Traveling to some amazing destinations in Europe by train? While the train ride offers advantages, it is wise to keep in mind the precautions and rules of rail travel. Here are some very valuable tips for your experience with eurorail.

Buy and manage the train ticket: Just like air tickets, train fares can and must be purchased in advance. This will allow you time to plan the trip and to enjoy better prices. I also recommend downloading applications for mobile phones and tablets. This offers direct access to the passage, schedules and possible unforeseen changes. Otherwise, do not forget to print all the passages, keeping a backup on the internet, which they can access in case of loss or other mishap.

Validate the train ticket

Depending on the route and the country, there are several ways to validate train tickets (check-in). If you buy the ticket on the internet, I advise you to print the confirmation and present it in the window of the station before each trip. It may also be a good idea to receive the tickets by mail, so you do not forget to check whether they need to be validated. In France, for example, there are some yellow machines in which the path is valid by entering the passage, before taking the train. Anyway, do not forget to stop by the customer service window. If the ticket is not valid, you might be exposed to a fine.

Tags and Luggage

I advise you to label your luggage with your personal data. This in case of loss, but also for safety. In Europe, a suitcase or package in a hallway without labels is considered suspicious and dangerous. Remember that there are no limits as to the weight of the bags. However, avoid traveling with too many packages or bags.

Cheap train tickets in Europe

The fares or train tickets, work very similarly to airfare. With more time in advance, better prices can be found and do not forget to buy tickets at key hours. The price varies according to the time of purchase.

Visa: Please be advised that if you possess a schengen visa, this allows the transit by almost all countries of the European community, but has several exceptions such as Britain.

Keep all this in mind and you are sure to enjoy your train trip through Europe!