Country Passes are categorized as
Flexi Passes.
Eurail Global Passes, however, can be either Flexi Passes or Continuous Passes.
❖ How do I fill in the travel calendar on a Flexi Pass?

If you have a Flexi Pass, you can travel on a set number of days within a given
period. On each day that you decide to travel (use one travel day), you can hop
on and off as many trains as you like. However before boarding your first train, it
is extremely important that you record the date in the travel calendar printed
on your ticket (see the Eurail Pass example on next page). Not doing so is the
equivalent of traveling without a ticket, which means you risk a hefty fine and/or
having your Pass confiscated by the ticket inspector.

These 2 dates need to be filled in
for your pass to be valid
Travel calendar
Example. Travel Calendar and activation
Enter the day and month in the correct boxes: write the day in the box marked
‘Day’, and the month in the box below marked ‘Month’. Enter each travel day in a
separate box in blue or black ink (do not write in pencil)
Note that if you make a mistake when filling in the date, you will lose a travel day!
You cannot correct a mistake as this could be interpreted as fraud. You will have
to enter the correct date in the next travel day box. You do not have to fill in the
whole travel calendar at once: just record each travel day as you use your Pass.
❖ What do I do if I make a mistake on the travel calendar?

If you accidentally fill in the wrong date on the travel calendar, do not correct it
yourself. This may be interpreted as fraud. Instead, enter the correct date in the
next travel day box.
If you wish, you may request to have your Pass replaced for a fee of EUR 30 (or the
equivalent in local currency). Visit the nearest Eurail Aid office (See Information
per Country page 14) for a new Pass.
How do I enter an overnight journey in my travel calendar?

With a Flexi Pass (i.e. 5 travel days within 2 months), there are 2 ways to travel by
night train:
1. If your train departs before 19.00 h (7 pm), you need to use 2 travel days (fill in
the day of departure and the day of arrival)
Or
2 If you are traveling on a direct night train (without connections or layovers)
that departs after 19.00h (7 pm) and arrives after 4.00h (4am), you may take
advantage of a special rule which allows you to use just one of your travel days.
In this case, enter the following day’s date (i.e. the date of arrival) in the calendar
box. For example: if, on August 2nd, you take the direct night train from Prague to
Vienna departing at 21.53 hours; you only have to fill in August 3rd in the travel
calendar (date of arrival!). Please note that you cannot start traveling before the
first day of validity of your Pass.

What if I need to travel through a country not covered by
my Eurail Pass?
If any portion of your journey goes through a country that is not covered by your
Pass (see the Eurail Timetable), you will need to buy a ticket for that leg of your
trip. It is recommended to do this in advance, as buying the tickets on the train will
be more expensive.
Seat and Bed Reservations

Although your Eurail Pass gives you access to rail travel in the participating
countries where your pass is valid, certain trains – such as high speed,
international and night trains – usually require you to reserve a seat or a bed
for an extra fee. Seats on such trains can be in high demand, especially during
the summer holiday months of July and August – furthermore, the number of
seats allocated to Eurail Pass holders can be limited. Advance booking is highly
recommended – preferably before your departure to Europe. Most trains can be
booked up to 3 months in advance.
R Please note, when seats for pass holders have been sold out you may have to
purchase a full fare ticket, travel on a different date or at a different time or
consider taking an alternative route. To find out whether reservations are required,
check an online Timetable (http://www.oebb.at/), the Eurail Timetable, enquire at
a European railway station or with your travel agent.
Where can I make seat and bed reservations?

If you prefer to make reservations through a travel agent or on the web, we
suggest you contact the agent you purchased your Eurail Pass from .
You can also make reservations in Europe by going to a ticket window at a railway
station or by visiting one of Eurails’ Aid Offices. These are sometimes identified
with a Eurail window sticker (see below).
Example of Aid Office window sticker

Train types
Not all trains are the same! There are many different types, each with its own
advantages and offering different types of travel experiences.
High-speed trains
Want to get there fast? There are many high-speed services that criss-cross
Europe, and all of them have comfortable 1st and 2nd class cars as well as catering
services. These trains are a good option when you need to cover longer distances,
or if you simply prefer faster, more comfortable means of travel. Seat reservations
are often required, and additional costs must be paid. Further information about
reservations and extra fees can be found on the reverse side of the Eurail Map.
Express trains
A number of domestic and international express trains can get you to your
destination quickly. These are commonly called InterCity (IC) or EuroCity (EC)
trains. These trains sometimes require a seat reservation.
Local trains
Slow, but easy – that sums up the pace of the countless local trains that you will all
throughout Europe. Weaving through small towns or farmlands, some local trains
only offer 2nd class cars.
Legendary scenic rail routes

Shimmering lakes, plunging canyons,snow-capped mountains, coastal splendors –
Europe bursts with picturesque, backcountry routes and breathtaking scenery. Try
the route between Mainz and Koblenz along the Rhine River in Germany, or the
route from Algeciras to Ronda in Spain. There are countless other legendary routes
that traverse Europe’s landscape, many of them accepting Eurail Passes or entitling
you to a discount. Reservations are often required or come highly recommended.
See the Eurail Map for a sample of Europe’s most scenic routes.
Night trains
Imagine gently rocking to sleep to the rhythm of the engine and arriving at your
destination the next morning relaxed, refreshed and ready for a day of sightseeing.
European night trains serve Europe’s major cities and offer a variety of sleeping
accommodations to suit all budgets.
Most overnight trains offer sleepers and couchettes, and some also offer reclining
seats. If you are on a budget, consider a couchette or a reclining seat. Couchettes
are mixed compartments with four open bunks in 1st class and four or six open
bunks in 2nd class. A sheet, blanket and pillow are provided, but be prepared to
sleep in your day clothes. Reclining seats are available on select trains, and are
generally only available in 2nd class.
For maximum comfort and privacy, reserve a sleeper in a 1st class (one or two
passengers) or 2nd class (two or three passengers) compartment. Sleeper
compartments usually have a private wash basin, and toilet facilities can be
found down the corridor of the train. Some night trains also offer deluxe sleeper
compartments with a private toilet and shower.
In order to travel on night trains, you must make a bed reservation and pay the
appropriate supplement. Note that prices vary according to the degree of luxury
and privacy of your chosen accommodation.

What are the trains like in Europe?
1st or 2nd class?
Your class of travel depends on the type of Eurail Pass you have bought. The class is
indicated on your Pass. In order to travel in 1st class with a 2nd class pass, you will
need to pay the difference in price. Please note that some trains do not come with 1st
class cars, and on ships there is generally no class distinction. If you have a 1st class
pass, you are not entitled to a refund in the event that you have to travel in 2nd class.
Will there be food on board?

Inquire at the station or check online to see if your train has a buffet or restaurant
car. Many long distance trains have full-service restaurant cars that offer breakfast,
lunch and dinner. On some trains it is even possible to be served a meal at your
seat. On other trains, buffet and bar cars sell light meals throughout the trip, and
vendors with food trolleys often pass through the carriages selling beverages and
snacks. You may also consider packing your own meal!
High speed train Alvia, Spain
Train station smarts and helpful hints

Train stations can be busy, exciting and sometimes even a bit overwhelming. In
Europe, they are generally quite safe, but those with a lot of tourist traffic can draw
pickpockets. Keep a close eye on your valuables! Here are a few helpful tips.
Customs and passport checks are often conducted on night trains while you
are sleeping. It is quite common for the car attendant to collect your Eurail
Pass and passport in preparation for any border formalities. Your documents
will be returned to you in the morning and please check carefully that you
have received your own travel documents.

