Eurail Select Pass 'n Drive

Travel Bonuses for Eurail Select Pass 'n Drive

Please be sure to note that any bonus that is free will use a travel day on your rail pass. Discounted bonuses will not require the use of a travel day, but do require a valid rail pass. And all bonuses are handled locally and are subject to change.

Bonuses in Austria

Fr Austria Innsbruck1 River Inn

Cruises/Ferries (Lakes and Rivers)

  • 50% reduction on boats on Lake Constance (Bodensee) operated by BSB, SBS and ÖBB (from May to October)
  • 20% discount on sightseeing trips on the river Danube in Vienna and Wachau operated by DDSG Blue Danube
  • Various reductions on boat trips on the river Danube between Linz and Passau (Germany) or vice versa operated by Wurm & Köck

Buses

  • Free travel on buses from Graz - Klagenfurt operated by OBB Intercitybus. Seat reservations are required. Klagenfurt/Villach -Venezia Mestre & Venezia Tronchetto (included if your Pass is valid in both Austria and Italy; supplements are required)

Trains

  • Free airport transfer on the S-Bahn trains in Vienna. Offer is not valid on bus or CAT. This transfer requires use of one day of travel on the pass.

Hotels

  • 10% discount on Meininger hotels at the following locations: Vienna and Salzburg.

Bonuses in France

France Avignon3 Pont Avignon Over The River Rhone

Private and Scenic Trains

  • 50% reduction on the CFC (Chemins de Fer de la Corse) (private railroad) between Ajaccio and Bastia, Ajaccio and Calvi and Bastia and Calvi.
  • 50% reduction on the CFP (Chemins de Fer de la Provence) between Nice and Digne (private railroad) 
  • Eurostar high speed trains link Paris, Lille and Calais to London and Ashford via the Channel Tunnel.
  • For Eurail Pass holders with a valid pass including France, Eurostar offers a discount on full 1st and 2nd class fares. The Pass holder 1st class reduction is also available with a 2nd class Youth Pass.

Metro System

  • Free travel in Paris on the RER underground system on Line B from Charles-de-Gaulle airport to Paris Gare-du-Nord railway station. To travel on the RER underground you will need to go to the RER station at CDG Terminal 1. Request a "contremarque" ticket at the ticket window and show your Eurail Pass. You will need this "contremarque" to enter the platform at CDG and to exit the RER station at Paris Gare du Nord.

Ferries and Cruises

  • 50% discount on 1 hour sightseeing Seine river excursions with Bateaux Parisiens.
  • 30% reduction on the standard foot passenger fares on ferry crossings from Cherbourg to Rosslare (Ireland) (February to December) and Roscoff to Rosslare (Ireland) (May to September) operated by Irish Ferries. Advance booking is recommended and reservations required. No daily sailings.

Buses

  • Free Travel from Digne – St Auban/Veynes
  • Free Travel from Oloron – Canfranc (Spain)

Museums and Attractions

  • 20% discount at Grévin Wax Museum in Paris.
  • Discounted admission to the France Miniature Parc in Elancourt.

Travel Bonuses in Belgium

Fr Belgium Liege2 Palais Des Princes Eveques

Train

  • Special pass holder fares on the Eurostar high speed trains that link London to Brussels , Lille and Paris via the Channel Tunnel.
  • For Eurail Pass holders with a valid pass including Belgium, Eurostar offers a discount on full 1st and 2nd class fares for travel from London to Paris and Lille and London to Brussels . The Pass holder 1st class reduction is also available with a 2nd class Youth Pass.
Hotels
  • 10% reduction for Eurail Pass holders on HUSA-Hotels.
    (Login: Rail Pass password: Eurailinterrail)

Travel Bonuses in Denmark

Denmark Arhus

Private Rail Roads

  • 50% discount on the Hjørring - Hirtshals private railroad.
  • 50% discount on the Frederikshavn - Skagen private railroad.

Ferries

  • 50% discount on the normal fares on crossings of the Color Line, between Hirtshals and Larvik (Norway) and between Hirtshals and Kristiansand (Norway). Discount is not applicable for reclining seats or meals fares.
  • 25% reduction on all cabins except Commodore Class on the ferries of 'DFDS Seaways' between Copenhagen - Oslo. There are a limited number of tickets available at a reduced price.

