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Benelux Interrail Pass
Eurail is now Interrail
Eurail and Interrail were two versions of the same pass, and which one you could buy depended on where you lived. That split has gone. There is now one name, Interrail, and it is available wherever you live. Your pass, bookings and account stay the same.
Overview
The Interrail Benelux Pass is the best way to discover Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. All three countries are commonly known as Benelux and are offered as a single destination in your Interrail Pass.
Belgium is the land of chocolate, waffles, beer and frites, while the Netherlands is famed for its colourful tulip fields, canals, bicycles, iconic windmills and tasty cheese. In Luxembourg you will find dramatic fortifications, deep river valleys and a capital that is a World Heritage Site in its own right.
The Interrail Benelux Pass allows you unlimited travel on the days you choose. You can take as many trains as you like and there is no limit on the distance you can travel within a travel day. All of this at a fixed price.
Hop on and off trains at any time according to your plans. Just show up at the nearest train station and get ready to go and explore a new destination. Most trains in the Benelux need no reservation at all, so you can travel between the three countries simply by showing your pass.
The Interrail Benelux Pass also comes with pass benefits, which can include discounts on hotels, museums and other transport. These change from year to year, so check what is currently included before you book.
Your pass is a mobile pass, added to the Rail Planner app, so there is nothing to print or collect.
Whether you are the adventurous traveller or the avid planner, the Interrail Benelux Pass gives you the freedom to plan your trip as you go.
What is included?
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How does it work?
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1. Pick the right rail pass | 2. Reserve your seats | 3. Activate and travel |
Rail passes can be booked for travel in one specific country or you can choose one of a few pre-selected country/region combinations. Extensive travel plans? Try the Interrail Global Pass, offering train travel in 33 different countries. Once you've selected your pass, its price will depend on the class of service selected, passenger type, and the number of rail travel days. | Travelling on local and regional trains provides you with an opportunity to freely explore. It's easy to get on a train with your Interrail Benelux Pass and find an open seat to enjoy the journey in. Across Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg most trains need no reservation, including the services between the three countries. Reservations are required on high-speed and overnight international trains such as Eurostar and Nightjet, so it's always a good idea to check your desired journey for any specific requirements. | Your paper-free rail pass needs to be activated in the Rail Planner app before your first train journey or first use of a pass benefit. You have up to 11 months from buying your pass to activate it, and once a pass is activated it cannot be refunded. Don't forget to download the app before you travel, in case you do not have good internet access when you arrive. |
Comparison
Rail Passes vs. Train Tickets
Rail Passes | Train Tickets | |
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Best for discovering more than 3 cities | ✔ | ❌ |
Children usually travel free | ✔ | ❌ |
Often includes travel bonuses | ✔ | ❌ |
Seat reservations included for most trains | ❌ | ✔ |
FAQs
Eurail and Interrail were two versions of the same pass, and which one you could buy depended on where you lived. That split has gone. Since 10 September 2026 there is one name, Interrail, so the Eurail Benelux Pass is now the Interrail Benelux Pass. The pass works like it did before: the same networks, the same travel day options and the same benefits.
If you bought a Eurail Benelux Pass before 10 September 2026, it stays valid for its full period and nothing you have booked needs changing.
A rail pass is a travel document that entitles you to travel on European trains in a specific geographic area (country/countries), for a specific number of days.
Be mindful that having a rail pass doesn’t necessarily mean that you can hop on any train at will, within the geographical area covered by your rail pass. Depending on the country, the type of train and the route, you may need to purchase seat reservations at an additional cost.
Lastly, rail passes are packed with additional benefits, also known as rail pass bonuses which can range from discounted shopping in retail stores, to preferential rates on other modes of transportation like ferry or bus, to rebates on hotel nights, reduced admission at museums attractions, and more
A rail pass and a train ticket are two completely different types of travel documents.
A train ticket is valid for a single journey between two cities. Many tickets also include a reservation, which mean that they are valid only for a specific train, on a specific date and at a given time. To learn more about tickets, read our article: tickets explained.
A rail pass, on the other hand, is good for travel in an entire geographical area (1 country, 2 countries or more). With it you can take as many train trips as you want within that geographical area, for as many travel days as you purchased, within a set period of time (the pass validity period).
A flexi pass is valid for a specific number of travel days to be used within the overall validity period of that rail pass. For example, 15 days of unlimited train travel to be used within a 2-month period. With this kind of rail pass, you can pick and choose any days (they don’t have to be consecutive) to travel within the rail pass’ validity period.
Continuous (or consecutive) rail passes such as the Interrail Global Pass, are valid for unlimited train travel during the whole duration of the pass’ validity period. In other words, with a 15-day Interrail Global Pass, you can travel for 15 consecutive days by train. Even if you don’t take the train each and every day, those days will be considered used.
A travel day on a rail pass is a 24-hour period, from midnight to midnight, during which you can take as many train journeys as you desire. Since rail passes use calendar days, journeys within 24-hours of each other but on different days will count as two travel days.
The validity period of a rail pass is the time period in which you must complete your travels with your rail pass. This period is calculated from the date stamped on the rail pass by the railway official.
With a flexi pass this period is defined as a certain number of calendar months – typically one or two.
With a continuous day pass the validity period equals the number of travel days.
In general, yes, but there are some exceptions and a few rules to keep in mind.
First, be mindful that some trains (such as high speed, scenic, and night trains) require rail pass holders to purchase reservations at an additional cost.
For international train journeys, be sure that your rail pass covers the country of departure, country of arrival, and any countries through which your train will travel.
Lastly, some private rail lines in certain countries don’t offer reservations for rail pass holders and don’t accept rail passes. In these cases, you can purchase a train ticket locally for the desired journey.