Europass??

Does anyone know how these work? THis might seem like a stupid question, but can you just buy one, and use it on all the railways?

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Is this a Eurail pass?

I had one years ago and you would get a piece of paper, and write your dates of travel on it. However, these days, its probably a little bit less primative. You get on the train and show it to the conductor/ticket taker person as they come along.

I believe there are certain countries that do not accept Eurail passes (ie the UK because no one in the UK wants to be called a part of Europe!)

Message edited 7/13/2007 5:58:38 AM.

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You have to decide what countries you will be visiting and choose a pass that works in those specific countries. I used one when I lived in Europe and it worked out really well.

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I used it when I went to Europe. You use it for all the trains and buses. If I'm remembering it correctly!

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basically you buy a pass in Europe to travel all through out or just regionally.

I bought one for italy, it was to be used 3 days in 2 months.

just remember that, although you have this pass, you also have to pay for a reservation which is a separate fee not included in the past.
at least that's how it was in Italy.

HTH !!

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I used one 7 years ago when I backpacked around Europe the first time. It was great and probably saved us some money. I think it is a great idea. First you need to find out where you want to go. If I remember correctly, the UK and Eastern Europe (Prague is in this) are not included. So if you are thinking about either they have different passes for those areas. I also think if you are taking an overnite trip you have to pay for reservations and a bed ($20). Reservations are good for some trains, but not needed all the time. They cost like $5. You make them over there.

The second time I was over in Europe, I was living there, but I did use an Eastern Europe pass and the money didnt make much of a difference (eastern Europe can be really cheap). But it was good, b/c I didnt have to make reservations at the window, where not many people spoke English or German. I had a major problem getting out of Poland and back home to Germany b/c of this. It was not fun and Warsaw wasnt to my liking.

Message edited 7/13/2007 9:36:31 PM.