What is the Eurail Selectpass and can you explain the new 4 and 5 country options?
The Eurail Selectpass is the newest addition to the Eurail Pass family. Like the others, it covers 17 possible western European countries, including: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
The main difference with the Selectpass is that you get to choose the countries of travel. Instead of just 3 adjoining countries, there is now new options which include 4 or 5 adjoining countries of travel. This allows you to save money and only pay for the countries you need. Adjoining countries are defined as being connected by either rail or ship. For example, France, Switzerland and Italy would be a possible 3 country combination, but so would Sweden, Germany and Austria. The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg are considered 1 country called “Benelux”.
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Special Conditions
Your pass does not guarantee a seat on the train. When you plan to travel long distances you should make reservations in advance. On some trains it is even compulsory. Reservations are als compulsory for overnight sleeping facilities. Special trains such as EC, IC, TGV (French high speed train), X2000 (Swedish high speed train), Bernina Express, Panoramic Express, etc.are included in your pass. Seat reservation often is compulsory (please inquire in advance) and is not free of charge.
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Train Tip
Overnight trains not only save you money on accommodations, but get you to your destination early the next day, giving you a full day of sight seeing. Board overnight trains after 7:00pm to conserve money and valuable travel days. Only the day of your arrival will be counted on your railpass, therefore you save a day of travel. Additionally, sleeper and couchette supplements cost less than a hotel room. Private sleepers are approximately $80-$90 dollars per person per reservation, while the couchettes are only about $25-35 per person. You can make these reservations at any train station ticket window.
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