Will you be traveling in Norway?
Jan 10th
Pre-order a meal for your train journey
Whether you’re traveling alone or in a group, you can pre-order a delicious meal to enjoy at your seat. For a taste of Norway choose from tapas and other tasty dishes.
This service is available on select train journeys including:
Oslo-Trondheim-Oslo Oslo-Bergen-Oslo Oslo-Kristiansand-Stavanger-Kristiansand-Oslo Trondheim-Røros Trondheim – Bodø – Trondheim Oslo-Lillehammer Oslo-Halden-Gøteborg Oslo-Skien Oslo-Gjøvik
Please note that you can only pre-order cold food items, beverages, sweets, fruits and snacks.
*Meals can be ordered online or call +47 40 00 15 34. The booking office is open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Booking deadline is 48 hours prior to departure. More >
Even Greater Rail Pass Value
Jan 5th
New in 2012
Visitors can now explore even more countries when traveling with a Eurail Global Pass or a Balkan Flexi Pass!
An exciting addition this year, the Eurail Global Pass now includes rail travel in Slovakia, which makes for a total of 23 European countries covered with this one pass. Eurail Global Pass holders can also enjoy rail travel in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. There are a number of pass validities to choose from: Flexi Passes for 10 or 15 days of More >
Eurail Sweden Pass “Free Day” Promotion
Jan 4th
Get one free travel day on a 6 or 8 day Eurail Sweden Pass!
On sale: January 1, 2012 – March 31, 2012
Enjoy spectacular views as you discover Sweden with a Eurail Sweden Pass, including visits to Sweden’s 3 largest cities: Stockholm, Göteborg and Malmö.
Göteborg – Stockholm The travel time is around 3 hours. X2000 trains depart every hour throughout the day. Stop-off suggestions: Skövde, to see the Billingen mesa, and Örebro to see the old town, Wadköping.
Malmö – Stockholm The travel time is around 4.5 hours. X2000 trains depart every hour throughout the day. Stop-off suggestions: Alvesta to see Glasriket, More >
How much can you save with a Japan Rail Pass?
Nov 4th
A popular itinerary highlights that a Japan Rail Pass offers great value!
The Japan Rail Pass offers an incredibly economical way to travel throughout Japan by rail. This includes travel aboard all Japan Railways (JR) lines and the Shinkansen ‘bullet trains’ (the only exception is the pass is not valid on “NOZOMI” and “MIZUHO” trains).
Here is a sample itinerary to popular tourist destinations in Japan, comparing point to point ticket fares, with the cost of a Japan Rail Pass. This is if you are arriving at Narita airport and traveling around for a week. Of course if you stay longer and More >
Top 20 Towns to Visit in Britain
Oct 31st
Although it’s no big surprise that London is listed as #1, it’s clear that there are a number of other exciting cities that also attract visitors throughout Britain. For example, at #2 the beautiful city of Edinburgh is an enchanting place to explore, where Edinburgh Castle sits atop Castle Rock and offers amazing views of its surroundings – Scotland’s capital. And listed at #3, Manchester, not only known for its football (or soccer) matches it also attracts visitors thanks to its numerous museums, restaurants, bars and trendy neighborhoods.
With excellent rail links throughout the UK, discover these top 20 towns and More >
20% discount on 6 day German Rail Passes
Oct 4th
For the month of October only!
[PLEASE NOTE: This promotion is available to North and South American markets only.]
Germany offers up an endless list of visitor attractions, from vibrant cities including Berlin, Cologne, Dresden, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich, to spectacular natural settings including the Rhine Valley and Black Forest. Tour all this and much more with a German Rail Pass, while taking advantage of one of the most comfortable and comprehensive rail networks in the world!
Details of the German Rail Pass Promotion:
Save 20% on 6-day German Rail Passes between October 1-31, 2011. Passes must be validated by April 1, 2012. No More >
Free Travel Day: on 6, 8 or 10 day Eurail Select Passes!
Oct 4th
On sale from October 1st to November 30th 2011 Simply create your Eurail Select Pass by choosing 3, 4 or 5 bordering countries in Europe – take your pick among 24 countries to create the perfect trip!
Participating countries include: Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.
Rail passes already offer up great value and now enjoy even better value with a free travel day on 6, 8 or 10 day Eurail Select Passes! That’s either 7 days for the price of 6, 9 days for More >
Heritage Railways Throughout the UK
Oct 4th
By Carl H. Larsen
I didn’t know my BritRail Pass allowed me to walk back in time, so it was a surprise to learn that pass holders can receive substantial discounts on a wide number of “heritage railways” throughout the UK, many of which run trains operated by steam locomotives.Heritage railways are abandoned rail lines that have been brought back to life by dedicated cadres of volunteers and professional staff as tourist railroads. An agreement with Britain’s Heritage Railway Association gives pass holders as much as 25 percent off outings on these vintage railways. The lines offer an opportunity for a More >
All aboard! Taking the Sleeper Train from London to Glasgow
Sep 2nd
by Sharon Whitley Larsen
“Is this your first time on a sleeper train?” asked affable David, the ScotRail lounge car attendant, as he poured me a glass of wine, the lights of a small town passing fleetingly by in the dark window.
I assured him that I had been on numerous overnight trains: from London to Edinburgh, Paris to Rome, St. Petersburg to Moscow, even from Los Angeles to Chicago.
I’ve always been partial to the overnight trains in Europe, and especially in the UK, which my husband Carl and I have taken on several occasions. (Our most scenic and memorable overnight train More >
FAQ – Does a BritRail Pass cover travel on London’s city transport, such as the underground and buses?
Sep 2nd
A BritRail Pass doesn’t include travel on London’s city transport. However, one of the best features of train travel is that you arrive in the city center so from there, the closest underground or bus is usually just a hop, skip or jump away…especially in London.
For those visitors that plan on visiting London, an Oyster Card or London Visitor Travel Card is a great compliment to your BritRail Pass.
The Oyster Card is a popular way to get around London. It’s a smartcard that has a prepaid amount on it and calculates the best fare for the day, never charging more than More >
