Train travel is still a VERY popular way to see Europe…
…and the Eurail Pass makes it easy. Here are 5 things you need to know before you buy – in a Q&A format with links. And yes, Eurail is an affiliate partner of EuropeTripDeals.com.
PLEASE NOTE: A Eurail Pass can only be used by non-European citizens or non-European residents. European citizens can purchase an Interrail Pass for the same price as a Eurail Pass.
1) What is the Eurail Pass?
The Eurail Pass is an all-in-one train ticket that gives you flexible access to most trains across Europe. The most popular Eurail pass options are the Global Pass offering access to 33 countries and the One Country Pass for travelers who don’t plan to cross borders. Eurail offers different lengths of time and class of travel at different price points. The main benefit of the pass is the flexibility to travel (or adjust travel) when you need to.
2) What countries/regions participate in the Eurail Pass?
The following countries participate in Eurail pass programs: Austria, BENELUX (Belgium/Netherlands/Luxembourg), Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, France, Germany, Great Britain (England/Scotland/Wales), Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Scandinavia (Denmark/Finland/Norway/Sweden), Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, & Turkey. Participating countries can vary by pass type and change at any time – so always check before booking.
3) Does Eurail offer promotional deals or special low prices?
Yes! Eurail offers the following promotional pricing to specific travel groups:
Eurail Youth Pass – travelers aged 27 years old or younger can receive a discount of up to 25% off standard adult prices.
Eurail Senior Pass – travelers aged 60 years old or older receive a 10% discount
Eurail Family Pass – children aged 4-11 on their first day of travel can get a free Child Pass when booked in conjunction with an Adult Pass. Children aged 0-3 do not need a pass but may need to be held on a parent’s lap if the train is booked to capacity. For details on this promotion or other questions related to traveling with children, please visit this page.
Occasionally, Eurail will post special deals on this page.
4) Which Eurail pass would be best for my personal travel plans?
Eurail offers a Trip Planning Tool that allows you – the traveler – to input destinations, dates (estimated), and # of travelers to see which pass would be best for your itinerary.
5) Does Eurail offer a mobile pass?
Yes. Eurail does offer a mobile version of its pass via an app that will work in most countries. This will allow you to travel paper-free. Find the details here.
Looking for more? Head over to the Eurail site and find additional information on train tables (schedules), Eurail pass rules, suggested itineraries, how-to-book, and more!