Train travel throughout Europe just got slightly simpler thanks to a merger between Eurail and Interrail.
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Formerly, these brands offered routes across the continent for either non-Europeans or Europeans. Eurail covered the former. Since the two have merged, you have one key benefit: You can purchase rail passes that let you zip across Europe using a single digital pass that works for over 230 rail companies.
That’s a big deal in and of itself, especially for Americans who are easily turned around by train routes, train companies, and complex timetables. (If you’ve visited Italy, you’ve probably been hit with a problematic train strike, too.)
But this new union of Interrail and Eurail is even sweeter thanks to a week-long promotion period, which is now live. Here’s how you can save up to 50% on popular train passes that let you travel between 33 European countries.
Inside the week-long Interrail train pass sale
Again, Eurail is now Interrail. You might remember Eurail if you shopped around for rail passes that let you use trains to get around Europe—it was the most popular option for Americans thanks to its multi-country and multi-day passes.
Currently, Interrail Global Passes and One Country Passes are on sale, which you can purchase for specific time periods. The sale period runs from September 24 – October 1, and includes options that save you 15% or 50% on the passes mentioned above.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Save 50% on Interrail Global Passes or One Country Passes that are valid for one month or longer
- Save 15% on Interrail Global Passes or One Country Passes that are valid for less than one month
- The sale closes at 10:100am CEST on Thursday, October 1st
- You don’t need to enter a promo code—the sale prices are already listed on the website
- Refunds are available within one week of purchase
To shop for the discounted passes, head to Rail Europe or Interrail. You’ll see a header advertising the sales deal—you can click on that to head to the blog and learn about destinations or make your purchase directly.
[This article was updated on Monday, September 28, to clarify that Interrail and Eurail were not two separate companies.]