DB Latest - February 2008
UEFA Euro 2008 by train
The train is a great choice for travel between the host cities of the UEFA Euro 2008 championships in Austria and Switzerland. The two countries have teamed up to make rail travel as fast and comfortable as possible. Here you will find an overview of the travel times, the special passes available for Austria and Switzerland, connections from the airports and suggestions for travel by rail from the UK. All tickets and passes are available from the Deutsche Bahn UK Booking Centre – official UK agent of ÖBB, the Austrian Railways, since 2005.
Travel time by train between the host cities
Extra services for the UEFA 2008 will include additional trains in all host cities after each match and additional night services on local, regional and long-distance public transport. Holders of a UEFA 2008 ticket will be entitled to use any train on the Austrian ÖBB network for a 36-hour period on the date of the match until noon the following day.
Approximate travel times between the host cities:
Approximate travel times between the host cities:
Special offers for UEFA Euro 2008
Euro 08 Combi Ticket
The ticket for a Euro 2008 football match will automatically also be valid for travel on all regular trains operated by ÖBB and SBB (Swiss railways) as well on public transport in the host city on the day of the match and until noon the next day. The ticket will not be valid on private railways and rack railways.
Euro 08 – Austria + Switzerland Pass
As of 1 March 2008 the standard InterRail Austria and InterRail Switzerland Passes will also be available as:
The ticket for a Euro 2008 football match will automatically also be valid for travel on all regular trains operated by ÖBB and SBB (Swiss railways) as well on public transport in the host city on the day of the match and until noon the next day. The ticket will not be valid on private railways and rack railways.
Euro 08 – Austria + Switzerland Pass
As of 1 March 2008 the standard InterRail Austria and InterRail Switzerland Passes will also be available as:
- The Euro08-Austria Pass and the Euro08-Switzerland Pass valid for 3, 4, 6 or 8 days of travel within one month in Austria or Switzerland for incoming customers from Europe. The fares for each country in pound sterling are as follows:
| Adult 1st class | Adult 2nd class | Under 26, 2nd class | |
| 3 days | 111.80 | 82.90 | 54.00 |
| 4 days | 142.90 | 105.70 | 68.40 |
| 6 days | 193.80 | 143.70 | 93.50 |
| 8 days | 234.90 | 174.10 | 113.30 |
- The Euro08-Austria & Switzerland Pass valid for 3, 4, 6 or 8 days of travel in both countries. The fares are as follows:
| Adult 1st class | Adult 2nd class | Under 26, 2nd class | |
| 3 days | 193.80 | 143.70 | 95.00 |
| 4 days | 216.60 | 158.90 | 105.70 |
| 6 days | 275.90 | 204.50 | 133.00 |
| 8 days | 307.10 | 227.30 | 147.50 |
Euro08 Discount cards
There will also be temporary network cards for Austria and Switzerland: the Euro 08 VORTEILScard (ÖBB) and the Euro 08 Half Fare Card (SBB)*.
There will also be temporary network cards for Austria and Switzerland: the Euro 08 VORTEILScard (ÖBB) and the Euro 08 Half Fare Card (SBB)*.
- Validity period: 1 to 30 June 2008.
- Up to 50% discount on train tickets in Austria and Switzerland
- Special price for purchase before 1 June 2008: £19, after that £29.70
- Reciprocal recognition of existing VORTEILScard in Switzerland and existing Swiss Half Fare Card in Austria (including special Euro08 VORTEILScard and Euro 08 Half Fare Card)
- Both VORTEILScard and Half Fare Card customers are entitled to all the relevant services and benefits within Austria and Switzerland
* The Half Fare Card is not available from the Deutsche Bahn UK Booking Centre, please contact the Swiss Travel Centre in London.
By rail from the UK to Austria and Switzerland
Eurostar plus night train - the DB NachtZug London Ticket:
The easiest way to travel by rail from London to the host cities in Austria is by Eurostar to Paris, by German night train DB NachtZug from Paris to Munich and by day train to Innsbruck, Salzburg or Vienna. For Klagenfurt there would be one more change in Salzburg. As most of the journey takes place overnight, valuable time is saved. Fares for a return journey London - Salzburg, for example, start from £185 per person in second class.
