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From: boughter@milano.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.travel
Subject: Re: Need Eurrail Info
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Date: Mon, 10-Mar-86 14:16:35 EST
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I spent a couple of months in SWitzerland in 1981 working. I was able to
do some sightseeing on weekends though and purchased a Swiss Holiday card
which is the Switzerland-only version of a Eurrail pass. At that time it
cost about half of a Eurrail pass (I also had one of those but that's another
story). The Swiss card of course is only valid in Switzerland but also covers
things like lake steamers, funiculars, etc. I found it quite valuable.
I agree however with those whose advice is to map out an itinerary and price
it and compare that with the pass. The Swiss Holiday card comes in first and
second class varieties. First class gets you slightly more comfortable seats
but is also less crowded in general. This is advantageous on Saturday morning
and Sunday evening when the Swiss military is travelling (the "draftees" get
most of the weekend off). I was on the major routes mostly and you can
literally "set your watch" by the train schedules.

Have fun!