Check your station!
Many larger cities have multiple train stations, and trains do not always stop at
each station. Double check exactly which station you need to depart from so you
don’t show up at the wrong station. If there is a specific station in a city where you
want to arrive at, do check that your train will actually stop there.
Train schedule and platform information

Scheduling and planning your trip is easier than ever with the aid of the Internet.
Most European railways have a website where you can consult train schedules,
platform information and more. Departure schedules and platforms are posted in
all trains stations. At the larger stations, computerized boards provide up-to-the-
minute information.
On the platforms, you can also usually find displays confirming the next train’s
departure time and destination. You can always find train schedules at every station
in Europe. They come in many forms: posters (with departures on yellow, arrivals
Station hall, Norway
on white), schedule boards, handy pocket-sized schedules for popular routes, and
computerized kiosks (spreading quickly across Europe). Remember to consider the
24-hour clock that is used in European train timetables (Europeans use military
time). After 12:00h noon, the Europeans keep going – 13:00, 14:00, and so on.
For a handy resource that covers all of Europe, including small towns
and international connections, try the websites of the Deutsche Bahn’s
(www.bahn.de) and/or the Austrian Railways ÖBB (www.oebb.at).
You can print just the schedules you need.

Baggage
Most major railway stations offer baggage storage or coin-operated lockers for
your luggage. Once aboard the train, luggage racks can be found above seats or
at the end of the car, but do keep an eye on your baggage, because the railway
cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen bags. Since you will be carrying your
own baggage for most of your trip, we recommend that you travel light.
Money
It is not necessary to purchase traveler’s checks nowadays, as you will find many
ATMs affiliated with Plus (Visa) and Cirrus (Mastercard). Bring plastic- credit and/or
debit cards along with money in hard cash as an emergency backup. It is good to
travel with small cash as €100 bills are not always readily accepted in every outlet
or train. Keep your cash in a safe place.
Getting on, off and seating on trains

You have checked the schedule and noted the departure platform – now you
are ready to board! If you have made a reservation, you will find the car and seat
number printed on the ticket. Some stations indicate where your car will stop on
the platform. Be ready to board the train the minute it arrives; station stops are
often very short. You can see if a car is 1st or 2nd class by the numbers posted
near the train door or window (please note, some trains have both classes in one
car). Pay close attention to destination displays and/or car numbers near the door.
Trains can be split and sent in different directions, so make sure you are in the
correct car.
Are we there yet?

Station stops are not always announced, or may be announced in a foreign
language that you do not understand. Take note of your scheduled arrival time
and the names of the stations before your stop so you will be prepared to exit
the train when it arrives at your destination. Station names are clearly visible at
platforms, but you can always ask the conductor or a fellow passenger if you are
not sure.
Lounges
At some major stations, you may find railway lounges reserved for select clients.
These lounges are sometimes available to 1st class pass holders: please check
locally to see if your Pass entitles you to access the lounge.

Conductor, Norway
Eurail Pass Conditions of Use

1. A Eurail Pass is strictly personal.
Your Eurail Pass is strictly personal, non-transferable and valid only upon
presentation of your passport or other travel documents. If you cannot present
your passport or other travel documents with your Pass, the control staff are
authorized to demand payment of a full fare ticket and a fine, subject to the rules
of the railway company you are traveling with.
2. A Eurail Pass must be activated.

Before your journey begins, your Eurail Pass must be activated. This must be done
within 6 months of the issuing date. Please note, only an authorized travel agent
or a European railway official can activate your Eurail Pass. If you travel using
a ticket without a cover, an issuing stamp or a date stamp, you risk a fine and
payment of a full fare ticket .
3. Flexi Pass. Filling in the Travel Calendar.

If you have a Flexi Pass, you can choose the days on which you travel within a
longer period of overall validity. It is important that you enter the chosen date in
the travel calendar on your ticket before boarding the first train, bus or ship of that
day. Enter the date, using blue or black ink, in the corresponding box on the travel
calendar. If your dates have not been entered, you will be charged with a fine and
must pay for a full fare ticket. Also see page 5.
4. Flexi Pass. Overnight journeys.

If you begin your trip on a direct overnight train departing after 19.00h (7pm) and
arriving after 4.00h (4am), only enter the date of arrival in the travel calendar on your
ticket. Travel between 19.00h and 24.00h on the day of departure is then covered.
Please ensure that the day of departure and the day of arrival are both within in the
passes period of overall validity . When using an overnight ferry covered by the Pass,
you may either enter the date of departure or the date of arrival.

5. Travel Report. Recording each journey.
Your Eurail Pass consists of a ticket and a cover. Each time before boarding a train,
bus or boat, it is important that you record your trip in the Travel Report on the
Pass cover (in blue or black ink). If you travel without having entered the trip in the
Travel Report, you risk a fine and payment of a full fare ticket.
6. Using the Pass. Penalties and Fines

Use of a Eurail Pass on which the indications have been changed, which is forged,
or used by anyone other than by the person to whom it was issued, or beyond
its validity period, authorizes control staff to confiscate the Pass and to demand
payment of the full fare, plus a maximum fine of €100 (or the equivalent in local
currency). Did you enter a wrong date in the travel calendar? Do not correct it.
Instead, enter the correct date in the next travel day box. Also see page 5.
If you travel with an inactivated Pass, with a Pass missing travel dates, or with a
Pass on which your trip has not been entered in the Travel Report, control staff is
authorized to charge a fine of € 50 maximum (or the equivalent in local currency)
and ask for payment of a full fare ticket.
7. Validity period of your Eurail Pass.

Your Eurail Pass is valid within the overall time period indicated on the Pass. You can
begin your first journey after 00.00 hours on the first day printed on your Pass, and
you must finish your last trip by midnight (24.00 hours) on the last day of validity.
8. The countries and companies where your Eurail Pass is valid

Your Eurail Pass is valid and can be used with the participating railway companies
and countries listed on the Pass. Eurail Global Passes are valid in 21 countries -all
the countries listed on your Pass Cover, except Bulgaria, Montenegro, Poland, and
Serbia. For Eurail Select, Regional and One Country Passes, your Pass is valid for the
country or countries which are printed on the ticket itself.
9. 1st and 2nd class

Your Eurail Pass is valid in the class indicated on the Pass. 1st class passes can also
be valid in 2nd class cars. For 1st class travel with a 2nd class pass, you need to pay
the full difference between 1st and 2nd class fare on the respective route. There is
no refund for 1st class pass holders traveling in 2nd class.
10. Eligibility
The Eurail Pass can only be used by residents outside of Europe, the Russian
Federation and Turkey.
11. Eurail Pass categories

There are different categories of Eurail Passes to be used by travelers of different ages:
A Child Pass can only be used by travelers who are younger than 12 years of age
on the first day of validity of their Pass. In some countries different ages may apply
for children traveling on a Eurail One Country Pass.
A Youth Pass can only be used by travelers who are younger than 26 years of age
on the first day of validity of their Pass.
A Senior Pass can only be used by travelers who are 60 years of age above on the
first day of validity of their Pass.
A Saver Pass is valid for all persons listed on the control voucher. Persons on the
control voucher who decide to travel on their own, separately from their group
listed on the Saver Pass, will be required to purchase a full fare ticket.

12. Seat availability
Your Pass does not guarantee a seat in a train or on a ship unless a reservation
is secured in advance. Reservations are required for certain trains and ships, and
surcharges may apply. Fees for seat reservations, sleeping accommodation, port
taxes, meals and other additional services on board of trains and ships are not
included within the Pass and must be paid separately. Also see page 6.
13. Lost or stolen passes

Unfortunately, a duplicate Pass cannot be issued in the case of lost or stolen
passes.
14. Refund policy

You can submit an application for refund up to a year after the date of issue. If your
Pass is returned to the place of purchase either before the first day of validity, or
certified as “UNUSED” by a railway official in Europe before the first day of validity,
you will be refunded for the cost of the Pass minus a 15% cancellation fee. In all
other cases (lost, stolen or partially used Passes), Passes are considered USED once
activated: you are not eligible for a refund or replacement.
15. Compensation policy

You can request compensation to the Eurail Group in the event that you encounter
three or more train delays, each longer than over 60 minutes. For further
information, please see www.eurailgroup.com/compensation.aspx.
16. Responsibility in the event of damages or extra cost

Eurail Group and its participating railway companies cannot be held responsible
for damages or extra cost incurred due to theft or loss of baggage.
17. Liability of the issuing office

The issuing office acts only as the intermediary of the carriers in Europe, and
assumes no liability resulting from the transport contract.
18. Legal provisions

For a Eurail Pass valid in more than one country, transportation is subject to the
‘Uniform Rules concerning the contract for International Carriage of Passengers
and Luggage by Rail’ (CIV). For Eurail Passes valid in one country only, the legal
provisions of that country apply. For journeys by sea, the legal provisions of the
individual sea carrier apply.
In the event of a conflict between English and other translated texts, the English
text (see www.eurailgroup.com/eurailcou.aspx) shall prevail.

