Don't forget your seat reservations!
Some trains in Europe, like high-speed trains and night trains, require a seat reservation. Reservation fees are charged by the railway carriers, and are not included in your Eurail Pass. Read all about reservations →.
Conditions of this Pass
- General conditions for everyone
-
Only non-European residents can travel with a Eurail Pass. If you’re a European resident you can travel with an Interrail Pass.
Most high-speed and night trains require a reservation at an additional cost. Learn more about seat reservations
1st class Passes are valid in both 1st and 2nd class coaches. 2nd class Passes are only valid in 2nd class coaches.
You need to activate your Eurail Pass within 11 months of the issue date. You can do this online using our free activation service at checkout, or once you've received your Pass at a European train station.
All standard Eurail Passes are refundable or exchangeable if they are returned unused. Read our booking terms and our refund & exchange policy.
- *Additional conditions about our promotional Passes
-
- Depending on the promo conditions, promotional Eurail Passes may be non-refundable and non-exchangeable. To check if a purchased promotional pass is refundable or exchangeable, please refer to the payment confirmation. Read more.
- Additional conditions for Youth travelers
-
- To travel with a discounted Youth Pass, you must be aged from 12 up to and including 27 on the date you choose to start your trip.
- Additional conditions for Senior travelers
-
- To travel with a discounted Senior Pass, you must be aged 60 or older on the date you choose to start your trip.
- Additional conditions for Adults with Children
-
- Children under 4 travel for free and do not need an Eurail Pass. You may be asked to sit a child under 4 on your lap during busy times.
Children aged 4 to 11 travel for free with a Child Pass. A child must be accompanied at all times by at least one person with an Adult Pass. This doesn’t have to be a family member and can be anyone over 18.
- Children must be 11 or younger on the date you choose to start your trip.
- Up to 2 children can travel with 1 adult. For example, when 2 adults are travelling, they can take 4 children with them. If more than 2 children are travelling with 1 adult, a separate Youth Pass must be purchased for each additional child.
Children under 12 travel in the same travel class as the accompanying adult.
Travellers aged 12 to 27 can travel with a Youth Pass.
- Children under 4 travel for free and do not need an Eurail Pass. You may be asked to sit a child under 4 on your lap during busy times.
Global Pass
Want to see more of Europe than just 1 country? A Global Pass can take you to over 40,000 destinations across Europe. It's flexible, so you can decide on the day where you want to go. Or plan out your trip completely, it's all up to you!
Trains in Europe
Europe’s extensive rail network connects all of Europe’s top destinations from world-famous capitals to charming off-the-beaten-track towns. Choose the type of train that best fits your plans, and travel where you want by day or night.
Plan your trip
Start planning your Eurail adventure now: