Mobile versus paper Pass
Traveling with a Eurail Pass was already the most flexible way to see Europe. Now, with the Eurail mobile Pass, we made it even easier! Travel paper-free and enjoy the added benefits of going mobile. Mobile VS Paper; check out the side-by-side comparison below.
What is a mobile Pass?
Our mobile Pass is a paperless ticket that can be added instantly to your phone. With everything in one app, from planning your trip to boarding the train, you're free to explore 33 European countries with ease. Enjoy more freedom than ever before – you'll even have the added flexibility to start traveling when you're ready.
What is a paper Pass?
Our paper Pass is our original paper rail Pass which also allows you to travel through 33 countries in Europe (it's the perfect travel companion for meticulous planners). Start traveling on your chosen start date and fill in the Travel Diary as you go. You're free to go everywhere the train can take you!
Delivery
Instant delivery
Delivery is instant when you buy a Eurail mobile Pass; you'll receive it by e-mail right after your payment. So, there's no need to wait for your Pass to be delivered to your door.
The e-mail containing your Pass has all the information on how to get started with our Rail Planner app and how to activate your Pass. Just follow the steps and you're good to go!
Delivery by mail
If you buy a Eurail paper Pass, it will be delivered directly to your door or to the alternative address you provided during the check-out process. You can track your package with the Track and Trace code we'll send you after purchase. More about delivery.
Start date
Flexible start date
After you've purchased your Eurail mobile Pass, you can activate it whenever you want. You can either start traveling right away or activate your Pass on any day within 11 months from the day of purchase. It doesn't get more flexible than this!
Flexible or pre-defined start date
Before you board your first train, you need to activate your Pass. If you know your start date, we can do this for you at checkout when you buy your Eurail Pass.
If not, you can also do this for free at a larger European train station before you board your first train – they'll fill in your details and stamp your Pass.
Loss or theft
Free replacement Pass
We want you to have the time of your life in Europe, so if you lose your device*, we will help you set up your Pass on another one (for free).
*Tip: always take out travel insurance that covers the loss and theft of any digital device(s) you'll bring on your trip.
No replacement Pass
Conversely, you cannot get a refund for a lost or stolen paper Pass (or replacement train tickets). In such cases, you would need to buy a new Pass.
Change of currency
You cannot change the currency once you have a Pass in your cart. Remove the Pass, and then change the currency on the website header.