COUNTRY GUIDE
The Netherlands
Canals, design-led cities, art museums and easy rail connections.
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇧🇪 Belgium
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
THREE COUNTRIES. COUNTLESS DISCOVERIES.
Discover the Benelux by rail.
Canal cities, historic squares, riverside castles and effortless city-hopping. Learn how the Benelux Rail Pass works and build a memorable journey through Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
Also known as the Interrail Benelux Pass (formerly Eurail Benelux Pass).
🇳🇱 🇧🇪 🇱🇺 Explore the Benelux together
WHY TRAVEL BY RAIL?
A different kind of European adventure
Explore compact city centres without building a road trip around parking, tolls or rental cars.
Unlimited rides on travel days
On eligible trains you can take more than one journey during a travel day.
Flexible travel dates
Choose from several travel-day allowances within a one-month validity period.
Three countries
Explore Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg as one Benelux pass region.
Plan with confidence
Compare passes and ordinary tickets, then verify current train reservations.
Important 2026 update:
The pass is now marketed as the
Interrail Benelux Pass
. Existing searches for “Eurail Benelux Pass” refer to the same Benelux product. Country-of-residence restrictions and possible train supplements still apply.
Read the pass guide →
THREE COUNTRY GUIDES
Where will the rails take you?
Move between Dutch canal towns, Belgium’s medieval cities and Luxembourg’s scenic valleys.
COUNTRY GUIDE
Belgium
Medieval squares, art-rich cities, coastal escapes and exceptional food.
COUNTRY GUIDE
Luxembourg
Clifftop old towns, wooded valleys and surprisingly easy exploring.
THE BENELUX RAIL PASS
One pass, flexible journeys
The pass offers a choice of 3, 4, 5, 6 or 8 travel days within one month . On covered trains you can make multiple journeys on each selected travel day, which is ideal for linking several cities in one trip.
But it is not always the cheapest option. Short domestic trips, discounted advance fares, reservation charges and Luxembourg’s free second-class domestic transport all deserve consideration.
- Train travel in the three Benelux countries on participating networks
- Digital pass managed through the Rail Planner app
- Different first- and second-class choices and eligible passenger categories
- Reservation rules vary by service
CITY-BY-CITY INSPIRATION
Popular places to explore
Each guide covers attractions, arrival stations, practical rail tips and things to see and do.
The Netherlands
Amsterdam
Canal-ring architecture, major museums and waterside cafés make this a natural starting point for a Dutch rail itinerary.
Belgium
Brussels
Historic Grand-Place, Art Nouveau, food streets and major European institutions.
Belgium
Bruges
Canal boats, historic squares and remarkable Flemish architecture.
The Netherlands
Rotterdam
A city for contemporary architecture, food halls, riverside walks and innovative museums.
Luxembourg
Luxembourg City
A UNESCO-listed old town, cliff views and elegant public spaces.
Belgium
Ghent
Castles, waterside guildhouses and an animated cultural scene.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR PASS
Plan smarter, travel further
Practical guides that answer the questions which matter before committing to a rail pass.
Pass or individual tickets?
A balanced comparison with examples of when the Benelux Pass does and does not represent good value.
Reservations and train types
Understand national rail, Eurocity, Eurostar, supplements and checking train coverage.
Benelux sample itineraries
Choose from well-paced cross-border journeys for 5, 7 or 10 days.
Ready to explore three countries?
Check the current pass options and availability before choosing your travel days.
COMPLETE YOUR JOURNEY
Hotels, ferry crossings and more rail journeys
Explore the Benelux by pass, then arrange somewhere to stay and plan onward travel across Britain and Europe.
Hotels & accommodation
Search places to stay across Amsterdam, Brussels, Bruges, Luxembourg City and other destinations with our integrated accommodation booking form.
Search hotels & accommodation →UK & European ferry tickets
Compare alternative routes through the English Channel, the North Sea and beyond when your journey includes the UK, Ireland or Europe's coastline.
Explore ferries at FerryEU ↗City-to-city rail tickets
See point-to-point train-ticket options for journeys beyond the Benelux pass region, including UK and supported international rail routes.
Visit Great Britain Rail ↗Rail and ferry routes and ticket availability vary by operator, travel date and journey.