{"id":171983,"date":"2019-06-02T07:25:31","date_gmt":"2019-06-02T11:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?p=171983"},"modified":"2025-02-20T07:04:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T12:04:23","slug":"eurail-global-pass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/eurail-global-pass\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Guide to the Eurail Global Pass"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2025\/globalpass.jpeg\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\" alt=\"A high-speed train in Europe speeding in Switzerland\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the most convenient ways to explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/europe-travel-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Europe<\/a> is with a Eurail Global Pass. For decades, the Global Pass has allowed backpackers and intrepid explorers alike to wander the continent for both short-term and long-term trips, giving them the ability to book trains on a whim.<\/p>\n<p>Offering access to 33 different countries around the continent, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurail.com\/en\/eurail-passes\/global-pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eurail Global Pass<\/a> is a great option for anyone looking for a flexible trip around Europe.<\/p>\n<p>But is the <a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101l3HUwW\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetrainline.com%2Fpasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Eurail Global Pass<\/a> right for you? To find out, let\u2019s answer a few questions.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What is the Eurail Global Pass?<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101l3HUwW\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetrainline.com%2Fpasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eurail Global Pass<\/a> is one of the most popular ways to explore Europe, offering travelers access to 33 countries. The pass gives you a set number of stops in a set time period, ranging from four days to three months, allowing for a flexible, hassle-free trip without having to purchase single tickets for every leg.<\/p>\n<p>The pass comes with first-class and second-class options, as well as discounts for youth and seniors (see below).<\/p>\n<p>In short, it\u2019s meant to be an easy way to travel Europe by train, allowing you to see as much of the continent as possible \u2014 all without breaking the bank.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What Countries Does the Eurail Global Pass Cover?<\/h3>\n<p>Currently, there are 33 countries included in the pass. The following countries are included in Eurail passes:<\/p>\n<div class=\"one-third first\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/austria-travel-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Austria<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/belgium\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Belgium<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/bosnia-herzegovina-travel-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bosnia &#038; Herzegovina<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/bulgaria\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bulgaria<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/czech-republic-travel-tips\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Czechia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/croatia-travel-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Croatia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/denmark-travel-tips\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Denmark<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/england-travel-tips\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">England<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/estonia-travel-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Estonia<\/a><\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/finland-travel-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Finland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/france-travel-tips\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">France<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one-third\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/germany-travel-tips\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Germany<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/greece-travel-tips\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Greece<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/hungary-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hungary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/ireland\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ireland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/italy-travel-tips\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Italy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/latvia-travel-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Latvia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/lithuania-travel-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lithuania<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Luxembourg<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/montenegro-travel-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Montenegro<\/a><\/li>\n<li>North Macedonia<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/the-netherlands-travel-tips\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Netherlands<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/norway-travel-tips\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Norway<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one-third\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/portugal\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Portugal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/poland-travel-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Poland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/romania-travel-tips\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Romania<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/scotland-travel-tips\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Serbia<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/slovakia-travel-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Slovakia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/slovenia-travel-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Slovenia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/spain-travel-tips\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spain<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/sweden-travel-tips\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sweden<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/switzerland-travel-tips\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Switzerland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/where-to-stay-istanbul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Turkey<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; padding-top: 20px;\">\nHere is an interactive Eurail map for reference:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1canBjdrTGmpZNSWsWfJtTxHzGaI\" width=\"675\" height=\"450\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What If I&#8217;m Just Going to 1 or 2 Countries?<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re just going to a few countries, chances are the Global Pass isn\u2019t for you. Instead, you can check out the single-country passes by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurail.com\/en\/eurail-passes\/one-country-pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">eurail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t want a full pass, just use <a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101l3HUwW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Trainline<\/a> to buy single tickets. It&#8217;s an easy website to use and makes traveling Europe by train super easy if you don&#8217;t want a Eurail pass.