Information per Country
Extra pass benefits, Eurail Aid Offices and Airport Links
Here you will find per country useful information for your Eurail
Pass trip. A list of extra pass benefits, assistance in Europe (Eurail
Aid offices) and the airport links to the main city centers.
Extra pass benefits

If you have a Flexi Pass, please read carefully the following rules.
❖ Rules for using extra pass benefits

When traveling on a Flexi Pass, please note that if the benefit entails free
transportation, it requires the use of one of your travel days (this means you must
use one day from the calendar box). In the case of a free overnight ferry, you may
enter either the date of departure or the date of arrival in the calendar. If the
benefit only entails a discount in price, then it is not necessary to use a travel day.
For free passage on international ferry routes, you pass must be valid for the
country of departure AND the country of arrival. For discounted passage, your pass
must be valid for the country of departure OR the country of arrival. And when
traveling at a reduced rate, you may travel at any time, provided it is while your
pass is valid, even if all the travel days in the calendar have been used up.
Usually, pass benefits must be secured locally. Sometimes you can make a
reservation through a service provider’s call center. Always check in advance that
the company you are dealing with actually honors the discount.
Assistance in Europe
If your pass has been issued or activated incorrectly, do not use it. Instead,
exchange it for a new one at any Eurail Aid office where your Pass is valid. Please
note that the opening hours are subject to change
Budapest, Hungary

General Pass benefits
MP3 Audio City Guides
15% discount on over 200 audio city guides at All Audio Guides.
To claim your discount and get your private city guide enter code: Eurail10 on
www.allaudioguides.com/eurail.php
Austria
A Pass valid in Austria is valid with ÖBB, the national railway
company of Austria.
A Pass valid in Austria is also valid on the following private railway line:
■ ROeEE
Extra pass benefits

Discounted boat services
Blaue Danube Schiffahrt 20% discount; www.ddsg-blue-danube.at
■ Melk-Krems
■ Sightseeing boat trips in Vienna
■ Vienna-Dürnstein: (sundays only)
BSB, SBS and ÖBB 50% discount; www.bsb-online.com
■ Boat crossings on Lake Constance (Bodensee) from May to October
Donauschiffahrt Wurm & Köck special price; www.donauschiffahrt.de
■ Linz-Passau: reservation compulsory
Other pass benefits

Meininger hotels 10% discount if you book directly with Meininger at
www.meininger-hotels.com
■ Located in Berlin, München, Köln, Hamburg, Wien, London and Frankfurt (from
autumn 2010). All-you-can-eat breakfast is € 4,00 and WiFi Internet is free in the
lobby. Contact: welcome@meininger-hotels.com or +49(0)30 6663 6100
ÖBB Bus free transportation; www.oebb.at
■ Graz-Klagenfurt
■ Klagenfurt-Venezia Mestre (included if your Pass is valid in both Austria and Italy)
Eurail Aid Offices

Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
Daily: 06.00am - 09.30pm
Salzburg Hauptbahnhof (Lounge)

Daily: 06.30am - 09.00pm
Wien Westbahnhof (Vienna)

Daily: 09.00am - 04.00pm
Wien Meidling (Vienna)

Daily: 06.00am - 09.00pm
Airport Links
Vienna: from Vienna Schwechat, connections to Wien-Nord, Wien-Mitte
(Eurail Passes are valid on S-Bahn, not on CAT).
Belgium
A Pass valid in Belgium is valid with NMBS/SNCB, the national
railway company of Belgium.

Extra pass benefits
HUSA-Hotels 10% discount; www.husa.es
Discount on the best internet rate, not in combination with other offers.
Book at www.husa.es (login: RAIL PASS, password: EURAILINTERRAIL) or by
tel. +34 902 100 710 (reference Eurail InterRail)
Eurail Aid Office

Brussels
Gare de Bruxelles-Midi (Brussels)
Mon-Sat: 08.00am - 08.00pm
Airport Links
Brussels: From Brussels Nationaal, connections to Brussels North, Central, South
and to many other destinations.
Bulgaria
A Pass valid in Bulgaria is valid with BDZ, the national
railway company of Bulgaria.
No extra benefits available.
Eurail Aid Office

Sofia railway station
Daily: 07.00am - 11.30pm
Airport Links
Sofia: Busses to the railway station (bus 84 and 284). Eurail passes are not valid.
Croatia
A Pass valid in Croatia is valid with HZ Putnicki prijevoz,
the national railway company of Croatia.
No extra benefits available
Eurail Aid Office

Zagreb Glavi kolodvor
(main railway station)
Daily: 00.00am - 11.59pm
Airport Links
Zagreb:1 or 2 busses per hour to the city bus terminal. Eurail passes are not valid.
Czech Republic
A Pass valid in the Czech Republic is valid with CD,
the national railway company of the Czech Republic.
Extra pass benefits

Expressbus Nürnberg - Praha
■ 6 times a day, travel time 3 hours 50 min. Pass holders with a Pass valid in
Germany AND Czech Republic need a reservation (10 Euro 2nd class, 15 Euro 1st
class). Pass holders with a Pass valid ONLY in Germany OR Czech Republic need
a special ticket. Tickets and reservations available in Praha and Nürnberg.
Railway Museum 50% discount; www.sweb.cz/zmzlonice
■ Zlonice: Opening hours (May till September): Saturdays 09.00am - 03.00pm or
on request

Eurail Aid Office
Praha Liben (Prague Liben station)
Daily: 06.00am - 08.50pm
Airport Links
Prague: Connections to Prague Ruzyne. (Airport Express Bus, City Bus 100)
Denmark
A Pass valid in Denmark is valid with DSB, the national railway
company of Denmark.
A Pass valid in Denmark is also valid on the following private railway lines:
■ Arriva
■ DSB S-Tog
■ DSB-First
Extra pass benefits

Color Line 50% discount on normal fares (not on reclining seats and meals);
www.colorline.com
■ Hirtshals-Kristiansand
■ Hirtshals-Larvik
Denmark +45 (0)99 561 977; Norway +47 (0)81 500 811
DFDS Seaways 25% discount on all categories except Commodore class
■ Copenhagen-Oslo
reservation at: www.dfdsseaways.com/railpass (subject to availability)
Scandlines free transportation; www.scandlines.de
■ Helsingør-Helsingborg
■ Puttgarden-Rødby Færge
Stena Line 20% discount; www.stenaline.com
■ Frederikshavn-Göteborg
■ Grenå-Varberg
Denmark +45 96 200 200; Sweden +46 (0)31 704 0000
Other pass benefits

Jernbane museum 25% discount; www.jernbanemuseum.dk
Danish railway museum in Odense
Nordjyske Jernbaner (Railway) 50% discount
■ Frederikshavn-Skagen
■ Hirtshals-Hjørring
Eurail Aid Office

Central Station København (Copenhagen)
Daily: 09.30am - 06.00pm
Airport Links
Copenhagen: From Copenhagen Kastrup. connections to København H, Malmö
(Sweden) and to many other destinations.
Finland
A Pass valid in Finland is valid with VR, the national railway
company of Finland.
Extra pass benefits

