- Pass comparison chart
- What to consider before choosing a pass
- The most popular passes
There are a lot of different Rail Passes available through Rail Europe, but
finding the right pass is not difficult if you follow a few simple steps. After
reading through the steps, you'll see a short list of the main Rail Passes
that you can purchase and the benefits that outline the differences between
them.
You wish to... |
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Your best choices are... |
See a lot of Europe: |
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Eurailpass |
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Visit only three to five countries: |
Eurail Selectpass |
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Visit only France and another country: |
France 'n Italy Pass; France 'n Spain Pass; France 'n Switzerland Pass |
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Visit only Switzerland and Austria: |
Switzerland 'n Austria Pass |
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Visit only one country or region: |
Country Passes:
Austria
Balkan
Belgium
Benelux*
Bulgaria
Britain
Czech Republic
Eastern Europe |
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iberia
Ireland
Italy
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Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Romania
Scandinavia
Spain
Switzerland |
*Benelux refers to Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg. |
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Tour Britain and Europe: |
BritRail passes plus Eurailpass or Eurail Selectpass. (Britain is not covered by any other passes. Discounted prices on Eurostar with any Eurailpass, and with specific Eurail Selectpass.) |
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Take specific train trips: |
Simple Tickets |
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Combine train with a few
days of car: |
Rail 'n Drive passes |
What you need to consider before choosing a pass
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Determine how long you plan to visit Europe. |
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Put together an itinerary of the countries you plan to visit and in what order. |
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Consider flexibility and length of the trip. Some Pass options require a certain number of consecutive days of travel while others offer more flexibility. |
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Calculate the number of people in your party; two-person and group discounts are available. |
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Remember age related discounts. Adult passes provide for first-class comfort, while youth passes (ages 12-25) provide for second-class services at reduced cost. Senior passes also offer better pricing. |
The most popular passes are:
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Eurailpass (Great Flexibility for a wide range of travel)
Unlimited Train travel through the 17 Eurail Countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. |
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Eurail Selectpass (Great Value in a three country pass)
Unlimited travel on the national rail networks of any 3, 4 or 5 bordering countries out of 22 European countries (New! includes Slovenia/Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro and Bulgaria) that are connected by train or ship. Our easy "country selector" makes the process of booking this pass very simple. |
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Single Country Passes (Best Deal when traveling to only one country or region)
If you are only going to be traveling within one country,
a single country railpass is your best option. Choose
from any of 24 countries. Regional passes like Iberia
and the Balkans are available as well. |
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Rail and Drive (for the ultimate in adventure and flexibility)
Take the train for longer distances and then get a rental car to explore locally. This Pass is the choice of travelers who like to be able to see the out of the way places. |
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Point to Point tickets (For single trips)
You can book a ticket from any of 3500 cities in Europe directly through the website. This includes High Speed trains like Eurostar (the Channel train), Thalys or the TGVs. |
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