2023 EDITION

EUROPE
BY TRAIN
The official Rail Europe guide
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Table of contents
10 reasons to travel by train............................................................... 4
Europe’s 10 most famous high-speed trains and main hubs............. 7
Types of trains.................................................................................. 10
Types of tickets................................................................................. 11
European trains offers by country.................................................... 13
Others european countries.............................................................. 21
Cross-border.................................................................................... 23
Multi-country travel.......................................................................... 27
FAQ.................................................................................................. 28

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 10 reasons
to travel by train
Travelling by train is a unique experience. Be it for the thrill of high speed, the comfort, the
scenery or the attractive fares, there are hundreds of reasons for choosing to travel by train
in Europe. Here are the 10 reasons most commonly quoted by our customers (backpackers,
families, couples, older travellers, businessmen and women, and more).

1 No hassle 4 Environmentally friendly

Avoid the endless queues at crowded airports,
or the stress of driving in a different country, with Planning some holiday travel? Think about making
its own rules of the road and lots of traffic jams… that trip a little greener by travelling by train. The
If you travel by train, you’ll go from city centre well-established high-speed rail systems in use
to city centre, smoothly and efficiently. On top today are more environmentally friendly than air
of which, all major European stations and trains or road travel. When you travel by train, you’re
provide information in English, as well as in the making a responsible, environmentally friendly
local language… So just sit back, relax, and enjoy choice.
the ride!

5 Easy daytrips
2 Go wherever you want
Board the train early in the morning, have
Europe by rail means freedom. Choose the pass a look around the city, stop for lunch,
most suited to your needs from our range of do some shopping and come back late
passes, starting with single country passes to afternoon. From Brussels, for example,
regional passes and even the Eurail Global Pass, it’s a piece of cake to go to London, Paris,
which covers 33 countries. Tickets are also available Cologne or Amsterdam for the day. And
for a large choice of routes. there’s no luggage to carry or hotels to
book.

3 Save money 6 Travel in style

Whether you opt for a ticket or a pass, you can Comfort is always welcome, whatever the
always benefit from attractive prices. Tickets length of the journey. Treat yourself and
can be very cheap when booked in advance, upgrade to First Class, you’ll have more
and passes not only offer various discounts room to stretch your legs, larger seats, and
(children, youth, senior, parties of two adults or a higher level of service to make your trip
more) but also come with a range of “bonuses” memorable. Check the prices, you’ll be
(free or discounted local transport, attractions surprised to see how small the difference
and services). between First and Second Class can be.

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 7 Travel overnight Europe’s 10 most famous
Optimise your time and budget by taking
the night train: you’ll save on hotel costs, get
high-speed trains and main hubs
a safe, comfortable night’s sleep, and wake
up the next morning at your destination,
refreshed and ready to explore. High-speed trains are by far the easiest, most comfortable way to discover Europe’s main
cities. Wide seats, on-board catering and other dedicated facilities, depending on the route,
combine to make it a truly enjoyable experience.
Save considerable time by taking the train and getting off in city centres. Avoid the hassle of spending hours
waiting at the airport or the fatigue of driving for hours.

Train tickets for all trains can be booked from two to six months in advance. E-tickets are available in two formats,
Print at Home and Print at Station. Rail pass holders can get discounted rates when reserving their seats for high-
8 Get off the beaten speed trains. Note that reservation before travel, on board high-speed, scenic and night trains, is compulsory for
rail pass holders.

track
High-speed trains Countries Popular routes Travel time* Booking horizon
With 240,000 kilometres of track, rail reaches
into virtually every corner of Europe through Paris <> Marseille 3 hours
forests, fields, and mountains that just aren’t TGV INOUI France Paris <> Lyon 2 hours 08 mins 90 days
accessible by road. Paris <> Bordeaux 2 hours 04 mins

France, UK, London <> Paris 2 hours 15 mins

EUROSTAR Netherlands, London <> Brussels 1 hour 51 mins 120 days
Belgium London <> Amsterdam 3 hours 52 mins

France,
Paris <> Amsterdam 3 hours 20 mins
Belgium,
THALYS Paris <> Brussels 1 hour 22 mins 120 days
Netherlands,
Amsterdam <> Brussels 1 hour 53 mins
Meet the people
Germany
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Paris <> Geneva 3 hours 11 mins
of the region
France,
TGV LYRIA Paris <> Zurich 4 hours 04 mins 180 days
Switzerland
Lausanne <> Dijon 2 hours

In Europe, the train is very popular. Everyone Berlin <> Munich 4 hours
goes by train, so you’ll have plenty of ICE Germany Berlin <> Frankfurt 4 hours 07 mins 900 days
opportunities to meet local residents, learn more Munich <> Frankfurt 3 hours 19 mins
about their country, and pick up tips on the best
secret destinations. ITALO Milan <> Florence 1 hour 54 mins 120 days
Italy Milan <> Venice 2 hours 27 mins
FRECCIAROSSA Rome <> Venice 3 hours 26 mins 180 days