Finnlines 20% discount on official fares (port tax and meals excluded);

www.finnlines.com
■ Helsinki-Travemünde
Information and reservations: www.finnlines.com, online booking product code:
RAIL or call Germany +49 45 028 0543 or Sweden +46 771 340 940
Tallink Silja Oy; www.tallinksilja.com
■ Helsinki-Rostock: 30% discount
■ Helsinki-Stockholm via Mariehamn: 50% discount
■ Helsinki-Tallinn: 50% discount
■ Stockholm-Turku via Mariehamn: 50% discount
All discounts granted on the cabin category C-A. Port taxes are extra.
Finland +358(0)600 174 552; Sweden +46(0)822 2140
Viking Line 50% discount; www.vikingline.fi
■ Turku/Helsinki-Stockholm
Other pass benefits

Railway Museums free admission
■ Hyvinkää: www.rautatie.org Hyvinkäänkatu 9, tel +358 (0) 3072 5241
■ Jokioinen: Narrow-gauge railway museum (open June - mid August)
Veljekset Salmela free bus transportation
■ Kemi / Tornio-Haparanda
Eurail Aid Office

Railway station Helsinki
Mon-Fri: 10.00am - 05.00pm
Airport Links
Helsinki: Bus 615 every 10 minutes to the railway station. Eurail passes are not
valid.
France
A Pass valid in France is valid with SNCF, the national railway
company of France. It is then also valid for travel from France to
Basel, Geneva (Switzerland), Port Bou (Spain) and Ventimiglia (Italy).
Extra pass benefits

Bateaux Parisiens 50% discount; www.bateauxparisiens.com
Seine river excursions
Irish Ferries 30% discount; www.irishferries.com
■ Cherbourg-Rosslare (February to December)*
■ Roscoff-Rosslare (May to September)*
*No daily sailings, reservation compulsory.
France +33(0)233 234 444; Ireland +353(0)818 300 400
Other pass benefits

Admission with a discount
■ France Miniature Parc in Elancourt; www.franceminiature.com
■ Grévin Wax Museum in Paris: 20% off; www.grevin.com
Bus SNCF free transportation
■ Digne-St Auban
■ Digne-Veynes
■ Canfranc-Oloron
Chemins de Fer Corse 50% discount; www.trainstouristiques-ter.com
■ All journeys in Corsica
Chemins de Fer de Provence 50% discount; www.trainprovence.com
■ Digne-Nice

High speed train, France
RER Paris Free transportation on the RER train from Paris Charles De Gaulle airport
to Paris Nord railway station (in this direction only). In order to obtain access,
go to the RER station at CDG Terminal 1 or 2. Ask for a ‘contremarque‘ at the
ticket window, showing your Pass. You will need this ‘contremarque‘ to enter the
platform, and to exit the RER station at Paris Nord.
Eurail Aid Offices

For general train information:
Phone 08 92 35 35 35
Internet: www.voyages-sncf.com
Gare de Marseille St. Charles

Daily: 06.00am - 10.00pm
Gare de Nice-Ville
Mon-Sat: 08.00am - 08.30pm
Sun: 08.30am - 05.30pm
Gare de Paris-Lyon
Mon-Fri: 08.00am - 08.00pm
Gare de Paris –Nord

Mon-Fri: 08.00am - 08.00pm
Sat-Sun: 09.00am - 08.00pm
Gare de Paris-St. Lazare

Mon-Fri: 07.30am - 08.00pm
Sat-Sun: 09.30am - 07.30pm
Aéroport Charles de Gaulle (Paris CDG Airport)

Terminal 1 RER Station Bureau SNCF
Mon-Fri: 06.30am - 08.00pm
Sat: 08.00am - 03.00pm
Sun: 10.00am - 05.00pm

Airport Links
Paris: the From Airport Charles de Gaulle,connections to Paris Nord (RER Line B)
and many other destinations.
Lyon St. Exupéry: connections to Lyon Part Dieu, Lyon Perrache (Bus : Navette
Aéroport -Eurail Passes not valid).
Germany
A Pass valid in Germany is valid with DB, the national
railway company of Germany.
For the validity of your Eurail Pass on trains operated by
private railway companies please refer to www.eurailgroup.com/germanrailways.aspx
Extra pass benefits

Donauschiffahrt Wurm & Köck; www.donauschiffahrt.de
■ Linz-Passau: reservation compulsory
www.finnlines.com
■ Helsinki-Travemünde
■ Malmö-Travemünde
KD-German Rhine Line free transportation; www.k-d.de
Free sailings on boats operated by ‘KD German Rhine Line‘ making trips on the
Rhine between Köln and Mainz and on the river Mosel between Koblenz and
Cochem (except on boats making cruises of several days between Basel and
Rotterdam or Trier and Koblenz).
■ Puttgarden-Rødby Færge
■ Helsinki-Rostock: 30% discount
Silja Line, Finland

Finland +358(0)600 174 552; Sweden +46(0)822 2140
Other pass benefits

Berlin Night Express reduced fare if your Pass is valid in Sweden (compulsory
reservation of a couchette or bed); www.berlin-night-express.com
■ Berlin-Malmö (not daily, includes ferry crossing Sassnitz-Trelleborg)
Europabus 20% discount; www.romanticroad.de
■ on the EB 190/190A Romantische Strasse (May to October): Frankfurt/M -
Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Augsburg - München/Füssen. Reservation strongly
recommended via www.romanticroad-coach.de or Deutsche Touring by phone
+49 (0)697 903 261 or fax +49 (0)697 903 209
Expressbus Nürnberg - Praha
■ 6 times a day, travel time 3 hours 50 min. Pass holders with a Pass valid in
Germany AND Czech Republic need a reservation (10 Euro 2nd class, 15 Euro 1st
class). Pass holders with a Pass valid ONLY in Germany OR Czech Republic need
a special ticket. Tickets and reservations available in Praha and Nürnberg.
Meininger hotels 10% discount if you book directly with Meininger at
www.meininger-hotels.com
■ Located in Berlin, München, Köln, Hamburg, Wien, London and Frankfurt (from
autumn 2010). All-you-can-eat breakfast is € 4,00 and WiFi Internet is free in the
lobby. Contact: welcome@meininger-hotels.com or +49(0)30 6663 6100
S-Bahn
Free transportation on the S-Bahn in major German cities. S-Bahn can be
recognized by the logo; White S on a green background.
Zugspitzbahn 10% discount; www.zugspitze.de
■ mountain railroad Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Grainau - Zugspitzplatt and on
some cable cars in the summit area
Eurail Aid Offices

For general train information:
Phone 1805 99 66 33
Internet: www.bahn.de
Reisezentrum Berlin Hauptbahnhof Hbf

Daily: 06:00am - 10:00pm
EurAide Berlin Hbf

Reisezentrum (lower level)
Mon-Fri: 11:00am –07:00pm
(in summer extended hours)
Closed January and February
Reisezentrum Köln Hbf (Cologne)

Mon-Fri: 06:00am - 10:00pm
Sat-Sun: 07:00am - 09:00pm
Reisezentrum Dresden Hbf

Mon-Fri: 05:45am - 09:00pm
Sat-Sun: 07:00am - 09.00pm
Reisezentrum Frankfurt am Main Hbf

(Frankfurt Central Station)
Mon-Fri: 06:00am - 10:00pm
Sat-Sun: 07:00am - 10:00pm

Reisezentren Frankfurt
Flughafen Fernbahnhof UND Regionalbahnhof
(Frankfurt Airport Long Distance and Regional railway stations)
Daily: 06:00am - 10:00pm
Reisezentrum Hamburg Hbf
Mon-Fri: 06:00am – 09:30pm
Sat-Sun: 08:00am – 09:00pm
Reisezentrum Hannover Hbf

Mon-Fri: 06:00am - 09:30pm
Sat-Sun: 08:00am - 09:30pm
Reisezentrum Heidelberg Hbf

