How to Get Discount Train Tickets

Train travel is beautiful. You weave through valleys and over hills, seeing nature in all of its glory. Trains run overseas--especially in Japan and Europe--more prevalently than in the U.S. Discount tickets are common everywhere. You just need to know where to look.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Buy rail passes in Japan, Australia and the United Kingdom. Access the appropriate office to buy the tickets at a discount rate. Access Japan Guide for discount tickets to get around in that country.

2. Purchase train tickets at a 50 percent savings from the United Kingdom's National Rail website. This is the price if you are already in the U.K.

3. Get around Australia by train. That's the best way to see the scenery. Try taking a tour of this huge country by rail. Enjoy old-time train comfort of air conditioning, sleeping quarters and on-board showers. You can get discount tickets from Holidays All Over.

4. Consider riding the rails through America on Amtrak. The pricing structure is available on their website. There are many discount deals available. International visitors can purchase a 3-day rail pass, special prices are available for military personnel and there are sporadic discount pricing that pops up here and there without notice.

5. Enjoy your options. Travel as much as you can when you have the opportunity. Check your local train office or website for a listing of prices. Ask for special discounts that may be available.

Resources

• Japan Guide sells discounted train tickets for travel in Japan.
• National Rail sells tickets to Scotland (from England) at 50 percent of the original price.
• Holidays All Over has discount train tickets in Australia.
• Amtrak has some discount price offers for train travel.