International Rail Passes
Our guide to international rail passes
Discover the world by train with a rail pass. If you plan on travelling by train on your next getaway, you may find buying a rail pass is more cost-effective than buying individual train tickets. At Trainline, we sell international rail passes for many countries and continents across the globe including Europe, Great Britain and Japan.
Keep scrolling to see which passes you can buy with us, tap the blue button to book your pass straight away or tap find out more to read your dedicated guides to each pass.
European rail passes
If you're planning a trip to Europe and want to visit more than one country during your visit, an Interrail or Eurail pass is a great way to simplify your train travel and save money along the way. Cheaper than buying individual tickets, the only difference between these two passes is that one is for EU residents and the other is for those visiting from elsewhere.
Planning a trip from the US to Europe in 2024? Depending on where you're going, you might need to apply for ETIAS. Check out our guide to ETIAS, the new travel authorization system coming into force in 2024 for some travelers to Europe. And don't forget to check out our European packing list so you're prepared for your trip!
Interrail
With the Interrail Pass, you can discover Europe by train and travel across the continent with 10,000 destinations to discover.
Suitable for:
European residents travelling in the European economic space
Travelling in multiple countries or just one
Trips from 1 week to 3 months
Eurail
With the Eurail Pass, you can discover Europe by train and travel across the continent with 10,000 destinations to discover.
Suitable for:
Non-European residents and non-European passport holders
Travelling in multiple countries or just one
Trips from 1 week to 3 months
Swiss Rail Pass
With a Swiss Rail Pass, you'll get to enjoy unlimited travel on Swiss trains, buses, boats, cable cars and public transport in more than 90 cities.
Suitable for:
Tourists who permanently reside outside Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein
Travelling around Switzerland
Trips from 2 to 15 days in 1 to 3 months
European travel inspiration
Check out some of the most popular ways to spend your time in Europe. Our travel experts have put together exciting itineraries to get you inspired.
British rail passes
Want to see some of the amazing trips and destinations Great Britain has to offer? Take a look at some of our favorite things to do and see during your visit.
BritRail Pass
Using the BritRail Pass, you can explore England's cities and coasts, Scotland's Highlands and Wales' scenic coasts using one simple ticket.
Suitable for:
All non-UK passport holders travelling within Great Britain
Travelling by train around England, Scotland and Wales
Trips from 2 days to 1 month
British travel inspiration
Want to see some of the amazing trips and destinations Great Britain has to offer? Take a look at some of our favorite things to do and see during your visit.
Japanese rail passes
Japan is a fascinating country full of breathtaking scenery, high-tech cities and cultural experiences just waiting to be explored. Whether you’re planning on travelling around the country or just sticking to one region, a Japan Rail Pass is a great money-saving option.
Japan Rail Pass
Discover all that the Land of the Rising Sun has to offer with a Japan Rail Pass. Travel between regions. cities and Japan's biggest attractions with one simple pass.
Suitable for:
All non-Japanese residents or Japanese passport holders
Visiting more than one city in Japan
Travel on bullet trains, local trains and buses
Japan Rail Regional Passes
Just sticking to one region during a visit to Japan? The JR Regional Pass allows for unlimited travel (for a certain time period) within one region and could be a cheaper option.
Suitable for:
All non-Japanese residents or Japanese passport holders
Shorter trips
Travel on bullet trains, local trains and buses
Where else can I travel by train?
It’s not just rail passes we sell, we’re trusted by train and coach companies in 45 countries across the world to sell tickets to thousands of destinations. Take a look at our guides to travelling by train.