Passholders are entitled to a variety of bonuses, from use of shipping
lines and private railways to bicycle rentals and bus transportation. The following
companies will honor your railpass if it is valid in the appropriate
country. Please arrange your free or discount travel bonuses locally, and be certain to always confirm that
the company you are dealing with actually honors the bonus discount.
Please note that a free transportation bonus requires use of a travel day; reduction bonuses do not
require use of a travel day.
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Austria
50% reduction on boats on Lake Constance operated by BSB, SBS, and OBB (from May to October).
Various reductions on boat day trips on the river Danube between Linz and Passau (Germany) or vice versa operated by "Wurm & Kock".
20% reduction on boats on Lake Wolfgang operated by Austrian Railways (From May to October).
20% reduction on boat trips on the river Danube between Melk, Krems, and Vienna operated by DDSG Blue Danube Schiffahrt GmbH.
Special discount on bicycle rental at 130 railway stations.
15% reduction on St. Wolfgang-Schafbergspitze rack railway.
10% reduction on the Puchberg am Schneeberg Hochschneeberg rack railway.
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Belgium
Eurostar high speed trains link Brussels with London (England) in 2 hours 40 minutes via the Channel Tunnel. Eurostar also serves Ashford
(England). Eurostar offers approximately 50% discount on full and second class fares to Eurail Pass holders. Your Eurail Pass has to be validated
before the trip on Eurostar. The Pass holder firstt class reduction is also available with a second class Youth Pass. Bookings, that are compulsory,
can be made in Great Britain, France, Belgium, or via any Eurostar sales outlet.
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Denmark
When your pass is valid in Denmark and Germany, free crossing from Rodby Faerge to Puttgarden (Germany) operated by Scandlines/DFO.
When your pass is valid in Denmark and Germany, free crossing from Helsingor to Helsingborg (Sweden) operated by Scandlines.
50% reduction on the ferries of ‘Stena Line’ Between Frederikshaven and Goteborg (Sweden). No discount on cabin and couchette supplements.
50% reduction on the ferries of ‘Stena Line’ Between Frederikshaven and Goteborg (Sweden). No discount on cabin and couchette supplements.
50% reduction on the Hjorring – Hirtshals private railroad.
50% reduction on the Frederikshavn- Skagen private railroad.
25% reduction on entrance fee of the Danish railway museum in Odense.
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Finland
When your pass is valid in Finland, free crossing from Helsinki to Stockholm (Sweden) (via Mariehamn) , from Turku to Stockholm (Sweden) via
Mariehamn and from Vaasa to Umea (Sweden) operated by Silja Line. Advanced reservation is recommended from June to August. Pass holders pay for cabin space.
Group/student rates applicable for the ferry crossing Helsinki-Rostock (Germany) on the Finnjet. If booked earliest 7 days before departure, 50% discount on
adult normal fare in Budget or Tourist I S classes.
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France
50% reduction for Pass holders on normal fares on the ferry crossing Calais- Dover (England) operated by SeaFrance.
50% reduction on the standard foot passenger fares on ferry crossings from Cherbourg and Roscoff Rosslare (Ireland) operated by Irish ferries. Advanced booking
is recommended as capacity is limited. Sailing’s Operate from April to September.
30% reduction on normal fares for foot-passengers on the ferry crossings from Marseille, Nice and Toulon to Ajaccio, Bastia and Calvi on the island of Corsica.
Ferries operated by SNCM and FerryFrance.
Eurostar high speed train link Paris with London (England) in 3 hours via the Channel Tunnel. Eurostar also serves Lille and Frethun in Northern France and
Ashford (England). Eurostar offers approximately 50% discount on full 1st and 2nd class fares to Eurail Pass holders. Your Eurail pass has to be validated before
the trip on Eurostar. The Pass holder 1st class reduction is also available with a 2nd class Youth Pass. Bookings, which are compulsory, can be made in Great Britain,
France, Belgium or via any Eurostar sales outlet.
50% reduction of the CFC (Chemins de Fer de la Corse) private railroad between Ajaccio and Calvi and between Bastia and Calvi.
25% reduction on the CFP ( Chemins de fer de la Provence) between Nice and Digne (private railroad)
20% reduction on the Chemins de fer Montenvers-Mer de Glace (private railroad near Chamonix).
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Germany
When your pass is valid in Denmark and Germany, free crossing from Rodby Faerge to Puttgarden (Germany) operated by Scandlines/DFO.
When your pass is valid in Germany and Sweden, free crossing from Sassnitz to Trelleborg (Sweden) operated by TT-line.
Free sailings on boats operated by the KD German Rhine Line making regular runs in the river Rhine between Koln and Mainz on the river
Mosel between Koblenz and Cochem (except on boats making cruises of several days between Basel and Rotterdam or vice versa, or between Trier
and Koblenz or vice versa). An extra charge is due for the use of hydrofoils.
50% reduction on normal fares on the ferry crossings from Travemunde to Trelleborg (Sweden) operated by TT-line.
50% reduction on the full fare of the ferry crossing from Rostock to Trelleborg (Sweden) Operated by the TR-Line.
Various reductions on boat day trips on the river Danube between Passau and Linz (Austria) or vice versa operated by ‘Wurm & Kock’.
50% reduction on boats on Lake Constance operated by BSB, SBS, and OBB (from May to October).
50% reduction on boats on the river Rhine between Constance and Schaffhausen operated by Urh.
Group/student rates applicable for the ferry crossing Helsinki-Rostock (Germany) on the Finnjet. If booked earliest 7 days before departure,
50% discount on adult normal fare in Budget or Tourist I S classes.