FRANCE-SPAIN
France, Spain Paris <> Barcelona 6 hours 39 mins 180 days
HIGH SPEED

OUIGO SPAIN Barcelona <> Madrid 2 hours 30 mins

10 Go whenever you want Spain Madrid <> Barcelona 2 hours 30 mins 90 days
AVE Madrid <> Valencia 1 hour 40 mins
With multiple train services every day on most
Madrid <> Malaga 2 hours 46 mins
routes, you have plenty of opportunities to make
the most of your trip. Stay longer in Venice and * Travel time can be subject to change.
take a later train to Rome, or arrange a day trip
to Mont Saint Michel from Paris… No need to
adapt your schedule, the trains will adapt to Our tips:
• Travellers should arrive at least 30 mins before train departure (45 mins for Eurostar to allow customs processing).
yours.
• Travellers with a rail pass should reserve prior to boarding.
• Travellers with a First Class ticket can enjoy dedicated lounges in some main train stations

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 Rovaniemi
Boden Tornio
Mosjøen
Oulu
Kontiomäki
Finland
Lieksa
Iisalmi

Pieksämäki Joensuu

Trondheim Lapua Jyväskylä

Åndalsnes Ostersund
Parikkala
Änge Sundsvall
Dombås Tampere

Lillehammer Toijala
Flåm Kouvola
Myrdal Sweden Kotka

Bergen
Oslo Gävle Helsinki
Turku St. Petersburg
Norway
Karlstad Tallinn
Stavanger
Inverness Stockholm
Larvik
Aberdeen Estonia Russia

Glasgow

a
Londonderry Edinburgh Frederikshavn Norrköping
Larne

Se
Ballina Gothenburg

Westport N.Ireland
Sligo Stranraer

ic
Belfast Newcastle
Århus
Denmark

Balt
Galway Great North Helsingborg Moscow
Ireland Dublin Britain York Se Esbjerg
Limerick
Liverpool Manchester a Fredericia Malmö
Klaipeda
Lithuania
Mallow Kilkenny Copenhagen Trelleborg
Holyhead Smolensk
Rosslare Vilnius
Cork Flensburg
Waterford Kaunas
Sassnitz Russia
Birmingham Rostock Stralsund
Fishguard
Norwich The Bremerhaven Gdansk Minsk
Cardiff
Oxford Cambridge Netherlands Hamburg Szczecin Bialystok
Amsterdam
Bristol Bremen
London Belarus
Plymouth Southampton Osnabrück Hannover Berlin Poland Brest
Dover Rotterdam Braunschweig Poznan
Brighton
Calais Düsseldorf Magdeburg Leipzig Warsaw
Cherbourg Lille Aachen Göttingen
Cologne
Le Havre
Brussels Bonn Fulda Dresden
Wroclaw
Roscoff
Rouen
Valenciennes Belgium Koblenz Germany
Brest St-Brieuc Hirson Frankfurt Katowice
Lisieux Luxembourg Prague
Quimper Przemysl
Lorient Rennes Paris Reims Mannheim Wurzburg Ostrava Kraków
Laval
Le Mans Metz Heidelberg Nuremberg Czech
Fontainebleau
Nancy Karlsruhe Republic Prerov
Nantes Tours Montargis Breclav Zilina
Strasbourg Stuttgart Kosice
Vierzon
Mulhouse
Freiburg
Linz
Slovakia
Nevers Munich
Châteauroux Augsburg Bratislava
Dijon Basel Zurich Oradea
France Bern Lucerne St.Gallen Salzburg Vienna
Budapest
St. Germain Chalon-
sur-Saône Lausanne Switzerland Chur Innsbruck
Austria
La Coruña Limoges Geneva Graz Cluj Nopoca
Bordeaux Clermont- Zermatt Disentis St.Moritz
Bellinzona
Bolzano Hungary
Lugo Ferrand Lyon Villach
Oviedo Lugano Maribo
Vigo
Monforte Santander Chambéry Slovenia Arad
Sibiu Brasov
Bilbao Valence Milan Trieste Ljubljana
Agen Grenoble Turin
Irún
Dax
Verona Venice
Piuka Zagreb Romania
León Miranda Toulouse Timisoara Ploesti
Biarritz Tarbes Genoa Rijeka
Porto Avignon
Vitoria Montpellier Belgrade Bucharest
Burgos Lourdes Nice Bologna Ostarije Bosnia &
Pampilhosa Foix Craiova
Coimbra Marseille Herzegovina
Medina del Narbonne Croatia Lapovo
Portugal Campo Perpignan Pisa
Florence
Varna
Ancona Nis Gorna Orjahovitza
Zaragoza
Italy Split
Serbia
Lisbon
Madrid Barcelona
Montenegro Dimitrovgrad Bulgaria
Civitaveccia
Sofiaa
Pescara
Spain Corsica
Bar
Alcazar
Menorca Rome Skopje Edirne Istanbul
Faro
València Foggia Macedonia Turkey
Albacete Palma Golfo Aranci Bari
Seville Naples
Ibiza Mallorca Sorrento
Sardinia Taranto
Brindisi
Capri Thessaloniki
Cádiz Granada Alacante Lecce
Cartagena
Algeciras Malaga
Greece
High speed trains Almeria Corfu Larissa
Regional trains
iterrane
Cruises Med an Palermo
Messina
Se
a Sicily Reggio di Calabria Patras
Agrigento Athens
Siracusa
Kalamata
 Types of trains
A wide variety of trains are available for travel throughout Europe. Whether you’re travelling
a short distance on a local train, whizzing through beautiful countryside at 320km/h, enjoying
Alpine vistas on a scenic train or taking an overnight «hotel-on-wheels», train travel in Europe
boasts not only efficiency and comfort, but also a relaxing environment where you can just sit
back and enjoy the ride.