Museum

Trains
  • Free access to the DSB  lounges located in Århus, Copenhagen and Odense for 1st class passholders.

Travel Bonuses in Finland

Sinja Line Ferries

Ferries

  • 20- 40% reduction on ferry crossings from Helsinki –Stockholm (via Mariehamn), Turku – Stockholm (via Mariehamn) and Helsinki – Tallinn operated by Tallink Silja Oy. The high season discount is 20% and the low season discount is 40%. Visit Tallink Silja Oy for more information.
    • All reductions are available for Cabins that are category C-A. Port taxes are extra.
  • 30% reduction on ferry crossings from Helsinki – Rostock operated by Tallink Silja Oy.
    • All reductions are available for Cabins that are category C-A. Port taxes are extra.
  • 30% discount is offered on the offical fares on the ferry crossing between Gdynia-Helsinki, Helsinki-Rostock and Helsinki-Travemünde operated by Finnlines. Port tax and meals are an additional cost and are paid locally.
  • Special rate on ferry crossings from Turku/Helsinki – Stockholm operated by Vikings Line.

Buses

  • Free ride on buses from Kemi/Tornio – Haparanda (Sweden) operated by Veljekset Salmela.

Museums

  • Free admission to the Narrow-gauge railway museum Jokioinen. Museum is open from June to mid August. Free admission to the Railway museum Hyvinkää.

Travel Bonuses in Germany

Lake steamer in Germany

Private and Regional Rail Roads

  • Free travel on the S-Bahn trains (local railways) that operate in the major German cities. The only exception is Berlin, where the Eurail Pass is only valid on the S-Bahn tracks that connect the DB railway stations of Berlin.
  • 10% reduction on the mountain railroad Garmisch Partenkirchen - Grainau - Zugspitzplatt and on some cable cars in the summit area.
  • Reduced fare on the Berlin Night Express Train from Berlin-Malmö which includes the ferry crossing from Sassnitz-Trelleborg. Reservation are required and are an additional cost.
Ferries and Cruises
  • Free sailings on boats operated by the 'KD German Rhine Line' making regular runs on the river Rhine between Köln and Mainz and on the river Mosel between Koblenz and Cochem (except on boats making cruises of several days between Basel and Rotterdam or vice versa, or between Trier and Koblenz or vice versa). An extra charge is applicable for the use of hydrofoils.
  • 50% reduction on boats on Lake Constance operated by BSB, SBS and ÖBB (from May to October).
  • 30% discount on ferry crossings from Helsinki - Rostock operated by Tallink Silja Oy
    • All reductions are available for Cabins that are category C-A. Port taxes are extra.
  • 30% discount is offered on the offical fares on the ferry crossing from Rostock-Helsinki, Rostock-Gdynia and Travemünde-Helsinki operated by Finnlines. Port tax and meals are an additional cost and are paid locally.
  • 20% discount is offered on the offical fares on the ferry crossing from Travemünde - Malmo operated by Finnlines. Port tax and meals are an additional cost and are paid locally.
  • Various reductions on boat trips on the river Danube between Passau and Linz (Austria) or vice versa operated by 'Wurm & Köck.

Buses

  • A 20% discount on the Europabus route EB 190/190A Romantische Strasse (May to October), Romantic Road, (Frankfurt am Main-Rothenburg ob der Tauber-Augsburg-Munich/Fussen). It is strongly recommended to reserve seats in advance by either sending an email to incoming@touring-travel.de or contacting Touring Tours & Travel by  Phone: +49 (0)69 719 126 261; Fax: +49 (0)69 719 126 156.
  • Special ticket available with your Eurail Pass on the Expressbus from Prague-Nürnberg. Reservations are required and are an additional cost and can be reserved in Prague or Nuremburg.
Hotels
  • 10% discount on Meininger hotels at the following locations: Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Hamburg, Vienna and London

