How can I get around paying extra charges when traveling by train through Italy with a Eurail pass?

My 3 country Eurail pass (Germany Switzerland Italy) just came in the mail today, for travel in May-June of this year. My original plan was to go from Zurich to Munich. On the timetable that came with the pass, it says that there are trains from Zurich...

I've seen questions about this, but I wanted to ask using my own words and get answers directly to my question...just to be sure. I will be traveling in Europe this summer, and I am getting a eurail pass for a portion of my trip (3 country pass--Germany...

I am planning to visit Vienna, Innsbruck, Budapest and Prague in the month of August. I will be covering these places in 7 days and will be traveling by train. Should I purchase a Eurail pass in advance? If yes, which one? Can I directly purchase tickets...

I am traveling to Europe and want to get a Eurail Pass. What I don't understand is which train lines does the pass cover? For example their site says that they feature Eurostar lines but then in FAQ's it says that Eurostar is not included in the pass...

In order for me to get to school I need to take a train and two buses. I was thinking about getting a bus pass because I will be using it at least 4 times a day. If I wanted to order them online I need to know what zone(s) I will be traveling in. How...

So I'm going to Germany in July to study abroad for one month. I don't really care too much about Germany because there are excursions associated with the study abroad class. My flight is to Dusseldorf. However, I am thinking about taking several excursions...

I live in California and this summer 2011, I am backpacking through Europe. I would prefer to take train transportation when I travel between countries (versus planes) because its a good way to see Europe's scenery between major cities. Anyway, I was...

Please help me plan a month long backpacking trip through Europe. I've never done this sort of this before for this long and I need even the most basic tips as regards travel of this nature. I need specific advice and general tips regarding traveling...

Me and my Girl friend are looking to travel to prague in october or November and we where hoping to go by train as it would be more interesting. Problem is though its proving rather hard. We looked into the eurail/interrail option (shes danish im Australian...