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Discover a part of Europe you did not expect and tailor-make your own tour to experience the best of what Europe can offer you.
Eurail Select Pass allows you unlimited rail travel on the national rail networks of any 3, 4 or 5 adjoining Eurail countries that are connected by train or ship to be chosen from the 24 participating countries.
Choose among 3, 4 or 5 bordering countries and benefit from special conditions and bonuses. It is time now for you to shift the frontiers of Europe!
Travel Destinations
The chosen countries must be bordering, and be linked by a direct (not through another country) train or shipping line which is part of the existing Eurail offer. Some of the trains may transit through a country not covered by the pass. In that case an additional ticket must be purchased.
Need help to choose your tour? See below the connections by train or ship between countries and adjoining countries rules:
| You travel in | You can travel to |
|---|---|
| Austria | Croatia/Slovenia, Germany, Hungary, Italy Switzerland, Czech Republic |
| Benelux* | France, Germany, Ireland |
| Bulgaria/Montenegro/Serbia* | Croatia/Slovenia, Greece, Hungary, Romania |
| Croatia/Slovenia* | Austria, Bulgaria/Montenegro/Serbia, Hungary, Italy |
| Czech Republic | Austria, Germany |
| Denmark | Germany, Norway, Sweden |
| Finland | Germany, Sweden |
| France (including Monaco) | Benelux, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Switzerland |
| Germany | Austria, Benelux, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France Sweden Switzerland |
| Greece | Bulgaria/Montenegro/Serbia, Italy |
| Hungary | Austria, Bulgaria/Montenegro/Serbia, Croatia/Slovenia, Romania |
| Ireland | Benelux, France |
| Italy | Austria, Croatia/Slovenia, France, Greece, Spain, Switzerland |
| Norway | Denmark, Sweden |
| Portugal | Spain |
| Romania | Bulgaria/Montenegro/Serbia, Hungary |
| Spain | France, Italy, Portugal |
| Sweden | Denmark, Finland, Germany, Norway |
| Switzerland | Austria, France, Germany, Italy |
* Are considered as 1 destination
Liechtenstein and Monaco are respectively considered as part of Austria and France
Norway and Finland are not considered as adjoining countries. They have a joint border, but to get by train from Norway to Finland you have to pass through Sweden.
Benelux: Belgium/Netherlands/Luxembourg
What you get
Formulas:
Choose the number of bordering countries you want to visit: 3, 4 or 5 countries
Flexi formula for full flexibility :
3 countries: Validities from 5 to 10 in a 2-month period
4 countries: Validities from 5 to 10 in a 2-month period
5 countries: Validities from 5 to 15 in a 2-month period
Travel day may be used consecutively or non-consecutively
Discount:
On 1st class fare for adults and children
On 2nd class for youth travellers only, from 12 up to 25 years old included on the first day of travel
Saver formula for 2 to 5 persons travelling together at all times (a child is considered as 1person) in 1st class ONLY
Children up to 3 included on the first day of travel: free when sharing an adult passenger’s seat/bed.
Children from 4 up to 11 included on the first day of travel: half adult fare
Operators and Trains benefits:
Pass holder fares on High Speed Trains
Free access to special trains: IC (InterCity trains), EC (EuroCity trains), ICE (German high-speed train)
Reservation compulsory for: TGV, Eurostar, Thalys, TGV Lyria, Swiss Panoramic Trains, etc
Austria Bonuses
The national railway company of Austria is ÖBB. A EurailPass valid in Austria is also valid on the railway lines from Ebenfurt to Sopron (Hungary) operated by the private railway company ROeEE
REDUCED BOAT CROSSING
Blaue Danube Schiffahrt 20% discount
www.ddsg-blue-danube.at
- Melk - Krems
Vienna - Dürnstein, Sundays only
Sightseeing boat trips in Vienna
Donauschiffahrt Wurm & Köck special price
www.donauschiffahrt.de
Linz - Passau, reservation compulsory
BSB, SBS and ÖBB 50% discount
www.bsb-online.com
Boat crossings on Lake Constance (Bodensee) from May to October
PASS BONUSES
Meininger hostels 10% discount www.meininger-hostels.com Located in Berlin, München, Köln, Hamburg, Wien & London: Book direct at MEININGER hostels and get 10% off on your stay and 10 minutes internet for free. All-you-can-eat breakfast is only € 3,50 and WiFi Internet is free in the Hostel. Contact: welcome@meininger-hostels.com or +49(0)30 6663 6100
Belgium Bonuses
The national railway company of Belgium is NMBS/SNCB
Hotel discount
HUSA-Hotels 10% discount www.husa.es Discount on the best internet rate, not in combination with other offers. Book at www.husa.es (login: Rail Pass, password: Eurailinterrail) or by tel. +34 902 100 710 (reference Eurail InterRail).
