Public transportation abroad will most likely be by bus or by train. Talking to students who have visited a country before you is an excellent source of information about travel, and consulting a guidebook is highly recommended. If you are studying in Europe, the best mode of transportation is by train. Eurail passes are available to American tourists, and they are the most economical way to travel in Europe. You may purchase a Eurail pass that is tailored directly to your travel plans.
Passes are available for every country in Western Europe, as well as most Eastern countries.
For detailed information on the different passes available and prices consult a travel agent, or the Eurail Pass store on the web. If you decide you want to buy a pass while you are abroad, you should ask a friend or family member to purchase it in the US, and mail it to you. Paying full price for train travel in Europe will become very expensive. After living in a European country for more than 6 months, you are eligible to purchase an Interrail Pass, or a EuroDomino pass. Detailed information on these two options may be obtained at major train stations in Europe.