edjedj
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Posted 11 years ago
My wife and I are visiting our daughter, finishing up a semester of study in Berlin, and plan to get Eurail passes to travel from Berlin to Florence and on to London, possibly with stops along the way. We have about a week to do this. What is the best route to take? I know I have to go around France, who does not honor the Eurail pass, and somehow have to get a ferry across the channel then a train to London. But it appears ferries from Belgium are only for cars. Any assistance appreciated!
Peter
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Hi.
I would have a look on point to point ticket instead of a rail pass. Do you know already your travel dates? If you book in advance, you can get really cheap prices.
Just an example, open for discussion. :)
[b]Berlin - Munich[/b]: for example by [b]night train[/b] in a double cabin with WC and shower - [ux]https://rail.shop/bahn[/ux] (e-ticket, book online print out at home)
Additional information here: [u]https://rail.cc/en/night-train/berlin-munich-cnl1247/28[/u]
Also possible by [b]day train[/b]: [ux]https://rail.shop/bahn/Berlin-Hbf/Munich-Hbf[/ux]
If you use a night train to Munich, put your luggage in a locker at the central railway station in Munich ([u]https://rail.cc/en/munich/munich-central-railway-station/l59[/u]) for ~ EUR 4 the day.
[b]Munich - Florence[/b]: on this route you can travel as well by overnight train ([ux]https://rail.shop/bahn/Munich-Hbf/Firenze[/ux]) or a day train. It is the night train going to Rome ([ux]https://rail.cc/en/night-train/munich-rome-cnl-485/35[/ux])
[b]Florence - Paris[/b]: travel by direct overnight train. It is the best and cheapest option. Buy online as e-ticket here: [ux]https://rail.shop/omio[/ux] - select Florence Campo Di Marte as departure station - or try Thello.
[b]Paris - London[/b]: use the direct Eurostar train - [ux]https://rail.shop/omio[/ux]
If you travel with a rail pass (Eurail Select) [u]https://rail.cc/en/eurail[/u], you would have to avoid France like you already know - you would also have to pay reservation fees for the night trains. And as you know your travel dates due, you won\'t need the flexibility of a rail pass. So in my eyes, early booked point to point tickets would be the best solution.
Peter :)
edjedj
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Thanks a lot Peter. This is very helpful. I am checking all the links and working through the itinerary to see the total cost. Can't quite figure out how to specify a sleeper compartment for 3 with shower, etc. to get that pricing...