Netherlands (Holland) Bonuses
The national railway company of The Netherlands is NS.
A Eurail Pass valid in the Netherlands is also valid on the following private railway lines:
DB Regio Westfalen
Noordnet
Prignitzer Eisenbahn
Synthus
Veolia
REDUCED BOAT CROSSINGS
Stena Line 30% discount www.stenaline.com Harwich - Hoek van Holland: (reservation compulsory) + 353 (0) 12 047 777
DFDS Seaways 25% discount
Newcastle - IJmuiden (on all categories except Commodore Class).
Reservation at: www.dfdsseaways.com/railpass.
Subject to availability.
All rail bookings are subject to a delivery fee of 6 or 14AU$ (depending on delivery option selected).
A booking fee of 10AU$ per pass (Eurail pass no fee), 4AU$ per Eurostar ticket and 6AU$ per other train tickets (reservations no fee) will apply.
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All rail bookings are subject to a delivery fee of 6 or 14AU$ (depending on delivery option selected).
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Who can get
People with a permanent residence (for more than 6 months) outside of Europe, the United Kingdom, the Russian Federation or Turkey are eligible to purchase or use a Eurail Pass.
How to use
Validation
Passes must be validated in 6 months of issue date
Passes must be validated by a railway official in one of the countries mentioned on the Eurail Select Pass (station’s desk) who also fills in the passport number
All parties must be present when validating a Eurail Select Pass Saver
The date of travel has to be entered by the traveller in the correct way before boarding the first train in the corresponding box of the calendar
7:00pm rule
If an overnight train starts after 7:00pm on a validated Eurail Select Pass, the Pass holder must enter the next day’s date on the pass, provided it falls within the validity of the pass.
If an overnight train starts before 7:00pm on a validated Eurail Select Pass, the Pass holder has to fill in two days on the pass: the starting day’s date AND the arrival day’s date on the pass, provided it falls within the validity of the pass.
Exception for ARTESIA Paris - Roma night train
For holders of a Eurail Pass with flexible travel days, Eurail Pass holders are allowed to enter the date of the next day in their calendar box when using overnight train n°227 (Paris to Roma only) which leaves before 7:00 PM from Paris
Each time before boarding a train, bus or boat, it is important that passengers record their trip in the Travel Report on the Pass cover (in blue or black ink). If passengers travel without having entered the trip in the Travel Report, they risk a fine and payment of a full fare ticket.
Frequently Asked Questions
Second class on the TGV Med offers generous legroom and a bar-buffet car offering a selection of food and beverages for purchase.
For more detailed information on how to use a French self service kiosk review: How do I retrieve my e-tickets at French train stations?
The exception to this is the Swiss Pass, which is valid for transportation in 37 Swiss cities.
The Swiss Pass allows children under 16 to travel free when they are traveling with a parent who is holding a Swiss Pass. On BritRail passes, children 5 through 15 are free with each paying adult.
Second class on the Artesia Day offers generous legroom and bar-buffet car offering a selection of food and beverages for purchase.
The Swiss passes offer the Swiss family card. This card provides free travel for children 6 to15 when traveling with a parent or guardian.
The BritRail family pass offers a free child from 5 to 15 with each full fare adult or senior pass.
The Great British Heritage family pass is available for 2 adults and up to 3 children.
