Eurail Passes: How to Choose the Best Train Pass

Traveling Europe by train with a Eurail pass is one of the most popular ways to get around during your backpacking trip.

I took the Eurail (Interrail) train around Europe during my first backpacking trip in 2015.

I traveled for a full month using Europe’s sophisticated international train system.

I paid one combined price for an Interrail pass and saw eight countries and dozens of European cities.

The only reason I was able to purchase an Interrail pass (which is cheaper than a Eurail Pass) at the time was that I was a legal resident of a European country. If you’re not a resident or citizen of Europe, you must purchase the Eurail pass.

During the experience, I learned a lot about how to approach European travel with Eurail passes.

Here is what you need to know before you jump in and buy a Eurail pass.

What is a Eurail Pass?

A Eurail pass is a single train ticket allowing you to hop on and off trains across most of Europe at…