Discounted passes include the multi-country Eurail Pass, German Rail, Austrian Rail and Italy fares. An example is the "buy-one-get-one for half price" offer available on the Austrian Rail Pass, valid for three, four or five day passes in both first and second class, for travel until June 30. Children under the age of 16 travel free when accompanied by a paying adult.
For a more comprehensive rail pass, the Eurail Global Consecutive Pass is available with two, three and five free "travel days" when you purchase the pass for 15, 21 days or a month in duration. Passes bought before March 29 are valid for travel until September 30.
A 20 per cent discount applies to all German five- and six-day passes for use until May 31 and the earlybird Italian fares are available from only $29 per person from Venice to Florence.
All passes are available for a limited time, contact International Rail for further details on 1300-387-245 or visit www.internationalrail.com.au