Explore Europe with this budget-friendly itinerary
Eurail staff
Updated on July 2, 2025
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Dreaming of exploring Europe without breaking the bank? We put together a wallet-friendly itinerary for visiting five exciting and awe-inspiring cities across four countries.
We chose to include Berlin, Warsaw, Kraków and Zagreb after taking a look at the United Kingdom's Post Office's list of "best value city breaks" for 2025 — and added beautiful Bratislava to the itinerary to break up the journey from Kraków to Zagreb.
There are reservation-free route options for all of the journeys in this itinerary — simply purchase your Pass and pack your bags. To save even more, consider traveling outside the busy summer months and check out our Benefits Portal for deals on everything from luggage storage to ferry rides.
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Eurail Global Pass
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4 days within 1 month
- Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪
- Warsaw, Poland 🇵🇱
- Kraków, Poland 🇵🇱
- Bratislava, Slovakia 🇸🇰
- Zagreb, Croatia 🇭🇷
Berlin, Germany
Free things to do:
Explore Berlin's Neue Nationalgalerie for free every Thursday after 4:00pm (16:00). Then, take a walk through one of the city's famous parks or relax at one of its lakes — the Müggelsee is a particular favorite among locals.
Suggested route
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From: Berlin Ostbahnhof
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To: Warszawa Centralna
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Average travel time: 7 hours, 20 minutes
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Transfers: 3
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Seat reservations: Not required
Warsaw, Poland
Free things to do:
The Warsaw Rising Museum has free admission on Sundays. On hot summer days, cool off at any of the three lovely beaches on the Vistula River, which can also be crossed using a free ferry.
Suggested route
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From: Warszawa Centralna
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To: Krakow Glowny
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Average travel time: 4 hours
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Transfers: 0
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Seat reservations: Not required
Kraków, Poland
Free things to do:
Admire the view on Wawel Hill and in the gardens of Wawel Castle, which overlooks the city. The Krakow Nights Festival puts on a free concert every month, from May to September.
Suggested route
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From: Krakow Glowny
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To: Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
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Average travel time: 5 hours, 35 minutes
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Transfers: 0
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Seat reservations: Not required
Bratislava, Slovakia
Free things to do:
Visit the Slovakian National Museum and Transport Museum for free every first Sunday of the month. In summer, check out free film screenings at Bratislava's beach.
Suggested route
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From: Bratislava-Petrzalka
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To: Zagreb Glavni Kol.
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Average travel time: 8 hours, 10 minutes
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Transfers: 2
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Seat reservations: Not required
Zagreb, Croatia
Free things to do:
Take a walk through Grič Tunnel, an underground passage built during World War II that today hosts art exhibitions. Afterwards, peruse the fresh produce at Dolac Market — look for the sea of red umbrellas.
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