From London via Cologne to Austria & Switzerland:
It takes about 5 hours to travel by Eurostar and ICE/Thalys to Cologne from where direct night trains operate to Basle, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Vienna and Zurich. Return fares London – Cologne start from £70 per person. The return fare on any of these night trains with the special SparNight offer starts from £44 for a seat.
Within 7 hours to Switzerland:
The host cities in Switzerland can also easily be reached by daytime trains. London – Paris takes 2h 15 min. From Paris, direct TGV trains connect the French capital with Basle, Zurich and Geneva in 6 to 7.5 hours. From Basle there is a fast service to Berne.
The easiest way to travel by rail from London to the host cities in Austria is by Eurostar to Paris, by German night train DB NachtZug from Paris to Munich and by day train to Innsbruck, Salzburg or Vienna. For Klagenfurt there would be one more change in Salzburg. As most of the journey takes place overnight, valuable time is saved. Fares for a return journey London - Salzburg, for example, start from £185 per person in second class.
From London via Cologne to Austria & Switzerland:
It takes about 5 hours to travel by Eurostar and ICE/Thalys to Cologne from where direct night trains operate to Basle, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Vienna and Zurich. Return fares London – Cologne start from £70 per person. The return fare on any of these night trains with the special SparNight offer starts from £44 for a seat.
Within 7 hours to Switzerland:
The host cities in Switzerland can also easily be reached by daytime trains. London – Paris takes 2h 15 min. From Paris, direct TGV trains connect the French capital with Basle, Zurich and Geneva in 6 to 7.5 hours. From Basle there is a fast service to Berne.
By car to the UEFA 2008 matches
For travellers who want to take their own car to Austria and Switzerland the German motorail, DB AutoZug, is the answer. From Düsseldorf there are direct services to Salzburg, Villach and Vienna or from Hildesheim to Lörrach near the Swiss border. Early booker fares start from £8 per car or motorcycle.
For more information or bookings, call the Deutsche Bahn UK Booking Centre on 08718 80 80 66 (8p per minute) or visit the dedicated motorail website www.dbautozug.de (also available in English).
From airports in Austria and Switzerland
The airports of Geneva, Graz, Vienna and Zurich each have their own railway station, which feeds directly into the ÖBB or SBB rail network. All other airports in Austria and Switzerland have regular bus or tram connections to the nearest main railway station. Airports in south Germany are viable alternatives too as Friedrichshafen airport offers a good connection to Zurich, and Munich Airport is about 2 hours by rail from Innsbruck and Salzburg
For more information or bookings, call the Deutsche Bahn UK Booking Centre on 08718 80 80 66 (8p per minute) or visit the dedicated motorail website www.dbautozug.de (also available in English).
From airports in Austria and Switzerland
The airports of Geneva, Graz, Vienna and Zurich each have their own railway station, which feeds directly into the ÖBB or SBB rail network. All other airports in Austria and Switzerland have regular bus or tram connections to the nearest main railway station. Airports in south Germany are viable alternatives too as Friedrichshafen airport offers a good connection to Zurich, and Munich Airport is about 2 hours by rail from Innsbruck and Salzburg
Tickets, information, train timetables and connections:
Deutsche Bahn UK Booking Centre
Train timetables and information on www.bahn.co.uk and www.bahn.ie
The comprehensive train timetables show routes and travel times in Germany and many other European countries. Travellers receive proposals for connections to meet their requirements. Connections are generally timed so that people can reach their final destination as quickly as possible.
Deutsche Bahn UK Booking Centre
For international rail tickets and European rail passes contact the Deutsche Bahn UK Booking Centre on 08718 80 80 66 (8p per minute) from Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm) or send an email to sales@bahn.co.uk.
The comprehensive train timetables show routes and travel times in Germany and many other European countries. Travellers receive proposals for connections to meet their requirements. Connections are generally timed so that people can reach their final destination as quickly as possible.
Deutsche Bahn UK Booking Centre
For international rail tickets and European rail passes contact the Deutsche Bahn UK Booking Centre on 08718 80 80 66 (8p per minute) from Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm) or send an email to sales@bahn.co.uk.
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