Eurail or bit of both (point to point tickets)

anonymous
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i may have put this in the wrong thread- sorry if i have :|

Peter
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Hi.
The thread is fine. :)
It depends. If you know your exact travel dates, you can try to get special offers of the national railway companies.
For the connections to and from Germany: [ux]https://rail.shop/bahn[/ux]
For the ones from and to Austria at www.oebb.at
If you want to stay a bit more flexible, have a stop more or less somewhere on your route, think about an Eurail Select Pass: [u]https://rail.cc/en/eurail-select-pass[/u]
It's a bit of calculation ... but just play with the booking engines mentioned above. Tickets are available up to 3 months in advance. And at the beginning of June there is the change in the schedules.
Peter :)

anonymous
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Peter thankyou for your help

Yes our dates are rock solid
I guess the confusion comes with say Amsterdam -Cologne, point to point appears to be only 6 euro, so thought maybe wasn't good value including a leg such as that in a select pass ? Or is it simply better to just grab the 5 day select pass and use the search engine to plan accordingly ?

Again thanks

Peter
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Hi.
An Eurail pass is definitely the lazzy and relaxing way but not always the cheapest way.
Amsterdam - Cologne is as point to point ticket special fare available from EUR 29. The EUR 6 is ONLY a reservation fee!!!

If you travel by an Eurail Pass, most connections are free. Especially if travelling on a 1st class Eurail pass, you won't need a reservation at all, as there are always free seats available.

[b]Amsterdam - Cologne[/b]: [u]https://rail.cc/en/eurail/amsterdam-to-cologne[/u]
This train is free with Eurail!

[b]Cologne - Heidelberg[/b]: [u]https://rail.cc/en/eurail/cologne-to-heidelberg[/u]
Travel not the hight-speed-line, travel via Koblenz and Mainz trough the river Rhine valley. :)
You can also stop there.
All routes are free!

[b]Heidelberg - Zurich[/b]: is easy. First by free regional train to Mannheim (journey is 10 minutes, running every 15 minutes). Then by direct ICE train (sometimes with easy change in Basel) to Zurich, also at least every hour!
No reservation required = free!

[b]Zurich - Innsbruck[/b]: use a direct Railjet (RJ) train (free of extra fees!) in direction of Vienna/Budapest:
[u]https://rail.cc/en/eurail/zurich-to-budapest[/u]

[b]Innsbruck - Venice[/b]: here you will have to pay an extra reservation fee of EUR 7 (2nd class) or EUR 11 (1st class). Available at all stations during your trip. Details here:
[u]https://rail.cc/en/eurail/innsbruck-to-venice[/u]

And in Heidelberg I recommend you the Hostel Lotte. Really very friendly and nice, directly at the castle and in the old town: [u]https://rail.cc/en/heidelberg/lotte-the-backpackers/l448[/u]

Peter :)

anonymous
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really informative- thank you
I note we can purchase through this site- we will do so

Peter
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Hi.
And you directly support our work with your purchase here on railcc. Thank you. :)
[ux]https://rail.shop/eurail[/ux]
Peter :)

anonymous
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will do

nltrainer
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[quote]Hi.
An Eurail pass is definitely the lazzy and relaxing way but not always the cheapest way.
Amsterdam - Cologne is as point to point ticket special fare available from EUR 29. The EUR 6 is ONLY a reservation fee!!!
:) [/quote]
NO-this can be had from 19 eur-though for more popular trains it is more often 29. can also try via nshispeed-seems to have different quota as [ux]https://rail.shop/bahn[/ux]

anonymous
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[quote]Hi.
And you directly support our work with your purchase here on railcc. Thank you. :)
[ux]https://rail.shop/eurail[/ux]
Peter :) [/quote]

As promised- Done ! thanks

Peter
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Thank you! :)

anonymous
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Peter what is the rough time line to receive tickets? two- three weeks ?
Thanks

Peter
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Hi.
It always depends on the country of delivery and is mentioned at the end of your order procedure in the shop.
You can't miss it as you have to confirm and check it with a box.
Usually it is 7 business days.
Peter :)

anonymous
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SUPERB !
Today they arrived in my post (New Zealand),7 working days after ordering. That's great service :D :D :D :D

Peter
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Good to get such a positive feedback. :)
Just recommend the railccs to other travellers. Thank you for supporting us. :)

anonymous
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Peter:

Zurich to innsbruck, according to the website it says EUR 4.50 required, does this apply to our eurail pass,if so do we pay on the train or at the Zurich station.

Thanks

Peter
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Hi.
There are direct Railjet trains. FREE of extra reservations: [u]https://rail.cc/en/eurail-train-reservation/railjet/%C3%B6bb-rj/54[/u]
It says: A reservation is possible but not required.
Which means: if you travel outside peak times, you won't need a reservation. Save your money and travel for free.
If you want a reservation, get it in Zurich train station. :)
Peter :)

Peter
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By the way ... if you currently stay in Zurich, there are two optional ways to Italy (Milan). From Milan you could also continue by free regional train to Venice.

[b]Route 1[/b] from Zurich trough the Alps (free!): [u]https://rail.cc/blog/zurich-milano-albula-bernina/[/u]

[b]Route 2[/b] from Zurich trough the Alps (extra fees - possible visit of Matterhorn - one overnight stop required): [u]https://rail.cc/en/eurail/zurich-to-zermatt[/u]

[b]Milan - Venice[/b]: [u]https://rail.cc/en/eurail/milan-to-venice[/u]

Are you currently in Heidelberg?

Peter :)

anonymous
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Peter

Currently in Zurich,stayed at St Goar and missed Heidelberg,we are off to Innsbruck this AM. Have a days travel up our sleeve now.
Traveling on a sunday is hardly peak so wont worry about extra reservation.

Thanks again Peter for the advice
Dave M

anonymous
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FYI there is no extra charge Innsbruck to Venice,no reservation reqd either-so thats a clean run from Holland to Venice on the Eurail ticket,1st class well worth it and although slower than ICE we rate the RJ train to Vienna as the best,very clean and comfortable.
Also handy to point out to anyone not aware-there are 240v connections at your seat + headfone connection for music.

Peter
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Interesting this information.
Which train connection do you use (time) between Innsbruck and Venice?
Thank you! Always helpful such information! :)

Flo
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Hi,

the official tariff for the direct EC trains München - Innsbruck - Italy says that EuRail and InterRail holders are charged a supplement on board of the trains: 7€ in 2nd, 11€ in 1st class.
Anyway, I never used this route with InterRail and was curious whether this supplement is charged in reality. Thank you for your report! ;)


Flo 8)