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Switzerland & Austria
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Explore the romantic, charming and spectacular sights of
Switzerland and Austria with this convenient railpass. This pass covers the
major railway connections (including some private railroads in Switzerland)
and boat companies to various cities within Switzerland and Austria. |
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Price Per
Person (EURO
€)
Validity : 01 Jan'07 - 31 Dec'07 |
1 Adult |
Saver |
Youth |
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1st Class |
1st Class |
2nd Class |
| Flexi 4 days in 2 months |
€271
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€231
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€190
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| Additional days (6 days max) |
€31
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€27
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€22 |
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Saver:
Reduced rates for groups of 2 to 5 travelling together at all times. |
Youths:
Travelling from 12 up to 25 years old (included on first day of travel) |
Children:
Children from 4 up to 11 years old (included on first day of travel)
enjoy 50% discount on adult fare.
Children up to 3 years old (included on first day of travel) travel free
when sharing seat / bed with adult. |
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General Conditions |
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All fares are quoted
in EUR and are based on per person. Subject to change at time of booking.
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All passes are subject to an issuance fee of EUR4 per person.
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Valid from
01 Jan to 31 Dec 2007
(subject to change).
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How to Use Your Pass |
- Always have your pass validated prior to
your first train trip in Europe.
- Do not validate it yourself.
- Passes are issued on identity, not to be
used by any other person.
- The Flexi Passes have a schedule with
boxes to fill in the date of travel. Always fill in the boxes yourself
before embarking on the train.
- When taking an overnight train leaving
after 7 pm, please fill in the next day of travel in your Flexi Passes.
Travel days would have to be within the validity of the pass.
- Passes must be validated within 6 months
of issuing date by a railway official in Switzerland or Austria
(station’s desk) who also fills in the passport number
- Passes must be validated prior to boarding
1st train (all parties must be present when validating a Saverpass)
- There are free bonus and discounted bonus
that entitle you to reductions with every pass your purchase. When you
use a free bonus, you will have to use a day of your pass. A discounted
bonus will not utilize any day of your pass.
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Benefits |
- Special travel
bonuses: to be arranged locally (subject to change without notice)
- Reduced train fares
from Puchberg am Schneenberg to Hochschneeberg (rack railway)
- Danube river trips
with DDSG Blue Danube:
- Scheduled trips Melk
– Krems, Vienna – Dürnstein – Vienna (on Sunday only) : special
discounts to be checked locally
- Sightseeing trips by
boat in Vienna: special discounts to be checked locally
- Danube river trip
with Wurm & Köck from Linz to Passau: special discounts to be checked
locally
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FAQ |
What Swiss railroads
are exactly included in the Switzerland’n Austria Pass?
- Switzerland features 2 main networks: the
“basic” and the “Swiss Travel System”
- Basic network includes all major railway
connections and boat companies to major cities and tourism areas +
different bonuses within Switzerland
Swiss Travel System network includes the basic railroads, urban
transportation system, postal buses and the main mountain railways/cable
cars.
- Switzerland’n Austria Pass covers the
“basic network” and provides special prices for the Famous Glacier
Express, the Gornergrat and the bus connection between Switzerland and
Austria + pass holders are entitled to 35% discount on Glacier Express
tickets if purchased at the same time (available through Euronet).
What are the selling
points vs. 3-country Eurail Selectpass?
- If your client’s travel plan is only
focused on Switzerland and Austria
6% cheaper
- Additional bonuses and benefits such as a
special discounted fare on the Glacier Express
Is it possible to
purchase additional days in Austria or Switzerland?
- Additional days can only be bought before
the departure date through Rail Europe
Do I need to make
reservation if I am a Switzerland’n Austria Pass holder?
- This pass does not guarantee seat /
sleeper reservation
- Reservation is compulsory and at an
additional cost for Lyria, Glacier Express, Bernina Express etc
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