Mon-Fri: 07.00am - 07:00pm
Sat: 07.00am - 07:00pm
Sun: 09.00am - 07:00pm
Reisezentrum Leipzig Hbf

Mon-Fri: 06:00am - 10:00pm
Sat+Sun: 07:00am - 10:00pm
Reisezentrum München Hbf (Munich Central Station)

Daily: 07:00am - 09:00pm
EurAide München Hbf (Munich) Reisezentrum

Mon-Fri: 11.00am - 07.00pm.
(in summer extended hours)
Closed January and February
München Flughafen (Munich Airport)

DB Counter in Terminal 1
Daily: 07:30am - 10:00pm
Reisezentrum Stuttgart Hbf

Daily 06.00am -- 10.30pm
Airport Links
Berlin: From Berlin Schönefeld, connections to Berlin Ostbahnof / Hauptbahnhof
/ Zool, Garten and many other destinations. Train (S-Bahn) every 10 minutes and
Regionalexpress/Regionalbahn lines RE7 and RB14 (every 30 minutes) Berlin city
and the regional area.
Düsseldorf: Connections to Düsseldorf Hbf (Train S-Bahn) and to many other

destinations.
Frankfurt: Frankfurt Rhein/Main is the main airport. From the airport there
are connections to Frankfurt am Main Hbf and many other destinations. Train
(S-Bahn/RE/RB), every 10 to 15 minutes.
Great Britain
Eurail Aid Offices
Rail Europe Travel Centre
1 Lower Regent Street
London SW1Y 4XT, UK
Mon-Fri: 10.00am - 06.00pm
Sat: 10.00am - 04.00pm

Germain Rail UK Booking Centre
Surbiton KT6 6UB
Mon-Fri: 09.00am 08.00pm
Sat+Sun: 09.00am - 01.00pm
Switzerland Travel Centre

30 Bedford Street, London WC 2E 9ED
Mon-Fri 09.00am – 05.00pm
Greece
A Pass valid in Greece is valid with OSE, the national
railway company of Greece.
Extra pass benefits

ATTICA GROUP: Superfast Ferries 30% discount provided you have already realized
(or reserved) a crossing in the Adriatic Sea with Superfast Ferries or Blue Star
Ferries; www.superfast.com
■ Heraklion (Crete)-Piraeus
Reservations: +30 210 891 9130 or info.athens@superfast.com
ATTICA GROUP (Eurail Member): Superfast Ferries / Blue Star Ferries Free air seats/
dormitories for 1st class Pass holders, free deck passage for 2nd class Pass holders
with a Pass valid in Greece AND Italy; www.superfast.com
■ Bari-Corfu (sailings during summer period)
■ Ancona-Igoumenitsa
■ Bari-Igoumenitsa
■ Ancona-Patras
■ Bari-Patras
Seasonal surcharge: June and September € 10 per person; July and August € 20
per person. Port taxes € 7 per passenger, per embarkation. A fuel surcharge may
apply. Check-in time 2 hours.
When your Pass is valid in Greece only, you can get 30% discount.
Italy, Ancona +39 071 202 0334 info.anconaport@superfast.com
Italy, Bari +39 080 528 2828 info.bariport@superfast.com
Greece +30 210 891 9130 info.athens@superfast.com
Blue Star Ferries 30% discount provided you have already realized (or made a
reservation for) a crossing in the Adriatic sea with Superfast Ferries or Blue Star
Ferries; www.bluestarferries.com
■ Piraeus - Cyclades
■ Piraeus - Dodekanese
■ Rafina - Cyclades
Reservations: +30 210 891 9800 or info.athens@superfast.com or
booking@bluestarferries.com
HML, service operated by Endeavor Lines
■ Patras-Brindisi, extra stops at Corfu & Cefalonia in the summer.
In high season (15/06-15/09) 30% discount on all categories (except the luxury
cabin); Outside the high season 50% discount. Information and booking: Brindisi
+39 0831 528 531, email: resa@hml.it and Rome +39 06 4740141,
Email: hml.roma@tiscali.it
Ionian Travel 20% discount
■ Day cruise from Athens to the islands of Aegina, Poros and Hydra; including
lunch.
Booking: Ionian Travel, 4, Pireos str. (1st floor), Athens
Tel: +30 210 523 4774; email: ionian@acci.gr.
Minoan Lines Free air-type seats for 1st Class Pass holders; Free deck passage for
2nd Class Pass holders; www.minoan.gr

Superfast Ferries, Greece
■ Corfu-Patras
■ Heraklion-Piraeus
Greece +30 210 414 5700
Season surcharge: In middle season: € 10, High Season: € 20. Port Taxes: € 7.
Fuel surcharge is extra.
Minoan Lines International Free air air-type seats for 1st class Pass holders, free
deck passage for 2nd class Pass holders with a Pass valid in Greece AND Italy.;
www.minoan.gr
■ Patras/Corfu/Igoumenitsa-Venice
■ Patras/Igoumenitsa-Ancona
Season Surcharge: In middle season: € 10, High Season: € 20. Port Taxes: € 7.
Check-in time 2 hours.
Italy, Ancona tel.: +39 071 201708, email: Minoan@minoan.it
Italy, Venice tel.: +39 041 5041201, email: booking@minoanlines.it
Greece, Piraeus tel.: +30 210 4145700, email: booking@minoan.gr
Other pass benefits

Athens railway museum free admission
Daily (except Mondays) 09.00am - 01.00pm + Wednesdays from 05.00pm -
08.00pm; 4, Siokou street, Athens
Ionian travel in Athens 15% discount
■ Athens sightseeing tour
■ Certain hotels in Athens
■ One day excursion ot Delfi or Epidaurus (lunch included)
Booking: Ionian Travel, 4, Pireos str. (1st floor), Athens
Tel: +30 210 523 4774; email: ionian@acci.gr.
Eurail Aid Offices

Hellenic Railways Travel agency
6, Sina StreetAthens
Mon-Sat: 08.00am - 03.00pm
Railway Station of Patras

Daily: 08.00am - 12.00 midnight

Central Railway Station of Thessaloniki
Daily: 06.00am - 01.30pm &
03.30pm – 11:30pm
Airport Links
Athens: from airport Athens E.Venizelos, connections to Athens Railway Station
and to Kiato New Railway Station.
Hungary
A Pass valid in Hungary is valid with MÁV-START, the
national railway company of Hungary.
A Pass valid in Hungary is also valid on the following private railway line:
■ Györ-Sopron-Ebenfurt & Sopron-Szombathely-Szentgotthárd operator: GySEV
Extra pass benefits

Hungarian Heritage Railway Park 50% discount on the entrance fee for the
Hungarian Heritage Railway Park by motor train from Budapest-Nyugati station
(seasonal opening hours). www.mavnosztalgia.hu or www.vasuttortenetipark.hu
Eurail Aid Office

1051 (V. district) József Attila str. 16
Budapest V District
Mon-Fri: 09.00am - 08.00pm
Airport Links
Budapest: From Budapest Ferihegy 1, connections to Budapest Nyugati and other
destinations.
Ireland
A Pass valid in Ireland is valid with Irish Rail/Iarnród
Éireann, the national railway company of the Republic
of Ireland and with Translink NI Railways, the national
railway company of Northern Ireland.
Extra Pass benefits

Irish Ferries 30% discount; www.irishferries.com
■ Cherbourg-Rosslare (February to December)*
■ Dublin Ferryport-Holyhead
■ Pembroke-Rosslare
■ Roscoff-Rosslare (May to September)*
*No daily sailings, reservation compulsory.
France +33(0)233 234 444; Ireland +353(0)818 300 400
Norfolkline Irish Sea 25% discount; www.norfolkline.com
■ Belfast-Liverpool (Birkenhead)
■ Dublin-Liverpool (Birkenhead) +44 20 8127 8303
■ Fishguard-Rosslare: Express/Superferry
■ Dublin Port-Holyhead Superferry (Day Service)
■ Holyhead-Dun Loghaire: HSS (High Speed Service)
■ Stanraer-Belfast: Ferry/HSS
+ 353 (0) 1204 7777
Other pass benefits

