Europe Rail Pass and Tickets
ACP Rail International’s attractive range of passes and point to point tickets offers great value, convenience and flexibility for exploring exciting destinations by rail.
With leading railway partners in Europe, the UK, Scandinavia, Japan, Australia and more, ACP Rail International is proud to provide travelers from around the world, access to Eurail, Scandinavian Railways, Japan Railways, Rail Australia, German Rail and many others.
Also known for being the official distributor of the BritRail product line since 2000, ACP Rail International continues to entice international travelers to visit Britain and explore its countryside
Through its state-of the art booking systems and websites, ACP Rail International is your source for rail passes, tickets, reservations and rail holiday packages.
The World Headquarters of ACP Marketing is located in Montreal, Canada and there is a Regional Office in London. The sales force is based in key markets in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific to cater to the trade in global markets.
Europe Rail Pass and Tickets Suitable for Long Trips
ACP Rail International's attractive range of rail passes and point to point train tickets offers great value, convenience and flexibility for exploring ...
attractive range of rail passes & train tickets offers convenience and great value to explore exciting destinations by rail.
Train Tickets
Train tickets are a great way to travel between your chosen point of origin and destination in comfort. With frequent and speedy connections, there are often departures every hour or half hour on popular routes, making it an ideal way to get around with any itinerary.
Train tickets are also convenient as many are offered as e-tickets and often include a seat reservation, so you can arrive prepared!
Offering a wide variety of destinations, you can buy train tickets for both domestic and international travel throughout Europe and beyond.
For example, we offer the complete range of e-ticket routes for Spain, Italy and Britain, meaning that routes such as Madrid to Barcelona, Florence to Rome and London to Edinburgh are just a few clicks away.
What is a Rail Pass?
Rail Passes are so popular thanks to their flexibility, convenience and value. With a rail pass, you don’t need to buy a ticket for every train trip you make so you can simply hop on and off the train at your leisure!
Depending on your plans, you can choose from a consecutive pass that allows for daily train travel or a flexible pass that permits you to choose specific train travel days, within a set period of time.
Consider whether you would prefer to sit in first or second-class and remember that you may need to make seat reservations depending on the train or sleeper journey you will be taking.
You can explore a wide range of destinations with rail passes such as Europe, Britain, Australia, Japan and the USA. Rail passes offer flexibility for changes to your itinerary and can save you time:
Europe Rail Pass
Travel by train to over 30,000 destinations in 33 European countries with our classic rail Pass.
Choose this for multi-country trips or if you haven’t decided on your destination.Whether you want to chase sunsets in Portugal, savor gelato in Italy or admire dramatic landscapes from the train window, you can have it all with the ACP Europe Rail Pass.
Step up to our virtual ticket counter and book your travel aboard Europe’s fast, secure and sleek trains that will take you to your next dream destination. Just one question. Do you want a ticket or a Pass to paradise?
Choosing the best European rail Pass can seem intimidating at first, but with a bit of guidance, you will quickly see that it isn’t too hard and, when done right, it can save you major money and set you up for total travel freedom. So let’s get into it!
UK Rail Pass
Make the most of your visit to Great Britain with the BritRail pass which provides access to all trains on Great Britain’s National Rail Network. Explore destinations throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Hop on and off the trains as you wish!
The UK pass gives you full freedom and flexibility to travel when you want and whenever you want!
If a paper pass is selected, this pass is printed on official railway ticket paper that will be shipped to you. You can select from the available shipping options during checkout. Please allow sufficient time to receive your pass before your departure.
If an M-Pass is selected, an email with an activation link will be sent. When you are ready to use the M-Pass, click the link to select your first day of use or travel dates. After you have completed the check-in, you will be able to download your M-Pass.
Trains in Britain do not require Seat Reservations. Services are often quite frequent on all lines except rural routes. With a UK Rail Pass you have great flexibility at all times when choosing your itinerary! Touring Britain with any UK Rail Pass is so easy!
