Can an American get a Eurail Pass?


Can an American get a Eurail Pass? Eurail is for everyone Anyone who lives outside of Europe can travel with Eurail, and under-27s and over-60s even get a discount on their Passes.


How often do Eurail passes go on sale?

Eurail Passes tend to go on sale a couple of times a year, discounts are typically around 10-15% and these sales will usually not include summer travel. To give you an idea of what sales you can expect, the 2022 Black Friday sale had 10% off Eurail Global Passes to be used between 1 January 2023 and 31 May 2023.


How much is a Eurail Pass in dollars?

How much does a Eurail Pass cost? In 2023, the cost of a Eurail Global Pass purchased directly through Eurail starts at $276 for second-class fares and $351 for first-class seats for the four-days-in-one-month pass for adults. A 15-day unlimited pass for adults currently ranges from $498 to $631.


How long does it take to get a Eurail Pass?

Instant delivery Delivery is instant when you buy a Eurail mobile Pass; you'll receive it by e-mail right after we receive your payment. So there's no need to wait for your Pass to be delivered to your door.


Can US citizens use Interrail?

Americans can travel with Interrail if they reside in Europe for more than six months. This must be proven with official documents. Otherwise, a Eurail Pass must be purchased, which is today almost the same as the Interrail Pass. Buy Interrail ticket!


What is the difference between Eurail Pass and global pass?

A Eurail Global pass covers all 33 participating countries, see the list or see map of rail network in the Eurail countries. A Eurail Single-Country pass covers just one country of your choice.


What is the benefit of a Eurail Pass?

A Eurail Pass is an all-in-one train ticket giving you flexible access to most trains across Europe. Unlike traditional train tickets, with Eurail, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want. Some trains do ask you to make a reservation, but most trains can be boarded as easily as using one of your travel days.


Does Amtrak have something like a Eurail Pass?

Modeled on the Eurail Pass, which allows travel around 33 European countries, Amtrak's USA Rail Pass might get you across only one international border. But the experience can be just as varied, intriguing and eye-opening as its European counterpart.


How do I use my Eurail Pass for the first time?

You can activate your Eurail Pass at any time before your first trip. To activate your Eurail Pass, enter your passport number on the start date of your trip. Just make sure your Eurail Pass is activated before you board your first train at any European train station.


What is the difference between rail Europe and Eurail?

Rail Europe is an official reseller of the tickets and passes that Eurail creates. Interrail is the same pass but for Europeans only; Eurail/Rail Europe is for non-Europeans. While Eurail also sells the same pass as Rail Europe, Rail Europe often sells these passes at a discounted price.


Can you sit anywhere with Eurail?

You can hop on and off most trains as you please with your Eurail Pass, but some trains ask you to buy an additional seat reservation before you can jump aboard.


Can US citizens use Eurail?

Eurail Passes can only be used by non-European citizens or non-European residents. European citizens can use an Interrail Pass instead.


How many times a day can I use my Eurail Pass?

A travel day lasts from midnight to midnight. Within this time you can take as many journeys as you'd like. Please remember to add each journey accurately to the travel day and make reservations when needed.


Why are Eurail seat reservations so expensive?

Because some trains are more expensive than others, or historically have received less income from Eurail/Interrail to cover the large amount of passholders making use of those trains (Spain and France mainly). Reservations are usually a fraction of the cost of regular 1st class tickets, with some exceptions.


What is not covered in Eurail Pass?

Eurail passes do not cover local transport like trams or metros, only intercity trains. Rail Europe is another company that offers similar European train passes.


Does Eurail cover subway?

No. City metros/subways/trams/buses are not part of the pass network.