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How do I plan my Eurail trip?
Use the infographic below and click on each step to help you plan your Europe trip.
- Find the best rail Pass. Pick your ideal Eurail Pass. FIND MY PERFECT PASS.
- Route. Plan your route with the Eurail planner map. SEE THE MAP.
- Schedule. Schedule your travel with our Eurail timetable and rail planner app. CHECK TRAIN TIMES.
Does Eurail cover local trains?
Eurail passes allow you to travel on all the normal scheduled trains run by the participating national train operators, including high-speed, inter-city, overnight sleeper, regional & suburban. In many cases including most local & regional trains, you just hop on and show your pass when asked, it’s that simple.
Does Eurail work in Switzerland?
If your Eurail Pass is valid in Switzerland, you can get free or cheap boat trips, discounts on rail travel and other benefits. You can obtain benefits locally by showing your Eurail Pass, or you can contact the specific benefit company in advance.
How do I use the Eurail app?
Traveling with a mobile Pass is simple – all you need is your phone, our Rail Planner app, and an internet connection (at least once every 3 days). Just choose a mobile Pass at checkout, and we’ll send you a Pass number in your order confirmation email to load your Pass into the app.
Where is Eurail located?
Utrecht
The Eurail headquarters are located in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Our fulfilment centers, where the rail passes are printed and distributed, operate from the U.S.A., Singapore and Ireland. Our order support call centers are located in the U.S.A. and the Netherlands.
Does Eurail cover ice?
ICE high-speed train routes The Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express (ICE) high-speed train connects many major cities across Germany. Travel by ICE to the heart of each city, close to all the main attractions and hotels.
Is InterRail the same as Eurail?
Eurail and InterRail are both rail passes, and while they are similar there is one critical difference – who can buy them. Eurail Passes are only for non-European citizens or residents. InterRail Passes are only for European citizens or residents.
What countries are included in a Eurail Pass?
Here’s the full list of the 33 countries currently serviced by Eurail: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway.
What do you need to know about the Eurail Pass?
What exactly is a Eurail Pass? A Eurail Pass is an all-in-one train ticket giving you flexible access to most trains across Europe. Unlike traditional train tickets, with Eurail you can go wherever you want, whenever you want. Some trains do ask you to make a reservation, but most trains can be boarded as easily as flashing your Pass.
How to find your train route on Interrail?
To find the right train, fill in your departure and arrival station. Choose your travel date and time and hit ‘Find your train route’ to search for trains. You’ll see several connections, informing you about the duration of the trip, how much time you have to change trains and if a reservation is required.
Which is the best railway map for Europe?
The Eurail railway map is a great resource for planning the perfect itinerary. Check out some examples of spectacular European itineraries you can experience with a Eurail Pass. Follow one or more of our itineraries or use parts of them to create your own.
How to plan a train trip in Europe?
Rail planner app. Look up train times any place, any time with the ultimate eurotrip planner! The Rail Planner App is free to use, works offline and features a European rail timetable. Get the app on iPhone and Android. Eurail no longer uses printed timetable booklets.