The European rail network is one of the best ways to travel around Europe, and have been described as 'an adventure in themselves' by Lonely Planet. With prices starting from just $312 (AUD$307) per person when you purchase two tickets in the same transaction, Eurail is offering discounts on Select or Global Passes.

Saving 20% off what you would usually pay, the following fare types are on sale (prices are per person):

• 3-country Select Pass … $312
• 4-country Select Pass … $359
• 5-country Select Pass … $396
• Global Pass (valid for up to 23 countries) … $600

Please note -- At least two passes must be purchased in the same transaction to obtain these fares and guests must travel together. Single travellers can pay up to $69 more for a Select Pass or $104 more for a Global Pass.

Valid for travel completed by March 31, 2013.

Book by December 31.

Travelzoo tip: Special youth rates are available for young adults between 12 and 25, starting from just $249 (AUD$236) per person for a Select Pass or just $459 (AUD$436) per person for a Global Pass. Special child rates are also available for children between four and 11, starting from just $162 (AUD$154) per child for a Select Pass or just $301 (AUD$286) per child for a Global Pass. You don't need to purchase a minimum of two fares to obtain these special rates.