Many passes offer saver options which can be used for families. Children ages 4-11 will be half of the adult fare on the saver pass.
Club class on the AVE offers access to the AVE lounges at the rail stations, large comfortable reclining seats, a selection of video and audio programs at your seat, and friendly staff serves you drinks and light snacks at your seat. This class of service offers tables for each seat.
Preferente class on the AVE offers access to the AVE lounges at the rail stations, large comfortable reclining seats, a selection of video and audio programs at your seat, and friendly staff serves you drinks and light snacks at your seat.
Tourist class (2nd Class) on the AVE offers generous legroom, a selection of video and audio programs at your seat and a bar-buffet car offering a selection of food and beverages for purchase.
If you have not purchased your pass please view our online maps to see if you will be traveling through a country you have not planned for.
Second class on the TGV East offers ergonomic reclining seats with head and foot rests, non-smoking coaches and a restaurant car offering a selection of food and beverages for purchase.
Second class on the Thalys offers generous legroom and a selection of drinks and snacks at your seat that are available for purchase.
Business Premier which offers priority express check-in at the terminals, a dedicated ticket desk for check in, access to the Eurostar Executive lounges, spacious reclining seats with generous legroom, wifi access at the terminals, a dedicated coach for business travelers, complimentary newspapers, 3-course meal with refreshments at your seat.
Leisure Select offers spacious reclining seats with generous legroom, complimentary newspapers, and 3-course meal with refreshments at your seat.
Standard class (2nd class) offers generous legroom and access to a bar-buffet car where a selection of food and beverages are available for purchase.
For more detailed information on how to use a Eurostar self service kiosk review: How do I retrieve my e-tickets at Eurostar train stations ?
Flexi First class offers on day train 1st class seat , and are the most exchangeable. Night trains will offer first class couchette (shared sleeping) or sleepers and are exchangeable. Meal service may be available for purchase.
Best Price First class day trains will also offer 1st class seats with lowest ticket prices that may have restrictions. Meal service may be available for purchase. Night trains will offer first class couchette or sleepers and lowest ticket prices that may have restrictions.
Flexi Second day trains will offer 2nd class seats that are exchangeable. Night trains offer lower comfort couchette (shared sleeping) or sleepers and are exchangeable.
Best Price Second day trains will offer 2nd class seats with lowest ticket prices that may have restrictions. Night trains offer lower comfort couchette (shared sleeping) or sleepers with lowest ticket prices that may have restrictions.
Super Saver class is available on night train only and will offer reclingin seats with with lowest ticket prices that may have restrictions.
Second class on the Lyria offers generous legroom and a bar-buffet car offering a selection of food and beverages for purchase.
Second class on the Talgo offers generous legroom, bar-buffet car offering a complete selection of food and beverages for purchase and major routes have audio and video programs at your seat.
When Premier service is offered for this train the service includes meal service and access to the TGV lounge at the train stations.
Second class on the TGV Med offers generous legroom and a bar-buffet car offering a selection of food and beverages for purchase.
Second class on the Talgo Day offers generous legroom and a bar-buffet car offering a selection of food and beverages for purchase.
If you are planning to travel to more than one city, you may want to consider upgrading your pass to cover an additional country.
Second class on the Spanish day train offers generous legroom, bar-buffet car offering a complete selection of food and beverages for purchase and major routes have audio and video programs at your seat.
Special equipment is also available for use by handicapped passengers. This equipment must be reserved locally in advance. Be sure to specify if you need personal assistance (whether with a wheelchair, boarding, etc.).
Second class on the Italian day train offers generous legroom and bar-buffet car offering a complete selection of food and beverages for purchase. (on major routes)
The Eurail Select Pass provides unlimited train travel for the duration you select in your choice of any 3, 4 or 5 countries that border each other, as well as attractive bonuses. Select from Austria, Benelux (Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands), Bulgaria/Serbia/Montenegro, Croatia/Slovenia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
Currently the only animals that will be permitted to travel on the Eurostar are guide dogs for the visually impaired.












































