Eurail Pass Cost

Typical costs:

• A Eurail Global Pass (also called Consecutive or Continuous pass) is good for unlimited first-class train travel for consecutive periods ranging from 15 days to three months. An adult pass typically costs between $734 (15 days) and $2,031 (three months). For example, a 21-day adult pass^[2] is available for $947.
• A Eurail Global Pass Flexi offers any 10 days or any 15 days of first-class train travel within a 2-month period. A 10-day adult pass (age 26 and older) costs about $867, for example, and is good for two months. A 15-day adult pass^[3] costs $1,138 and lasts for two months.
• Eurail Select Passes typically range from $430 to $1,011 and can be a good deal for travelers stopping at three-five bordering countries over a defined period of time. For example, a three-country Select Pass^[4] good for 11 days of travel over a 2-month period costs $694.
• A European Country Rail Pass can be purchased for travelers only planning to visit one or two countries. For example, the first-class adult France-Spain Pass^[5] good for four days of travel in a two-month period costs $378. The first-class adult Greece-Italy Pass^[6] good for 10 days of travel in a two-month period costs $577.
• One Country Rail Passes are also available for travelers who will travel within one nation's borders. The Austria Pass^[7] good for 3 travel days in one month costs $228, for example.

• A Eurail Pass allows the traveler to book a specified number of train trips within an allotted timeframe. Travel must be reserved in advance, as the pass does not guarantee a seat on a specific train.
• Free shipping of the rail pass should be included. Allow one week for delivery.
• Rail passes can be purchased six months to one week in advance. Travelers must validate the rail pass in Europe within six months of buying it.

• Railpass protection^[8] is available for $16-$23, to protect the purchaser in case of cancellation due to illness, or loss or theft of the pass.
• Travelers with second-class passes may pay an extra 50% or so to upgrade to first class.

• Senior discounts are available on select passes^[9] to first-class passengers 60 and older.
• Save 33 to 50%on Eurail passes by traveling second class instead of first.
• Youth passes can be purchased for 35% off the adult price (for ages 12 to 25), though youth must travel in second class. For example, a 3-month youth pass^[10] costs $1,321, versus the regular adult fare of $2031. A Children's Pass gives kids 4 to 11 a 50% discount off the regular adult fare, and children 3 and under travel free.
• Saver Passes offer a 15% discount for two to five passengers traveling the same itinerary. For example, two adults traveling their entire 3-month trip^[11] together can purchase tickets for $1,727, versus the normal price of $2,031.
• Saver and Youth discounts can be applied to any type of Eurail pass (Global, Global Flexi, Select, European Country or One Country Pass).
• For a month-long trip, consider booking a 21-day Eurail pass and stay in the starting and ending cities for a few days each. Travelers can save about $200 this way. Likewise, travelers may wish to use a rail pass for longer trips and pay out-of-pocket for shorter, inexpensive trips.

• Rick Steves' Europe^[12] provides a helpful glossary of rail pass terms, including tips on what to do if passes get lost or stolen.
• Not every traveler will save money by purchasing a Eurail Pass. Check the prices of individual tickets at Rail Europe^[13] to determine if a pass is cheaper than point-to-point tickets.
• Independent Traveler^[14] lists helpful European Train Tips that range from understanding passes to planning your route.
• Explore the interactive rail map at Rail Europe^[15] or a printable map at Eurail^[16] .

1.  www.eurail.com/eurail-passes/global-pass
2.  www.ricksteves.com/rail/eurail.htm
3.  www.ricksteves.com/rail/eurail.htm
4.  www.ricksteves.com/rail/select.htm
5.  ricksteves.raileurope.com/rail-tickets-passes/eurail-france-spain-pass/index.html
6.  ricksteves.raileurope.com/rail-tickets-passes/eurail-greece-italy-pass/index.html
7.  www.ricksteves.com/rail/austria.cfm
8.  www.ricksteves.com/rail/howrailworks.htm#wrong
9.  www.raileurope.com/index.html/special-deals/rail-discounts/promotions-for-seniors....
10.  ricksteves.raileurope.com/rail-tickets-passes/eurail-global-pass/index.html
11.  ricksteves.raileurope.com/rail-tickets-passes/eurail-global-pass/index.html
12.  www.ricksteves.com/rail/howrailworks.htm
13.  www.raileurope.com/index.html
14.  www.independenttraveler.com/travel-tips/train-travel/european-train-tips
15.  www.raileurope.com/index.html/europe-travel-guide/
16.  www.eurail.com/sites/all/files/eurail.com/downloads/eurail-map-2011.pdf

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