Eurail Coverage

[murphy123]

My bf and I will traveling around western Europe for 15 days at Thanksgiving. I've determined our most affordable way to travel is to get the Eurail Global Saver pass - consecutive 15 days (was actually cheaper than the 10 days for 2 months pass).

Unfortunately, I am unable to find specific trains that are covered and want to make sure I understand what I will need extra tickets for.

Fly to Amsterdam - is the train from the airport to the nearest station to our hotel covered? I realize we will need to buy tram tickets as these are not covered for getting around town for the 2 days we are there.

Train to Paris - this is covered. We will have to purchase tickets in order to ride the Metro. Day trips to Reims / Versailles / Epernay are covered.

Train to Spiez, Switzerland - this is covered. Are the trains covered here as we travel to/from Thun, Lauterbrunnen (sp), Wegen, Interlaken? We are not planning to take the Golden Pass and I realize that the Jungfrau trip is only discounted. Bus pass will be extra.

Train to Frankfurt and other areas in Germany - this is completely covered - buses are not.

Am I on the right path? Please help as this has been a source of confusion for a while! Thanks!!!

[jabroni79]

Hi murphy123,

To my knowledge, your Eurail pass will not cover the train from Amsterdam's airport to the central train station. You will have to buy a ticket at the airport - http://www.schiphol.com/AirportInformation/AccessibilityTransport/PublicTransport/ByTrainDomestic/ByTrainDomestic.htm.

The Eurail Global Pass will cover all trains in Switzerland. The pass also covers boat trips on many lakes and rivers in Switzerland - http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes/bonuses/switzerland.htm.

Beside that, you are right about what the pass covers. The Eurail Global Pass also has discounts on other things depending on the country you are in - http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes/bonuses/eurail_bonuses.htm.

Good luck on your trip.

[murphy123]

Thank you for the info jabroni...glad to see I was in the ball park.