Eurail Ireland Pass

• Q. Can I buy my Eurail Italy pass once in Italy?

  A. No. You need to buy your Eurail Italy pass before travelling to Europe. Just remember that Eurail passes, including Eurail Italy pass, can be bought up to six months in advance of your travel date.

• Q. What are the main destinations Lyria trains connect to?

  A. TGV Lyria offers direct, high speed services between Paris-Gare de Lyon, Dijon and cities such as Geneva, Lausanne, Basel, Neuchatel, Bern and Zurich. During winter, TGV Lyria snow train connects you directly from Paris to the charming resorts of the canton of Vaud (including Château-d’Oex, Leysin, Les Diablerets and Villars) and Valais (Verbier, CransMontana, Leukerbad, Saas-Fee and Zermatt, among others).

• Q. How many luggage can I carry onboard AVE trains?

  A. All passengers with an AVE ticket may carry up to two pieces of hand luggage, for which they will be responsible and which they must store in the designated areas. The total weight limit is 20 kg and the combined dimensions (length + width + height) of each piece of luggage must not be more than 250 cm.

• Q. What trains do the Swiss pass cover?

  A. A Swiss pass is valid on trains operated by SBB (Schweizerische BundesBahn), the national railway company of Switzerland. For domestic trains in Switzerland operated, seat reservations are not required. Exceptions are the special scenic trains such as Bernina Express, Glacier Express, Golden Pass and Wilhelm Tell Express. For these trains, a supplement and/or seat reservation is required for Swiss Pass holders. There are also some international trains from Switzerland that require a reservation fee. Examples are the ICE International to Germany, the TGV Lyria to France and the Railjet to Budapest.

• 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. How many classes does AVE train offer?

  A. AVE services offer two different classes of travel: in first class, depending on the train, you will be able to choose between First Class Club and Preferente where you can enjoy a meal served at seat, an access to VIP lounges in the main Spanish railways stations, daily press and free parking (24 hours if you have a single ticket, 48 hours for a return). Turista class, as known as 2nd class, includes a family area, children’s board games, wheelchair facilities as well as audio/video devices.

• Q. How frequently do the Gatwick Express and Heathrow Express run?

  A. Gatwick and Heathrow Express trains run every 15 minutes.

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

  A. With Lyria, you’ll be allowed two bags or suitcases plus your hand luggage. Keep in mind that there is no charge for oversize luggage on Lyria trains.

• Q. How to book 2 passengers who want to share a compartment?

  A. You can request 2 passengers in a double compartment. If there are no Double compartments available, you can then book a shared T3 but keep in mind, the third bed will be occupied by another passenger.

• Q. How to book 5 passengers?

  A. In order to accommodate a group of 5 travelers, you will need to do 2 separate requests.
  You have the following options:
  * 2 passengers in a double, and the other 3 in a T3 compartment (if offered).
  * 4 passengers in a T4 (if offered) and 1 passenger in a single.
  * 4 passengers split into 2 double compartments, and 1 passenger in a single.
  * Reserve all 5 in a T6 compartment.
  Options a, b, and c will need to be requested separately as it has been broken down. Option d can be requested all at once.

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