Savings for Rail Passholders
Touring Europe by train? Save quite a bit by buying a Eurostar ticket in conjunction with a rail pass. Britrail and Eurail passes, purchased through RailEurope in North America, include discounts on Eurostar. You can book Eurostar as soon as you become a passholder - and up to about four months in advance. You'll be quoted the best available price at the time. The earlier you do it, the better your chances of extra savings.From the US Check Eurostar prices and buy direct.
Eurostar Travel Classes
You can buy Eurostar tickets in one of three travel classes:- Standard The most economical class. Standard tickets sell out quickly so book these Eurostar tickets in advance. Standard passengers must check in 30 minutes before departure.
There is what Europeans refer to as a "buffet" facility which basically means a refreshment stand offering coffee, bottled and canned alcoholic and soft drinks and prepacked sandwiches and snacks.
- Leisure Select The mid-priced category has more spacious carriages and a choice of full service dining and drinks - including champagne - at your seat (on all direct services except EuroDisney). There are newspapers and magazines on board and power sockets for computers and games at your seat. Check in is 30 minutes before departure. Prices are substantially higher than standard and not really worth the extra cost.
- Business Premier The most costly option has all the features that business travelers expect, including express check-in and a breakfast option on early trains, business lounges with free wi-fi in London, Paris and Brussels, at seat dining, UK and European compatible power sockets at seats and optional chauffeur service.
