Train Ticket and Rail Pass Guides

Swiss Travel Passes and more from the Swiss Travel Centre General ticket guides How to use the ticket booking services Money saving suggestions General rail pass guides Using rail tickets in Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland Using rail passes in Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark and Hungary Norway, Poland, Sweden, Spain and The Netherlands Seat reservations All Articles

Swiss Travel Passes and more from the Swiss Travel Centre

Book nationwide Swiss Travel Passes, Berner-Oberland Passes, Tell Passes, Half Fare Cards and multiple round trips to spectacular mountain summits.

Book Swiss Travel Passes and Mountain Excursions

Switzerland Made Easy: Book Travel Passes and more Follow your own fantastic path in beautiful Switzerland with Swiss Travel Passes and Half Fare Cards.

Switzerland Made Easy: Book Travel Passes and more Follow your own fantastic path in beautiful Switzerland with Swiss Travel Passes and Half Fare Cards...

General ticket guides

New to booking European rail tickets and want to be confident that you can book the optimum ticket at the right price? These should help.

An Introduction To Buying Tickets for European Train Journeys The key things worth being aware of when buying tickets for European train journeys, including step-by-step guides to booking tickets online.

An Introduction To Buying Tickets for European Train Journeys The key things worth being aware of when buying tickets for European train journeys, including step-...

10 things to look out for when booking European train tickets

11 Things to look out for when booking European rail tickets If you're asking why can't I find the journey, the ticket or the price I'm looking for when using a European rail booking service online, you'll likely find an explanation here.

11 Things to look out for when booking European rail tickets If you're asking why can't I find the journey, the ticket or the price I'm looking for when using a ...

Booking and Using Tickets for European journeys involving more than one train What to look out for when purchasing tickets for more complicated European train journeys which involve connecting between trains

Booking and Using Tickets for European journeys involving more than one train What to look out for when purchasing tickets for more complicated European train journeys which invo...

Tickets for Seniors on European Trains There are no pan-European rules for how Seniors can and can't travel at cheaper prices on European trains. How young you have to be to qualify, how to obtain the saving and the percentage of the typical cost you will save, varies depending on the country in which you will be travelling.

Tickets for Seniors on European Trains There are no pan-European rules for how Seniors can and can't travel at cheaper prices on European t...

Travelling With Children on European Trains All that's good to know including tips for enhancing journeys and practical ticket and rail pass info.

Travelling With Children on European Trains All that's good to know including tips for enhancing journeys and practical ticket and rail pass inf...

Taking A Bike on European Trains Travel with bicycles on trains in 13 European countries and on the international rail journeys between them.

Taking A Bike on European Trains Travel with bicycles on trains in 13 European countries and on the international rail journeys betwe...

Dogs on European trains The rules around travelling with dogs on trains can vary hugely in Europe, hence this guide!

How to use the ticket booking services

All of the online ticketing services provided by the national rail operators are packed with less obvious, but helpful features, so discover how to make the most of them.

How to use the European rail ticket booking websites

Using the rail company websites to book European train tickets What to look out for when using online booking services of the main European train operators. Don't miss out the less obvious features which can help with booking the correct ticket at an optimum price.

Using the rail company websites to book European train tickets What to look out for when using online booking services of the main European train operators. Don't ...

Money saving suggestions

These tips should help with achieving the maximum value for your journey, whether you are buying train tickets or rail passes

Money Saving Tips when Booking European Train Tickets Online What to look out for when booking tickets for European train journeys online in order to save money

Europe's Best Rail Travel Bargains A summary of the lesser known permanent offers which save money when travelling on European trains.

Save money when using railcards to buy train tickets in Europe

Using Railcards to save money on train tickets Railcards can be used when visiting a country and can pay off when only taking a small number of journeys.

Using Railcards to save money on train tickets Railcards can be used when visiting a country and can pay off when only taking a small number of jou...

General rail pass guides

Rail passes can be money savers and using them can also simplify a multi-destination adventure by train. Find other rail pass guides in 'All Articles'

Using Eurail and InterRail Passes - A starting point

How to use Eurail and InterRail to see Europe by train A guide to using rail passes with practical info and tips from travellling more than 30,000 km with InterRail!

How to use Eurail and InterRail to see Europe by train A guide to using rail passes with practical info and tips from travellling more than 30,000 km with ...

How to Use A Rail Pass on DAY trains in 15 Popular Countries

How to use Eurail and InterRail on day trains in 15 popular countries How to use Eurail or InterRail passes to travel by daytime trains in or from/to Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden & Switzerland

How to use Eurail and InterRail on day trains in 15 popular countries How to use Eurail or InterRail passes to travel by daytime trains in or from/to Austria, Belgium, De...

Lesser Known Rail Passes Which Can Offer Great Value For Money How to save money by using these rail passes to travel on trains in Austria, Britain, Czechia, Germany, Ireland, south-east Europe, Spain, and The Netherlands

Lesser Known Rail Passes Which Can Offer Great Value For Money How to save money by using these rail passes to travel on trains in Austria, Britain, Czechia, Germa...

