When I entered King’s Cross Station in London early one morning to catch a high-speed train to Paris, I was perhaps a little too tired to be excited. But under the groggy cloud that trailed me, I was more excited than I’d been my whole trip.
I was going to be in Paris, the one place I wanted to visit more than any other. The Eurostar train I took was clean and comfortable, and I slept for a majority of the two and a half hour trip, but I was awake as we pulled into the center of Paris where I disembarked for my too brief visit to the city of lights.
I couldn’t have asked for a more convenient and affordable way to travel, and now, Rail Europe Inc., “the North American leader in European rail travel,” has several offers for customers to make their own European adventures easy and memorable this season.
Back by popular Demand – RAIL EUROPE OFFERS 20% Off Eurostar Standard Premier TICKETS
From Sept. 12 through Oct. 10, 2012 Rail Europe Inc., the North American leader in European rail travel, offers travelers the chance to save big on Eurostar’s high-speed rail network with its exclusive 20% Off, 100% Comfort: Eurostar Standard Premier Sale. Travelers can save time and zip from London to Paris in 2 hours and fifteen minutes or from London to Brussels in 2 hours and save money by getting 20% off eligible Standard Premier Eurostar train tickets.
Prices begin at $159 USD** and travel is valid for six months from date of purchase. Bookings can be made by visiting Rail Europe’s website at RailEurope.com or by calling Rail Europe’s Contact Center.
Eurostar Standard Premier class of service offers travelers generous legroom, reclining seats, complimentary newspapers, and a light at-seat meal service. Eurostar’s high-speed rail network offers fast, comfortable city center to city center travel, connecting the cities of London, Paris, and Brussels.
Rail Europe discounts 1st Class TGV tickets for high speed savings on rail travel in France
Rail Europe Inc. launches a 25% Off Premier TGV Train Tickets sale. This offer is valid for sale Sept. 19 through Oct. 21, 2012 and is valid for travel through Oct. 25, 2012.
Online bookers will receive 25% off both a TGV Premier 1st class train ticket and a meal voucher. Bookings made through Rail Europe’s Contact Center will receive 25% off a TGV Premier 1st class train ticket only.
TGV trains connect more than 200 popular French cities such as Paris, Avignon, Bordeaux, Cannes, Lyon, Marseilles and Nice. With speeds of up to 200 mph, TGV trains offer fast, comfortable city center to city center connections throughout France. First class travelers will enjoy high speed travel in comfort with wide reclining seats and access to first class lounges in over 10 TGV stations.
Discounted prices on popular TGV journeys such as Paris to Avignon start at $155 USD** and the trip takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Rail Europe discounts the 5-day German Rail Pass with the Pack Your Stockings: 20% off German Rail Pass Promo
Explore more of the German Christmas Markets for less this winter!
Rail Europe Inc. partners with the German National Tourist Office and Deutsche Bahn to launch the Pack Your Stockings: 20% off German Rail Pass Promo. This 20 percent discount is available on all validities of the 5-day German Rail Passes when purchased through Rail Europe from Sept. 18 to Nov. 29, 2012. Discounted passes are valid for travel from Nov. 15 to Dec. 31, 2012, allowing travelers the opportunity to explore the famed German Christmas Markets.
Travelers can use their discounted rail pass to connect by train from the smaller towns and villages to the larger cities and enjoy a German style winter wonderland. Additionally and during the sales period only, the Pack Your Stockings: 20% off German Rail Pass Promo will include discounts on select public transportation, sightseeing, museums and more in Augsburg, Erfurt, Freiburg, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Mainz, Munster, Osnabruck, Potsdam, Rostock, Trier, Wiesbaden & Wurzburg. In order to receive the free or discounted offer in any of these 13 cities, travelers must present their promotional German Rail Pass at the local tourist office of that city. These 13 cities belong to the Historic Highlights of Germany Association and each one offers travelers the opportunity to get off the beaten track and experience Germany’s rich culture and history for themselves.
The Pack Your Stockings: 20% off German Rail Pass Promo offers 5 days of rail travel in Germany. Discounted prices start at $230 USD**.
** Prices are subject to change
For more information on any of these deals or to make a booking, visit Rail Europe.com.
Have you ever tried to book the same journeys described above on the websites of the national rail providers? What did you think?
I’ve done both and they both were good. When booking a ticket in person you just need to allow plenty of time for a long slow line.