Eurail
Explore Europe by rail
Guide Guides(7)
Best Train Routes in Europe
5 iconic routes, 5 underrated routes, itineraries by trip length, and routes organized by vibe.
Eurail Discounts & Savings
Youth, seniors, kids, groups, family combos, Plus Pass, promos, and stacking savings for maximum discounts.
Eurail FAQ
20 quick answers covering pass buying, the mobile app, reservations, coverage, specific routes, and logistics.
Eurail Tips That Actually Matter
Setup, station navigation, etiquette, borders, troubleshooting, and money-saving hacks.
How Eurail Passes Work in 2026
What you're actually buying, who saves money, how the app works, and what's new for 2026.
Planning Your Train Trip
Tools, route strategies, booking reservations, night trains, timing, and must-have apps.
Which Pass Do You Actually Need?
Flexi vs consecutive, Global vs country passes, real price comparisons, and four decision scenarios.
Country Guides(24)
Eurail in Great Britain
Train travel in Great Britain runs on one of Europe's oldest and most extensive networks. London is the hub, and National Rail connects to Edinburgh, Manchester, Bath, York, and everywhere in between. The Eurail Global Pass has covered GB since 2024.
Eurail in Ireland
Train travel in Ireland is centered on Dublin, with Iarnród Éireann connecting to Cork, Galway, Belfast, and Limerick. The network is smaller than most European countries, but the routes that exist are scenic and comfortable.
Eurail in Turkey
Train travel in Turkey centers on the high-speed line between Istanbul and Ankara. Beyond that corridor, service is limited but slowly expanding, and the prices are the lowest in the Eurail network.
Eurail in the Balkans
Train travel in the Balkans is an exercise in patience, scenery, and surprisingly low prices. The networks in Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Slovenia are smaller and slower, but that's part of the appeal.
Train Travel in Austria: ÖBB, Railjet, and Alpine Rail Routes
Train travel in Austria is efficient, affordable, and scenic. ÖBB runs a clean network that connects Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, and Graz with frequent service and rarely requires reservations.
Train Travel in Benelux: Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg Rails
Train travel across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg is fast and frequent. Small distances mean most journeys take under two hours, and cross-border connections run like clockwork.
Train Travel in Bulgaria: A Eurail Guide
Train travel in Bulgaria is basic but functional. BDZ connects the main cities at low prices, and the mountain routes have a rougher charm that rewards patient travelers.
Train Travel in Croatia: A Eurail Guide
Train travel in Croatia is growing but limited. HŽPP connects Zagreb to inland cities well, though the coast (Dubrovnik, Split) is still easier to reach by bus or ferry.
Train Travel in Czech Republic: A Eurail Guide
Train travel in the Czech Republic is cheap, frequent, and rarely requires a reservation. Prague sits at the center of a rail network that connects easily to Germany, Austria, and Poland.
Train Travel in Denmark
Train travel in Denmark is compact and efficient. DSB covers the small country well, and the Great Belt bridge connects Copenhagen to the rest of Denmark and onward to Germany.
Train Travel in Finland
Train travel in Finland is efficient and reaches into the Arctic. VR runs clean, modern trains between Helsinki and the major cities, with overnight service to Lapland.
Train Travel in France: TGV, SNCF, and Scenic Rail Routes
Train travel in France centers on the TGV, one of Europe's fastest and most extensive high-speed networks. Reservation-heavy but efficient, with Paris as the undisputed hub.
Train Travel in Germany: DB, ICE, and Europe's Best Rail Network
Train travel in Germany runs on the most extensive rail network in Europe. DB covers the country thoroughly, reservations are rarely needed, and the system is built for both speed and regional exploration.
Train Travel in Greece: Athens to Thessaloniki & Beyond
Train travel in Greece is limited but growing. The Athens to Thessaloniki corridor is the main line, and rail works best paired with ferries for island-hopping.
Train Travel in Hungary: A Eurail Guide
Train travel in Hungary runs through Budapest, the region's rail crossroads. MÁV connects the capital to Lake Balaton, Debrecen, and neighboring countries at prices that won't strain your budget.
Train Travel in Italy: High-Speed Routes & Scenic Lines
Train travel in Italy is fast and affordable on the main corridors, and slow and scenic everywhere else. Two competing operators (Trenitalia and Italo) keep prices sharp on the big routes.
Train Travel in Netherlands: NS, Amsterdam Hub, and Dutch Rail Routes
Train travel in the Netherlands is built around Amsterdam, with fast, frequent connections to every major Dutch city. The NS network is compact, clean, and runs like clockwork.
Train Travel in Norway
Train travel in Norway is expensive but unforgettable. The Bergen Railway is one of the world's great rail journeys, and Vy runs a network that reaches into the Arctic.
Train Travel in Poland: A Eurail Guide
Train travel in Poland is rapidly improving. PKP Intercity connects Warsaw, Kraków, Gdańsk, and Wrocław on upgraded lines, and prices remain some of the lowest in Europe.
Train Travel in Portugal: Lisbon-Porto Corridor & Douro Valley
Train travel in Portugal works best along the Lisbon-Porto corridor and gets slower the further you go from it. The Douro Valley line is one of Europe's most underrated scenic routes.
Train Travel in Romania: A Eurail Guide
Train travel in Romania is slow but scenic. CFR takes its time through the Carpathians and Transylvania, and the low prices and dramatic landscapes make the pace feel like a feature, not a bug.
Train Travel in Spain: AVE High-Speed & Regional Routes
Train travel in Spain has gotten fast. The AVE high-speed network connects Madrid to most major cities in hours, and Iryo (added to Eurail in 2025) brings competition and better prices on key routes.
Train Travel in Sweden
Train travel in Sweden is clean, modern, and connects the country's spread-out cities efficiently. SJ runs the main intercity routes, with overnight trains reaching the far north.
Train Travel in Switzerland: SBB, Scenic Railways, and Alpine Routes
Train travel in Switzerland is among the best in the world. SBB runs a precise, scenic network that covers the entire country, and the views from the window justify the higher prices.