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>How Much is the Eurail Global Pass?<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurail.com\/en\/eurail-passes\/global-pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eurail Global Pass<\/a> has several different options, ranging from three days (within one month) to three months of continuous travel. There are also two classes and different prices for adults, youth (anyone aged 27 or under), and seniors (60 and over). Additionally, kids under 11 travel for free (maximum of two kids per adult).<\/p>\n<p>Here are the 2022 prices for the Eurail Global Pass:<\/p>\n<div class=\"budget-table custom\">\n<div class=\"tr th\">\n<div class=\"td title\">PASS<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">CLASS<\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">EURAIL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr sub-title\">\n<div class=\"td title\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">Adult<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">Youth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr row-one\">\n<div class=\"td title\">1 month continuous<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">1st<\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">$937<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">$703<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr row-two\">\n<div class=\"td title\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">2nd<\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">$738<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">$553<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr sub-title\">\n<div class=\"td title\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">Adult<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">Youth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr row-one\">\n<div class=\"td title\">2 month continuous<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">1st<\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">$1,112<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">$834<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr row-two\">\n<div class=\"td title\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">2nd<\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">$876<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">$657<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr sub-title\">\n<div class=\"td title\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">Adult<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">Youth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr row-one\">\n<div class=\"td title\">3 month continuous<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">1st<\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">$1,287<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">$966<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr row-two\">\n<div class=\"td title\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">2nd<\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">$1,103<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">$760<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr sub-title\">\n<div class=\"td title\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">Adult<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">Youth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr row-one\">\n<div class=\"td title\">22 days continuous<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">1st<\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">$789<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">$591<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr row-two\">\n<div class=\"td title\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">2nd<\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">$621<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">$466<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr sub-title\">\n<div class=\"td title\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">Adult<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">Youth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr row-one\">\n<div class=\"td title\">15 days continuous<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">1st<\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">$641<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">$481<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr row-two\">\n<div class=\"td title\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">2nd<\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">$505<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">$378<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr sub-title\">\n<div class=\"td title\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">Adult<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">Youth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr row-one\">\n<div class=\"td title\">15 days in 2 months<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">1st<\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">$744<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">$559<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr row-two\">\n<div class=\"td title\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">2nd<\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">$586<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">$440<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr sub-title\">\n<div class=\"td title\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">Adult<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">Youth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr row-one\">\n<div class=\"td title\">10 days in 2 months<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">1st<\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">$602<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">$452<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr row-two\">\n<div class=\"td title\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">2nd<\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">$474<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">$355<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr sub-title\">\n<div class=\"td title\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">Adult<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">Youth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr row-one\">\n<div class=\"td title\">7 days in 1 month<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">1st<\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">$513<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">$385<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr row-two\">\n<div class=\"td title\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">2nd<\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">$404<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">$303<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr sub-title\">\n<div class=\"td title\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">Adult<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">Youth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr row-one\">\n<div class=\"td title\">5 days in 1 month<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">1st<\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">$428<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">$321<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr row-two\">\n<div class=\"td title\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">2nd<\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">$337<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">$253<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr sub-title\">\n<div class=\"td title\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">Adult<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">Youth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr row-one\">\n<div class=\"td title\">4 days in 1 month<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">1st<\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">$381<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">$285<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr row-two\">\n<div class=\"td title\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">2nd<\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">$300<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">$225<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s the Difference Between First and Second Class?