Must-knows about the Eurail Global Pass

  • The pass can be purchased by non-European residents only.
  • It covers traveling throughout Europe.
  • Free traveling applies to most Swiss trains. No tickets are required: just board and enjoy the ride.
  • Discounts apply to most boats.
  • Discounts apply to selected mountain tops.
Ticket type: Public transport pass
Season: all year
Valid for max. 92 days
Included area: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland

What's included in the Eurail Global Pass? Copy link to clipboard

  • You can enjoy free unlimited traveling across Europe for 15 or 22 days, or 1, 2, or 3 months. These days or months are consecutive.
  • There is a Flexi Pass as well: 4, 5, or 7 travel days within 1 month, or 10 or 15 days within 2 months. These days don't have to be consecutive.
  • Nearly all trains are free.
  • A few cableways and most boats are discounted.
  • City transport and most buses are not included.
  • Children up to 11 travel along for free.

Price of the Eurail Global Pass Copy link to clipboard

A 4-day Flexi pass for adults costs EUR 258. Check our list of recommended vendors for more prices.

Discounts

  • Youth pass: this is a discounted pass for youths/students from 12 up to and including 27.
  • Senior pass: this is a 10% discounted pass for travelers from 60 years.
  • Child pass: this free pass allows 2 children from 4 up to and including 11 years old to travel along with one adult from 18 years old. The adult does not need to be family. So, 2 adults can take along 4 children for free. Additional children need a Youth pass.
  • Children up to 3 travel along for free. They don't need a pass.

Where to buy the Eurail Global Pass Copy link to clipboard

The vendors we know and trust are listed below.

Headout
Eurail Global Pass (Flexi)
Plan a hassle-free travel itinerary with a choice of several travel days with this flexible pass and get access to 33 European countries.

Offered by Headout: www.headout.com

  • Best price guarantee
  • 24x7 help center
  • No foreign currency conversion fee
Headout
Eurail Global Pass
Design a stress-free travel plan by selecting from various travel days using this versatile pass, granting access to 33 European nations.

Offered by Headout: www.headout.com

  • Best price guarantee
  • 24x7 help center
  • No foreign currency conversion fee
Eurail Global Pass - 33 European Countries
Eurail Global Pass - 33 European Countries
Before you onboard the first train, Eurail Pass needs to be activated on the Rail Planner app using the pass number provided by Klook**

Offered by Klook: www.klook.com

  • Best price guarantee: Klook will refund double the difference if you find a lower price.
  • Extra Support: if you book here, MySwissAlps can also assist if you have questions about your order.
This list includes external links to our trusted partners.

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Panoramic train trips with the Eurail Global Pass Copy link to clipboard

Scenic trainDiscount
Bernina ExpressFree:
  • Entire route (train + bus)
More information:

Seat reservations: no discount.

Centovalli RailwayFree:
  • Domodossola to Locarno (train)
More information:

Seat reservations: no discount.

Glacier ExpressFree:
  • Entire route
More information:

Seat reservations: no discount.

GoldenPassFree:
  • Entire route
More information:

Seat reservations and surcharge for Prestige class in GoldenPass Express: no discount.

Gotthard Panorama ExpressFree:
  • Arth-Goldau to Flüelen to Lugano (train)
More information:

Lucerne to Flüelen (boat): 50% discount. Seat reservations: no discount.

Lötschberg Mountain RailwayFree:
  • Bern to Brig (train)
  • Brig to Domodossola (train)
More information:

Seat reservations: no discount.

Voralpen-ExpressFree:
  • Lucerne to St. Gallen (train)

Mountain trips with the Eurail Global Pass Copy link to clipboard

MountainDiscount
BürgenstockNo discount:
  • Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock to Bürgenstock (funicular)
More information:

Lucerne to Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock (boat): 50% discount. Stansstad to Bürgenstock (bus): no discount. Hammetschwand lift: no discount.

Grindelwald-FirstDiscount 50%:
  • Grindelwald to First (cableway)
More information:

Adventure activities: no discount

Harder KulmDiscount 50%:
  • Interlaken to Harder Kulm (funicular)
JungfraujochDiscount 25%:
  • Wengen to Jungfraujoch (train)
  • Grindelwald to Jungfraujoch (train)
  • Grindelwald Terminal to Eigergletscher to Jungfraujoch (cableway + train)
More information:

To Wengen/Grindelwald (train): free.

MännlichenDiscount 25%:
  • Wengen to Männlichen (cableway)
  • Grindelwald Terminal to Männlichen (cableway)
PilatusDiscount 50%:
  • Alpnachstad to Mount Pilatus (train)
  • Kriens to Mount Pilatus (cableway)
More information:

Lucerne to Alpnachstad (train): free. Lucerne to Kriens (bus): no discount.

