Before you start your trip, you need to activate your Pass so it's ready for travel. You'll need your passport or ID that you're traveling with, and you'll need to know which date you're taking your first train. Enter your passport or ID number.
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The main railway company in Switzerland is SBB/CFF/FFS. Your Eurail Pass is valid on all trains of this company. Switzerland also has many private railway companies, and below you'll find an overview of the ones that accept your Eurail Pass for free travel.
Eurail passes do not cover local transport like trams or metros, only intercity trains. Rail Europe is another company that offers similar European train passes.
Eurail is the name of the consortium that works with all the national rail companies to create the Eurail train pass. Rail Europe is an official reseller of the tickets and passes that Eurail creates. Interrail is the same pass but for Europeans only; Eurail/Rail Europe is for non-Europeans.
Travel all over GermanyWith a mobile German Rail Pass you can enjoy unlimited rail travel throughout Germany. The Pass is accepted on all trains operated by the national railway company, Deutsche Bahn (DB), and many private operators.
In general, yes, but there are some exceptions and a few rules to keep in mind. First, be mindful that some trains (such as high speed, scenic, and night trains) require rail pass holders to purchase reservations at an additional cost.
Yes, the Eurail Global Pass does work in Switzerland as well as 32 other European countries. However you cannot buy a Eurail One Country Pass for Switzerland. The Swiss Travel Pass is thus a better option for travel only within Switzerland.
You can hop on and off most trains as you please with your Eurail Pass, but some trains ask you to buy an additional seat reservation before you can jump aboard.
This is your all-in-one train ticket to Europe! Just make sure you travel within the time frame outlined on your ticket. Eurail passes do not cover local transport like trams or metros, only intercity trains. Rail Europe is another company that offers similar European train passes.
First class also has wider seats and aisles, and is more likely to have amenities such as air-conditioning and power outlets (though outlets are still rare on Europe's trains, in any class). While first class is less conducive to conversation, it's more conducive to napping.
Our Global Pass is perfect if you wish to add Great Britain to your longer itinerary, with the Eurostar offering excellent rail connections to France. The Global Pass is valid in Scotland, England, Wales, and Ireland, along with 31 other countries.