Using rail tickets in Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland

These guides provide insights into ensuring that you can book the optimum rail tickets for your journeys. Find other guides to using tickets in other countries in 'All Articles'

Good to know about buying and using train tickets in Great Britain This will help you save money, time and confusion.

Buying and using Tickets for French rail travel This guide will help you save money, time and confusion.

Buying and using tickets for German rail travel The German rail operator DB has refreshed both its website and many of its terms around how German tickets can be booked and used. So this guide has been updated with the new info.

Buying and using tickets for German rail travel The German rail operator DB has refreshed both its website and many of its terms around how German t...

Buying and using Tickets for Italian rail travel This guide to buying tickets and using rail passes for train journeys both within and to and from Italy will help you save money, time and confusion.

Buying and using Tickets for Italian rail travel This guide to buying tickets and using rail passes for train journeys both within and to and from It...

Buying and using tickets for Swiss rail travel The Swiss national operator SBB has made some recent changes to how it sells tickets, so find out more about the new Point-to-Point tickets; and how you save by choosing an alternative!

Buying and using tickets for Swiss rail travel The Swiss national operator SBB has made some recent changes to how it sells tickets, so find out mo...

Using rail passes in Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland

How to make the most of rail passes including Eurail and InterRail in these countries; tips for making the journeys easier and making the most of a pass.

Ideas for using passes to travel by train in Great Britain

Using rail passes in Great Britain and on Eurostar Why they can be good idea, plus tips for exploring Britain beyond London by train; and a guide to booking reservations.

Using rail passes in Great Britain and on Eurostar Why they can be good idea, plus tips for exploring Britain beyond London by train; and a guide to bo...

Using Rail Passes in and to/from France How to use Eurail and InterRail passes on French train journeys and on international trains to and from France

Using Rail Passes in and to/from France How to use Eurail and InterRail passes on French train journeys and on international trains to and f...

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Using Rail Passes in and to/from Germany All that's good to know about using Eurail and InterRail passes on German train journeys and on international trains to and from Germany

Using Rail Passes in and to/from Germany All that's good to know about using Eurail and InterRail passes on German train journeys and on inte...

Using Rail Passes in and to/from Italy All that's good to know about using Eurail and InterRail passes on Italian train journeys and on international trains to and from Italy

Using Rail Passes in and to/from Italy All that's good to know about using Eurail and InterRail passes on Italian train journeys and on int...

Using Rail Passes in and to/from Switzerland This newly updated guide explains how to use the different types of pass that are available for exploring wonderful Switzerland by train

Using Rail Passes in and to/from Switzerland This newly updated guide explains how to use the different types of pass that are available for expl...

Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark and Hungary

All that's good to know about how train tickets can be used in Austria, Belgium, Czechia Denmark and Hungary, plus insights for using rail passes in these countries

Buying and using Tickets & Rail Passes in Austria This guide will help you save money, time and confusion.

Buying and using Tickets & Rail Passes in Belgium This guide will help you save money, time and confusion.

Buying and using Tickets and Rail Passes in Czechia This guide will help you save money, time and confusion.

Buying and using Tickets & Rail Passes in Denmark This guidewill help you save money, time and confusion.

Buying and using Tickets & Rail Passes in Hungary This guide will help you save money, time and confusion

Norway, Poland, Sweden, Spain and The Netherlands

All that's good to know about how train tickets can be used in Norway, Poland, Sweden, Spain and The Netherlands, plus insights for using rail passes in these countrie

Buying and using Tickets & Rail Passes in Norway This guide will help you save money, time and confusion.

Buying and using Tickets & Rail Passes in Poland This guide will help you save money, time and confusion.

Buying and using Tickets & Rail Passes in Spain This guide to buying tickets and using rail passes for train journeys within Spain will help you save money, time and confusion.

Buying and using Tickets & Rail Passes in Spain This guide to buying tickets and using rail passes for train journeys within Spain will help you sav...

Buying and using Tickets & Rail Passes in Sweden This guide will help you save money, time and confusion.

Buying and using Tickets & Rail Passes in The Netherlands This guide will help you save money, time and confusion.

Seat reservations

What's good to know about seat reservations whether you will be using tickets or travelling with rail passes

A general guide to Seat Reservations on European Trains An introduction to making seat reservations when travelling on European trains which should help avoid confusion when booking train tickets.

A general guide to Seat Reservations on European Trains An introduction to making seat reservations when travelling on European trains which should help avo...

A guide to reservations for Eurail and InterRail pass users A one page guide to the trains on which Eurail and InterRail Pass users do and don't have to pay additional fees, plus the prices of making the reservations and how to book them.

A guide to reservations for Eurail and InterRail pass users A one page guide to the trains on which Eurail and InterRail Pass users do and don't have to pay add...

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Buying rail tickets is often as simple as buying bread or apples, but it's when the rail companies give travellers options, which can cause complications.

So whether price, flexibility, speed or the travel experience matter most, or if you want to factor in all of these criteria, SMTJ has striven to point you in the right direction.

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Offers and deals may be available for your journey which supersede the general information.