Eurail Press Kit

2017

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 What is a Eurail Pass? Eurail Group Members Make
Eurail has been providing multi-destination train travel in Europe since
1959. With just one rail pass, travellers have the ability to travel in and
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Over 35 European railway and ferry partners from the network to enable the Eurail programme.
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through up to 28 different European countries.

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Eurail Pass validity can be as short as three days or as long as three

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vacation they desire at the best possible price. Eurail Passes can be
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purchased up to 11 months in advance through an international The Netherlands
network of online and offline authorised sales agents.
Germany
Belgium
Czech Republic
Slovakia
Luxembourg

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 Eurail Product Highlights

Eurostar Joins Eurail Community New Eurail Italy - Switzerland

Customers can now use their Eurail Pass on
Eurostar trains allowing travel between London
and mainland Europe with ease and speed.
Due to demand, mind that seat reservations are
required on these high-speed routes.
Select Pass
A new Eurail Select Pass for travel in
Italy and Switzerland was introduced
at the start of 2017 – an ideal travel
option for exploring these iconic
destinations!

New Eurail One Country France Pass

Increase in Youth Age
Eurail is pleased to introduce the new France
Customers aged 27 years and under
One Country Pass option. Available for purchase
are now eligible for Eurail youth
at Eurail points of sale, the France Pass covers
fares, saving up to 35 percent on the
the broad network of railways linking hotspots
standard adult price (age cap was
like Paris, as well as countryside villages in
previously 25 years).
France.

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 Eurail Product News Popular Three Country Select Pass is Back!
• Customers can now opt for a Three Country Select
Eurail Extends the Booking Period Pass, enabling travel in three bordering countries.
• Eurail Pass can now be purchased up to 11 months in advance, • There are 26 country combinations to choose from.
meaning customers can choose their Pass and plan their trip • Eastern European destinations in particular offer
well-before their journey start date. attractive pricing for the budget conscious traveller.
• This extension allows customers to plan in advance and book
their Eurail Pass at the same time as booking flights to Europe.
More New Two Country Select
Pass Combinations
New One Country Pass Options
Customers can now pick from 34
Eurail is pleased to introduce new One Country Pass options: different country combinations, such as
• Eurail Scandinavia Pass: this Pass includes the countries of Denmark, Switzerland-France and Germany-
Finland, Norway, and Sweden within the single One Country Pass. Sweden. There is a Eurail Pass for
• Eurail Czech Republic Pass: customers can now purchase this Pass multiple itinerary options.
online and through Eurail Aid Offices at railway stations.
• Greek Island Pass: 6 ferry trips to discover the Greek Islands.
The Family Concept: Children Travel Free
• Up to two children 11 years of age and under travel
Clearer Pass Names & New Pass Validities
for free with at least one adult.
• The former Eurail Regional Pass is moved to the Eurail Select
Pass portfolio so customers can now choose two, three, or four
countries to explore their choice of destinations.
• A new 7 days in 1 month Flexi Eurail Global Pass is now
included to cover even more itinerary needs.
The 4 New Countries:
• Poland, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, and
Montenegro join Eurail Global Pass offer.

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 Travel with Eurail and create your own story!
Ever since its creation in 1959, Eurail has become a symbol of unlimited rail travel in Europe providing non-European
residents access to more than 250,000 km (155,000 miles) of interconnected railways in 28 different countries.

10,000+
35+ Rail & 330,000+
One European
Ferry Travellers
Pass Cities, Towns,
Companies Every Year
and Villages
… and

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Benefits of travelling with Eurail

• Offers in-depth
discovery of European
• Ultimate borderless cities and nature
travel in Europe • Passengers can take
• Unlimited rail travel as many trains as they
in almost all want on each travel
European countries day
• Extensive railway • Unique travel
network and vast experience to travel
route options and meet people from
different cultures
• Wide product
portfolio for different
travel categories
• Flexible way of
travelling: freedom to
change your trip as
you go
• Self-customised way
of travelling
• Arrive in the heart of the
destination avoiding
• Cost-effective way long transfers • Additional Pass
• Ideal choice for last
of travelling for benefits including
minute bookers
multi-destination free or discounted
• Stress-free and • Environmentally-friendly transportation,
comfortable way of way to travel accommodation,
travel ferry crossings,
• No baggage weight attractions, and tours
restrictions