Travel Bonuses in Greece

Greece Epidaurus Panoramic View

Ferries

  • 30% discount is offered on ferries from Rafina - Cyclades, Piraeus - Cyclades, Piraeus - Heraklion and Piraeus - Chania when you ALSO take a ferry between Greece and Italy, operated by Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries.
  • 30-50% discount is offered on the standard and cabin fares on the crossings from Patras to Brindisi (Italy) operated by HML (Hellenic Mediterranean Lines). 50% discount is offered except in High Season (June 15 to September 15) when the discount is 30%.  No reduction on De-Luxe cabins.
  • 30% discount is offered on ferries from Corfu - Igoumenitsa, Igoumenitsa - Patras, Corfu - Patras and Heraklion - Piraeus when you ALSO take a ferry between Greece and Italy, operated by  Minoan Lines. NOTE – Minoan Lines has introduced a 15 euro per passenger fuel surcharge (excluding infants).
  • 30% reduction on the prices of the sea crossing between Italy and Greece and v.v. on the lines Ancona – Patras and Bari – Patras. Port taxes to be paid extra. Reservations locally.
  • 15% reduction on the price of one day cruise from Athens to Aegina – Poros – Hydra, offered by Ionian Travel Organization ( address above-mentioned ). 15% reduction on the prices of hotels in Athens operated by Ionian Travel.

Hotels

Tours

  • 15% discount on the price of a one-day excursion to Delfi or Epidaurus. (Ionian travel)
  • 15% discount on the price of an Athens sightseeing tour. (For information and reservations contact Ionian Travel at (+30) 210 523 9609 or email ionian@acci.gr.)

Museums

  • Free Admission to the Railway Museum at Siokou St. Athens. Open Tuesday - Sunday from 9:00am to 1:00pm and on Wednesday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

Travel Bonuses in Hungary

Fr Hungary Budapest1 Parliament And River Danube

Train

  • Free travel on the private railways from Györ-Sopron-Ebenfurt and Sopron- Szombathely-Szentgotthárd operated by GySEV/Raaberbahn.  
  • 50% reduction on the entrance fee for the Hungarian Heritage Railway Park by motor train from Budapest-Nyugati station. (seasonal opening hours)

Travel Bonuses in Ireland

Irish Ferries

Ferries

  • 30% reduction on the standard foot passenger fares for the ferry crossings from Rosslare to Cherbourg (France) (February to December) and Rosslare to Roscoff (France) (May to September) operated by Irish Ferries. Advance booking is recommended. No daily sailings.
  • 30% reduction on the standard passenger fares on the crossings Dun Laoghaire - Holyhead (UK) and Rosslare - Fishguard (UK) operated by Stena Line.
  • 30% reduction on the standard passenger fares on the crossings Dublin - Holyhead (UK) and Rosslare - Pembroke (UK) operated by Irish Ferries.
  • 25% discount on the ferry crossing from Belfast/Dublin - Liverpool (Birkenhead) operated by Norfolkline Irish Sea
Trains
  • Free travel on the national railway of Northern Ireland operated by Translink NI Railways.
Hostels
  • 10% discount on HINI hostels in Belfast, Armagh, Bushmills, Whitepark Bay, Newcastle and Enniskillen.

Travel Bonuses in Italy

Fr Italy La Spezia Panoramic View

Trains

  • Free transfer is available on the Leonardo Express between Fiumicino Airport and Roma Termini train station for 1st class passholders only. This transfer requires use of one day of travel on the pass.

Ferries

  • 30-50% discount is offered on the standard and cabin fares on the crossings from Patras to Brindisi (Italy) operated by HML (Hellenic Mediterranean Lines). 50% discount is offered except in High Season (June 15 to September 15) when the discount is 30%.  No reduction on De-Luxe cabins.
  • 30% discount  on ferry crossings from Patras and Igoumenitsa to Ancona and Bari (Italy) operated by Superfast Ferries and Blue Star Ferries. Mid season surcharge: June and September € 10 per person; High season surcharge: July and August € 20 per person. Fuel surcharge and Port taxes are extra.
  • 20% discount on the standard and cabin fares on crossings operated by Grimaldi Ferries on the following routes: Barcelona-Civitavecchia, Barcelona-Livorno, Catania-Valletta, Civitavecchia-Tunis (Tunisia), Catania Trapani-Civitavecchia, Civitavecchia-Porto Torres (Sardinia), Catania-Genova, Genova/Civitavecchia-Valletta, Livorno-Valencia, Salerno/Palermo/Trapani-Tunis
    (Tunisia).

Travel Bonuses in The Netherlands

Netherlands Maastricht Panorama

Ferries

  • 30% reduction on the full Stena Line fares for the crossing between Hoek van Holland and Harwich (UK).
  • 25% reduction on all cabin categories except Commodore Class on the ferries of 'DFDS Seaways' between IJmuiden and Newcastle (UK). There are a limited number of tickets available at a reduced price.

