What is the Eurail Italy Pass?
The Eurail Italy Pass is your ticket to la dolce vita. Discover world-famous art, history, cuisine, and natural beauty as you journey through Italy by train. Whether you’re exploring ancient ruins in Rome, canals in Venice, or vineyards in Tuscany—train travel in Italy is efficient, scenic, and unforgettable.
Popular Routes for Italy Trains
- Rome – Florence – Venice: The classic art and culture route.
- Milan – Lake Como – Verona: For fashion, romance, and lakeside escapes.
- Naples – Pompeii – Amalfi Coast: History meets coastal beauty.
- Florence – Pisa – Cinque Terre: Leaning tower to colorful cliffside towns.
- Rome – Sicily (via Naples): Cross the Strait of Messina by train and ferry.
What to Do in Rome
Wander the Colosseum, explore Vatican City, and toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain. Take a sunset stroll through Trastevere and enjoy authentic Roman pasta in a hidden trattoria.
How to Activate Your Eurail Pass
Download the Eurail Rail Planner app to get started
You can activate your pass there in 3 easy steps before boarding your first train:
- Add a new mobile pass. Enter your last name and pass number from your voucher
- Create and connect a trip to this pass
- Enter your ID number and trip start date. You can skip this step if you are not ready to travel
Remember, you can activate your pass up to 11 months from the date of purchase
How to travel with your Eurail Pass
- Plan your journey: Use the Eurail Rail Planner app to find train times and check if reservations are required. Tap on a trip for details and use the "Options" button to filter your options
- Save to My Trip: After finding your ideal train journey, tap to save it to My Trip. You can save multiple journeys for easier travel to multiple destinations. Note: Some trips require reservation fees (not included in the pass price)
- Add to My Trip: When ready to travel, go to "My Trip" and tap to add your journey to your pass
- Show your ticket: Board trains by showing your QR code ticket to inspectors. Each travel day on your Pass has a unique QR code that corresponds to journeys saved in steps 2 and 3. To show your QR code ticket, go to "My Pass" and tap "Show ticket."