Eurail Ireland Pass

• Q. Is there a catering service onboard AVE trains?

  A. Yes. If you’re on Turista class, you could buy some nice snacks and beverages to a bar buffet car. On Ave First class, a catering service will deliver you some meal and beverages directly to your seat. You could also get access to an A la Carte service at seat and even a bar service.

• Q. Can tickets be sent outside my country of residence?

  A. We are unable to ship tickets purchased on Raileurope outside of your country of residence. We recommend that you have all travel documents in hand before departing from your country of residence.

• Q. What is the difference between 1st and 2nd class on the AVE (Madrid to Cordoba & Seville)?

  A. The AVE offers 2 first class options they are called Club class and Preferente class.

  Club class on the AVE offers access to the AVE lounges at the rail stations, large comfortable reclining seats, a selection of video and audio programs at your seat, and friendly staff serves you drinks and light snacks at your seat. This class of service offers tables for each seat.

  Preferente class on the AVE offers access to the AVE lounges at the rail stations, large comfortable reclining seats, a selection of video and audio programs at your seat, and friendly staff serves you drinks and light snacks at your seat.

  Tourist class (2nd Class) on the AVE offers generous legroom, a selection of video and audio programs at your seat and a bar-buffet car offering a selection of food and beverages for purchase.

• Q. How many luggage can I carry on-board Eurostar?

  A. On-board Eurostar, you are allowed two medium-sized cases (85cm at their longest length), and one piece of hand luggage per passenger. Any luggage over the allowance will be counted as excess luggage and will incur a fee. This will be arranged at the Eurostar terminal on your arrival.

• Q. Are there student discounts?

  A. No, there are no student discounts. Discounts are offered to youth travelers instead. A youth traveler is any traveler who is 28 years of age or younger.

• Q. How old do you have to be to qualify for Senior Fare on Italo?

  A. There is no Senior fare available for Italo trains. However children aged from 4 to 14 have a 25% discount on the full adult fare. As for children under 3 years old, they can travel for free if they do not require any seat.

• Q. What is a travel day?

  A. A travel day is any travel between 12 midnight on one day to 12 midnight of the following day (i.e. a 24-hour period). On each travel day, you can take as many trains or participating ferries as you wish.

• Q. What does Gender Specific mean?

  A. The term "Gender Specific" means that these compartments will not allow male and female passengers to travel in the same compartment. The exception to this condition is if you and your travel companion(s) intend on using all beds within the compartment.
  Trains in which this condition applies are: Elipsos, CNL, Lusitania, Spanish Night trains.

• Q. When do I need to check-in before boarding a Lyria train?

  A. When travelling to Switzerland, or departing from this country, your ticket does not need to be punched. Ticket inspectors will check your ticket during your Lyria journey. You should be able to produce currently valid proof of eligibility for the fare you have chosen at any time.

• Q.Do I need more than an extension if I have a twin pass?

  A. Yes. If you have a twin pass to travel in Germany, you need two German Rail Pass Extensions.

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