I am planning to visit Europe on 28th December to 12 Jan. I am planning to buy eurail global pass for 15 days. Will it cover all my travel needs. Like when I am doing sightseeing in Paris or Switzerland the internal trains are included in it or not. Like when I will go from Paris airport to hotel I can use that pass?
In Paris, RER trains are not included unfortunately. Metro isn’t included anywhere.
In Switzerland, most trains are included, only a few branch or tourist lines are not included.
See this page for more information:
https://www.seat61.com/interrail-and-eurail-reservations.htm#Switzerland
It includes a link to a map with included lines.
Most trains are included, let’s say roughly 97%. Some exceptions: touristic railways in Switzerland (Towards the Jungfraujoch). City traffic, like metro’s, buses, trams and the Parisian RER and Transilien (suburban train) are not included.
See this rough overview: https://www.eurail.com/en/plan-your-trip/trip-ideas/trains-europe/useful-train-information/participating-railway-companies
In Paris, RER trains are not included unfortunately. Metro isn’t included anywhere.
In Switzerland, most trains are included, only a few branch or tourist lines are not included.
See this page for more information:
https://www.seat61.com/interrail-and-eurail-reservations.htm#Switzerland
It includes a link to a map with included lines.
Thanks
So far I can see that the content of the map has no change. Could you point out if I miss something there?
But I agree that the image resolution is not as detailed as the one on Seat61
Thanks a lot for the answers. So for sightseeing in Paris this pass will not work. And is there any app which can help in booking trains with global pass ?
Thanks
So far I can see that the content of the map has no change. Could you point out if I miss something there?
There are changes: passes are now valid to Grindelwald, Wengen and Mürren.
Thanks
So far I can see that the content of the map has no change. Could you point out if I miss something there?
There are changes: passes are now valid to Grindelwald, Wengen and Mürren.
Thanks for pointing it out. I will check it internally and deliver the update request :)
Thanks a lot for the answers. So for sightseeing in Paris this pass will not work. And is there any app which can help in booking trains with global pass ?
There isn't an app that can do everything. Where best to book depends on country, operator, etc.
Have a look here:
https://www.seat61.com/interrail-and-eurail-reservations.htm
If that doesn't work for you, then please mention route, date and departure times of the train(s) you're trying to book.
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