A little confused about what rail pass to purchase to travel from London to Paris and back. We will confine our 3 week trip to Great Britain except for the travel to Paris. Does BritRail cover the journey or will the Rail Europe do the same?
Posted by
SE Pennsylvania
2648 posts
You don't need a pass, just a ticket:
https://www.eurostar.com/us-en/train/france/paris
Note the price goes up as you get closer.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23604 posts
And I didn't think that any pass covers the Eurostar. Someone will clarify that. The Eurostar follows the same pricing pattern as US airlines. Tickets will be more expensive as the travel date approaches. So if you know you travel dates, buy it now!!!
Posted by
Basel, Switzerland
8889 posts
Tickets go on sale 180 days ahead. Prices start cheap and only ever go up. Buy ASAP, from the Eurostar website.
Posted by
Royaume-Uni nul points, pas plus
2590 posts
For info - InterRail and Eurail passes can be used to book Eurostar tickets at reduced prices
https://www.seat61.com/London-to-Paris-by-train.htm#Eurostar_for_InterRail_&_Eurail_passholders
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16895 posts
The BritRail Pass is separate from the InterRail and Eurail program and that pass does not offer any coverage or discounts on Eurostar this year. (It was different a few years back.)
Posted by
OP
6 posts
Thanks for all replies. We depend on the Travel Forum for info and ideas. Jim