Rail passes
This List shows a selection of the many passes that are available
worldwide. The passes shown are valid for the whole national rail network unless
otherwise stated.
All prices are 2nd class. Validity is unlimited unless
stated otherwise. We have not included summertime-only or limited availability
tickets, or supplements.
Abbreviations used: IR = Inter-Rail Card, IR+ = Inter-
Rail over 26 Card, FP = Freedom Pass/Euro Domino.
Europe |
As well as general passes, some
passes to individual countries are also
available.
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Inter-Rail
Card
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You must be under 26 yrs when
you start. You must have been resident in Europe for more than 6 months. Card
includes 24-hour helpline; legal assistance; retail discounts. Card is divided into 7
zones. Prices as follows:
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Single zone
ticket: £179/ 15
days
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Any 2 zones:
£209 for 1
month
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Any 3 zones:
£299 for 1
month
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All 7 zones:
£249 for 1
month
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Inter-Rail 26+
card
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You must be over 26 yrs when you
start. Similar to Inter-Rail, but not valid in: Belgium, France, Italy, Macedonia,
Morocco, Portugal, Spain, UK, Switzerland. Prices: 15 days or 1 month unlimited
travel: £215 or
£275.
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Freedom
Pass (Euro Domino)
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3, 5 or 10 days
unlimited travel within 1 month. Tickets: Adult 1st Class, Adult 2nd Class, Under
26, Child. Prices vary according to country. Includes some local supplements. A
passport is required. Valid in all European countries except: Albania, Bosnia-
Herzegovina, and ex-Soviet republics.
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Eurail
Pass
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Available to US citizens, these allow a
variety of discount fares and types of pan-European rail
travel.
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Argentina |
Argenpass: 30-90 day unlimited 1st class
travel.
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Youth Pass: 25% discount for
under-30s.
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Senior Pass: 25%
discount for men 60+ and women
55+.
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Student Pass: 25% discount for
students. Can only be obtained within
Argentina.
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Australia |
Austrailpass: Validity 14, 21, 30
days.
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Austrail Flexi-Pass: Validity 8
days. Can only be obtained outside Australia, and is operated on a state-by-state
basis.
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Austria |
Puzzle: Validity 10 days, max use 4
days.
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Puzzle Junior: similar to
Puzzle, but for under 26s.
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IR, IR+,
FP
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National Rail Pass: available for
one month and valid on all Austrian
railways.
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Environmental Ticket:
purchase a half-fare pass and pay half fares for all train travel for one year.
Environmental Tickets available for
pensioners.
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Belgium |
B-Tourrail: Validity 1 month, max use 5
days.
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Reductie Kaart: Validity 1
month. 50% off all
fares.
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Nettreinkaart: Validity 1
week.
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Benelux-Tourrail: Validity 1
month, max use 5 days.
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IR,
FP
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Canada |
Canrailpass: Validity 12
days.
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Youth: same as Canrail.
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Senior: For travellers
60+.
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Alaska Pass: Validity 8-30 days.
Alaska & BC only + buses. Must be obtained outside
Canada.
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Czech
Republic |
Kilometricka banka 2000: max 2000 kms travel.
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Kilometricka banka 5000: max 5000
kms travel.
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IR, IR+,
FP
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Denmark |
Danmarkskort: Validity 1
month.
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Scanrail, IR, IR+,
FP
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Finland |
Finnrail Pass: Validity 1 month, max use 3-
10 days.
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Scanrail, IR, IR+,
FP
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Germany |
DB Railcard: Allows you to buy unlimited
2nd class tickets at 50%
discount.
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IR, IR+,
FP
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Greece |
Tourism Card: Validity 10, 20, 30 days.
Unlimited 2nd class travel.
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IR, IR+,
FP
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Hungary |
Turistaberlet: Validity 7/10 days.
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IR, IR+,
FP
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India |
Indrail Pass : Permits travel on all
trains.
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Child Indrail: 50%
discount.
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Can be purchased inside or
outside India. But in India can only be bought with £ or
US$.
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Ireland |
Irish Explorer: Validity 15days, max use 5
days. 2nd class only.
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Irish Explorer
Rail & Bus: Validity 15 days, max use 8 days.
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Irish Rover: Validity 15 days, max
use 5 days.
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Emerald Card: Validity
15/30 days, max use 8/15 days. 2nd class only + bus.
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IR, IR+,
FP
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Italy |
Italy Railcard: Validity 8-30 days.
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Biglietto Chilometrico: Validity 2
months, max use 20 trips to max 2000 kms.
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IR,
FP
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Japan |
Japan Rail Pass: Must be obtained outside
Japan.
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Luxembourg |
Ticket Reseau: Validity 1 day until
08:00 hrs next day.
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Benelux-
Tourrail
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IR, IR+,
FP
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Malaysia |
Malayan Railway Pass: Validity 10-30
days.
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The
Netherlands |
Eurodomino Plus: Validity 3-10 days (buses,
trams & metros).
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Benelux-Tourrail: Cannot be
obtained in Holland.
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IR, IR+, FP
(includes rail, bus, metro and
tram).
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New
Zealand |
New Zealand Travelpass: Unlimited travel on
train, coach and ferry.
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Norway |
NIR Weelky Tourist Ticket: Validity 7-14
days or 1 month, max use 3 days. Prices increase 25% in
summer.
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Scanrail, IR, IR+,
FP
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Pakistan |
Concessions for tourists on presentation of
a certificate issued by the
railway.
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50% discount for
students.
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Poland |
Polrail Pass: Validity 8 days-1
month.
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IR, IR+,
FP
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Portugal |
Bilhete Turisticos: Validity 7-21
days.
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IR,
FP
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Singapore |
The Malaysian-Singapore Rail Pass:
Covers Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, lasts for 10
days.
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Slovakia |
Kilometrica banka: Validity 6 months, max
use 2000 kms of travel.
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IR, IR+,
FP
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Slovenia |
Slovenia Rail: Validity 10-30
days.
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IR,
FP
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Sweden |
Sweden Rail Pass: Validity 7-30 days, max
use 3-14 days.
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Scanrail, IR, IR+,
FP
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Switzerland |
Swiss Pass: Validity 4 days-1 month
(includes public transport in 35
towns).
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Swiss Flexi Pass: Validity 15
days, max use 3 days (includes public transport in 35
towns).
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Swiss Half-Fare: Validity 1
month. 50% discount on unlimited number of full
tickets.
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IR,
FP
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UK |
Britexpress Card: 30% off on 30 consecutive
days.
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Tourist Trail Pass: unlimited
travel for periods from 5-30
days.
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USA
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National Rail Pass: Validity 15-30
days.
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Regional passes: Validity 15 or
30 days.
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