I used to think train passes were a scam until I cracked the code

Back when I first traveled Europe, I bought point-to-point tickets everywhere. Then I learned about regional passes and flexible dates, which cut my rail costs in half.

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margaretroberts8h ago

Yeah, when you mentioned passes locking you into specific trains, I felt that. I mean, I once bought a pass that seemed great until I realized I couldn't just catch any train that day. It meant planning every leg way ahead, which kinda killed the fun of just exploring. I learned to always look for the ones that let you use regional lines freely, even if they cost a bit more upfront.

luna_wells572d ago

You mentioned regional passes and flexible dates cutting costs in half. What was the biggest sign you were looking at the wrong passes before? Like, were you only seeing the big cross-country tickets and missing the local networks, or was it more about not knowing how to book the flexible days? I've seen some passes that look cheap but then lock you into specific trains.

violak952d ago

Was I missing out by only checking cross-country tickets before finding local networks?