Enjoy low-cost train travel across Europe with special rail passes
| HERE’S this year’s best travel news – expatriates based in Thailand can purchase tickets from Rail Europe giving them unlimited train travel in up to 28 European countries, representing huge savings on normal train fares. Sold here through Diethelm Travel Thailand, the rail passes are a wonderful way of exploring the great cities and beautiful scenery of Europe from the comfort of a modern train. |  |
In addition to popular destinations like Switzerland, France, Germany, UK and Italy, passengers can enjoy the splendours of Scandinavia, Spain and Portugal plus the less frequently visited but equally beautiful countries of Eastern Europe.
Rail passes are available to expatriates who have been working or living in Thailand for more than six months. Thai nationals have enjoyed access to these tickets for years.
Aside from the convenience and reliability of some of the world’s best train systems, the rail passes offer tremendous savings and incredible value for money compared to buying normal rail tickets in destination countries. They are designed to encourage overseas visitors to travel wide and explore from one to up to 28 countries in First or Second class – with many offers for children, youth and student travellers.
Rail passes are available to expatriates who have been working or living in Thailand for more than six months. Thai nationals have enjoyed access to these tickets for years.
Aside from the convenience and reliability of some of the world’s best train systems, the rail passes offer tremendous savings and incredible value for money compared to buying normal rail tickets in destination countries. They are designed to encourage overseas visitors to travel wide and explore from one to up to 28 countries in First or Second class – with many offers for children, youth and student travellers.
| To ensure maximum flexibility, there is a large choice of passes, from the multi-country Eurail Global pass, the two-country Regional pass to a single country pass. What’s more, passengers can choose a pass lasting from three days up to three months – with no limit on the number of journeys made within that time frame. “Rail passes offer expats in Thailand and Thai nationals a fantastic way to see Europe in a very comfortable environment and at extremely reasonable rates,” says Martyn Hedges, General Manager of Outbound Travel for Diethelm. “Train travel is often faster, and certainly more convenient because of the city-centre locations of major stations, than going by air. So it’s ideal for visiting friends and colleagues, or just sightseeing,” adds Mr Hedges. “The passes are also perfect for business travellers planning sales visits in several European countries, as well as international school and university outings, delegations from chambers of commerce and company incentive groups. |  |
Mr Hedges notes the huge worldwide resurgence of interest in train travel. “People love the efficiency, comfort and nostalgia of the great days of railway.”
The cost of the Rail Passes varies according to duration and countries to be visited. The fare for a one-day adult France Rail Pass is E 217, while the three-month adult Global Pass (First Class) is E 1,567.
Diethelm Travel Thailand has been the country’s market leader in this travel sector since becoming the first Rail Europe GSA (general sales agent) over 20 years ago.
Booking a rail pass can be done either at Diethelm’s downtown Bangkok office, or online – via www.diethelmrail.com
The cost of the Rail Passes varies according to duration and countries to be visited. The fare for a one-day adult France Rail Pass is E 217, while the three-month adult Global Pass (First Class) is E 1,567.
Diethelm Travel Thailand has been the country’s market leader in this travel sector since becoming the first Rail Europe GSA (general sales agent) over 20 years ago.
Booking a rail pass can be done either at Diethelm’s downtown Bangkok office, or online – via www.diethelmrail.com
The company has a team of experts who can assist in all aspects of train travel in Europe, including planning itineraries, hotel recommendations and booking, along with visa information and updates.
“We believe in a quality customer experience, whether planning a family rail itinerary around Europe or farther afield – directly with our highly skilled and knowledgeable rail team or buying rail passes or point to point tickets online in the comfort of your own home,” says Mr Hedges.
“Until now, the many benefits and advantages of rail passes have not been well known to expats in Bangkok. That’s all about to change.”
Email: diethelmrail@th.diethelmtravel.com
www.facebook.com/RailEuropeDiethelmTravel
“We believe in a quality customer experience, whether planning a family rail itinerary around Europe or farther afield – directly with our highly skilled and knowledgeable rail team or buying rail passes or point to point tickets online in the comfort of your own home,” says Mr Hedges.
“Until now, the many benefits and advantages of rail passes have not been well known to expats in Bangkok. That’s all about to change.”
Email: diethelmrail@th.diethelmtravel.com
www.facebook.com/RailEuropeDiethelmTravel