Day trains Night trains

There’s a wide range of schedules, destinations Night trains cover long distances, allowing
and service options on offer. Many InterCity travellers to save time and money on hotels.
and Express trains, as well as most high-speed You’ll arrive in the city centre the next day, rested
and scenic trains, require advance and ready for sightseeing. Night trains require
reservation. reservation prior to boarding.

High-speed trains Accommodations vary by route, but most

Perfect for long-distance travel, high-speed include:
trains connect all the main cities of Europe. z Deluxe sleepers with one and two-berth

They generally run at a speed of 300km/h. cabins, shower and toilet in the cabin
z Sleepers with one, two, and three-berth
Intercity trains
cabins
They cover long distances at an average speed
z Four or six-berth couchettes
of 170km/h. Intercity trains or Intercités are
the way to enjoy the countryside and admire z Reclining seats

wonderful landscapes. They stop at every little z Bar and buffet car for light meals & drinks

town or village, offering you the possibility to

discover the heart of a region.

Regional or local trains

Types of tickets
These trains travel shorter distances and make
frequent stops, connecting smaller cities and
towns.
What is a point-to-point ticket? What is a rail pass?
Scenic trains
To take in some of Europe’s most exceptional
vistas, there’s no better way than to board z Point-to-point tickets are valid on a specific z A rail pass gives you unlimited travel on the
a scenic train and enjoy the ride. From route, between two stations rail networks of the countries covered by the
Norway’s Bergen Flam and Rauma Railways to z If you only have a few trips in mind, then pass
Switzerland’s Bernina Express, Glacier Express point-to-point tickets are recommended z Passes are usually best value if your itinerary

and GoldenPass Line, the experience is worth instead of a pass includes three or more journeys
every penny. z Depending on the routes and the trains, z There is a wide range of passes available:

you’ll be offered “open tickets” or “global from the Eurail / Interrail Global Pass
fare premier train tickets” (covering 33 countries) to passes covering
z Open tickets allow you to travel on a given only one country such as Swiss Travel Pass
route at a fixed price within a limited period or any of the Eurail / Interrail One Country
of time Passes. A pass is also flexible, allowing you
z Global fares are tickets allowing you to travel
to choose when you travel within a set period
of time
onboard most high-speed and night trains.
z Discounts offered: Children, Youth and Senior
Travel must take place on the specific train
indicated on the ticket and includes a seat for Eurail Passes. Children and Youth for
reservation. There is a wide range of fares Swiss Travel Pass
and discounts of up to 60% when you book in z Children travel for free on most passes

advance z Passholder fares provide travellers with

a discount on trains requiring reservations

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 European train offers by country

France
France is hailed the world over for its eclectic heritage, both natural and cultural. From the
Alps to the Ardèche, from Paris to the Provence, France is one of Europe’s most visited coun-
tries, and for good reason. Taking it all in by train is by far the best way to appreciate the
Hexagone, as the French like to call their homeland, with a superb network of high-speed
trains transporting you from Paris to the north, south, east and west. Whichever compass point
you pick, you’ll find cities with superb architecture, world-famous galleries, and landscapes
that are undeniably French.

Many different types of trains run on the French national rail network:

HIGH-SPEED TRAINS
TGV INOUI BY SNCF

TGV INOUI offers high-speed train services connecting

the major cities of France. TGV trains run smoothly and
silently at speeds of over 300km/h in complete safety.

First and Second Class coaches both offer outstanding

comfort for work, rest and relaxation. Some TGVs have Lille
special spaces laid out for customers travelling on
business, and others for families or small groups.

