How does the RailPass calculator work?โผ
Enter your travel cities, dates, and number of travelers. Our engine compares the cost of buying individual train tickets against 22+ rail passes (Eurail, JR Pass, Swiss Travel Pass, etc.) and recommends the cheapest option for your specific trip.
Is a Eurail Pass worth it in 2026?โผ
It depends on your route. For 3+ countries with 5+ travel days, a Eurail Global Pass often saves 20-40%. For shorter trips (2-3 cities), individual tickets are usually cheaper. Use our calculator to check your exact route.
Should I buy a Japan Rail Pass?โผ
The JR Pass is worth it if you travel between 3+ major cities (e.g., Tokyo-Kyoto-Hiroshima). For Tokyo-Kyoto only, individual Shinkansen tickets are often cheaper. Our calculator shows the exact price comparison.
What rail passes do you compare?โผ
We compare 22+ passes including Eurail Global Pass, Interrail, Japan Rail Pass, Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Half Fare Card, BritRail, German Rail Pass, Eurail One Country passes (Italy, France, Spain, Scandinavia, Benelux, Portugal), JR regional passes (Kansai, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Tohoku, Tokyo Wide), Renfe Spain Pass, and Deutschlandticket.
Are the train prices accurate?โผ
We use real fare data from official railway operators (SNCF, DB, Trenitalia, SBB, JR) updated regularly. Prices shown are estimates based on standard fares. Advance booking discounts can be 30-50% cheaper โ our tips section highlights these savings.