If are going to travel between several countries, choosing a way by land rather than by air will save you some money and allow you to see the countryside and villages that you would normally miss from a plane. In case of rail and bus travelers, passes can considerably reduce the costs. The most common rail pass, the Eurailpass, provides unrestricted travel in seventeen countries and is available in increments varying from fifteen days to three months. If rail seems to be too expensive, international buses are a cheaper option. Eurolines provides a pass allowing unlimited travel between 18 countries on the Eurolines bus network. A more expensive and somewhat less flexible option is the Busabout pass, which comes in increments ranging from fifteen to sixty days. For the additional cost, the Busabout pass involves drop-off services, help with booking rooms, and in some cases offers discounts on accommodation. Obviously, which kind of transit and pass is best for you depends on which destinations you will be traveling to. In you are able to plan a general route several months before you leave home, you will be able to benefit from early-booking discounts.