2006-08-28 09:10:02 · 6 answers · asked by Yiesto! 2 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Other - Europe
Absolutely, it's the only way to go.
You have to buy the pass here in the U.S., you can't buy it in Europe. You can buy it from any travel agency and you will need to present your passport to buy it.
When you get to Europe, I would recommend you spend your first night there just getting caught up on your sleep... Jet Lag is a real bummer... then, when you are ready to head out, you take the Eurorail pass to the local train station, go to the information window and ask them where you get it authorized. Once you get it stamped, you have 30 days of unlimited travel in First Class on any train in Europe. Some trains, such as the TGV and TEE have a small supplement charge... usually about $5 but other trains are included in the pass.
Buy the European Train Timetable book... it has a red and white cover... and it has all of the trains with their schedules. THIS BOOK IS A MUST if you are using Eurorail and you will learn to live by it.
2006-08-28 09:15:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can buy the Eurorail tickets on the internet. No need to buy them through a travel agent.
2006-08-28 19:48:32 · answer #2 · answered by cuteredhead 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you may be intending to go to a variety of countries. I've never been sorry I spent some money on good travel insurance. Some countries REQUIRE you to have it upon your arrival. There is an amazing variety of things that can go wrong to ruin a trip in an instant. You can explore the subject and buy on-line too if that suits you. Many veteran travelers feel it is best to get travel insurance from a source different from that for transport arrangements – no chance for a conflict of interest. Here is a really neat site that is easy to use and provides a variety of options. I prefer Travel Guard International’s “Worldwide Health”. Travel Guard is the industry leader for good reason. They deliver quality service at a modest price. The policy provides coverage for health-related issues (like an illness in a foreign country) and for traveling-related issues (like lost baggage etc.) Go to http://www.wavehelp.com/travel-medical/index.htm and click on the red phone booth to see the details.
Best wishes.
2006-08-29 14:13:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's a good idea. You simply buy a pass that allows you to travel by train feely around 18 countries in Europe for a specific period of time. You can find more information about it on the Eurail website: http://www.eurail.com/
2006-08-29 06:36:32 · answer #4 · answered by undir 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can be a good idea but they are quite expensive and they are only valid on certain trains - usually the slower ones. i guess it depends on how long you intend to stay in certain places.
2006-08-28 16:16:40 · answer #5 · answered by Josef H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,,, i did the same thing and did not use a E-pass,,,,, now if I knew that i was going to do it over ,,, I think that i would have....
Good luck
2006-08-28 16:24:43 · answer #6 · answered by eejonesaux 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