Understand Your European Train Tickets With the Help of This Guide

Give yourself two less things to worry about on your European vacation: having to buy multiple train tickets when you’re on the go and understanding what your  ticket means. You can easily travel from one country to another with the Eurail Global Pass. Board the train as many times as you want to make the most of your European vacation and check off all the must-visit destinations on your itinerary. Check out our two-week itinerary to get an idea on how you can take advantage of the Eurail Pass.

It’s an easy, fast, and affordable way of getting around Europe with just one single pass. For a set period of time, ranging from four days to two months, you can take as many trips as you need or want to without having to purchase several tickets or breaking the bank. The Eurail Pass covers 33 countries in Europe, including France, Germany, Greece, and Spain. Read all about the other included countries and other benefits to using this pass in our complete guide on the Eurail Global Pass.

Although the Eurail Pass makes travelling much more convenient, those unfamiliar with European train tickets might have some questions, which we’ll be answering with all the important details. 

Pass cover numbers are only issued with paper passes. This should be located along with the travel diary. For mobile pass holders, your pass numbers can be found in your confirmation e-mail and on the rail planner app. 

Although tickets will differ, in terms of language and look, your tickets will generally have the train number, carriage or wagon number, and seat number clearly printed. Before boarding a carriage, it’s important to check if your ticket and the number printed on the carriage itself match. Next to the carriage door, you’ll also find the range of seat numbers nearest to that entrance, so make sure you take note of both of these details before boarding the train. 

On the ticket, the seat number is usually found next to the carriage number. Don’t forget to check the seat numbers by your carriage door before getting on to make finding your seat much easier. Once you’re on the train, seat numbers can be found above the seats on the luggage rack, or on the side of the headrest. 

Make sure you’ve got the right tickets and seats according to your budget, comfort, and travel plans. Find out the different types of Eurail passes available on Klook.