<\/h3>\n<p>Not sure which class of pass might be best for you? Here\u2019s a breakdown of the differences between them:<\/p>\n<div class=\"budget-table custom\">\n<div class=\"tr th\">\n<div class=\"td title\">First Class<\/div>\n<div class=\"td title\">Second Class<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">Individually adjustable seats<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">Basic (but modern) seats<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">Wider tables<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">Shared tables<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">Individual electrical outlets<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">Shared electrical outlets<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">Cabin service<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">Restaurant and bistro car<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">Wi-Fi<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\">Wi-Fi (in some cars)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">More room between seats<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tr\">\n<div class=\"td\">Extra legroom<\/div>\n<div class=\"td\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em><strong>Note<\/strong>: You can sit in either first- or second-class cars with a first-class ticket.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"em-optin\">\r\n<div class=\"optin-wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"col-1\">\r\n<h5>Planning a trip to Europe?<\/h5>\r\n<p>Get all my best travel tips along with these guides:<\/p>\r\n<ul><li style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">Travel Planning 101<\/li><li style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">61 Savvy Travel Tips<\/li><li style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">The Best Hostels in Europe<\/li><li style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">My Favorite Travel Companies<\/li><li style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">How to Get Free Flights to Europe<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-2\">\r\n<p>Enter your info below to get your <strong>FREE<\/strong> guides sent to you today!<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"optin-kit\">\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/f.convertkit.com\/ckjs\/ck.5.js\"><\/script>\r\n<form action=\"https:\/\/app.kit.com\/forms\/3769180\/subscriptions\" class=\"seva-form formkit-form\" method=\"post\" data-sv-form=\"3769180\" data-uid=\"63f9d89918\" data-format=\"inline\" data-version=\"5\" data-options=\"{&quot;settings&quot;:{&quot;after_subscribe&quot;:{&quot;action&quot;:&quot;redirect&quot;,&quot;success_message&quot;:&quot;Success! 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You don\u2019t technically need to be a student to purchase this pass, either. As long as you\u2019re the \u201cage\u201d of a student (under 27), you\u2019re eligible! This will save you up to 25% off the standard adult ticket price.<\/p>\n<p>The youth ticket option is available for both Global Passes (for all 33 countries) as well as single-country passes.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What Discounts Are Available for Seniors?<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re age 60 or older, you&#8217;ll be able to get a discounted pass, which is 10% cheaper than the standard Global Pass. Just choose the senior option when you purchase and you&#8217;ll be good to go!<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Other Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Does the Eurail Global Pass work on local trains? <\/strong><br \/>\nThe Eurail Global Pass does not work on local trains such as subways or trams. It only works on intercity trains.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does the Global Pass cover high-speed trains?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Eurail Global Pass does include access to high-speed trains. It also covers overnight trains. However, you almost always have to make advance reservations for these, as they limit the number of Eurail pass holders on each train. So for any night trains or high-speed trains, you\u2019ll need to plan at least a little bit ahead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I use the Global Pass on Eurostar?<\/strong><br \/>\nYep, but you\u2019ll need to make a reservation in advance. (Eurostar is a high-speed railway service connecting London with destinations in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will I need to pre-book tickets?<\/strong><br \/>\nThis will depend on the route. For some routes, you may be able to show up at the train, present the conductor with your pass, and continue your journey. However, for some you\u2019ll need to book a seat ahead of time. Some countries require this, and reservations are often required on most high-speed and overnight trains. The information booklet you get with your ticket will have more information to help you with this part of your trip.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do Global Pass prices fluctuate?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe price for the Eurail Global Pass is generally the same all year round (though there are occasionally sales, so be sure to sign up for Eurail\u2019s newsletter so you can find out when!).<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long do Global Passes last?<\/strong><br \/>\nGlobal Passes are good for as little as three days (in one month) or as long as three months of continuous travel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I buy a Global Pass in person?<\/strong><br \/>\nNo. Eurail Global Passes need to either be purchased through the app, or ordered online <em>before<\/em> you visit Europe if you need or want a paper ticket. Most passes can be bought immediately through the app, but some countries only accept paper tickets. In either case, passes cannot be bought in person.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>So, Should You Buy a Eurail Global Pass?<\/h3>\n<p>That depends!<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the day, the Eurail Global Pass is all about money and convenience. A Global Pass is only worth getting if it saves you money or makes your trip so convenient that the extra cost is worth it.<\/p>\n<p>That means you must do some math to figure out if a pass is right for you and your trip. This can be a time-consuming process, but it is certainly worth it in the end \u2014 because you might save a ton of money!