The Express Rail Tour of Europe Get more bang for your buck with Eurail

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They can roll past jaw-dropping landscapes, dive into culture-rich cities, and explore Europe’s best museums, attractions, and

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They can roll past jaw-dropping landscapes, dive into culture-rich cities, and explore Europe’s best museums, attractions, and hostels for less.

No need to stress about tickets or lines—they can book most attractions in advance and go!

The options are endless, and that’s why we’ve created a short itinerary to unlock the additional benefits of travelling with a Eurail Pass.

Ghent, Belgium

Ghent is as picturesque as nearby Bruges but with fewer tourists. Check out the St. Bavo Cathedral, take a river cruise, and enjoy medieval Ghent’s bars, restaurants, and beer houses in the evenings.

Pass benefits: 10% discount on the best tours in Ghent with GetYourGuide. From a guided walking tour, urban bike ride, or boat trip through the city.

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Who can resist the hotspot of the Netherlands? Hop on board one of the canal boats to sail past the traditional houses and under Instagrammable bridges to see the “Venice of the North” from a new perspective.
Pass benefits:  Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam offers a 20% discount.
Flying Pig Hostel offers a 10% discount and 20% off the SANDEMANs NEW Europe tour of the Red Light District.Getting there: Travel by regional train to Amsterdam (the Netherlands) in just over 3 hours (supplement required from Anvers to Amsterdam).

Berlin, Germany

Berlin is the ultimate historical time capsule! From the twilight of the German Empire to the roaring interwar era, from Hitler’s chilling dominion to the symbol of a divided Cold War world—the Wall (there’s something for everyone in this captivating cultural capital).
Pass benefits: 20% discount on SANDEMANs NEW Europe tour of Berlin (it’s the best way to uncover the epitome of 20th-century history).

Getting there: Take several trains from Amsterdam to Berlin (Germany) without a supplement.

Bologna, Italy

Bologna is a captivating city with an array of medieval churches, long porticoes and hidden canals. Climb to the top of Asinelli Tower, the highest tower in Italy, for an Instagrammable view of Bologna.
Pass benefit: Secret Food Tours of Bologna offers a 15% discount. Guides lead people through the city on a foodie tour.

Getting there: Travel to Zagreb by train to catch the night train to Bologna (Italy) in 10 hours.

Lyon, France

Lyon is the gastronomical capital of France, where food and wine can be found in abundance. Culture and history are on every corner, from the ancient Roman theatre to the futuristic Musée de Confluence. Go to the top of Fourvière Hill for the city’s best view.

Pass benefits:  20% off the Lyon City Card: One card, all of Lyon, with free entrance to 38 popular attractions and a 50% discount on the second card for couples or groups.

Getting there: By train from Bologna to Lyon (France) in under 7 hours.

Additional benefits: Pass holders can stop for a few hours and stash their luggage at any major station with 20% off Stasher Luggage Storage.

On this itinerary, 1st class Pass holders can use the lounges for free in Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and the Netherlands.

Call a Bike by DB Connect in 50 cities: Pass holders get a 20% discount on bike rentals in Germany.