Is everyone eligible for a Eurail Pass and can they be purchased in Europe?
Anyone is eligible to purchase a pass, except for residents in the countries of Europe, the Russian Federation, Turkey, Morocco, Algeria, or Tunisia. Since rail passes are intended for tourists, it is very difficult, if not impossible, to find an outlet for these passes in Europe. They can be purchased in the U.S. and shipped to Europe, however.
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Eurail Pass travel bonus:
Bear in mind that in addition to rail travel, Eurailpass, Eurail Saverpass, Eurail Saver Flexipass, Eurail Flexipass, Eurail Youthpass and Eurail Youth Flexipass entitles you to many bonuses, such as transportation by ferries, steamers and buses either entirely free or at a discount.
As a rule, these must be obtained locally and only the companies listed below will honor your pass. Others may provide identical services, but you will not get a special fare, so read the instructions thoroughly and check carefully before committing yourself. The following bonuses are granted for 1998:
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Train Tip
Be courteous and patient with all Europeans, especially train personnel such as the conductors. They can make your journey difficult if they want. Hostility combined with a language barrier can lead to misunderstandings or worse. If you don't want problems, don't hassle others.
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European Rail Passes
