How to Book Train Travel From Croatia to Slovakia

Traveling by train from Croatia to Slovakia is a treat for tourists, offering views of folk architecture and Rococo palaces as well as historic European scenery. Read on to learn how to book train travel from Croatia to Slovakia.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer With Internet Access

Pick the Best Rail Pass for Your Trip to Slovakia

1. Select the standard Eurail Pass if you will be traveling throughout Europe after your trip from Croatia to Slovakia. This pass allows you to travel during consecutive 15 or 21 day time frames within one, two or three-month validity periods.

2. Utilize a multi-country pass that will allow you to travel in first-class between three, four or five bordering countries. The most beneficial aspect of this particular pass is that it allows travel days to be used either consecutively or non-consecutively during a two-month travel period.

Determine Your Departure City in Croatia and Arrival City in Slovakia

3. Ride the train from Split to the economic, cultural and political hub Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia. Spend a romantic night at the Hotel Carlton in Hviezdoslav Square, meander through the historic paved roads of Bratislava's Old Town district or tour the breathtaking St. Martin's Cathedral.

4. Venture from Rijeka to Nitra, nestled at the foot of Zobor Mountain, where you can tour the Nitra Castle or visit the old town region to view the magnificent Hrad castle.

Book Your Train Travel to Slovakia

5. Book your rail passes online at least six months in advance of your trip to Europe. Passes and supplemental documentation will be mailed directly to you. In some cases, participating train stations make passes available for pick-up when you arrive to board. See the Resources section below for a link to Eurail. You can also book train travel from Croatia to Slovakia by calling Rail Europe at (888) 382-RAIL or by visiting the link below.

6. Evaluate the benefits of purchasing rail pass protection. Pass protections insures your train travel in the event that your pass is lost or stolen. Missing passes are replaced or you will be reimbursed for remaining travel time.

7. Consider buying seat reservations for guaranteed seating once you have boarded the train.

Tips & Warnings

• Inquire about special rates and discounts for group travel, children's fares and senior citizen discounts. Travel on slower trains is also available at reduced fares.
• Remember to plan your train travel from Croatia to Slovakia thoroughly and well in advance. You cannot normally purchase Eurail passes in Europe, and each pass must be booked at least six months in advance of your trip.