RigiDiscount 50%:
  • Arth-Goldau to Mount Rigi (train)
  • Vitznau to Mount Rigi (train)
  • Weggis to Rigi Kaltbad (cableway)
More information:

To Arth-Goldau (train): free. To Vitznau and Weggis (boat): 50% discount. To Vitznau and Weggis (bus): no discount. Kräbel to Rigi Scheidegg (cableway): no discount.

SchilthornDiscount 25%:
  • Mürren to Schilthorn (cableway)
  • Stechelberg to Mürren (cableway)
More information:

Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp to Mürren (cableway + train): free. Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg (bus): no discount.

Schynige PlatteDiscount 50%:
  • Wilderswil to Schynige Platte (train)
StanserhornDiscount 25%:
  • Stans to Stanserhorn (funicular + cableway)
TitlisDiscount 25%:
  • Engelberg to Mount Titlis (cableway)

Further Eurail Global Pass benefits in Switzerland Copy link to clipboard

ActivityDiscount
Boat Lake BrienzFree:
  • All boats
Boat Lake GenevaDiscount 50%:
  • All boats
Boat Lake LucerneDiscount 50%:
  • All boats
Boat Lake LuganoNo discount:
  • All boats
Boat Lake MaggioreNo discount:
  • All boats on the Swiss part of the lake
Boat Lake ThunFree:
  • All boats
Boat Lake ZurichDiscount 50%:
  • All boats
Rhine FallsNo discount:
  • Attractions and boat trips
More information:

To Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall and Neuhausen Rheinfall (train): free.

Important routes covered by the Eurail Global Pass Copy link to clipboard

Some of the popular routes included in the pass.

RouteDiscount
Zurich to Zermatt Free:
  • Zermatt to Zurich (train)
Austria to Switzerland Free:
  • Entire route (train)
Basel to Zurich Free:
  • Basel to Zurich (train)
France to Switzerland Free:
  • Entire route (train)
Geneva to Zermatt Free:
  • Geneva to Zermatt (train)
Germany to Switzerland Free:
  • Entire route (train)
Interlaken to Zurich Free:
  • Interlaken to Zurich (train)
Italy to Switzerland Free:
  • Entire route (train)
Lauterbrunnen to Mürren Free:
  • Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp to Mürren (cableway + train)
More information:

Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg (bus): no discount. Stechelberg to Mürren (cableway): 25% discount.

Lauterbrunnen to Wengen Free:
  • Lauterbrunnen to Wengen (train)

Eurail Global Pass map Copy link to clipboard

Download the network map below to see where you can travel. 

Eurail Interrail map 2024

How the map works

  • Free and discounted traveling is explained at the bottom of page 1.
  • Traveling with the Eurail Global Pass applies to all trains that operate on the indicated lines and that are listed in the timetables. The train type (InterCity, local, panoramic) and the operating company do not matter.
  • In the case of Flexi passes, you can travel on the free routes on your selected free travel days only. You'd need a full-fare ticket for these routes on the other days. But you can use the discounted routes on all days of your pass validity, whether or not it's a selected free travel day.

Eurail Global Pass FAQ

  1. How do I know if the Eurail Global Pass is my best option?

    It’s a good option if you have planned a lot of traveling in multiple countries, mostly by train. Point-to-point tickets are likely more expensive.

    The pass is worth it if you want to be flexible. The Eurail Global Pass allows spontaneous trips at no extra cost.

    If want to travel by bus, cable car and mountain transport in Switzerland too, you’d best look into the Swiss Travel Pass or Swiss Half Fare Card.

  2. Do I need reservations for Eurail in Switzerland?

    No, you rarely need reservations. You can board any train on the included routes. Only a few scenic and some border-crossing trains require a reservation.

  3. When should I buy the Eurail Global Pass?

    You can buy 11 months before traveling. Passes do not sell out. You can also buy a few days before your trip.

  4. How will the pass be delivered?

    Eurail passes will be delivered via e-mail and stored on your phone in the “Eurail/Interrail Rail Planner app” (mobile pass). Sometimes, there may still be an option for a paper pass. We don’t recommend that. Delivery will be slower and there’s the increased risk of losing the pass.

    Note that a mobile pass requires you to have internet access at least once every 3 days.

  5. Who is the Eurail Global Pass for?

    The Eurail Global Pass is only available to non-European citizens. The alternative for European citizens is Interrail.

Free day trips with the Eurail Global Pass

The map and the overview of discounts allow you to find all benefits you’re entitled to. Some of our personal free favorites are:

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