Train Tickets
A train ticket makes it very easy to travel from one European city to another. Just sit back, relax, and embrace the gorgeous scenery that passes you by. Traveling by train is part of the journey ! (...)
Train Tickets
From the heart of one city to the next
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Types of Trains
High speed orleisurely, you travel in comfort.
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HIGH SPEED TRAINSModern, comfortable and traveling up to 320 km/h. High speed trains offer excellent service and are often the best way to travel long distances.
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NIGHT TRAINSRemnant of a bygone era, night trains allow you to save precious vacation time and budget by traveling thru the night and arriving at your destination rested and ready to explore.
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SCENIC TRAINSEnjoy the best of European landscapes from the comfort of your seat. From Swiss mountains and lakes to the Italian countryside.
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REGIONAL TRAINSMost regional trains operate on medium distance routes and do not require a seat reservation. Perfect for day trips and mingling with locals.
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Common Questions
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Q. Must I book a reservation for the Frecciarossa train ?
A. Yes, a reservation is needed to guarantee your seat on board of high speed Frecciarossa trains. Passengers who have a Eurail Global Pass, Eurail Select Pass (with Italy included), Eurail 2 country Pass (France and Italy) and Eurail Pass for Greece and Italy, need to validate their pass before boarding a Frecciarossa train.
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Q. Is there a check-in before the departure of Thalys train ?
A. No. There is no check-in before departure. However rail officials will control your ticket and passport during the journey. Make sure you have all your valid travel documents with you while on board a Thalys train. Please note that children under 12 years old are not allowed on board if they are travelling alone.
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Q. How to make a booking for a single passenger ?
A. Enter 1 passenger in the request page. The displayed results will show rooms for 1-3 passengers. When you book a room with more than one bed, the room will be shared with other passengers.
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Q. What is the Eurostar’s route and frequency ?
A. -On the London-Paris route, Eurostar runs every 30 minutes during peak period and every 60 minutes during low period.
- On the London-Brussels route, Eurostar runs every 2 hours.
- During the summer in Europe, Eurostar operates 2 daily trips to Disneyland in Paris (1 trip in winter).
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Q. Can I carry as many luggages as I want on the Eurostar ?
A. Unfortunately you can’t. Each passenger is allowed to carry 2 suitcases and 1 handbag.
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Q. Will French National Strike affect my travel?
A. A national strike impacting rail services in France has been announced between April 3 to April 29, 2018. 24 hours prior to the scheduled day of travel, verify by train number if that train is scheduled to be in service by following this link. Train number can be found on the train ticket or the booking confirmation. If a train is impacted, and the traveler prefers not to travel during a strike day, please send all inquiries to Rail Europe through the Contact Us page or, if in France, go directly to a railway station and ask the local railway official for assistance. Please visit our dedicated national strike page for the latest updates on the situation in France.
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Q. What is the definition of a travel day ?
A. A travel day is defined as the period of time starting from 12 am to 12 am of the next day. It is a complete 24h period. With the Eurail Select Pass, you can take as many trains as you want during a travel day.
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Q. How much time in advance, can I book tickets for Frecciarossa trains ?
A. You can book your tickets for travel on board Frecciarossa trains as early as 4 months in advance. That is 120 days in advance, during this time you can plan your trip to Italy thoroughly.
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Q. Must I book a reservation for the AVE train ?
A. Yes, a reservation is needed to book your seat on board the high speed AVE train.
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Q. What is the main difference between First class and Second class on the TGV (French high speed trains) ?
A. TGV’s First class includes comfortable reclining seats ; food and beverages are available for purchase at the buffet car. However, if Premier service is offered a meal is included in the fare.