How do I use my pass once I get to Europe?
One of the great things about a Eurail pass is the ease of use and convenience. Before the first time you use it, you must present your rail pass and passport at a train station ticket window for validation, prior to boarding the train. This is only necessary the first time. After that, you have the freedom of unlimited travel all day according to the validity of your pass. If you have a flexipass, the only thing you would need to do is fill in the date box for the day you want to travel.
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Eurail Pass travel bonus: REDUCTIONS - Hilton International
Grants holders of a Eurailpass and Eurail ticket 30-40% discount on the full official published double room rate in the following locations: Amsterdam, Amsterdam-Schiphol, Antwerp, Athens, Barcelona, Basel, Berlin, Brussels, Budapest, Cannes, Dresden, D?orf, Geneva, London, London-Hetrow and Gatwick, Mainz, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Paris-Orly and Charles de Gaulle, Prague, Rome, Rotterdam, Strasbourg, Vienna, Weimar, and Zurich. Full breakfast is included! This reduction is granted on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. During the months July and August this offer is available on weekdays at most hotel, subject to availability. Please show your Eurailpass before checking in. This offer is subject to availability and valid until December 31, 1999. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Reservations can be made via your local travel agent or a Hilton Reservations Worldwide toll-free number, quoting the code 'E2'.
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Train Tip
Reservations are required for all sleeping accommodations on all overnight trains. Reservations are also required for high-speed trains in France (TGV and Thalys), Italy (TAV, formerly the Eurostar Italia), principal trains in Spain/Portugal (AVE and Talgo 200) and most express trains in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe.
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