Eurail Global Mobile Pass
  1. Features
  2. Child Rules
  3. Eligible Party
  4. Individual fares
  5. Benefits
  6. Conditions of use
  7. Reservation and supplement
  8. Aftersales
  9. Packaging
  10. FAQ

Boarding a train is the easiest way to travel within Europe. The traveller will benefit from a wide network of high speed and local trains. Moreover, it offers a unique experience of travel, comfort, hassle-free journeys and wide range of destinations.

The Eurail Global Pass is the best option for people staying a while within Europe and looking to discover many countries. Tailored formulas are available offering unlimited travel within 33 countries and travel benefits.

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I. Features

Unlimited rail travel in the participating Eurail Global Pass - 33 countries, see the Eurail map. Passes are also valid on some major shipping lines 

Passes

  • First and Second class
  • Continuous Passes for unlimited travel on any day during validities of 15 days, 22 days, 1 month, 2 month or 3 months.
  • Flexi Passes for unlimited travel on specific travel days: 4, 5 or 7 days in 1 month or 10 or 15 days in 2 months. These travel days may be used at any point during the validity period
  • Travel day may be used consecutively or non-consecutively
  • Youth Pass (25% discount) available for travellers 12-27 years old
  • Senior Pass (10% discount) available for travellers 60 and over
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II. Child rules

  • Travellers aged 12 to 27 can travel with a 1st Class or 2nd Class Youth Pass
  • Children aged between 4 and 11 travel for free with a Child Pass.
  1. A child must be accompanied at all times by at least one person with an Adult Pass. The Adult does not have to be a family member and can be anyone over 18 years old.
  2. Up to two children can travel with one adult. For example, when two adults are traveling, they can take four children with them. If more than two children are traveling with one adult, a separate Youth Pass needs to be purchased for the additional children.
  3. A Child Pass must have an identical Pass validity as the accompanying Adult Pass (same Pass type, class, number of travel days, and overall validity). In general, the country of residence of the adult and child will be equal. However, in case the child has a different country or residence than the adult, the country of the Adult should be entered when issuing the Child Pass.
  4. A child travelling with someone who has a Senior Pass or a Youth Pass is not eligible to travel for free. They must purchase a Youth Pass.
  • Children under 4 travel for free and do not need a Pass. The child under 4 is not entitled to a seat and during busy times the child may be required to sit on the accompanying adult’s lap. If a separate accommodation is required for a child under 4, a Child Pass must be purchased and counts towards the adult/child ratio listed above for the free child Pass

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III. Eligible Party

  • Persons officially residing outside the European Union and outside the following countries listed, are eligible to travel with a Eurail Pass: Albania, Andorra, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Iceland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Russian Federation, San Marino, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and Vatican City.
  • Proof of citizenship can be established by a passport/identity card. Proof of residence can be established by a government issued residency document short or long term provided it covers the validity of the Pass.
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IV. Individual fares

To see the prices, please click here

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V. Benefits

  • For a full list of benefits, bonuses, and discounts, please click here (please download file in order to click on the links)
  • Benefits Rule: Travel bonuses may necessitate usage of a travel day.
  • At the moment there are no extra pass benefits for Eurail Pass holders in the following countries: Bulgaria, Luxembourg, Montenegro and Poland. 
  • Please note that Eurail Passes are NOT valid on the Postbus lines in Switzerland.
  • Reservation compulsory for high speed, scenic and night trains. reservation fees are not included in the Pass price.
  • Night train rule will also be applied to overnight ferries
  • Eurail Pass holders are entitled to special Pass holder fares on select trains, including Eurostar. Children aged 4-11 who are travelling on a free Pass still need to purchase a Pass holder fare on these trains

Pass holders can travel for free on IC Bus connections, if your Pass is valid in all the countries you are travelling in. Please note: Reservations are required, and you may need to pay a reservation fee. Please make sure you have a valid Pass for all the countries the bus travels through, otherwise you will need to pay for a ticket for any additional countries. A Global Pass holder only needs to make a reservation (and pay the reservation fee). This includes the following routes:

VI. Conditions of use

  • A mobile Pass is a paperless ticket that can be added instantly to your phone
  • Travel up to 11 months later
  • No need to choose a start date until the moment you’re ready to travel
  • Instant delivery – add it straight to the Rail Planner app (minimal requirements are: Android 6.0 / iOS 14.0
  • The name on the Eurail Pass needs to match the name on the passport
  • Passes must be activated within 11 months of date of purchase using the Rail Planner application
  • Passes must be activated prior to first train journey / first use of bonus using the Rail Planner application
  • To activate the Pass the first travel/bonus date must be entered on the Eurail Rail Planner; Pass is activated from that date.
  • It is mandatory for the customers to travel with a traveller’s guide
  • Flexi Pass: the date of travel has to be entered on the Rail Planner application before boarding the train/ship, by the traveller. On a night train, the date of departure is entered in the calendar box. Travel after midnight still counts as day of departure, provided there is no change of trains
  • For further details on the Rail Planner application, please check Eurail video tutorial or Rail Planner app. - how to use

I MPORTANT: Travelling in the Netherlands
Many train stations in the Netherlands have platforms with entry/exit gates. To enter or exit from the train’s platform, traveller's will need to pass through these gates that are controlled with a bar code reader.
Remember
  • Step 1: Go to a gate with ‘scan ticket’ sign.
  • Step 2: Hold the square barcode against the illuminated area.
  • Step 3: The gate will open and you can now leave or enter the platform.
If the barcode does not work and the gates do not open, push the blue info button on the post near the gate and travellers will be connected to a station employee who will assist them.

VII. Reservations and Supplements

  • Subject to change
  • Reservations are not included in the price of Eurail Passes and are to be paid prior to boarding the train, either through Rail Europe where possible, or at the station ticket counter. 
  • In Poland, EIP (Express Inter City) trains on the following routes require a supplement of approximately PLN 43 / EUR 10 paid in local currency. If the traveller has a reservation, this supplement can be paid onboard the train. If the traveller does not have a reservation, which is compulsory, they can make one at a PKP ticket office and pay the reservation and supplement at the same time. 

VIII. Aftersales

A 100% refund applies to totally unused and non-activated passes. Request MUST be submitted no later than six months from the last possible activation date indicated on the mobile Pass. ​ Pass is considered activated if the first and consequently, last day of validity is defined.

IX. Packaging instructions

You may download the following documents when buying a Eurail Pass:

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X. FAQ

Please check the complete FAQ