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Conditions of this Pass
Only non-European residents can travel with a Eurail Pass. If you’re a European resident you can travel with an Interrail Pass .
Most high-speed and night trains require a reservation at an additional cost. Learn more about seat reservations
1st class Passes are valid in both 1st and 2nd class coaches. 2nd class Passes are only valid in 2nd class coaches.
You need to activate your Eurail Pass within 11 months of the issue date. You can do this online using our free activation service at checkout, or once you've received your Pass at a European train station.
All standard Eurail Passes are refundable or exchangeable if they are returned unused. Read our booking terms and our refund & exchange policy .
- Depending on the promo conditions, promotional Eurail Passes may be non-refundable and non-exchangeable. To check if a purchased promotional pass is refundable or exchangeable, please refer to the payment confirmation. Read more
- To travel with a discounted Youth Pass, you must be aged from 12 up to and including 27 on the date you choose to start your trip.
- To travel with a discounted Senior Pass, you must be aged 60 or older on the date you choose to start your trip.
- Children under 4 travel for free and do not need an Eurail Pass. You may be asked to sit a child under 4 on your lap during busy times.
Children aged 4 to 11 travel for free with a Child Pass. A child must be accompanied at all times by at least one person with an Adult Pass. This doesn’t have to be a family member and can be anyone over 18.
- Children must be 11 or younger on the date you choose to start your trip.
- Up to 2 children can travel with 1 adult. For example, when 2 adults are travelling, they can take 4 children with them. If more than 2 children are travelling with 1 adult, a separate Youth Pass must be purchased for each additional child.
Children under 12 travel in the same travel class as the accompanying adult.
Travellers aged 12 to 27 can travel with a Youth Pass.
Global Pass
Want to see more of Europe than just 1 country? A Global Pass can take you to over 30,000 destinations across Europe. It's flexible, so you can decide on the day where you want to go. Or plan out your trip completely, it's all up to you!
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Trains in Europe
Europe’s extensive rail network connects all of Europe’s top destinations from world-famous capitals to charming off-the-beaten-track towns. Choose the type of train that best fits your plans, and travel where you want by day or night.
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Where do I find Information on the Free Travel Pass?
- If you wish to book onto a train see our handy guide Booking a 'Free Travel Pass or Valid Ticket' option
- For information on how to travel with a Free Travel Pass on rail services see our FAQ Do I need to get a ticket to accompany my Free Travel/Public Services Card?
- For more information on how to use your Public Service Card for free travel check out this TFI How to use your PSC for free travel leaflet or visit freetravel.ie
- For information on what a Free Travel Pass is go to the Department of Social Protection website , contact your local Social Welfare Office or Call their Information Line at 1890 500 000 (from the Republic of Ireland only) or 00353 71 915 7100 (from Northern Ireland or overseas).
All free travel passes are issued by the Department of Social Protection not by the transport provider. Free travel passes are non-transferrable and can only be used by the named person. You cannot use your Free Travel Pass on services not listed in the official timetable, on tours and special rail services. You can only use your Free Travel Pass on all regular timetable services.
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Contact Information
The Free Travel Scheme is administered by the Department of Social Protection (DSP) and all queries about the scheme should be directed to the Department by emailing [email protected] or calling 071 915 7100.
More details on the Free Travel Scheme can be found on their website.
About the Free Travel Pass
The Free Travel Pass allows holders to travel free of charge on public transport services in Ireland including Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann, Luas, TFI Local Link and Kilkenny Services operated by City Direct. The Free Travel Pass is also accepted by many commercial bus services.
You can find a full list of all operators and routes where the Free Travel Pass is accepted on gov.ie .
If you are using a PSC Free Travel Card, please hold the card to the validator until you hear a beep or see the green light.
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