60% reduction on the regular fares on the following EUROPABUS routes: EB 189 Burgenstrasse (Castle Road) from May to September only: Mannheim
–Hidelberg- Heilbronn- Rothenberg od der Tauber- Ansbach- Nuremberg. EB 190/190A Romantische Strasse (Romantic Road) from April to December only:
Frankfurt/M- Rothenberg ob der Tauber- Augsburg- Munich/Fussen. Reservation is strongly recommended and can be secured in advance via Deutsche
Touring in Frankfurt am Main. Phone (+ 49) 69 7903 256 and fax (+49) 69 7903 219
25% reduction on the mountain railroad Garmisch Partenkirchen-Grainau Zugspitzplatt and on some cable cars in the summit area.
Reduced fare on the Freiburg- Schauinsland rack railway.
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Greece
When you pass is valid in Greece, free ferry crossings from Patras, Igoumenitsa and Corfu to Brindisi (Italy) operated by HML (Hellenic
Mediterranean Lines) and Blue Star ferries. In July and August, a US $20 High season surcharge must be paid. Port taxes are extra.
When your pass is valid in Greece, free ferry crossings from Patras, Igoumenitsa to Ancona and Bari (Italy) operated by ‘Superfast Ferries’.
in July and August, the equivalent of US $20 high season surcharge must be paid. Port taxes are extra.
25% reduction on a one-day-cruise from Athens to the Isles of Aegina, Poros, and Hydra operated by ETOS travel. For reservations: (+30) 1 522 6138.
15-75% reduction on certain hotels in Athens. For information: ETOS travel at (+30) 1 522 6138.
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Ireland (Republic)
50% reduction on the standard foot passenger fares on ferry crossing from Rosslare to Cherbourg and Roscoff (France) operated by Irish ferries. Advanced
booking is recommended as capacity is limited. Sailing’s operate from April to September.
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Italy
Free ferry crossings from Civitavecchia to Golfo Aranci (Sardinia) operated by Trenitalia (standard class).
Free ferry crossings from Villa S. Giovanni to Messina (Sicily) operated by Trenitalia (standard class).
When you pass is valid in Greece, free ferry crossings from Patras, Igoumenitsa and Corfu to Brindisi (Italy)
operated by HML (Hellenic Mediterranean Lines) and Blue Star ferries. In July and August, a US $20 High season surcharge
must be paid. Port taxes are extra.
When your pass is valid in Greece, free ferry crossings from Patras, Igoumenitsa to Ancona and Bari (Italy) operated by
‘Superfast Ferries’. in July and August, the equivalent of US $20 high season surcharge must be paid. Port taxes are extra.
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Luxembourg
Free ride on buses operated by CFL
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Netherlands
30% reduction on the full fares of the ‘Stena Line’ for the high speed sea service crossing between Hoek van Holland and Harwich (England).
30% reduction on the normal fare for day crossings of ferries operated by ‘Color Line’ between Kristiansand and Hirtshals (Denmark) and between
Larvik and Frederikshavn (Denmark).
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Norway
50% reduction on the normal fare for the ferries from Bergen to Haugesund and Stavanger v.v operated by ‘Flaggruten ANS’
30% reduction on the normal fare for day crossings of ferries operated by ‘Color Line’ between Kristiansand and Hirtshals (Denmark) and between Larvik and Frederikshavn (Denmark).
30% reduction on the Myrdal to Flam on the Flamsbana private railroad.
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Portugal
Free ferry crossing from Lisboa (Terreiro do Paco) to Barrerio operated by Empresa Soflusa.
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Spain
20% reduction on the ferry crossings operated by Trasmediterranea:
Barcelona - Palma de Mallorca
Barcelona - Ibiza
Barcelona - Menorca
Valencia - Palma de Mallorca
Valencia - Menorca
Algeciras - Tanger (Morocco)
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Sweden
When your pass is valid in Finland, free ferry crossing from Stockholm to Helsinki (Finland) via Mariehamn; from Stockholm to Turku (Finland) via Mariehamn; and from Umea to Vaasa operated by
‘Silja Line’. Advanced reservation is recommended from June to August.
When your pass is valid in Sweden and Denmark, free ferry crossing between Helsingborg and Helsingor (Denmark) Operated by Scandlines.
When your pass is valid in Sweden or Germany, free ferry crossing from Trelleborg to Sassnitz (Germany) operated by TT-Line.
50% reduction on normal fares for the ferry crossing from Trelleborg to Travemunde (Germany) on the TT-Line.
50% reduction on the full fare of the TR-Line for the ferry crossing Trelleborg-Rostock (Germany).
50% reduction on the ferries of ‘Stena Line’ between Goteborg and Frederikshavn (Denmark). No discount on cabin and couchette supplements.
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Switzerland
Free sailing on regular boat services on the lakes of Geneva, Luzern, Thun, Brienz, Zurich, Neuchatel, Biel and Murten. These are seasonal services,
so please consult timetables.
Free sailings on regular boat services on the river Aare between Biel Solothurn. These are seasonal services, so please consult timetables.
50% reduction on boats on lake Constance operated by BSB, SBS, and OBB (from May to October).
50% reduction on boats on the river Rhine between Constance and Schaffhausen operated by Urh.
50% reduction on the Buregstock funicular.
50% reduction on the Stanserhorn funicular/cable railway.
35% reduction on entrance fee to the ‘Transport Museum’ in Lucerne.
30% reduction to the summit of Mount Pilatus (near Lucerne), by funicular from Alpnachstad, as well as by cable car from Kriens.
25% reduction on the Jungfrau Region Railways.
25% reduction on the Vitznau/Rigi Railways.
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