Two years ago, I searched to find a cheap fare on the Eurostar from London to Paris. As I recall the best deal available was $95…but you had to be over 60 and also hold a rail pass that included France. Right now you can book a nonrefundable, non-changeable fare for $81 and no age or pass requirement. Do it before March 11.
Some of the passes have even been reduced in price. Last year at this time, the three-country Eurail Select Saver pass was $400 per person. This year it's $370. The 15-day Global Saver Pass was $630 per person. Right now it's $582. And here's good news, the Czech Republic is now part of the Eurail system. Last year it was not, which meant if you bought a three-country Select Saver pass it couldn't include the Czech Republic. You either had to buy a separate Czech Pass or a ticket to get you in and out of the country. Call 800-521-6722 x 3 to purchase rail passes or you can research them and buy online.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Rail Travel Deals: Eurostar and Passes
Labels: Rail Travel Europe
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I found the Eurostar an excellent value from London to Paris. In October 2008, we paid $104US total for 2 tickets. Bought the tickets in August, and despite travelling a couple of weeks after the chunnel fire, they were fast and expeditious, keeping everyone moving and filling the trains they could run. We actually got on an earlier train than originally booked, they were that efficient.
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