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Alaris - Spain
- Madrid - Valencia - Castello
Running initially at two-hourly intervals for most of the day, the new trains complete the journey from Puerto de Atocha and Atocha Cercanias, Madrid to Valencia Nord in a time of three hours, 30 minutes. First class: At seat meals. Video and Audio channels. Newspaper. Welcome drink. Second class: Public phone. Video and Audio channels. Buffet car.
 Eurail Pass Holders
Eurail passes are valid on the train but must pay a supplement of 22.50 Euro in 1st class and 6 Euro in 2nd class.

Altaria - Spain
  • Madrid - Sevilla - Cadiz
  • Madrid - Sevilla - Huelva
  • Madrid - Barcelona
  • Madrid - Pamplona
  • Madrid - Alacant
  • Madrid - Cordoba - Algeciras
  • Madrid - Logrono
  • Madrid - Murcia - Cartagena 

 

First class: Cafeteria. Public telephone. Music and video channels. Newspaper. Welcome drink. Second class: Cafeteria. Music and video channels. Restroom.
 Eurail Pass Holders
Eurail passes are valid on this train but must pay a supplement of 22.50 Euro in 1st class and 6 Euro in 2nd class.

Artesia - France / Italy
- Paris - Modane - Torino - Milan/Lyon - Modane - Torino - Milan

Connecting 4 daily trains between France and Italy.Offering shorter travel time and excellent convenience.Trolly service and bar coach between the Paris and Milan route,Dining cars and takeawaymeals on the Lyon to Milan route.From Paris: Bar car with small snacks and drinks. Trolly car service in first and second class. 2 phone booths. From Lyon: Restaurant car. Bar car.

 Eurail Pass Holders
Eurail passes are valid on these trains. Reservations are mandatory.

Ave- Spain
- Madrid - Cordoba - Sevilla/Barcelona - Port Bou/Zaragoza - Huesca

The AVE trains cover the main routes from Madrid. Prices include services such as newspapers or a meal.Supplement fees occur depending on distance, time of day, departure time, class of service. Club class: Cafeteria. Shopping. Telephone. Music and video channels. Newspaper. Childrens facilities. VIP lounge. Car park. Drink service. Preferant class: Cafeteria. Shopping. Telephone. Music and video channels. Newspaper. Childrens facilities. VIP lounge. Car park. Tourist class: Cafeteria. Shopping. Telephone. Music and video channels. Childrens facilities.

 Eurail Pass Holders
Eurail passes are valid on these trains. Supplement fees must be payed. 38 Euro in Club. 23 Euro in Preferant. 10 Euro in Tourist. Youth pass are valid in tourist class only.

Cisalpino - Switzerland - Italy - Germany
- Geneva - Lausanne - Brig - Milan - Venice. Basel - Bern - Brig - Milan. Zurich Lugano - Milan - Florence.
Offers 1st or 2nd class (tourist). As well as bar and restaurant cars.  Seat reservation, Newspapers, music earphones in 1st class. Seat reservation for 2nd class.  Meals are light snacks are also served at the bar/restaurant car or at your seat.
 Eurail Pass Holders
Eurail passes are valid on these trains. Supplement fees of 8 Euro apply. Trips into Germany are not included.

Euromed - Spain
- Barcelona - Valencia - Alacant

Euromed operates between Barcelona and Alicante, making stops in Tarragona, Castellón and Valencia. Travelers can make this trip to or from Barcelona, Valencia, and Alicante in 4 hours and 40 minutes. First class: Buffet car. Public telephone. Music and video channels. Newspaper. Welcome drink. VIP lounge. Second class: Buffet car. Music and video channels. Restroom.

 Eurail Pass Holders
Eurail passes are valid on these trains. The following supplemts apply:
22.50 Euro for Barcelona to Valencia in 1st class. 6 Euro in 2nd class. 22.50 Euro from Barcelona to Alacant. 6 Euro in 2nd class. 

Eurostar - France - Belgium - United Kingdom
United Kingdom with France and or Belgium.

With travel time under 2 and a half hours and speeds of up to 300 km/h. Take the Eurostar to Paris, Brussels or London under the Channel Tunnel. Supplement fees occurdepending on pasenger type, type of purchase, refund and exchange policy. 

Business premium: Complimentary three course meal with wine. Dedicated ticket desks. Wide reclining seats. Laptop plugins. Express breakfast option. Access to Eurostar lounges. Selection of newspapers or magazines. Fast Track security at Waterloo Station. Dedicated ticket desks. Leisure class: Complimentary three course meal with wine. Newspapers and magazines. Wide reclining seats. Standard class: Designated seating. Snacks and drinks from the buffet. Trolly service on selected routes.
 Eurail Pass Holders
Passholder fares for the Eurostar are available. Can be obtained locally in the United Kingdom.

Eurostar Italia- Italy
- Connects main cities and towns.
Eurostar Italia is a network of Italian inter-city trains, operated by TrenItalia on the routes connecting the main Italian cities and towns.Trenitalia states that there are 130 train journeys per day. First class: Welcome drink. Daily paper in the morning. Dining or buffet car depending on time of day. Special lounges for laptop use. Earphone plugs.
 Eurail Pass Holders
Eurail Passes are valid on these trains. The passenger must pay a "Eurostar Italia Upgrading".

ICE - Germany - Austria - Belgium - Netherlands - Switzerland

Connecting major German cities with speeds of up to 300 km/h. As well as some service to Austria, Belgium, Netherlands and Switzerland. ICE trains are equiped with in-seat video screens, integral audio systems, plugs for computers or mobile phones. Luggage rooms, restaurant cars or bistros are available.   

 Eurail Pass Holders
Eurail Passes are valid on the ICE train. No extra supplements apply except on the "ICE Sprinter"

TGV - France - Belgium - Switzerland

The network of high-speed TGV trains, which have been in existence since 1981, connects 150 destinations in both France and the rest of Europe. It is this network which is most renowned for speed, having reached a record 220mph. First class: Comfortable reclining seats. Restaurant car for lunch and dinner. Plugs for laptops. Nursery area for children. Second class: Designated seat. Buffets for refreshments. 

 Eurail Pass Holders
Eurail Passes are valid on all TGV trains. No supplements apply. Reservations are mandatory.

Thalys - France - Belgium - Netherlands - Germany
  • Paris - Brussels - Amsterdam
  • Paris - Brussels - Oostende
  • Paris - Mons - Namur - Liege
  • Paris - Brussels - Liege - Cologne
  • Amsterdam - Brussels - Marne la vallee (Disneyland)    

 

The Thalys train links Paris to Brussels, Amsterdam, Oostende, Namur, Cologne. Also links to Paris Disneyland via Brussels or Amsterdam. Supplements apply depending on length of stay, class of service, refund and exchange policies. First class: Complimentary light meals on long journeys. Tea, coffe or biscuits on shorter journeys. Newpapers and the Thalys magazine. Taxi service can be booked onboard for those arriving at Paris Nord or Brussels Midi. Air conditioned coaches. Second class: Buffet car. Air conditioned coaches. 
 Eurail Pass Holders
Eurail Passes are valid on the Thalys train. Special supplements do apply.

X2000 - Sweden - Denmark
Traveling at speeds of up to 200 km/h, the X2000 is know for its excellent service and minimal sound level. Coffee or tea is served at no extra cost in 1st class. As well as newspapers and radio and music channels. 2nd class offers a bistro car with sandwiches, drinks.  
 Eurail Pass Holders
Eurail Passes are valid on these trains. Supplements are required.




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