These are the two most popular types of passes. They offer the same basic benefits:

• Discounts for two or more traveling together
• Cheaper second-class versions for youths
• Rail & Drive versions
• The same non-rail bonuses (such as free or discounted boat rides)
• A pricing scheme that lowers your per-day travel cost as you add travel days.

The main difference between the two is coverage: The Eurailpass is valid in 17 countries, while the cheaper Europass is valid in 5 countries (a few more can be added for an extra cost).

So which pass is best for you? In general, a whirlwind type trip covering many countries warrants a Eurailpass, while a trip focusing on the 5 core countries is best served by a Europass (see maps below). Read on to see which fits your needs best.

Eurailpass Countries: Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland

The EUROpass is a slimmed down version of the Eurailpass—think of it as Eurail Lite. The basic Europass is valid in Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy and Spain. For additional fees you can add adjacent countries (called zones) to your pass.

By figuring out the exact number of travel days and/or extra countries you need, you can custom-design your own pass. But if you want more than 15 days of travel, or want to cover more territory, a Eurailpass makes more sense.

All Europasses include: France Germany Italy Spain Switzerland You can add up to two of the following four "zones": Austria and Hungary Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg Greece Portugal

Saverpasses
Looking to save money? When two or more adults travel together at all times, they each save 15 percent ($52 to $234, depending on the pass) by sharing a First Class Saverpass, compared to buying separate first class passes. Because this is a "shared" pass, members of the traveling group must be identified and paid for at the time of purchase, and all must be present to validate the pass. The Saverpass option is available with both Eurailpasses and Europasses.

Eurailpasses
Type of Pass	First Class Eurailpass	First Class Eurail Saverpass	Second Class Eurail Youthpass
10 days in 2 months flexi	$694	$592	$488
15 days in 2 months flexi	$914	$778	$642
15 consecutive days	$588	$498	$414
21 consecutive days	$762	$648	$534
1 month consecutive days	$946	$804	$664
2 months consecutive days	$1338	$11386	$938
3 months consecutive days	$1654	$1408	$1160
These passes cover all 17 Eurail countries. Youthpasses are for travelers under age 26 only, no discounts for companions. Children 4-11 pay half, under 4 travel free. Saverpass prices are per person for two or more traveling together. Because this is a "shared" pass, members of the traveling group must be identified and paid for at the time of purchase, and all must be present to validate the pass.

First Class Europass
Type of Pass	5 standard countries
5 days in 2 months	$438
6 days in 2 months	$476
8 days in 2 months	$552
10 days in 2 months	$624
15 days in 2 months	$794

First Class Europass Saverpass
Type of Pass	5 standard countries
5 days in 2 months	$374
6 days in 2 months	$406
8 days in 2 months	$470
10 days in 2 months	$530
15 days in 2 months	$674
These passes are for two or more people traveling together. Prices listed are per person. Kids 4-11 pay half the adult Saverpass fare. Kids under 4 travel free.

 

Second Class Europass Youthpass
Type of Pass	5 standard countries
5 days in 2 months	$307
6 days in 2 months	$334
8 days in 2 months	$387
10 days in 2 months	$437
15 days in 2 months	$556
You must begin traveling before your 26th birthday to be eligible for a youthpass.

Choosing the Eurailpass or Europass that's Right for Your Trip
Here are a few factors to keep in mind regarding Eurail and Europasses:

• Neither the Eurailpass nor the Europass is valid in the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland).
• Europasses and Eurailpasses pay for themselves more quickly in the north where rail travel costs are higher.
• A one month Eurailpass ($918 first class, $644 second class youth) pays for itself with a trip from Amsterdam to Rome to Madrid to Paris.
• One Europass is usually a better deal than buying several single-country railpasses.

Pass Coverage of Supplements and Special Trains
Railpasses do not cover any seat or sleeper reservations. On many trains, you can just hop on and sit in any unreserved seat; however, some trains require that you pay a small fee (usually around $4) for a seat reservation. A few fast and fancy trains may charge railpass holders a more expensive supplemental fee of $10 to $25.

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