Ive heard its cheaper to buy city-to-city passes rather than a Eurail Pass?
This is one of the biggest misconceptions out there. People who try to save money by buying city to city passes throughout Europe inevitably regret it. While it may indeed be cheaper if you are visiting only one country (check city-to-city tickets here or here) and dont plan to travel much within that country, the advantages a Eurail pass has over city to city tickets: – You can buy Eurail passes in advance therefore you can plan your trip better – You eliminate foreign currency exchange fluctuations – You lock in the price the moment you order your pass – No language confusion – No waiting in lines – Time saved A Eurail pass holder can jump on and off and switch between trains as they please. Compare this to fumbling with phrase books and the delays that come with trying to save money while trying to enjoy your travel around Europe! Quite frankly, if you are going to really enjoy Europe, a Eurail pass gives you convenience, simplicity and peace of mind.