Eurail.com

What Eurail.com does

Eurail.com, operated by Interrail B.V. (formerly Eurail B.V., effective May 1, 2026), is a privately held Dutch company headquartered in Utrecht that has been selling European rail passes since 1959. The company functions as a digital intermediary and marketplace, distributing the Eurail and Interrail pass products on behalf of more than 30 participating railway carriers across 33 European countries, with coverage spanning 30,000+ destinations. Its flagship products are the Eurail Global Pass (multi-country, 4 days to 3 months of validity) and the One Country Pass, both available as mobile passes via the Rail Planner iOS/Android app or as paper passes. Ancillary products include seat reservation booking (€2 per-passenger fee), the Plus Pass (Beta) with bundled reservation credits, the German Rail Twin Pass, Refund Protection, and a Benefits Portal that aggregates third-party partner offers in insurance, accommodation, luggage storage, and tours.

Name

Eurail.com

Legal name

Interrail B.V.

Website

https://eurail.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Eurail.com, operated by Interrail B.V. from Utrecht, distributes Eurail and Interrail rail passes across 33 European countries via its website and Rail Planner app, serving individual travelers, backpackers, and tourists seeking flexible multi-country train travel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

European Rail Travel Passes

NAICS

Travel Agencies (561510), Support Activities for Rail Transportation (4882)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Rail Content Aggregators & Connectivity APIs (THALAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rail Journey Package Tour Operators (THAKADAN), Luxury/Tourist Scenic Intercity Rail Operators (THAIAAAF)

Keywords

• European rail passes
• Multi-country train travel
• Mobile rail pass app
• Seat reservations booking
• Intercity train passes

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Rail Pass Sales: One-time purchase of Eurail or Interrail rail passes providing unlimited travel on participating railways across Europe for a specified validity period and number of travel days.
2. Seat Reservation Booking Fees: Fees charged per passenger per train reservation for booking seat reservations through the website. Additional fees may apply for delivery of paper tickets.
3. Refund Protection: Optional add-on product that can be purchased alongside a Pass, entitling customers to full refund of their Pass minus the Refund Protection cost.
4. Plus Pass Credits: Plus Pass holders receive credits that can be used to book seat reservations, providing bundled value with the pass purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eurail.com sells European rail passes that grant travelers flexible train travel across up to 33 European countries and 30,000+ destinations. Its core products are the Eurail Global Pass (multi-country) and One Country Pass (single country), available as digital Mobile Passes via the Rail Planner app or as paper passes, with the Plus Pass add-on offering bundled seat reservation credits.

Product overview

Eurail.com operates a platform-based rail pass distribution business with a core portfolio centered on the Eurail Global Pass and One Country Pass (available in both mobile and paper formats), supplemented by the Plus Pass (Beta) add-on with reservation credits and the German Rail Twin Pass. The main customer-facing digital products are the Rail Planner App (iOS/Android) for pass management, trip planning, and digital passes, and the Benefits Portal for partner discounts. Additional services include seat reservation booking (via BeNe Rail International, Silverrail, and Trenitalia integrations), a travel deals marketplace, interactive railway maps, and static train timetables. The company acts as an intermediary selling passes on behalf of participating railway carriers across 33 European countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rail Planner App: Mobile application for planning train trips and displaying Eurail passes
• Benefits Portal

Products and services

• Eurail Global Pass Flagship rail pass allowing travelers to tour up to 33 European countries with a single pass, available in 7-day, 10-day, and other flexible durations for independent train travel across the continent.
• One Country Pass Single-country rail pass for travelers focusing on one European country, with flexible day-count options to suit different trip lengths.
• Plus Pass (Beta) Enhanced subscription-style pass variant that bundles credits for booking seat reservations, offering additional flexibility for travelers needing reserved seats on high-demand routes.
• Eurail Mobile Pass

Quantifiable outcome

• Train travel produces only 1.6% of total transport sector emissions in EU countries, compared to 73.4% for cars and 12.6% for aviation.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Railway Carriers and DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with European railway companies to sell Eurail passes alongside their own tickets. These partners provide personal data to create accounts and process travel requests. Includes over 30 participating railway carriers across 33 countries.
• World NomadsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel insurance provider offering coverage for medical bills, luggage, and electronics with options for extreme sports. Eurail pass holders access travel insurance through the Benefits Portal.
• HostelworldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHostel booking platform offering accommodation options across Europe for budget travelers. Pass holders receive access through the Benefits Portal.
• GetYourGuideminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTours and attractions booking platform for booking European attractions in advance. Featured on Eurail travel deals page.
• StasherminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuggage storage service with locations across Europe. Eurail pass holders receive 50% off first booking and 20% off future bookings through the Benefits Portal.
• Secret Food ToursminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFood tour experiences across European destinations, available to pass holders through the Benefits Portal.
• EurostarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHigh-speed rail service connecting London to continental Europe. Pass holders can reserve Eurostar seats through Eurail. Eurostar London requires separate ticket retrieval from Eurostar website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Klook: Large travel-experiences platform that also sells rail passes (including Japan and Europe) to international tourists; overlaps on rail-pass distribution within a broader portfolio.
• Trip.com: Global OTA offering train ticket booking alongside flights and hotels; competes on rail booking as part of a wider travel platform.

Emerging players

• Rail.Ninja: Online reseller of European and global train tickets targeting tourists; competes for the same leisure rail-booking demand as Eurail.
• Rome2Rio: Multimodal journey planner and booking aggregator covering rail across Europe; overlaps on trip planning and rail content for international travelers.
• Byway: Flight-free slow-travel operator building rail-based multi-country itineraries in Europe; targets the same sustainability-minded rail tourists.

Others

• SilverRail Technologies: Rail distribution technology and API provider (also an Eurail integration partner); enabling infrastructure vendor in the same rail-content connectivity space rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Trainline: Leading European rail and coach ticketing platform aggregating multiple carriers into one app; directly competes with Eurail for travelers booking European train journeys online.
• Omio: Multimodal travel booking platform aggregating trains, buses and flights across Europe; competes for the same cross-border European travelers planning rail trips.
• ACP Rail International: Global distributor of European and international rail passes and point-to-point tickets; closely mirrors Eurail's pass-distribution intermediary business.
• Rail Europe: Distributor of European rail tickets and passes (including Eurail/Interrail) primarily to international travelers; same intermediary model and customer base as Eurail.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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