Paris
FRECCIAROSSA BY TRENITALIA Rennes
Strasbourg
Frecciarossa are high-speed trains featuring four levels Nantes
of service (Executive, Business, Premium and Standard).
They travel at 300km/h on the Paris-Lyon route and at a
maximum of 200km/h on conventional tracks (between
Lyon
What is a reservation? Lyon and Milan). The journey from Paris to Milan takes
about six hours.
Bordeaux
z A reservation guarantees accom- Nice
modation (seat/berth) onboard Route Best travel time
the train Toulouse Marseille
z Seat/berth reservations are man-
Paris <> Lille 0 hrs 58 mins Montpellier
datory on most high-speed, scenic Paris <> Rennes 1 hr 25 mins
and night trains Paris <> Lyon 2 hrs 08 mins
z Reservations are included in a
Paris <> Strasbourg 2 hrs 20 mins
global fare premier train ticket.
A seat number is printed on the Paris <> Bordeaux 2 hrs 04 mins
ticket Paris <> Marseille 3 hrs 00 mins
z Reservations must be booked 3 hrs 16 mins
Paris <> Montpellier
separately when travelling with an
Paris <> Nice 5 hrs 28 mins
“open ticket” or a pass
z For pass holders, the reservation Paris <> Toulouse 4 hrs 08 mins
is known as a passholder fare on
some trains

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 Switzerland
World-renowned for its unparalleled natural beauty, the linguistic and cultural diversity of
Switzerland still holds some surprises. Thanks to its stunning scenery, punctual rail service and
smart timetabling, exploring the country by train is nothing short of exquisite.

SWISS TRAVEL PASSES SWISS HALF FARE CARD

The Swiss Travel Pass and Swiss Travel Pass Flex are The Swiss Half Fare Card is a great deal for short
our top offers, and enables visitors to travel free of trips and excursions throughout Switzerland. Get up
charge on the Swiss Travel System’s entire network to 50% off fares for one month.
for three to fifteen days a month. Just imagine -
unrestricted travel from the airport railway station
right up into the mountains and back again! We
also have a selection of other tickets for visitors with
different requirements.

Some of the advantages of a Swiss Travel Pass and

Swiss Travel Pass Flex: Luzern
z Unlimited travel by train, bus and boat
Davos
z Unlimited travel on premium panorama Interlaken
trains (seat reservation fees and/or
surcharges apply) Andermatt
z Unlimited use of public transport in more Montreux
Tirano
than 90 towns & cities Zermatt
z Free admission to more than 500 museums Lugano
z Mountain excursions included: Rigi,

Stanserhorn and Stoos

z Up to 50% discount on many other

mountain excursions

A flex pass is the perfect solution for those travelling SBB TICKETS
multiple non-consecutive days in the same
month. Flex passes can be used from three to fifteen When only a single journey is required,
non-consecutive days. point-to-point tickets are avalaible to travel over all
of Switzerland, from major cities to small charming
villages.

INTERCITÉS AND TER Route Best travel time

Paris <> Clermont-Ferrand 3 hrs 28 mins

Intercités and TER trains operate on medium and
long distances connecting small, medium and Paris <> Limoges 3 hrs 02 mins
large cities throughout France. Paris <> Toulouse 6 hrs 26 mins

Toulouse <> Bordeaux 2 hrs 14 mins

Toulouse <> Nice 6 hrs 20 mins

EURAIL FRANCE PASS

The Eurail France Pass is the perfect way to discover France’s diverse cities, coastline and countryside by train.
Enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Paris, the city of love, relax in Nice on the French Riviera or enjoy local
delicacies in Lyon, the capital of French gastronomy.
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 United Kingdom
Given that Great Britain was home to the first full-scale working railway, it’s not surprising
that it still has a very impressive train network. From the White Cliffs of Dover to the Scottish
Highlands, from London to the Lake District, you can count on the trains to take you on an
exploratory trip through the country’s history and heritage.

Whether you’re travelling to the capitals of London, Edinburgh or Cardiff, to the traditional
rural towns of the Cotswolds or to Cornwall, there’s always a rail pass available to make your
adventure the best of British.

Train companies run many different types of trains across the UK rail network:

Route Best travel time

Glasgow <> Edinburgh 0 hrs 58 mins

London St Pancras <> Paris 2 hrs 15 mins

London Kings Cross <> York 1 hr 51 mins Edinburgh

Glasgow
London St Pancras <> Brussels 1 hr 51 mins
Newcastle
London Kings Cross <> Cambridge 0 hrs 48 mins

London Kings Cross <> Newcastle 2 hrs 51 mins York

Manchester
London St Pancras <> Nottingham 1 hr 44 mins
Nottingham
London Euston <> Manchester Piccadilly 2 hrs 07 mins
Birmingham Cambridge
London Euston <> Birmingham New Street 1 hr 22 mins

Italy
Birmingham New Street <> Glasgow Central 3 hrs 57 mins

Manchester Piccadilly <> Edinburgh Haymarket 3 hrs 18 mins London

Italy never fails to live up to expectations, frequently overwhelming new visitors with
its natural, cultural, culinary and historical magnificence. Travelling by train allows you
to visit the country at a slower pace and get a real taste of La Dolce Vita.

