Rail passes & train tickets
Catch overnight sleeper trains to save money on accommodation.
Travelling by train is a cost effective way of getting around in many countries where rail passes exist. Train travel in Europe is very popular amongst backpackers and independent travellers as train tickets and passes are cheap and can save on accommodation by booking overnight cabins.
Standards are often more comfortable than travelling long distance by coach as it may be possible to book sleeper berths on most trains.
The cheapest European rail pass companies
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Best-selling rail passes
InterRail Pass
From the Arctic Circle to the Mediterranean the best way to explore Europe is the Inter Rail. It's great value for money too, starting from as little as £10 a day! More Information.
USA Rail Passes
Discover the whole North American continent. From the wilds of Canada to the laid back cities of the southern States, you can see it all from only £9 a day! More Information.
Austrail Flexi Pass
Visit haunting Uluru, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef or see in the New Year in Sydney? With the Austrail Flexi Pass you can do this and more from just £25 a day! More Information.
Japan Rail Passes
The excellent value Japan Rail Pass is specifically designed for tourists and must be bought outside Japan. More Information.
Trans Siberian Railway
The Trans Sib Railway runs through Russia, Mongolia and China, with different stop options. More Information.
In the States there is Amtrak for North American rail passes.
Most countries within Asia have cheap rail travel but few offer travel passes. Most travellers combine sections with coach trips and cheap internal flights.
Remember - don't forget your travel insurance if you're planning on travelling by train through different countries.