The Eurail Global Pass is a single train pass that allows you to travel around Europe with just one ticket. Prices start from €480 for 2nd Class and €620 for 1st Class. It’s designed for first-time or mid-level travelers who want to explore Europe’s best highlights entirely by train.
Since this itinerary uses regional trains only, you’ll often need to take multiple connecting trains to travel from one country to the next. Below, we’ve provided the best route to start and finish your journey, including travel durations and train company names for each leg.
Route: Amsterdam → Berlin → Prague → Vienna → Salzburg → Zurich → Milan → Nice → Barcelona
Train Pass: Eurail Global Pass (15 travel days in 2 months), travel on any 15 days.
Start: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Why start here: Amsterdam is an easy entry point (major airport), compact, and perfectly connected to Germany.
Next stop: Berlin, Germany
Train: Deutsche Bahn (DB) regional trains via Osnabrück or Hannover
Duration: ~8–9 hours (1–2 connections)
2. Berlin, Germany
Next stop: Prague, Czech Republic
Train: Regional Express (RE) Berlin → Dresden → Prague
Duration: ~7 hours (beautiful Elbe River views)
3. Prague, Czech Republic
Next stop: Vienna, Austria
Train: České dráhy (ČD) regional → Breclav → Vienna (ÖBB)
Duration: ~6 hours
4. Vienna, Austria
Next stop: Zurich, Switzerland
Train: Westbahn or ÖBB Regional
Duration: ~2h 30m
Vienna → Salzburg → Zurich
Train: ÖBB / SBB Regional via Innsbruck
Duration: ~7–8 hours (beautiful Alps route)
5. Zurich / Lucerne, Switzerland
Next stop: Milan, Italy
Train: SBB Regional via Lugano → Chiasso → Como → Milan
Duration: ~4–5 hours
6. Milan, Italy
Next stop: Nice, France
Train: Trenitalia Regionale → Ventimiglia → SNCF TER → Nice
Duration: ~5–6 hours
7. Nice, France
Next stop: Barcelona, Spain (final destination)
Train: TER (Nice → Marseille) → local train → Cerbère → Rodalies (Spain) → Barcelona
Duration: ~10 hours (beautiful Mediterranean coast route)
Finish: Barcelona, Spain
End your trip in a sunny, affordable city with great food and a major international airport for departure.
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FAQs
Do I need to activate my Eurail Global Pass before traveling?
Yes, you must activate it before your first journey. You can easily do this through the Eurail mobile app, which also lets you plan routes and record your travel days.
Can I use the Eurail Global Pass for public transport within cities?
No, the pass is valid for intercity and regional trains only. Local buses, trams, and metro systems require separate tickets.
Is Wi-Fi available on Eurail trains?
Many modern trains in Western Europe (like in France, Germany, or Italy) offer free Wi-Fi, but it’s not guaranteed on all routes, especially regional or cross-border ones.
What happens if I miss a train?
If you are on a regional or non-reserved train, you can simply take the next one. However, if you miss a reserved train, you may need to buy a new reservation or ticket.
