What is the difference between Eurail Pass and global pass?


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.


Do you need to reserve seats with Eurail Pass?

You can hop on and off trains as you please with your Eurail Pass, but some services may ask you to buy an additional seat reservation. Seat reservations are not included in your Eurail Pass, but for a fee they guarantee you a comfy seat on busy routes across Europe.


How do I use my Eurail Pass in France?

Reserve your seats Simply board with your rail pass and choose any open seat. Reservations are required on most high speed, overnight, scenic, and international trains. With the Eurail or Interrail France Pass you may travel on TGV and French trains: Intercités which require additional seat reservations.


What are the benefits of the Eurail Global 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.


Can you sleep on Eurail?

Save precious travel time by moving from one destination to the next while you sleep. Most European night trains are included in the Eurail passes. You'll just need to reserve and pay for your preferred sleeping accommodation type in addition to your pass. Don't forget about your seat reservations!


Is it worth getting a Eurail Pass?

But if you're planning a longer journey with multiple stopovers and changes, the flexibility and convenience of a Eurail Pass is unrivalled – and for many popular routes it works out cheaper than point-to-point tickets, especially if you're traveling as a group or with children and you can take advantage of Eurail ...


Does Eurail Pass cover high speed trains?

Many European high-speed trains are included in the Eurail passes, but the reservations for these trains are not included in your Pass. Reservations for high-speed trains are often mandatory and need to be booked in advance. Your reservation will guarantee you a seat.


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.


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.


Is food included in Eurail Pass?

A 1st class Eurail Pass is more expensive than a 2nd class Eurail Pass, but it also gives you access to seats with more space and extras that can even include food and beverages. Check out our complete overview of differences between 1st and 2nd class to find out everything you need to know.


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.


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.