Milan Verona Venice

Route Best travel time
Turin
Bologna <> Florence 37 mins Bologna
Turin <> Milan 1 hr Florence
Rome <> Naples 1 hr 10 mins
Pescara
Milan < > Florence 1 hr 45 mins

Rome <> Milan 2 hrs 59 mins

Rome Bari
Naples
Naples <> Milan 4 hrs 10 mins
Brindisi
Rome <> Turin 4 hrs 13 mins

Palermo Messina
Reggio di Calabria
HIGH-SPEED TRAINS Syracusa
Agrigento
FRECCIAROSSA BY TRENITALIA ITALO

Frecciarossa are high-speed trains connecting With Italo, you can choose between four travel
Turin, Milan, Bologna, Rome, Naples and ambiences - Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club
Salerno. The trains run at maximum speeds Executive - to travel between the iconic cities of
of 300km/h, and feature four levels of service Turin, Milan, Florence, Rome and Naples, while
(Executive, Business, Premium and Standard). discovering a few gems like Venice and Bari.
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 INTERCITY & REGIONAL TRAINS EURAIL ITALY PASS
With a Eurail Italy Pass*, you can travel on the
Intercity and regional trains operate on medium country’s national network from top to toe of the
distances, connecting small, medium and large cities country’s famous boot, taking in the likes of Rome,
throughout Italy. Florence, Milan, Naples, Venice and even Sicily, where
trains get shunted onto a ferry from the mainland.
FRECCIARGENTO BY TRENITALIA *Italo trains are not included in the Eurail Pass offer.

The medium-speed Frecciargento trains

connect Rome, Venice, Verona, Bari, Lecce,
Lamezia Terme and Reggio di Calabria. They are
designed to offer the highest levels of comfort.

FRECCIABIANCA BY TRENITALIA
Venice
Frecciabianca trains (low and medium-speed Milan
trains) connect Milan and Venice, Udine and
Trieste, Genoa and Rome, Bari and Lecce, Rome
and Ravenna, and Rome and Reggio Calabria.
Florence

Rome
Route Best travel time

Firenze < > Rome 1 hr 20 mins Naples

Milan < > Rome 3 hrs 00 mins

Milan < > Florence 1 hr 51 mins

Germany
Rome < > Naples 1 hr 09 mins

Florence < > Naples 2 hrs 32 mins

Rome < > Venice 3 hrs 35 mins

Milan < > Naples 4 hrs 12 mins Train travel in Germany is affordable and fun. Visit the big cities, such as Berlin and Munich,
while making time for smaller communities and rural regions, all of them very accessible by
train. Highlights include the hills of Saxony and Thuringia, the so-called «Green Heart of Ger-
many», where a dense network of rural railways makes it easy to get off the beaten track.

ICE BY DEUTSCHE BAHN

The ICE (InterCity-Express) is the fastest and most comfor-
table way of travelling on the Deutsche Bahn network,
with speeds of up to 320km/h. ICE trains link nearly all
major German cities at hourly or two-hourly intervals.

New ICE neo3 trains have started running between Frank-

furt and Cologne. Trains will see a stepwise introduction Bremen Berlin
on several main routes in the course of 2023.

OTHER TRAINS Hannover Leipzig

Cologne
InterCity and regional trains also run across the German Dresden
rail network. Frankfurt
Wurzburg
EURAIL GERMANY PASS
Mannheim Nuremberg
With the possibility to have unlimited travel onboard
trains in Germany, the Eurail German Rail Pass is perfect
to visit vibrant and culturally-rich cities like Berlin and Stuttgart
Munich
Munich as well as cities outside of Germany, like Brussels
and Salzburg.
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 Spain
From beaches to bustling cities, from flamenco to fiestas, Spain’s diverse landscapes and
culture reflect a country proud of its heritage. With a growing rail network and breathtaking
vistas as varied as the Sierra Nevada mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, visiting Spain by
train is the perfect way to admire the country.

HIGH-SPEED TRAINS
AVE, ALVIA, EUROMED BY RENFE

The launch of the AVE high-speed service between

Madrid and Seville in 1992 ushered in a new era for
Spanish rail, which has re-emerged with force and
with a focus on innovation. The Madrid-Barcelona,
Madrid-Malaga, Madrid-Valladolid and Madrid-Va-
lencia lines have enabled Renfe to continue introdu-
cing new AVE trains and expanding the scope of this
service, which is linked to specific quality and comfort
standards. Depending on how far you want to travel
La Coruña
(medium-distance or long-distance), you’ll find a spe-
Bilbao
cific type of train.
Vigo

Euromed trains run at top speeds of 220km/h. There

are 12 daily services running from city centre to city

Other European Countries

Zamora Zaragoza
centre on the Mediterranean coast.
Barcelona
Alvia is a Spanish high-speed train used by RENFE Madrid
for long-distance services, running at top speeds of
Albacete Valencia
250km/h.