HINI Youth Hostels 10% discount on HINI hostels in Belfast, Armagh, Bushmills,

Whitepark Bay, Newcastle and Enniskillen. Reservations via info@hini.org.uk or
+44 28 9032 4733; www.hini.org.uk
Eurail Aid Offices

Rail Travel Centre
35, Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1
Mon-Fri: 09.00am - 05.00pm
NIR Travel
Great Victoria Street Station, Belfast, BT2 7UB
Mon-Fri: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Sat: 9.00pm – 12.30pm
Airport links
Dublin: Airlink busses go to Heuston and Connolly railway station (bus 748).
Eurail passes are not valid.
Belfast: Sydenham railway station is next to the airport.
Italy
A Pass valid in Italy is valid with Trenitalia, the national
railway company of Italy.
Extra pass benefits

ATTICA GROUP (Eurail Member): Superfast Ferries / Blue Star Ferries Free air seats/
dormitories for 1st class Pass holders, free deck passage for 2nd class Pass holders
with a Pass valid in Greece AND Italy; www.superfast.com
■ Bari-Corfu (sailings during summer period)
■ Ancona-Igoumenitsa
■ Bari-Igoumenitsa
■ Ancona-Patras
■ Bari-Patras
Seasonal surcharge: June and September € 10 per person; July and August € 20
per person. Port taxes € 7 per passenger, per embarkation. A fuel surcharge may
apply. Check-in time 2 hours. When your Pass is valid in Italy only, you can obtain
a 30% discount.
Italy, Ancona +39 071 202 0334 info.anconaport@superfast.com
Italy, Bari +39 080 528 2828 info.bariport@superfast.com
Greece +30 210 891 9130 info.athens@superfast.com
Grimaldi Lines 20% discount on official fares (port taxes, fixed dues and special
fares excluded); www.grimaldi-lines.com
■ Barcelona-Civitavecchia Daily, except Sundays. In summer daily
■ Barcelona-Livorno 3 times a week
■ Catania-Valletta twice a week
■ Civitavecchia-Tunis (Tunisia) once a week
■ Catania Trapani-Civitavecchia once a week
■ Civitavecchia-Porto Torres (Sardinia) Low season: 3 times a week; mid season:
daily, except Sundays; high season: daily
■ Catania-Genova once a week
■ Genova/Civitavecchia-Valletta once a week
■ Salerno/Palermo/Trapani-Tunis (Tunisia) twice a week
Get your ticket on www.grimaldi-lines.com and then fill in the form EURAIL
INTERRAIL. The discount will be refunded on the credit card
Italy: +39 081 496 444; Fax +39 081 551 7716; email: info@grimaldi.napoli.it
HML, service operated by Endeavor Lines

■ Patras-Brindisi, extra stops at Corfu & Cefalonia in the summer.
In high season (15/06-15/09) 30% discount on all categories (except the luxury
cabin); Outside the high season 50% discount. Information and booking: Brindisi
+39 0831 528 531, email: resa@hml.it and Rome +39 06 4740141,
Email: hml.roma@tiscali.it
Minoan Lines International Free air air-type seats for 1st class Pass holders, free
deck passage for 2nd class Pass holders with a Pass valid in Italy AND Greece.;
www.minoan.gr
■ Patras/Corfu/Igoumenitsa-Venice
■ Patras/Igoumenitsa-Ancona
Season Surcharge: In middle season: € 10, High Season: € 20. Port Taxes: € 7.
Check-in time 2 hours.
Italy, Ancona tel.: +39 071 201708, email: Minoan@minoan.it
Italy, Venice tel.: +39 041 5041201, email: booking@minoanlines.it
Greece, Piraeus tel.: +30 210 4145700, email: booking@minoan.gr
View from the train, Italy
Other pass benefit

ÖBB Bus free transportation; www.oebb.at
■ Klagenfurt-Venezia Mestre (included if your Pass is valid in both Austria
and Italy)
Eurail Aid Offices

Stazione Bari Centrale
Daily: 08.00am - 07.30pm
Stazione Bologna Centrale

Daily: 06.15am - 10.10pm
Stazione Firenze SMN (Florence)

Daily: 05.45am - 09.50pm

Stazione Genova PP
Daily: 06.00am - 08.30pm
Stazione Milano Centrale (Milan)

Daily: 06.00am - 09.00pm
Stazione Napoli Centrale (Naples)

Daily: 06.30am - 09.30pm
Stazione Pisa
Daily: 07.20am - 08.40pm
Stazione Roma Termini (Rome)

Daily: 06.30am - 10.55pm
Stazione Torino PN (Turin)

Daily: 07.30am - 08.30pm
Stazione Venezia Santa Lucia (Venice)

Daily: 07.30am - 08.00pm
Airport Links
Rome: From Roma Fiumicino, connections to Roma Tiburtina/Ostiense (all passes
are accepted) and Roma Termini (only 1st class Passes are valid).
Milan: From Milan Malpensa, connections to Milano Centrale (Bus: Malpensa

Shuttle), Milano Bovisa/ Milano Cadorna (Express trainFerrovie Nord Milano).
Eurail passes are not valid in none of these connections.
Pisa: the From Pisa Galileo Galilei, connections to Firenze SMN, Pisa Centrale and
many other destinations.
Luxembourg
A Pass valid in Luxembourg is valid with CFL, the national
railway company of Luxembourg, but not on CFL buses.
Eurail Aid Office

Luxembourg Central Station
Daily: 06.00am-08.00pm
Airport Links:
Luxembourg: From Findel airport bus 16 goes to the railway station. Eurail passes
are not valid.
Montenegro
A Pass valid in Montenegro is valid with ZCG, the national
railway company of Montenegro.
The Netherlands
The national railway company of the Netherlands is NS.
A Pass valid in the Netherlands is valid with NS, and on the
following private railway lines:

■ Arriva
■ Connexxion
■ DB Regio Westfalen / Prignitzer Eisenbahngesellschaft
■ DB Regiobahn / AVV
■ Eurobahn / Keolis
■ Synthus
■ Veolia
Extra pass benefits

■ IJmuiden-Newcastle
■ Harwich-Hoek van Holland: reservation compulsory
+ 353 (0) 1204 7777
Eurail Aid Offices

Schiphol Airport Railway station
Daily: 06.30am - 09.00pm
Amsterdam Central Station

Daily: 06.00am - 09.00pm
Airport Links
Amsterdam: from Schiphol, direct trains to Amsterdam Central Station and to
many other destinations.
Norway
A Pass valid in Norway is valid with NSB, the national railway
company of Norway and also valid for travel from Oslo to Gøteborg
(Sweden) and from Oslo to Stockholm (Sweden) in direct border crossing trains.
Extra pass benefits

Color Line 50% discount on normal fares (not on reclining seats and meals);
www.colorline.com
■ Hirtshals-Kristiansand
■ Hirtshals-Larvik
Denmark +45 (0)99 561 977; Norway +47 (0)81 500 811
■ Copenhagen-Oslo
Other pass benefits

Nettbus Møre AS 50% discount; www.nettbuss.no
■ Ålesund-Åndalsnes bus services
Railway museum free admission; www.norsk-jernbanemuseum.no
■ Hamar
The Flåm Railway 30% discount; www.flamsbana.no
■ Flåm-Myrdal
Veøy Buss AS 50% discount; www.veoy.no
■ Åndalsnes-Molde bus services

