Rail passes & train tickets
Travelling by train is a cost effective way of getting around in many countries where rail passes exist. Train travel in Europe is very popular amongst backpackers and independent travellers as train tickets and passes are cheap and can save on accommodation by booking overnight cabins.
Standards are often more comfortable than travelling long distance by coach as it may be possible to book sleeper berths on most trains.
The cheapest rail passes:
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International Rail are a great rail company to book your European train tickets, as well as North American rail passes. | Check prices |
Europe rail passes
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Book your Inter-railing tickets. UK travellers. | Check prices |
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Good for American and Canadian travelers going to Europe and wanting cheap Eurorail passes. | Check prices |
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Cheap Europe rail passes for America tourists and backpackers. | Check prices |
In the States there is Amtrak for North American rail passes.
Most countries within Asia have cheap rail travel but few offer travel passes. Most travellers combine sections with coach trips and cheap internal flights.
Remember - don't forget your travel insurance if you're planning on travelling by train through different countries.