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 Eurail More Than 50 Years of History
Eurail was founded in 1959 by the European railways to enable non-European residents to discover Europe based on the
idea of travelling for the sake of curiosity and learning. Soon Eurail became a symbol of the European unification and
2014 - 2015
opening following WWII.
1959 2009 Eurail and Interrail
brands align their logos
Eurail is founded 50th Anniversary
1991 2007 2015
Valid in 13 countries Eurail Pass
Eurail Pass is • 2 children under 11 travel for free with at least
Founded in 1959 by the European Eurail Pass expands to
Eurail valid in 21 1 adult
Eastern Germany, allowing renamed Eurail
railways of countries such as France, countries
Global Pass • Poland, Montenegro, Bosnia- Herzegovina, and
Italy, and Switzerland to enable travel throughout unified
Serbia join Eurail Global Pass offer
non-European residents to discover Germany
Europe

Create your Eurail

own Story Pass Guide

1959 Browse
the booklet to
get the most
out
of your Pass
2017
Download the Eurail
Rail Planner App.
It’s free and works offline!

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2017
1980 2013
Foundation of 2016 • Eurostar joins Eurail Group
Eurail becomes valid Eurail Group G.I.E. Launch of Rail
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1 million downloads of
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France Pass
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Rail Planner App

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Student Railpass Launch of Eurail Select 2008 • Eurail Global Pass covers
Italy-Switzerland Select

(2nd class) introduced Pass Pass

Slovenian & Croatian railways join 28 countries
• Youth fare age cap raised
• All Passes available to
2000 and the Pass becomes valid in 20
to 27 years
countries purchase 11 months in
10 million Eurail Pass
advance
travellers to date
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 Travel with Eurail and create your own story!
What are Eurail Passes? Eurail Pass Options
A Eurail Pass is a single ticket that enables non-European residents to experience the best of Europe using the vast rail Eurail Passes can be split into three main groups:
network and additional transportation services. • Eurail Global Passes: valid in 28 countries
• Eurail Select Passes: valid in 2, 3, or 4 bordering countries
Founded in 1959, Eurail has since become a symbol of unlimited rail travel throughout Europe. Providing access to • Eurail One Country Passes: valid in one of 22 countries
more than 250,000 km (155,000 miles) of interconnected railways, Eurail now offers its customers the opportunity to
Eurail Pass Types
travel in 28 different countries with an even greater number of transport organisations.
Eurail Passes are available in two different types of validities:

Over the last 55 years Eurail has established itself as a provider of a unique travel experience associated with adventure, • Continuous: offers unlimited consecutive travel days
freedom, and flexibility. Eurail provides a gateway to the geographical, historical, and cultural richness of Europe, giving during a period so they are suitable for people who wish
both new and seasoned travellers the chance to immerse themselves in the different cultural fabrics that make Europe to travel a lot with maximum flexibility
such an exciting place to explore. All of this is accomplished with just one Pass, which also • Flexi: offers unlimited travel for a number of selected
offers additional benefits such as discounted ferry travel, attractions, days over a period so they are more appropriate for
and accommodation. people who have already planned their trip

Different Categories for the Passes

Eurail Passes are aimed at non-European residents and are available as a
• 1st or 2nd class
Global, Select, or One Country Pass. The Eurail Pass has evolved into an
• Child (4 - 11), Youth (12 - 27), Adult (28+), Saver (2 - 5
accessible, and unique tourism product used by over 330,000
people)
non-European travellers of all ages each year.

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 Eurail Global Pass
The Whole of Europe in One Pass Itinerary Inspiration
The Eurail Global Pass gives you the complete Eurail experience with access to the rail and ferry The Famous European Cities Tour
network of 28 European countries. Travel across Europe however you like, planning out the route in London – Paris – Amsterdam – Berlin – Prague – Vienna – Munich – Venice – Geneva

advance or making it up as you go. From the awe-inspiring landscape of Scandinavia to the secluded
beaches of Greece − with the Eurail Global Pass the possibilities are endless!
London Amsterdam Berlin
Countries where this Pass is valid: 5:50
4:15
2:23 3:26
• Austria • Luxembourg
Prague
• Belgium • Montenegro
Finland Munich 3:59
Paris
• Bosnia-Herzegovina • The Netherlands
Norway 4:11
Sweden • Bulgaria • Norway Geneva 6:32 Vienna

