【Wednesday Special】European Train Tickets to Rise Next Year – Book by 12/31 to Save the Cost of 31 Lattes

By Chen Guanxin, MOOK Travel & Lifestyle Network, compiled and reported

 

Travel enthusiasts who love rail journeys have long dreamed of exploring Europe by train. However, those planning to embark on a European rail adventure in the first half of next year should take note. As train ticket prices in Europe for 2014 have been confirmed to rise, with an average increase of 5%, travelers planning to visit Europe in the first half of 2014 can save by booking their tickets before December 31. The tickets purchased will remain valid for six months. For example, based on the price of a 15-day continuous pass for 24 European countries, travelers can save over a thousand yuan—enough to enjoy free lattes (priced at 45 yuan each) for a whole month.

Additionally, for those planning to visit France and explore multiple countries in one trip, options such as the Eurail Global Pass covering 24 countries or two-country passes like France-Germany, France-Switzerland, or France-Italy are available, with average price increases below 3%. In 2014, Slovakia will be added to the Eurail Select Pass, which allows travelers to choose three, four, or five neighboring countries from a total of 25 for a great value experience.

 

As for travelers planning a trip to Switzerland, there’s good news. The Swiss Travel System’s individual tickets are the only ones that won’t increase in price—in fact, they’ve gone down—and they also come with extra perks. These include access to scenic trains like the Golden Pass without needing to purchase additional tickets (only a reservation fee is required), free entry to 400 museums, discounts at various hotels, and city tour offers. For detailed pricing and benefit information, contact Flying Carpet Travel.

 

 

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