Planning your Eurail trip

This section offers useful information about the Eurail system and traveling with your Eurail Pass in Europe. Find out Eurail train times and what there is to know about train travel. Take a look at the Eurail timetable and preparation tips. We also gathered info on special trains and shipping lines.

Eurail System - Train Travel

A guide to rail travel in Europe. Info about Eurail train timetables and railway maps, trains & stations and more.

Seat Reservations

When should you make reservations, what are the fees for different trains and how do you make reservations?

Special Trains

Read about high-speed trains like TGV and Thalys, scenic trains with great views like the Glacier Express and sleeper trains to travel overnight.

Trip Preparation

A succesful journey starts with a good preparation. This section contains useful links, popular routes, a packing checklist and other travel inspiration.

Shipping Lines

Eurail Passes are not only valid on trains. Some ferries and shipping lines also offer free or reduced services for Pass holders.