Eurail Aid Office
Central Station Oslo
Mon-Fri: 08.00am - 03.00pm
Airport links
Oslo: From Oslo Gardermoen, connections to Oslo Sentral . Eurail Passes accepted
on regional trains, but not on the airport express train/Flytoget.
Poland
A Pass valid in Poland is valid with PKP dependent
railway companies:
PKP Intercity JSC and PKP Regional.
A Pass valid in Poland is also valid on the following private railway line:
■ KM Koleje Mazowieckie
Airport Links
Warsaw: Bus 175 City-Airport Link to Warszawa Centralna railway station. Eurail
passes are not valid.
Portugal
A Pass valid in Portugal is valid with CP, the national
railway company of Portugal.
Extra pass benefits

Carristur; www.carristur.pt
■ Lisboa: 30% discount on City - Airport connection: Aeroshuttle and Aerobus*
■ 25% discount on touristic tours in Porto, Braga, Coimbra and Lisboa*.
* It is necessary to present a reservation valid within 3 days before or after the date
of the tour for one of the following trains: Alfa Pendular (AP), Intercidades (IC), Sud
Expresso or Lusitânia.
Rossio station, Portugal

Hotels in Portugal
Visit ‘Special Offers - Hotel Partnerships‘ at www.cp.pt in order to consult special
hotel rates and reservation conditions.
Oceanário 15% discount; www.oceanario.pt
■ located near Lisboa Oriente railway station
Eurail Aid Offices

Estação de Santa Apolónia
Lisboa (Lisbon)
Daily: 06.15am - 10.30pm
Estação de Porto Campanha (Oporto)

Tel: 221 052 64122 105 2674 (GAC)
Daily: 07.00am - 12.00am and from 1.00 pm - 11.30 pm
Airport links:
Lisbon: connections to Lisboa Cais do Sodre, Oriente (Aero bus).
Eurail Passes not valid.
Porto: From Francisco Sá Carneiro., connections to Campanha.
Eurail Passes are not valid.
Romania
A Pass valid in Romania is valid with CFR Calatori, the national
railway company of Romania.
Extra pass benefits

Hotels in Romania
■ Hotel Alexandros and Lotru Villa in Busteni: 30% discount from reception rates.
The reservation has to be made 15 days in advance via www.hotel-alexandros.ro;
telephone + 40 (0) 244 320 138; fax +40 (0) 244 320 056
■ Hotel Crowne Plaza in Bucharest: 25% discount from best available rate on
the official website www.crowneplaza.com/bucharest via
reservations@crowneplaza.ro or by telephone: + 40 (0) 212 240 034.
■ Hotel Europa and Ana Aslan Health Spa in Eforie Nord: 30% discount from
best available rate on the official website www.anahotels.ro; telephone
+40 (0) 241 702 807
Romanian railway museum 50% discount; www.cenafer.ro
■ Bucuresti: Nord station, Str. Grivitei nr. 193 B, sect 1
Eurail Aid Offices

Bucuresti Nord Railway Station (Bucharest)
Wasteels Voyages Romania
Mon-Fri: 08.00am - 07.00pm
Sat: 08.00am - 02.00pm
Brasov Railway Station

Wasteels Voyages Romania
Tel.: 0268 424 313 / 0268 228 001
Mon-Fri: 08.00am - 07.00pm
Sat: 08.00am - 02.00pm
Aid Offices are closed during the legal celebrations.
Airport Links
Bucuresti: from Henri Coanda airport, bus 783 to Plata Victoria. Eurail passes are
not valid.

Serbia
A Pass valid in Serbia is valid with ZS, the national railway
company of Serbia.
Eurail Aid Office

Beograd Railway Station (Belgrade)
Daily: 00.00am - 12.00pm
Airport links
Beograd: from Nikola Tesla airport, bus 72 goes to the railway station. Eurail
Slovenia
A Pass valid in Slovenia is valid with SZ, the national
railway company of Slovenia.
Eurail Aid Office

Ljubljana Railway Station
Mon-Fri: 08.00am - 08.00pm
Sat, Sun and holidays: closed
Airport links
Ljubljana: 1 bus per hour from Brnik Airport to the main railway station. Eurail
Spain
A Pass valid in Spain is valid with RENFE, the national
railway company of Spain.
Extra pass benefits

Balearia 20% discount on offical seat fares; www.balearia.com
■ Various crossings between the Balearic islands
■ Barcelona-Palma de Mallorca/Ciutadella/Ibiza/Mahon
■ Denia-Ibiza
■ Palma de Mallorca-Valencia
Tickets and reservations available in travel agencies or locally in Balearia offices
or at +34 902 160 180.
Grimaldi Lines 20% discount on official fares (port taxes, fixed dues and special
fares excluded); www.grimaldi-lines.com
■ Barcelona-Civitavecchia Daily, except Sundays. In summer daily
■ Barcelona-Livorno 3 times a week
Get your ticket on www.grimaldi-lines.com and then fill in the form EURAIL
INTERRAIL. The discount will be refunded on the credit card
Italy: +39 081 496 444; Fax +39 081 551 7716; email: info@grimaldi.napoli.it
Other pass benefits

Bus SNCF free transportation
■ Canfranc-Oloron
FEVE 50% discount; www.feve.es
■ Cartagena - Los Nietos
■ León - Bilbao

■ Oviedo - Ferrol
■ Oviedo - Santander
■ Santander - Bilbao
■ Local lines in Asturias, Galicia, Cantabria, Vizcaya, León and Murcia
tel. +34 985 982 380
FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya) 50% discount; www.fgc.net
■ Barcelona-Vallès
■ Cable line of Gelida-Cable line of Montserrat
■ Anoia-Llobregat
■ Monistrol-Montserrat: rack line
■ Nuria-Ribes de Fresser: rack line
HUSA-Hotels 10% discount; www.husa.es
Discount on the best internet rate, not in combination with other offers.
Book at www.husa.es (login:RAIL PASS, password: EURAILINTERRAIL) or by
tel. +34 902 100 710 (reference Eurail InterRail)
Railway Museums 50% discount www.museodelferrocarril.org
■ Barcelona: Vilanova i la Geltru, Pl. Eduard Maristany s/n
■ Madrid: Paseo de las Delicias, 61
Sala club lounge
Holders of a Preferente 1st class train reservation have free access to the Sala Club
lounge located in several railway stations.
Eurail Aid Offices

International train information:
902 243 402 (daily 07.00am-11.00pm)
Domestic train information:
902 240 202 (daily 24h)
Estación Barcelona-Sants
Daily: 07.00am - 10.00pm
Estación Barcelona-França
Daily: 08.00 am - 09.00pm
High speed train, Spain

Aeropuerto Internacional Madrid-Barajas (Madrid Airport)
Terminal T1 arrivals counter
Daily: 08.00am -09.00pm
Terminal T4 arrivals counter
Mon-Fri: 08.00am -03.00pm
Estación Madrid-Chamartín
Daily: 08.30am - 09.00pm
Estación Sevilla-Santa Justa (Seville)

Daily: 08.00am - 08.00pm
Estación Valencia-Nord
Mon-Fri: 08.00am - 08.00pm
Saturdays (not Holidays):08.00am - 01.00pm
Airport links
Barcelona: from Barcelona El Prat.connections to Barcelona Sants.
Madrid: From Madrid Barajas,connections to Madrid N. Ministerios (Metro).