Despite this, there are times when we do recommend reserving a seat in advance. During the ‘rush hours’ of course and if you are doing a long trip (e.g. London to Edinburgh) and when you know exactly the train you want to travel on.
We also recommend seat reservations on Bank Holidays, Fridays and Sunday evenings can also be busier too. In addition, if you are traveling with other people and want to make sure you sit together, it is a good idea to reserve a seat in advance.
Reserve a seat.
Note: Many trains to not offer Seat Resevations (e.g. commuter, rural and regional services)
Japan Rail Pass
The Japan Rail Pass offers great value! It’s an economical way to travel throughout Japan’s extensive rail network, considered to be one of the most efficient in the world. This includes travel aboard the world famous Shinkansen ‘bullet trains’, limited expresses and local services.
A Japan Rail Pass can be used on all Japan Railways (JR) lines and the Shinkansen ‘bullet trains’ (except the pass is not valid on “NOZOMI” and “MIZUHO” trains on the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen lines).
The Japan Rail Pass is offered by the six companies that make up the Japan Railways Group (JR Group), including JR Kyushu, JR Shikoku, JR West, JR Central, JR East and JR Hokkaido. The Japan Rail Pass can also be used for the Tokyo monorail
An unused Exchange Order Voucher can be returned for refund less a 20% administration fee within one year from date of issue. Once the Exchange Order Voucher has been exchanged for an actual Japan Rail Pass, it becomes 100% non-refundable.
Once a Japan Rail Pass is purchased, we will ship you an Exchange Order Voucher, which you exchange in Japan for the actual Japan Rail Pass.
These Stations have Japan Rail Pass exchange offices. (This must be done WITHIN 3 MONTHS from the date the Exchange Order Voucher was issued.
At the time of exchange, you can specify the date that you want to start using the pass. It can be any date within one month from the date the actual Japan Rail Pass is received. Once the Pass has a starting date written on it, the date cannot be changed.)
You cannot buy a Japan Rail Pass in Japan. An Exchange Order Voucher must be purchased outside Japan, prior to your trip.
The Japan Rail Pass is also valid for the following buses: local lines of JR bus companies (JR Hokkaido Bus, JR Bus Tohoku, JR Bus Kanto, JR Tokai Bus, West Japan JR Bus, Chugoku JR Bus, JR Shikoku Bus, JR Kyushu Bus) and some of JR highway bus services (Sapporo-Otaru; Morioka-Hirosaki; Tokyo-Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka,Tsukuba Center; Nagoya-Kyoto, Osaka; Osaka-Tsuyama, Kasai Flower Center), and ferry: the JR Miyajima ferry.
The Japan Rail Pass is not valid for travel on non-JR lines. If you wish to travel on non-JR lines, you will need to pay the corresponding fare to the private railway company concerned.
Eurail Germany Pass
Discover Germany by train – from the North and Baltic Sea shores down to the Black Forest and the Bavarian Alps – high speed ICE trains included! Enjoy unlimited train travel between these unforgettable cities: Berlin, Munich Frankfurt, Cologne and many more.
You can buy a Eurail Pass if you are a resident of a non-European country. Proof of citizenship can be established by a passport/identity card. Proof of residence can be established by government issued residency documents, such as a driver’s licence and utility bill.
The pass must be validated within 11 months of purchase.
Pass-holders have access to German high speed and quality day trains such as ICE*, IC or EC, however reservations are recommended during peak travel times.* Exception: supplements may be required for ICE Sprinter trains.
Eurail Paper Passes have been replaced with Mobile Passes.
- Customers purchasing Eurail passes now receive a 6 character pass number upon their order confirmation.
- If the Mobile pass was purchased on the web, the confirmation will be sent a few minutes after the order is completed.
- To use the pass, passholders must install the Eurail Rail Planner App from their App store.