Trains

  • Free access to the NS Hispeed lounges in several cities. Access is available on the day of travel for 1st class passholders with reservations. 

Museums

  • 20% reduction on full entrance fee for the Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum in Rotterdam. The museum is one of the oldest in Netherlands containing a large collection of medieval to modern European art. Passholders must present their pass at the museum ticket window to receive their discount.

Travel Bonuses in Norway

Norway Bergen

Private Rail Road

  • 30% reduction from Myrdal to Flam on the Flamsbana private railroad.

Ferries and Express Boats

  • 50% discount on the normal fares on crossings of the Color Line, between Hirtshals-Larvik (Norway) and between Hirtshals-Kristiansand (Norway). Discount is not applicable for reclining seats or meals fares.
  • 25% reduction on all cabin categories except Commodore Class on the ferries of 'DFDS Seaways' between Oslo and Copenhagen (Denmark). There is a limited number of tickets to a reduced price.

Buses

  • 50% reduction on the bus from Andalsnes to Molde (operated by Veoy Buss AS.)
  • 50% reduction on the bus from Andalsnes to Alesund (operated by Nettbus More AS)
Museums

Travel Bonuses in Portugal

Portugal Lisbon Panorama

Trains

  • Free access to the CP lounges 2 hours prior to departure or after arrival for 1st class passholders with reservations on the following trains: Alfa Pendular(AP), Sud Expresso or Lusitânia at Lisboa Oriente Station.

Buses

  • Special fare for travel on Aeroshuttle or Aerobus airport connection to.from the Lisbon Airport of €2,00 with Carristur.  Present a valid reservation of travel within 3 days (before or after tour date) on one of the following trains: Alfa Pendular (AP), Intercidades (IC), Sud Expresso or Lusitania. 

Attractions

Tours
  • 25% discount on tours in Porto, Braga, Coimbra and Lisbon operated by Carristur. Present a valid reservation of travel within 3 days (before or after tour date) on one of the following trains: Alfa Pendular (AP), Intercidades (IC), Sud Expresso or Lusitania.
Hotels
  • Discounted rates on hotels at CP Passenger. To view the rates visit the website and find ‘Special Offers' then select 'Hotel Partnerships‘.

Travel Bonuses in Spain

Fr Spain Basque Country4 Urkiola Mountains

Trains

  • 50% reduction on the lines of FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya). Barcelona - Vallès, Llobregat - Anoia, Ribes de Fresser - Nuria (Rack line) Monistrol de Montserrat - Montserrat (Rack line)
  • 50% reduction on the cable lines of Gelida and Montserrat operated by FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya)
  • 50% discount on FEVE train on routes Cartegena – Los Nietos, Santander – Bilbao, Oviedo – Santander, Leon – Bilbao, Oviedo – Ferrol and local lines in Asturias, Galicia, Cantabria, Vizcaya, Leon and Murcia
  • Access to Sala club lounge. Travelers who have Preferente 1st class train reservation have free access to the Sala club lounge located in several railway stations.

Hotels

  • 10% discount for Eurail Pass holders on HUSA-Hotels. (Login: Rail Pass password: Eurailinterrail)

Ferries

  • 20% reduction on the official fares on crossings from Barcelona to Civitavecchia/Livorno (Italy) , Barcelona-Porto Torres (Sardinia) and Barcelona-Tangier (Morocco) operated by Grimaldi Ferries. Ferry service varies by season.
  • 20% reduction on the seat fares from Barcelona – Palma de Mallorca/Ciutadella/Ibiza/Mahon, Valencia – Palma de Mallorca, Denia – Ibiza/Formentera, and various crossings between the Balearic islands operated by Baleria.

Buses

  • Free travel from Canfranc - Oloron on buses operated by SNCF Bus.

Museums and Attractions

Travel Bonuses in Romania

Fr Romania Bucharest2 Cantacuzono Palace

Hotels

Museums

Travel Bonuses in Sweden

Silja Line Ferries

Trains

  • A Eurail Pass valid in Sweden is also valid on:
    • The direct SJ trains to and from Copenhagen (Denmark) - Copenhagen Airport.
    • The direct border crossing train from Gøteborg/Stockholm - Oslo (Norway).
    • The private railway companies Arlanda Express, Connex, Inlandsbanan, Merresor,
       Tågkompaniet and Veoliaf.
  • Free access to the SJ lounges located in Stockholm and Göteborg for 1st class passholders.
  • Reduced fare on the Berlin Night Express Train from Berlin-Malmö which includes the ferry crossing from Sassnitz-Trelleborg. Reservation are required and are an additional cost.

