Eurail Global Pass
Every Eurail Global pass is valid in all 21 of these countries.
It does not cover the world. But the "full-size" 21-country Eurailpass, called Eurail Global, allows you to travel freely through most of Western Europe, from Portugal to Finland to Greece. Unlike the Selectpass, the Eurail Global pass offers a consecutive-day version — particularly convenient for the whirlwind traveler who's riding the rails almost every day. It's also the only pass with a three-month option, making it especially popular with student backpackers.
Important Note:
See important notes at the end of this page. Many of our single-country railpass pages cover more tips and options you may find helpful. Please review this guide carefully to understand how railpasses work.
| Global Pass Consecutive |
| Type of Pass |
1st Class Individual |
1st Class Saver |
2nd Class Youth |
| 15 consecutive days |
$798 |
$676 |
$518 |
| 21 consecutive days |
$1034 |
$878 |
$671 |
| 1 month consecutive days |
$1285 |
$1090 |
$836 |
| 2 month consecutive days |
$1813 |
$1541 |
$1179 |
| 3 month consecutive days |
$2236 |
$1908 |
$1457 |
| Saver prices are per person for 2 or more traveling together. Youth passes are for travelers under 26 only, no discounts for companions. Kids 4–11 pay half of 1st class individual or Saver fare; under 4 free. Prices subject to change. |
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| Global Pass Consecutive |
| Type of Pass |
2nd Class Youth |
| 23 consecutive days |
$671 |
| Must travel with a valid International Student ID Card, available at www.isic.org. Purchase by December 29, 2009. Youth passes are for travelers under 26 only. Prices subject to change. |
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| Global Pass Flexi |
| Type of Pass |
1st Class Individual |
1st Class Saver |
2nd Class Youth |
| 10 days in 2 months flexi |
$941 |
$800 |
$614 |
| 15 days in 2 months flexi |
$1237 |
$1054 |
$805 |
| Saver prices are per person for 2 or more traveling together. Youth passes are for travelers under 26 only, no discounts for companions. Kids 4–11 pay half of 1st class individual or Saver fare; under 4 free. Prices subject to change. |
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Important Notes:
- Seat and sleeper reservations cost extra and are required on many types of train. See our Train Reservation page for prices. ETBD does not make reservations.
- On faster day trains within France, such as TGV, Corail, and Teoz, the Eurail passholder reservation fee is about €3-5 or $11-15 and limited seats are offered in this category. A new reservation category called France Pass Easy Access, which costs about €12 or $18-36, is valid only with the France Pass and not with other passes that include France. This rate may still be available after Eurail passholder reservations are sold out. Be sure to check which fare rules you are booking. Multi-country passholders boarding with an Easy Access reservation will be fined the cost of a full-fare ticket.
- Travel in Britain, across the English Channel by Eurostar, and in much of Eastern Europe is not covered by these passes. See the pass and ticket prices for those areas later in this guide.
- Crossing Slovakia on the Budapest-Prague route costs about $30 extra in 2nd class, not covered by Eurail Global or Select passes (but covered by a European East pass).
- Saverpass prices listed include a 15% discount compared to individual first class passes. Members of each pair or group must order together, all purchasing the same pass. See How Railpasses Work.
NEW — Youth BritRail Discount with Eurail Pass
Youths under age 26 who have any Eurail Pass (Global, Select, Regional, Ireland, etc.) can save about 37% versus regular youth prices on BritRail Consecutive or Flexipasses, or England Consecutive or Flexipasses. You must present the Eurailpass when validating the discounted BritRail pass in Europe. Most passes earn you the discount, except a few non-Eurail independents (no France, Swiss, German, European East, Balkan, nor other BritRail passes). You must order through the Eurail Passholder Youth Discount section on our BritRail page in order to get the deal (or fill in discount prices on fax or mail orders). To save on shipping costs, request both passes in one order by placing either one into your shopping cart, then following the link to "continue shopping."
