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Eurail pass, Eurail, European Youth Hostels Eurail
By: - (justin) 2007.07.13
| To expedite the daunting process of online train shopping, remember that each of the websites listed below offers the same price for the most popular passes. The advantages of each company will be found in the bonuses, additional discounts, weekly specials and travel advice they offer to users. Also keep an eye out for pass security and free shipping. |
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| RailEurope.com |
| RailEurope.com offers simple navigation and easy reading. We all know deciding on which eurorail pass to buy is sometimes confusing and frustrating, but RailEurope.com offers a helpful pass comparison chart to make sure you’re buying the best priced pass. If you’re a visual person their interactive map makes your itinerary clear and easy to visualize. The map can also serve as a guide for those of you who don’t know where to go and how to get there. RailEurope.com only sells premier trains tickets through Eurostar, TGV, and Train Hotel Elipsos. |
| Eurail.com |
| Eurail.com sells Eurail Passes and Eurailtickets with secure ordering. Customers should feel at ease because Eurail.com offers pass security for an additional $12 USD. This option guarantees that Eurail.com will replace lost or stolen passes while you are traveling. This site sells passes world wide, but will not sell to those who are resident to Europe and neighboring countries. With that Eurail.com offers free world wide shipping via Fed Ex and they even throw in a free travel guide with every purchase. Be prepared for a backpack full of discounts and bonuses; they even reward customers with a free digital organizer upon completion of their journeys. |
| Eurorailways.com |
This busy, info-saturated site offers all types of Euro railway passes for a range of durations. When travelers purchase any pass Eurorailways.com awards you with a free travel guide along with plenty of bonuses for each country you plan on visiting such as discounts on ferries, museums, and tours. The passes are also sent to you with free shipping. The best bonus they are currently offering is free car rental for one day with a purchase of any 5 day Select pass (Youth pass excluded). If you’re still having trouble deciding on your travel itinerary this site offers a free service to aid your decisions. Their personal travel assistance can give you suggestions on passes and travels in Europe. Eurorailways.com Rail’n Drive packages are particularly persuasive: they combine rail travel and car rental into one discounted package price. |
| Eurostar |
| From the start, users of this site can tell that Eurostar takes train rides very seriously. The sleek, minimalist home page offers users the information in a two dozen different languages and upon entering the site you’ll find slick virtual tours of rail cars and terminals across Europe. More than anything, Eurostar upholds a demeanor closer to an airline than a train service: they offer a business class section, a Frequent Traveler program and an itinerary planner that will put Travelocity to shame. And for anyone looking to reclaim their childhood in the Old Country, Eurostar offers direct service to Disneyland Resort Paris. |
| Railpass.com |
| This site is the winner of the Eurail Award for being the largest single rail outlet. Their site is very straightforward and lavish colors make it appealing. Railpass.com provides an online color coded interactive map to help you see the possible railways through your desired countries. And if you’re still not sure which pass to buy, this site offers their ‘Railsaver Technology’ that helps you pick a pass whether you have a specific itinerary or not. And after that if you’re still clueless about your travels stop by their European Rail Network where their travel experts provide helpful tips for users. Like other site they do offer free shipping, but only if you spend at least $200 USD. |
| EuropeonRail.com |
| EuropeonRail.com is a very appealing and user-friendly site. The opening page is swamped in bright, pleasing colors. This site offers unbeatable prices, but more importantly they offer a secure site. Each purchase transaction is a 123 bit SSL secure. Group travelers should take advantage of the discount rates; Europeonrail.com offers 30% off for groups larger than six. If you want to really scratch the surface this summer (and get a break from the deluge of Americans trekking across Europe) try the Rail n’ Drive packages, where they combine unlimited train and car rental use for maximum exploration. Like most other sites they offer free maps and timetables. |
| EuropeByTrain.com |
| EuropeByTrain.com is your place to get prepped for your jaunt as a nomad in Europe. They carry a modest selection of backpacks and all the essential gear such as money belts, language translators, flashlights and compact mosquito nets (for those nights under the stars). You could even be the talk of the hostel in your satin hostel sleep sack! They also offer all European rail passes, including the Eurail Pass, the Britrail Pass, and all of the individual country passes for purchase. While the abundance of choices can be daunting, EuropeByTrain takes the guesswork out of your decision by providing detailed explanations of all your options. |
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