Denmark
• Croatia • Poland 4:01

• Czech Republic • Portugal Venice Adult: 1st

Ireland (Republic) class
The Netherlands Poland
• Denmark • Romania Youth: 1st
and 2nd
Belgium
Germany class
Czech Republic
• Finland • Serbia Traveller
Luxembourg Slovakia type:
Child, You
Austria Romania
• France • Slovakia th, Adult
Example Pass benefits included in this route:
Hungary
Switzerland
,
Slovenia Saver
France Croatia Serbia
Bosnia- Bulgaria
• Germany • Slovenia
Herzegovina
Italy Montenegro
Turkey
• Greece • Spain • Exclusive discount on the entrance ticket to Disneyland® Paris
Portugal
Spain Greece • Hungary • Sweden • VIP voucher at Batavia Stad Amsterdam Fashion Outlet
• Ireland (Republic) • Switzerland • Discounted accommodation with Meininger Hotels in Germany,
• Italy • Turkey
Austria, and the Netherlands
• Free access to first class lounges in Amsterdam, Prague, and Vienna
Eurail Global Pass is available as…
stations
• Up to 50% off Minoan Lines, Grimaldi Lines, and SNAV ferries
Continuous Flexi • Half-price tickets for the cable car at top of Stanserhorn mountain
• 15 or 22 days • 5 or 7 days to travel as desired in a period of one month
in Switzerland.
• 1, 2, or 3 months of travel • 10 or 15 days to travel as desired in a period of two months

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 Eurail Select Pass
Discover Two, Three, or Four Countries of Your Choice Itinerary Inspiration
The Eurail Select Pass allows customers to choose two, three, or four bordering countries, which are The Best of Four
directly connected by a participating Eurail railway or shipping line. The Select Passes are ideal for those Munich – Prague – Vienna – Graz – Ljubljana – Zagreb
travellers who would like to visit just a specific area of Europe. Additionally, Eurail has also created some
special country combinations, such as Benelux–Germany–France, allowing the Select Pass to be valid in
more than five or six countries (see map below).

Prague
Countries where this Pass is valid: 5:40
• Austria • Montenegro Munich 3:55
Vienna
Finland
• Belgium • The Netherlands 2:28

• Bulgaria • Norway Graz

Norway 3:48
Sweden • Croatia • Poland Ljubljana 2:19

• Czech Republic • Portugal

Denmark
Zagreb Adult: 1st
class
• Denmark • Romania Youth: 1st
and 2nd
Ireland (Republic)
Poland class
The Netherlands
Germany
• Finland • Serbia Traveller
type:
Belgium Child, You
Luxembourg
Czech Republic
Slovakia • France • Slovakia Example Pass benefits included in this route: th, Adult
,
Saver
Austria Hungary Romania
• Germany • Slovenia
Switzerland Slovenia
France Croatia Serbia
Bosnia- Bulgaria
• Greece • Spain • Special discounts at hotels and spa in Austria, Czech Republic,
Herzegovina
Italy Montenegro
• Hungary • Sweden
Turkey Germany, and Slovenia
Portugal
Spain Greece • Ireland (Republilc) • Switzerland • Free access to the CD and ÖBB lounges for Pass holders in 1st class
• Italy • Turkey • Free access to S-Bahn public transportation in Vienna and major
• Luxembourg
German cities
All Select Passes are Flexi Passes! • 20% discount on sightseeing boat trips in Vienna and ferry

Flexi Pass Options crossings with SNAV.

