What must I be aware of when purchasing and travelling with a Eurail Pass?

When travelling with the Eurail Pass, you must show the identification document specified in the Eurail Pass on the train.

When purchasing, you must specify the following:

  • First name and surname
  • Date of birth
  • Country of residence
  • The number of your valid ID document
  • The date of your departure (= start of the Pass’s validity period)
Further information: Further information about the Eurail Passes