How does RailSaver find the best railpasses for my trip?

RailSaver searches countless railpasses and point-to-point ticket options to find the best combination of railpasses and tickets for your trip. These calculations could be done by hand, but the formulas are quite complex and time-consuming. An experienced mathematician could optimize just one itinerary every 9.6 hours (assuming 2 travelers traveling between 10 cities). RailSaver, operating on powerful computer servers, optimizes the same itinerary in 0.7 seconds.

Why does RailSaver sometimes only recommend tickets (no railpasses) for an itinerary?

Point-to-Point tickets can be the most economical solution for itineraries that include many stops over a relatively short distance. If you would rather travel with railpasses, choose the option “Always. I travel with railpasses whenever possible” in step 1.

Why does RailSaver sometimes recommend that I purchase multiple railpasses?

Purchasing multiple railpasses (rather than 1 more expensive pass) can be the most economical solution for itineraries that include travel through widely scattered regions of Europe.

Which railpasses does RailSaver consider during the optimization process?

RailSaver considers all Eurail passes, Eurail Select passes, Europasses, Europasses with an add-on zone, BritRail passes, ScanRail passes, Eastern European passes, and most country passes.

What about Rail & Drive passes?

RailSaver cannot optimize Rail & Drive passes. Purchase Rail & Drive passes only if you truly desire to drive through Europe. Rail & Drive passes never save the traveler money over pure railpasses (especially once you consider the high cost of gasoline, parking, and insurance).