OUIGO SPAIN
Seville
Alicante

Cartagena
Swedish trains Norwegian trains
OUIGO Spain is a high-speed service offering compe-
titive prices between Spain’s main cities: Barcelona, Almeria Sweden’s high-speed trains X2000 Norway’s rail network consists of more than
Algeciras
Madrid, Valencia and more. and X3000 run a daily service between 3,000 kilometres of railway lines, 775 tun-
Stockholm and the other major cities of nels and over 3,000 bridges, which gives
Sweden at speeds of 200km/h. You’ll also you an indication of what to expect if you
find medium and low-speed trains such travel by train in Norway. With most routes
as InterCity and regional trains. offering panoramic views and ever-chan-
REGIONAL TRAINS & INTERCITY TRAINS EURAIL SPAIN PASS ging scenery ranging from suburbs to
mountains, lakes and fjords, Norway’s rail
Regional and Intercity trains run on the high-speed When you’re in Spain, you want to see it all. What network spans the length and breadth of
network at cheaper prices, taking advantage of better way than to use a Eurail Spain Pass to expe- EURAIL SWEDEN PASS the country, from the city of Kristiansand on
the high-speed railway to deliver mobility between rience Spain’s diverse culture, the mouthwatering
nearby towns in more competitive times. They are food and beautiful architecture. No more will desti- Grab a Eurail Sweden pass to visit the whole its southernmost tip as far as Bodø and its
specifically designed for short journeys with no class nations like Barcelona, Madrid, Seville and Granada country by train and discover magnificent cities midnight sun, just north of the Arctic Cir-
distinctions. be unchartered territory. like Stockholm, Mälmo, and Gothenburg. cle. You’ll find three main types of passen-
ger rail transport: InterCity trains, regional
trains and commuter trains.

EURAIL NORWAY PASS

The Eurail Norway Pass is the key to exploring the
magnificent fjords of Norway. Take the train and
travel to popular destinations like Oslo, Bergen and
Trondheim.
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 Finnish trains Austrian trains
Trains are by and large the best way to The Railjet network connects the whole
travel between cities in Finland. The Fin- of Austria, as well as neighbouring coun-
nish Railways passenger railway network tries, with a regular train service. You can
operates an efficient, reliable rail service, take the train from Vienna to Salzburg
with fast InterCity trains connecting Hel- and on to Innsbruck, Bregenz and Zurich,
sinki to all of the country’s major cities. or from Vienna to Graz, Klagenfurt and
There are different types of trains: night Villach. There’s also a train from Munich
trains, local commuter trains, InterCity to Vienna and on to Budapest. With the
trains and the superfast Pendolino trains. Railjet, you can also reach Stuttgart,
There’s also a night train to Lapland. Mannheim and Frankfurt.

EURAIL FINLAND PASS EURAIL AUSTRIA PASS

Cross-border
The Eurail Finland Pass is perfect to discover With the Eurail Austria Pass, you’ll discover Aus-
Finland’s beautiful cities and enchanting wild tria’s green pastures, snow-capped alpine peaks
regions. From the capital city, Helsinki, all the way and its most beautiful lakes. Travel by train to
up to the Arctic circle, enjoy a thousand beautiful popular cities like Vienna and Salzburg.
lakes along the way. High-speed trains, EuroCity and InterCity trains allow
passengers to travel easily from one country to another. Amsterdam
Linz
Vienna London
Rotterdam
Salzburg EUROSTAR
High-speed trains connecting the UK to France, Brussels
St. Gallen Innsbruck
Belgium and the Netherlands. Disneyland® Paris

Graz Paris
Villach
Route Best travel time

London <> Amsterdam/Rotterdam CS 3 hrs 41 mins

London <> Brussels Midi 2 hrs 05 mins

London <> Paris Nord 2 hrs 15 mins

London <> Disneyland Paris (Marne-la-Vallée) 2 hrs 34 mins

THALYS
Thalys is a high-speed train service conveniently
linking the European cities of Amsterdam (the
Netherlands), Brussels (Belgium), Cologne
Amsterdam (Germany), Paris (France) and 15 other major leisure
and business cities.