Ferries

  • 50% reduction on ferry crossings from Helsinki –Stockholm (via Mariehamn), Turku – Stockholm (via Mariehamn), Riga (Latvia)-Stockholm and Stockholm – Tallinn operated by Tallink Silja Oy
    Discounts are available on cabin category C-A. Port taxes paid locally and are extra. Finland +358(0)600 174 552; Sweden +46(0)822 2140
  • 20% reduction on the ferries of Stena Line between Göteborg -Frederikshavn (Denmark) and Grenå(Denmark)-Varberg.
  • 20% discount is offered on the offical fares on the ferry crossing from Malmö-Travemünde operated by Finnlines. Port tax and meals are an additional cost and are paid locally.
  • Special fare from Nynäshamn-Visby and Oskarshamn-Visby operated by Destination Gotland.
  • Special fare on ferry crossings from Turku/Helsinksi – Stockholm operated by Vikings Line.

Buses

  • Free bus transportation from Kemi/Tornio – Haparanda (Sweden) operated by Veljekset Salmela.
  • Free bus transportation from Haparanda – Luleå in Länstrafiken in Norrboten on county busses.

Museum

Travel Bonuses in Switzerland

Switzerland Boat

Cruises/Ferries (Lakes and Rivers)

  • 50% reduction on regular boat services on the lakes of Geneva, Luzern, Thun, Brienz, Zurich and Biel. These are seasonal services, so please consult timetables. www.bls.ch; www.cgn.ch; www.bielersee.ch; www.zsg.ch
  • 50% reduction on regular boat services on the river Aare between Biel and Solothurn. These are seasonal services, so please consult timetables.
  • 50% reduction on regular boat services on the river Rhine between Constance and Schaffhausen, operated by URh. These are seasonal services, so please consult timetables. www.urh.ch
  • 50% reduction on boats on Lake Constance (Bodensee) operated by BSB, SBS and ÖBB (from May to October).

Cable Cars and Funiculars up to the montain peaks

  • 50% reduction on the Titlis Rotair Cableway from Engleberg
  • 50% reduction on the Bürgenstock funicular
  • 50% reduction on the Stanserhorn funicular/cable railway
  • 30% reduction to the summit of Mount Pilatus (near Lucerne), by funicular from Alpnachstad, as well as by cable car from Kriens.
  • 25% discount on MGB cable cars between Gornergrat & Zermatt

Private Rail Roads

  • 50% reduction on the Vitznau/Rigi Railways
  • 25% reduction on the Jungfrau Region Railways
  • 25% discount on Glacier Express between Disentis & Zermatt
  • 25% discount on MGB trains between Andermatt and Göschenen
Trains
  • Free travel on Centovalli railway to Domodossola (Italy)
  • Free access to the SBB lounge in Zurich HB for 1st class passholders. 
Buses
  • Free travel on Rhätische Bahn AG including travel from Tirano-Lugano.

Travel Bonuses in Croatia

Switzerland Boat
Hotels
  • 20% discount at the following hotels: Hotel Porin (Zagreb), Hotel Diora (Zagreb), Hotel Mursa (Osijek) and Hotel Zeljeznicar (Split). Reservations are available at Croatia Express

Travel Bonuses in Czech Republic

Switzerland Boat

Train

  • Free access to the CD lounges located in several railway stations for 1st class passholders.
Hotels
  • Up to 20% discount at Orea Hotels upon presentation of Eurail Pass.
Buses
  • Special ticket available with your Eurail Pass on the Expressbus from Prague-Nürnberg. Reservations are required and are an additional cost and can be reserved in Prague or Nuremburg.
Museums and Attractions
  • 50% discount at Zlonice Railway Museum. Museum is open from May till September on Saturdays from 9:00am - 3:00pm. 
  • 20% discount for the "Full Visit" at Prague Castle.
  • 20% discount to the Czech Railway Museum at Luzná u Rkovníka

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