Eurail SelectPass Early Bird Special: Get An Extra Day Of Travel For Free

January 10th, 2008 by Pia Taylor

Eurail LogoOne of the best (and more eco-friendly) ways to get around Europe is via the continent’s extensive rail network. Hop on a high speed train from Gare du Nord in Paris and within hours you could be in Germany, or Switzerland.

Unlike flying, you don’t have to stand in never-ending security queues before boarding, and you tend to arrive in the centre of a city, rather than on its outskirts.

Buying a rail pass doesn’t always work out to be the cheapest way to navigate the rails, but if you use it carefully, you should be able to get your money’s worth.

One of the more flexible Eurail passes available to backpackers is the Select Pass. This pass allows you to tailor-make your own journey by selecting three to five adjoining countries in which you plan to travel. You then choose the duration that most closely matches the number of days on which you expect to travel (6-,8-,10-days etc).

Good news then for backpackers considering going the rail route is that Eurail.com is gearing up for the European summer season with an Early Bird sale. Anyone who purchases a six-, eight- or ten-day Eurail Select Pass before the end of March 2008 will get an extra day of rail travel tacked on, free of charge.

Once the pass is bought, you’ll have up to six months in which to start travelling. This promotion is only for travellers coming from outside the UK and Europe.

Related stories:
‘Germany By Train: Eurorail Video Guide‘ (Backpackers.com)
‘About Single Europe Train Tickets – What Point to Point Europe Train Tickets Are and Where to Buy’ (About.com)
Rick Steves’ ‘How Rail Passes Work‘ (Rick Steves.com)

Useful (related) links for backpackers:
Hostels in Europe – find and book your hostel online
Seat61 – A beginner’s guide to choosing, buying & using a Eurail Pass.

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