Eurail pass is your ‘all in one’ pass for unlimited train travel either in the country of your choice with a Eurail single-country pass or 33 countries of Europe with a Eurail global mobile pass. You can board most of the trains by showing the pass, however, there are a few exceptions where a reservation is needed before you board. The best part of traveling by train is that it takes you straight through the center of cities and villages. Eurail pass gives you the freedom and flexibility to travel as per your convenience. It’s not just about traveling in a relaxed, comfortable and safe way, its part of the European way of life itself. You also get free travel on IC buses throughout Europe and attractive discounts on various other services like bike rentals, famous hostels and sightseeing bus tours.
With the Eurail pass, travel on the national rail networks of 33 European countries (Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and Wales).
Eurail pass allows children between the ages of 4-11 to travel free when accompanied by an adult, except wherever reservation fee is mandatory. Up to two children can travel with one adult. For example, when two adults are traveling, they can take four children with them. If more than two children are traveling with one adult, a separate Youth Pass needs to be purchased for the additional child. A child travelling with someone who has a Senior Pass or a Youth Pass is not eligible to travel for free. They must purchase a Child Pass.
There are two types of Eurail Mobile Pass: Continuous and Flexi, with an option ranging from 4 days within a month to 3 months consecutive pass.
Type of Eurail Global Pass
Consecutive and Flexible passes.
Both the above passes are available in 1st and 2nd class and also offer the youth pass option for travelers under 28 years of age.
- Consecutive Pass - Validity: Valid on 15 days, 22 days, 1, 2 & 3 months.
The pass allows the passengers to travel on consecutive days depending on the number of days the pass is purchased for.
- Flexible Pass - Validity: Valid on 4 days in a month, 5 days in a month, 7 days in a month, 10 days in 2 months & 15 days in 2 months.
This pass offers the same services and benefits but gives greater flexibility since it allows you to utilize the chosen number of days within a one month period or two months
Benefits of Eurail Global Pass
- Access unlimited train rides to visit over 40,000 destinations across 33 countries in Europe.
- Option of consecutive or flexible passes.
- Pass validity upto 11 months from the date of issue.
- No need for preselecting a start date until you travel.
- Children under 12 yrs travel free with an adult (max. 2 kids)
- Numerous discounts on services like sightseeing bus, ferry, hostels, food and many more with a Global pass.
- Cheaper than buying single travel ticket.
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