Eurail passes are not valid.
Sweden
A Pass valid in Sweden is valid with SJ, the national railway
company of Sweden.
A Pass valid in Sweden is also valid on the following railway lines:
■ Direct SJ trains to and from Copenhagen and Copenhagen Airport
■ Direct border crossing trains from Göteborg and Stockholm to Oslo
■ Arlanda Express
■ Arriva
■ DSB First
■ Inlandsbanan
■ MerResor
■ Skånetrafiken
Arlanda Express, Sweden

■ Tågkompaniet
■ Västtrafik
■ Veolia
Extra pass benefits

Destination Gotland special fare; www.destinationgotland.se
■ Nynäshamn-Visby
■ Oskarshamn-Visby
www.finnlines.com
■ Malmö-Travemünde
■ Helsingør-Helsingborg
■ Frederikshavn-Göteborg
■ Grenå-Varberg
Denmark +45 96 200 200; Sweden +46 (0)31 704 0000
■ Helsinki-Stockholm via Mariehamn: 50% discount
■ Riga (Latvia)-Stockholm: 50% discount
■ Tallinn (Estonia)-Stockholm: 50% discount
■ Stockholm-Turku via Mariehamn: 50% discount
Finland +358(0)600 174 552; Sweden +46(0)822 2140
Viking Line 50% discount; www.vikingline.fi
■ Turku/Helsinki-Stockholm
Other pass benefits

Berlin Night Express reduced fare (compulsory reservation of a couchette or bed);
www.berlin-night-express.com
■ Berlin-Malmö (not daily, includes ferry crossing Sassnitz-Trelleborg)
Länstrafiken in Norrbotten free bus transportation
■ Haparanda-Luleå
Sveriges Järnvägsmuseum (Railway museums) 50% discount;
www.banverket.se/en/Swedish-Railway-Museum
■ Ängelholm
■ Gävle
Veljekset Salmela free bus transportation
■ Kemi / Tornio-Haparanda
Eurail Aid Office

Stockholm Central Station
Mon-Fri: 10.00am - 06.00pm
Airport links
Stockholm: From Stockholm Arlanda, connections to Stockholm Central
(train every 15 minutes) and many other destinations.
Switzerland
A Pass valid in Switzerland is valid with SBB,
the national railway company of Switzerland.
A Pass valid in Switzerland is also valid on the following private transport
companies:

■ BLS boat services on Lake Brienz and Lake Thun (www.bls.ch)
■ BSG boat services on Lake Biel and on the river Aare between Biel and
Solothurn (www.bielersee.ch)
■ CGN boat services on Lake Geneva (www.cgn.ch)
■ LNM boat services on Lake Neuchâtel / Murten
■ SGV boat services on Lake Luzern
■ URh boat services on the river Rhine between Constance and Schaffhausen
■ ZSG boat services on Lake Zurich (www.zsg.ch)
■ AB Appenzeller Bahnen AG
■ ASM Aare Seeland mobil AG
■ BDWM Transport AG
■ BLS AG
■ BLT Baselland Transport AG
■ CJ Chemins de Fer du Jura
■ FART Regional lines Ticino, including the Centovalli railway to Domodossola (Italy)
■ FB Forchbahn AG
■ FW Frauenfeld-Wil-Bahn AG
■ LEB Chemins de Fer Lausanne-Echallens-Bercher
■ MBC Chemin de fer Bière-Apples-Morges
■ MOB Montreux Oberland Bernois
■ MVR Transports Montreux-Vevey-Riviera
■ NStCM Chemin de Fer Nyon-St. Cergue-Morez
■ OC Chemin de Fer Orbe-Chavornay
■ RA RegionAlps Martigny - Orsières / Le Chable
■ RBS Regionalverkehr Bern-Solothurn
■ RhB Rhätische Bahn AG (including RhB-Bus Tirano-Lugano)
■ SOB Südostbahn
■ SSIF Società subalpina di emprese ferroviarie
■ SZU Sihltal - Zürich - Uetliberg
■ THURBO AG
■ TMR Transports de Martigny et sa Regions
■ TPC Transports Public du Chablais SA
■ TPF Transports public fribourgeois
■ TRAVYS SA
■ TRN Transports régionaux neuchâtelois
■ WB Waldenburgerbahn
■ WSB Wynental- und Suhrentalbahn
■ ZB Zentralbahn AG
Extra pass benefits

Wilhelm Tell Express discounted fare; www.wilhelmtellexpress.com
■ nostalgic boat crossing Luzern-Flüelen and connecting train ride to Locarno/
Lugano: (reservation compulsory)
Other pass benefits

Bernina express; www.rhb.ch
■ Chur/St Moritz - Tirano - Lugano: reduced fare for compulsory reservation Chur/
St Moritz-Tirano and for connecting bus to Lugano
Discounted private railway companies 25% - 50%
■ BB Bürgenstockbahn Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock
■ BET Bergbahnen Engelberg - Trübsee - Titlis / Engelberg - Kleintitlis
■ BLM Lauterbrunnen - Grütschalp - Mürren
■ BOB Berner Oberland - Bahnen

BLS steam boat, Switzerland
■ GGB Gornergratbahn
■ JB Jungfraubahn
■ MGB Matterhorn - Gotthard Bahn
■ PB Pilatusbahn (Alpnachstad - Pilatus Kulm / Kriens - Fräkmüntegg -
Pilatus Kulm)
■ RB Rigi - Bahn
■ SthB Stanserhorn Bahn
■ WAB Wengeralpbahn
Eurail Aid Offices
Bahnhof Basel SBB

Mon-Fri: 07.30am - 07.30pm
Mon-Fri: 08.00am - 07.00pm
Sat/Sun: 09.00am – 07.00pm
Hauptbahnhof SBB Bern

Mon-Fri: 08.00am - 06.50pm
Sat: 08.00am - 04.50pm
Gare de Genève (Geneva)

Mon-Fri: 08.30am - 06.30pm
Sat: 09.00am - 04.45pm
Gare de Genève Aéroport

(Geneva Airport)
Mon-Fri: 09.00am - 06.30pm
Sat : 09.00am – 05.30pm
Bahnhof Interlaken-West
Mon-Fri: 09.00am - noon &
01.30pm - 06.30pm
Sat/Sun: 09.00am - noon &
01.30pm - 05.00pm

Bahnhof SBB Luzerne (Lucerne)
Mon-Fri: 08.00am - 07.45pm
Sat: 08.00am - 06.00pm
Sun: 09.00am - 06.00pm
Hauptbahnhof SBB Zürich (Zurich)

Daily: 06.30am - 09.30pm
Bahnhof SBB Zürich Flughafen

(Zurich Airport)
Daily: 06.45am - 07.45pm
Scenic train, Bernina Express, Switzerland
Airport links
Geneva: From Genève Cointrin, connections to Genève (Train, every 15 minutes)
Zurich: connections to Zürich Hb (Train every 15 minutes)

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Contents

How Eurail Passes work 4

Eurail Pass Conditions of Use 11

Information per Country 14

Night train, Bulgaria

For information on Eurail Group and the products available, visit

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Thank you for choosing Eurail, and enjoy your journey!

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RActivating Eurail Passes

RHow often can I use my Eurail Pass?

❖ How do I fill in the travel calendar on a Flexi Pass?

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Example. Travel Calendar and activation

❖ What do I do if I make a mistake on the travel calendar?

How do I enter an overnight journey in my travel calendar?

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Seat and Bed Reservations

Where can I make seat and bed reservations?

Example of Aid Office window sticker

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Legendary scenic rail routes

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Will there be food on board?

High speed train Alvia, Spain

Train station smarts and helpful hints

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Train schedule and platform information

Station hall, Norway

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Getting on, off and seating on trains

Are we there yet?

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Eurail Pass Conditions of Use

2. A Eurail Pass must be activated.

3. Flexi Pass. Filling in the Travel Calendar.

4. Flexi Pass. Overnight journeys.

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6. Using the Pass. Penalties and Fines

7. Validity period of your Eurail Pass.

8. The countries and companies where your Eurail Pass is valid

9. 1st and 2nd class

11. Eurail Pass categories

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13. Lost or stolen passes

14. Refund policy

15. Compensation policy

16. Responsibility in the event of damages or extra cost

17. Liability of the issuing office

18. Legal provisions

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Extra pass benefits

❖ Rules for using extra pass benefits

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Extra pass benefits

Other pass benefits

Eurail Aid Offices

Salzburg Hauptbahnhof (Lounge)

Wien Westbahnhof (Vienna)

Wien Meidling (Vienna)

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Eurail Aid Office

Eurail Aid Office

Eurail Aid Office