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Eurail Pass

Travel around 33 European countries
25% discount for travellers up to and including 27 years old
Ideal for families: 2 children to 11 years can travel along for free
Senior citizens 60 years and older get 10% discount

Discover Europe by train

The Eurail Pass is for non-European residents planning to travel within Europe. With a Eurail Pass, you can easily travel from country to country and discover the hotspots of Europe. This is often a more economical option than buying train tickets separately for each trip.

Which Eurail Passes are there?

There are different types of Eurail Passes available:

Eurail Global Pass: This allows you to travel in 33 countries. It is ideal for long trips where you want to visit many different countries.
Eurail One Country Pass: This pass is specifically for travel within a single country. It is ideal if you plan to explore a particular country in depth.
Eurail Packages: These are pre-arranged itineraries for travelers of all ages. Seat reservations, accommodation and discounts on attractions are part of the package, plus much more, making Eurailing even more accessible and hassle-free.

Only for non-European residents

Only non-European residents are eligible for a Eurail Pass. Do you live within Europe? Then you can use one, with the same benefits as a Eurail Pass.

Buy a Eurail Pass

We would advise you to purchase your Eurail Pass online at www.eurail.com. You'll save 20% and get your pass sent to your home.

Would you prefer to purchase your Eurail Pass at a counter? That is possible at the Eurail Aid Offices. You can find the Eurail Aid Offices at the NS International counter in the Service office at Amsterdam CS and Schiphol. You can also buy the Eurail Pass in the country where you live.

Reserving seats by train operator

Some trains require seat reservations, even if you have a Eurail Pass. Reservations can be convenient, especially during a busy vacation period. Reservation requirements vary by train operator:

Reservation is required for Eurostar, TGV and Eurostar trains.
To Belgium you can travel with Intercity Brussels which does not require a reservation.
For ICE International and Intercity Berlin reservations are not required, but we recommend it.

Note!

In the period from June 17 to August 18, 2023, having a seat reservation is mandatory for ICE between the Netherlands and Germany.
A seat reservation is not a valid ticket. You always need a Eurail Pass or separate train ticket.

You can reserve a seat in several ways:

Through our website for travel with ICE International or Intercity Berlin
Through the NS International counters for all other train operators
Through Interrail. For this you need an Interrail Pass and an Interrail account.

Travelling without reservations

A number of routes to Germany do not require a seat reservation. We have listed these alternative train routes:

Alternative routes to Germany, Switzerland and Belgium