- Then they must enter the pass number along with their name to add the pass in the mobile phone App and follow instruction in the App to activate the pass.
Seat Reservations
A seat reservation is optional but recommended in order to guarantee a seat on a specific train and time. Reserve a seat.
Rail Australia Pass
Rail Australia features some of the most memorable train routes in the world with views of stunning landscapes. Especially along the Queensland Coast from Brisbane to Cairns, and to popular cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra.
Choose from 3 rail passes and enjoy unlimited train travel for up to 6 months to visit places in Australia that will take your breath away!
Airport Trains
Airport trains (also known as airport express trains) serve as a dedicated high-speed rail link between major airports and their corresponding cities. London Heathrow, Rome Fiumicino and Toronto Pearson International are just a few of the many airports around the globe that use an express train service.
Most departures are only 15 minutes apart with a journey length of 30 minutes or less.
This makes the airport train the quickest and most convenient method of transportation to and from the air terminal. In the city itself, a centrally-located train station is well-connected with metro, bus and taxi services, so you don’t lose any time getting on with your travels!
Why Travel by Airport Express Train?
Fast and efficient, express trains provide a reliable means of getting to the airport right on schedule!
Daily departures are frequent and prompt – every 15 minutes on average in each direction.
Both city and airport stations feature a number of on-site facilities to help keep your travel experience running smoothly. Generally, you’ll have access to free WiFi, ATM machines, pay phones, tourist information kiosks, cafés, restaurants, shops, restrooms and assistance for disabled passengers.
Ticket Fares Options
Choose from an e-ticket, paper ticket or rail pass, available in one-way or round-trip. Though a seat reservation may not be included, you’ll often have the option of two travel classes:
Standard Class
Offers economical travel in a comfortable, quality seat.
First Class
Offers upgraded travel in quieter, more relaxed atmosphere. Seats are larger, providing superior comfort and plenty of extra elbow and leg room. On select train lines, enjoy complimentary newspapers and magazines, plus access to certain First Class lounges.
Discounts
Children between the ages of 5 and 15 can receive a discount on the adult ticket price. Children under 5 years of age can travel for free. NOTE: discounts are subject to availability.
Ticket Purchase Conditions and Delivery
Depending on the ticket type, the pre-booking time is anywhere from 3 months to 364 days. Exchanges, refunds and expiry dates are determined by each ticket’s specific terms and conditions.
An e-ticket can be printed out from home upon delivery by email. A paper ticket is obtained from a self-service ticket dispensing machine using a ticket collection reference number sent by email. Rail passes are delivered by mail.
Airport Train Features
Capable of reaching top speeds of up to 200km/h, airport express trains are built for maximum passenger comfort as well as for maximum travel efficiency.
On board each of these sleek, high-performance commuters, is an expert staff eager and ready to help when assistance or information is needed. Typically, the list of services and amenities available to you during the trip will include:
- Air-conditioned, smoke-free coaches
- WiFi internet access
- Power outlets
- Work tables
- Up-to-date flight information video screens
- Priority seating for elderly and disabled passengers
- Wheelchair-accessible facilities
Luggage
Smaller items of luggage are stored in underseat spaces, on overhead shelves or on dedicated luggage racks. Larger items are placed in oversize luggage storage areas on the train. While standard-sized items can be transported free of charge, larger pieces may require the purchase of an added travel fare.
Bicycles
In most cases, passengers can carry their bicycle on board free of charge. Exceptions are usually during peak hours from Monday to Friday due to space restrictions on the train.
Animals
A maximum of 2 pets per passenger are allowed to travel for free, provided they remain in a small pet carrier. Additional animals are charged a fee. Larger dogs are also allowed, but must be kept on a leash and properly restrained throughout the trip. Leashed service animals can travel at no extra cost.
Accessibility
Airport trains and their associated railway stations are normally designed to accommodate passengers with reduced mobility and special needs. Travel assistance requests should be made at least 24 hours prior to the train departure time.