Cologne
Route Best travel time
Brussels Paris <> Brussels 1 hr 22 mins

Paris <> Cologne 3 hrs 14 mins

Marne-La-Vallée
Paris Paris <> Amsterdam 3 hrs 17 mins

Brussels <> Amsterdam 1 hr 50 mins

Brussels <> Marne la Vallée 1 hr 33 mins

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TGV Lyria trains operate on routes between Paris
and Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich and Basel, and on
routes between Geneva and the South of France
(summer period only). Paris
Basel
Zurich
Lausanne
Route Best travel time

Paris <> Geneva 3 hrs 11 mins Geneva

Paris <> Basel 3 hrs 04 mins

Paris <> Lausanne via Jura 3 hrs 41 mins

Paris <> Lausanne via Geneva 3 hrs 57 mins Marseille

Paris <> Zurich 4 hrs 04 mins

Geneva <> Marseille 3 hrs 25 mins

FRANCE-SPAIN TGV FRANCE-GERMANY HIGH SPEED

Paris France Spain High Speed (FSHS) services connect With high-speed TGV inOUI and ICE trains serving
Paris with Barcelona. Today, both France and ten German cities every day, Bavaria, the Rhine
Spain are closer thanks to the high-speed railways. Valley and the legendary Black Forest in Germany
are a step closer. Frankfurt

Karlsruhe
Paris Stuttgart
Route Best travel time
Route Best travel time Baden-
Paris <> Barcelona 6 hrs 19 mins Baden Munich
Paris <> Karlsruhe 2 hrs 30 mins

Paris <> Stuttgart 3 hrs 08 mins

Lyon
Barcelona
Paris <> Munich 5 hrs 41 mins

Paris <> Frankfurt 3 hrs 38 mins

Marseille <> Frankfurt 7 hrs 44 mins

Marseille
Lyon <> Frankfurt 5 hrs 54 mins

Lyon <> Baden-Baden 4 hrs 18 mins

Strasbourg <> Munich 3 hrs 50 mins

Strasbourg <> Frankfurt 1 hr 45 mins

FRANCE-ITALY HIGH SPEED

Perfect for enjoying a trip to Italy or France.
Paris Discover Paris and Italy’s northern region: Milan,
the fashion capital of the world, or the many mu-
seums of Turin.

Lyon Milan
Route Best travel time
Turin
Paris <> Torino 5 hrs 32 mins

Paris <> Milano 6 hrs 56 mins

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Ideal for reaching the multicultural city of This high-speed train connects Brussels to more
Luxembourg in a couple of hours. than 30 French cities, including Lille, Strasbourg,
Lyon, Valence, Bordeaux, Avignon, Marseille and
Montpellier.

Route Best travel time

Paris <> Luxembourg 2 hrs 05 mins

Route Best travel time
Luxembourg <> Marseille 7 hrs 42 mins
Brussels <> Lille 0 hrs 34 mins
Luxembourg <> Strasbourg 1 hrs 33 mins
Brussels <> Charles-de-Gaulle airport 1 hr 18 mins
Luxembourg <> Montpellier 7 hrs 29 mins
Brussels <> Disneyland 1 hr 29 mins
Luxembourg <> Lyon 5 hrs 32 mins
Brussels <> Lyon 3 hrs 43 mins

Brussels <> Avignon TGV 5 hrs 17 mins

Brussels <> Marseille 5 hrs 19 mins

Luxembourg
Brussels <> Montpellier 5 hrs 53 mins

Brussels <> Nice 8 hrs 20 mins

Paris

MULTI-COUNTRY TRAVEL
Lille Brussels
Charles-de-Gaulle airport EURAIL GLOBAL PASS
Paris Disneyland® Paris
BRENNERO EUROCITY Boarding a train is the easiest way to travel in Europe. Travellers benefit from a wide network of high-speed and
local trains. The train offers a unique experience of travel, comfort, hassle-free journeys and a wide range of des-
For international journeys between southern Ger- tinations.
many, Austria and northern Italy, just remember
one name: Brennero! The service offers a frequent, Lyon If you’re planning to stay in Europe for a while, and want to discover a few different countries, the Eurail Global
comfortable service with panoramic views of the Pass is the best option. Tailored formulas are available, offering unlimited travel in 33 countries as well as travel
Alps as the train passes through traditional Ty- Avignon bonuses. The Eurail Global Pass allows you to travel in the following countries:
rolean towns and beautiful mountains and lakes on Montpellier
Nice
its way to Milan. Marseille
Austria Denmark Hungary Netherlands Serbia
Belgium Estonia Ireland North Mace- Slovakia
Bosnia and Finland Italy donia Slovenia
Herzegovina France Latvia Norway Spain
Bulgaria Germany Lithuania Poland Sweden
Croatia Great Britain Luxembourg Portugal Switzerland
Czech Republic Greece Montenegro Romania Turkey

THE EURAIL MOBILE PASS

Plan your journey, keep track of your trips and show mobile tickets straight from your device with a mobile Pass
on the Rail Planner app. No need to wait for delivery – you can load your mobile Pass into the app as soon as you
get your order confirmation email.

Your Eurail Pass is precious, but you don’t need to worry about losing or damaging your mobile Pass. It’s always
on your phone, so you can set off on spontaneous day trip or save money with our Pass discounts and benefits,
wherever you are.