<\/p>\n<p>To figure out if the pass is right for you, outline your itinerary and decide how many countries you\u2019re going to visit. If it\u2019s just one or two, this pass likely isn\u2019t for you.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you\u2019re going to be visiting a lot of countries, then look up individual ticket prices on a site like <a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101l3HUwW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trainline<\/a> to get an approximate cost of your trip <em>without <\/em>the Eurail pass. Then compare that to the cost of the Global Pass that would work best for your trip. Then you\u2019ll have your answer.<\/p>\n<p>To sum it all up, a <a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101l3HUwW\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetrainline.com%2Fpasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eurail Global Pass<\/a> is worth buying if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>You want to be flexible.<\/strong> To me, the Global Pass is all about flexibility. Being able to hop on and hop off trains when you want, traveling on a whim \u2014 this is the best part of the Global Pass. If you are traveling long-term, you probably aren\u2019t going to preplan months of travel all at once. That means you\u2019re going to want the ability to go with the flow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You will be taking a lot of ferries.<\/strong> Pass holders get discounts on certain ferries in Italy, Croatia, Finland, Sweden, Estonia, and more. You can read about the specific ferries <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurail.com\/en\/plan-your-trip\/trip-ideas\/trains-europe\/ferries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, you should NOT buy a rail pass if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>You are planning on a short trip and know your exact travel plans. <\/strong>Most individual train tickets that you book directly from train companies are nonrefundable. However, they are often cheap if you can book in advance. If you know your exact travel dates, you can likely buy individual tickets for less than a Global Pass.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You are traveling to just one country.<\/strong> If you\u2019re just visiting one country, look at the single-country passes Eurail offers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center>***<\/center><\/p>\n<p>As you can see, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurail.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eurail Global Pass<\/a> isn\u2019t for everyone. But for travelers looking for a flexible way to explore Europe, the Global Pass is one of the most affordable options on the market.<\/p>\n<p>Exploring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/europe-travel-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Europe<\/a> by train is one of the most popular ways to see the continent, offering scenic views and access to a wide variety of amazing destinations both on and off the beaten path. Not only is train travel more environmentally friendly than flying but you\u2019ll just get to see more of each destination.<\/p>\n<div class=\"guide-post-box\"><h3><span>Get Your In-Depth Budget Guide to Europe!<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"post-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"col-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/GuideBookCovers\/NM_Guide_to_Europe_Flat.jpg\" width=\"220\" alt=\"Get Your In-Depth Budget Guide to Europe!\"><\/div><div class=\"col-2\"><p>My detailed 200+ page guidebook is made for budget travelers like you! It cuts out the fluff found in other guides and gets straight to the practical information you need to travel while in Europe. It has suggested itineraries, budgets, ways to save money, on and off the beaten path things to see and do, non-touristy restaurants, markets, bars, safety tips, and much more! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/product\/europe-guidebooks\/\">Click here to learn more and get your copy today.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"em-optin bottom\">\r\n<div class=\"optin-wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"col-1\">\r\n<h5>Plan your trip to Europe like a pro<\/h5>\r\n<p>Get all my best Europe travel tips as well as free planning guides sent straight to you and see more of the country for less! <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-2\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/siteimages\/Optin-Books-Optin.png\" alt=\"GET YOUR GUIDES HERE\" width=\"\" height=\"\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"optin-kit\">\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/f.convertkit.com\/ckjs\/ck.5.js\"><\/script>\r\n<form action=\"https:\/\/app.kit.com\/forms\/3769180\/subscriptions\" class=\"seva-form formkit-form\" method=\"post\" data-sv-form=\"3769180\" data-uid=\"63f9d89918\" data-format=\"inline\" data-version=\"5\" data-options=\"{&quot;settings&quot;:{&quot;after_subscribe&quot;:{&quot;action&quot;:&quot;redirect&quot;,&quot;success_message&quot;:&quot;Success! 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They are my favorite search engine because they search websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is left unturned!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Book Your Accommodation<\/strong><br \/>\nYou can book your hostel with <a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hostelworld<\/a> as they have the biggest inventory and best deals. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/index.html?aid=362916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Booking.com<\/a> as they consistently return the cheapest rates for guesthouses and cheap hotels. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t Forget Travel Insurance<\/strong><br \/>\nTravel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It&#8217;s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I&#8217;ve had to use it many times in the past. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/safetywing.com\/nomad-insurance?referenceID=24768462\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Safety Wing<\/a> (for budget travelers)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-3032045-15403748\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">World Nomads<\/a> (for mid-range travelers)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insuremytripus.pxf.io\/q4vRWg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Insure My Trip<\/a> (for those over 70)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medjetassist.com\/nomadicmatt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Medjet<\/a> (for additional evacuation coverage)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Looking for the Best Companies to Save Money With?<\/strong><br \/>\nCheck out my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">resource page<\/a> for the best companies to use when you travel. I list all the ones I use to save money when I&#8217;m on the road. They will save you money when you travel too. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Want More Information on Europe?<\/strong><br \/>\nBe sure to visit my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/europe-travel-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">robust destination guide to Europe<\/a> for even more planning tips!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most convenient ways to explore Europe is with a Eurail Global Pass. For decades, the Global Pass has allowed backpackers and intrepid explorers alike to wander the continent for both short-term and long-term trips, giving them the ability to book trains on a whim. 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