Planning - Help in preparing your trip
This section offers useful information about traveling by train in Europe. Get help on how to find and use timetables and railway maps. Find out what there is to know on train reservations and Europe's offering of special trains:
- hotel trains, luxury night trains, which cover large distances within Europe during the night
- high-speed trains, the newest and most high-tech connections available throughout Europe to get you to your destination in the quickest time possible
- scenic trains, taking you past the prettiest spots of Europe.
We have also gathered some info to help you prepare your trip: useful links, an event calendar, a travel checklist and a selection of travel guides. Finally you will find an overview of the main shipping lines which have a partnership with Eurail.
Traveling by Train
Info about timetables and train reservations, special trains, Eurail Aid Offices and airport-city links. More >>
Prepare your Trip
A succesful journey starts with a good preparation. Some useful links and tips. More >>
Quicklinks
Shipping Lines
Eurail passes are not only valid on trains. Some ferries and shipping lines also offer free or reduced services. More >>