Your mobile Pass makes ticket inspection easier than ever. Instead of filling in your paper travel diary, simply add
journeys from the app’s planner to your mobile Pass before you board, then show your mobile ticket to the ins-
pector in just a few taps.
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Sanitary measures that illustrate the location of each coach on the train. to take a train, tap to add that journey to your Pass, Which pass is available as a Eurail mobile Pass?
These diagrams enable you to wait on the platform and it will appear on your ticket in My Pass ready for
A clean train makes the journey more pleasant and very close to where your coach is due to arrive. inspection on board.
exudes a sense of safety. Trains in Europe are regular-
ly cleaned thoroughly with a special attention to the Seat reservation How to make a seat reservation if you have a Rail Eurail Global Pass Eurail Lithuania Pass
Eurail Austria Pass Eurail North Macedonia Pass
seating area. As in trains, cleaning and disinfection If you have a seat reservation, your ticket will also in- Pass ? Eurail Benelux Pass Eurail Norway Pass
procedures are reinforced in stations, where teams clude your seat number. Once you have boarded the Eurail Bulgaria Pass Eurail Poland Pass
pay particular attention to contact surfaces (handrails, correct carriage, proceed to your seat. Seat reservations with Rail Europe will be available Eurail Croatia Pass Eurail Portugal Pass
self-service kiosks, elevator buttons, etc.), treated in the first half of 2023. Meanwhile, seat reservations Eurail Czech Republic Pass Eurail Romania Pass
Are there discounts for children, young people, can be made directly with train operators or at the Eurail Denmark Pass Eurail Scandinavia Pass*
with virucidal products. Toilet areas and waste collec- Eurail Finland Pass Eurail Serbia Pass
tion are also subject to sanitary measures. seniors or groups? train station prior to boarding. Eurail France Pass Eurail Slovakia Pass
Eurail Germany Pass Eurail Slovenia Pass
Luggage z Children aged 4-11 usually pay half the adult fare. If they Eurail Greece Pass Eurail Spain Pass
are under four, they travel for free unless a reservation for Eurail Hungary Pass Eurail Sweden Pass
a separate seat/berth is required. Eurail Ireland Pass Eurail Turkey Pass
Take only what you can easily manage yourself. Eurail Italy Pass
Storage compartments are available on all trains and z Children under 16 travel for free if they are accompanied
are most often located at the end of each carriage by at least one parent in possession of a Swiss Travel
*Not available as an Interrail mobile Pass
and/or above the seats. Please label your luggage to Pass. Children under 16 can also travel for free with an
adult who has a valid BritRail Pass. Eurail Global and
avoid mix-ups and note that some major train stations
Eurail One Country Passes allow two children under 11
do have luggage storage lockers or storage room to travel for free with a paying adult. Reservations for
services. For groups of 10 or more, luggage handling separate seats/berths come at an extra cost.
is available for advance purchase on select trains. z To qualify for a youth discount of up to 25%, travellers
must be aged 11-25. In most cases, Youth Passes are
What’s at a train station? available in First and Second Class.
z Travellers aged 60 years and over may benefit from
Each station is unique, picturesque, and has its own special senior discounts on certain passes. Good deals on
distinct architecture; take the time to look around point-to-point tickets are available to most travellers.
before you get on the train. Most stations offer ser- z Special fares are available for groups of 10 or more
vices such as currency exchanges, shops, information people travelling together.
desks, restrooms, restaurants, and more. Unwind at
Europe’s longest champagne bar inside London’s St IMPORTANT: age limits vary according to the product
Pancras station. Enjoy high-end fashionista shopping or country of travel, so check before booking.
at Milan Centrale. How about a little art infusion at
Madrid’s Puerta de Atocha train station, home to How does a Eurail mobile Pass work?
a permanent sculpture display? You’ll also find that
many of Europe’s train stations are hubs for onward Travelling with a mobile Pass is simple – Just choose
travel, such as local buses and metros, or airport a mobile Pass at checkout, and we’ll send you a Pass
transfers. number in your order confirmation email to load
your Pass into the dedicated Rail Planner app. All
How do I find my train? you need is your phone, our Rail Planner app, and an
internet connection (at least once every 3 days).
At the station
Locate the large DEPARTURE and ARRIVAL boards Activating your mobile Pass
in the centre of most stations. Match what’s on your Follow the instructions in your order confirmation
ticket with the departure board. Look for the train email to add your Pass to the Rail Planner app and
number, departure time and platform number, then activate it so it’s ready for travel. You can do both
head to the platform. steps at once, or you can add your Pass to the Rail
Planner app and activate it later – it’s up to you. You
On the platform can activate your Pass up to 11 months after your
Look for the carriage (or coach) number that’s printed purchase date.
on your ticket or reservation and position yourself on
the platform nearest to where your coach will arrive. Travelling with your mobile Pass
Your ticket or reservation will also indicate whether Use the planner to search for journeys you want to
you are travelling First or Second Class. Many train take. Tap to save them to My Trip, where you can see
stations have diagrams located above the platforms an overview of your travel plans. When you’re ready

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