• Two countries validities: 4, 5, 6, 8, or 10 travel days within 2
months
• Three or Four countries validities: 5, 6, 8, or 10 travel days within 2
months

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 Eurail One Country Pass
Unlimited Travel in Your Chosen Country Itinerary Inspiration
A Eurail One Country Pass is the perfect choice for those whose eyes are set on a single country. This From North to South
Pass allows you to freely explore a country by rail with all the added benefits that the Pass offers in the Milan – Genoa – La Spezia (Amalfi Coast) – Florence – Rome – Naples –
selected country. Salerno (Amalfi Coast) – Milazzo – Palermo

Countries where this Pass is valid: Milan

1:37
• Austria • Ireland (Republic) Genoa 1:21

• Benelux • Italy 2:26

Finland La Spezia Florence
• Bulgaria • Norway
Norway

• Croatia • Poland
Italy
Sweden 1:32

• Czech Republic • Portugal Rome

Denmark

• Denmark • Romania 1:47

Ireland (Republic)
Poland
Naples
The Netherlands
• Finland • Scandinavia 0:37
Belgium Salerno/Amalfi
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Luxembourg
Czech Republic
Slovakia • France 2017 • Slovakia
5:57

France
Austria Hungary Romania
• Greece • Slovenia
Slovenia
Croatia Serbia
Bulgaria
• Greek Islands • Spain Mediterranean Sea Milazzo
Italy
• Hungary • Sweden Palermo
3:04
Spain Greece
Portugal
Adult: 1st
class
Youth: 1st
Example Pass benefits included in this route: and 2nd
1st and 2 class
Travellenr d class
type:
Childo
,Ypotiuothns
, Adult,
• Discount on City Sightseeing in all major cities in Italy Saver
All One Country Passes are Flexi Passes!
• Special discount on several ferry services from/to Italy
• Free dessert and gift in Hard Rock Café in Rome.
Flexi Pass Options
• 3, 4, 5, or 8 travel days in 1 month

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 Travel Documents 자신만의
이야기를
만들어 보세요
유레일
패스 가이드
• The Eurail Pass consists of the Pass Cover with the Travel Report together with an attached ticket.
• Along with the Eurail Pass itself the customer receives:
• Pass Guide: explains, in detail, how to travel with Eurail and is translated into 6 different languages 패스를 
 
최대한 잘  
려면
활용하시  
이 책자를
읽어보세요

• Eurail Map: shows the main train network in Europe as well as all discounted ferry routes 유레일 레일 플래너 앱을 다운
받으세요.
무료로 다운 받을 수 있으며
오프라인에서도 이용 가능합니다.

Rail Planner App

The best free offline travel resource! Works
With the free Rail Planner App, the customer has everything they need during their Eurail adventure. From train timetables
to a cross-border journey planner, the Rail Planner App gives travellers quick access to departure and arrival times. Once
Offline
downloaded, no internet connection is required to view schedules so the traveller doesn’t have to worry about data
roaming charges.

Make e-ticket reservations for multiple
high-speed and international trains – users will
need a working internet connection for this
Trip planner – look for connections between
stations in Europe (works offline!)
See all benefits for Eurail Pass holders per country
Travel Info & Services per country (Aid Offices,
Luggage Assistance, Airport Links)
Information regarding mandatory reservations

It’s
Free
Find train stations near your current position See the train itinerary in Google Maps
within an augmented reality environment
Save the most frequent searches as favourites.

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 Distribution Network
Eurail Passes can be purchased up to 11 months in advance
through an international network of online and offline
authorised sales agents.

About Eurail Group G.I.E.

Who We Are Vision

Established in 2001, Eurail Group G.I.E. is responsible for the marketing and management
of the Eurail and Interrail Passes that provide unlimited, flexible rail travel through
Europe. As such, Eurail Group continuously innovates Pass products and distributes
them, satisfying worldwide different geographic, demographic, and social market
segment needs. The organisation is based in Utrecht, the Netherlands and is wholly
owned by more than 35 railway and shipping companies.
At Eurail Group G.I.E., we strive to provide our international guests with a unique and
life-changing travel experience by offering freedom to travel flexibly across Europe,
discovering its cultural, geographical, and historical richness and diversity and
connecting them with local people and fellow travellers. Eurail Group G.I.E. is a
tourist-oriented provider of a life-time experience.

Information Contact
Eurail Corporate Group Website and Media Library Nadine Koszler

For further information about the Eurail Group G.I.E. and its products, please visit Eurail Marketing & Communications Manager
Group’s corporate website: www.eurailgroup.org Eurail Group G.I.E.
For access to our bank of images register at: www.eurailgroup-portal.org Phone: +31 (0) 30 751 6 500
E-mail: pressinfo@eurailgroup.org

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