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Hottest train deals in Europe right now
Trenitalia - Speciale Frecce Offer
Up to 60% off Base tickets when travelling in Business, Premium or Standard Class on Frecciarossa trains or in First or Second Class on Frecciargento trains.
SBB - Swiss Rail Passes
A single ticket allowing unlimited travel on Swiss trains, buses, boats and public transport.
Trenitalia - Me&You (2 for 1 offer)
Up to 50% off Base tickets when 2 people both have CartaFRECCIA and travel together.
Italo - Bambini Gratis (Kids go free)
Free train travel for kids under 3 years, if they don't occupy a seat.
Train deals in France
Whether you're heading to Paris to gaze at the Eiffel Tower or practising your wine tasting in Bordeaux, trains in France makes travel around the country easy. Check out some of the great savings you can make on SNCF and OUIGO trains with us.
SNCF - 30% off tickets with Carte Avantage
Get 30% off train tickets with Carte Avantage discount card. Valid for travel on SNCF high-speed and INTERCITÉS trains.
OUIGO - Family tickets from €48
For 2 adults and 2 children travelling to or from Paris on OUIGO services.
Train deals in Italy
Heading to Italy on holiday or for business? Check out the latest deals for travel on Trenitalia and Italo trains (the main train companies in Italy) you can book with us. Visit our guide to trains in Italy for more information on travelling this beautiful country by train.
Trenitalia - Bimbi Gratis (Kids go free)
Free train travel for kids under 15 years, if they travel with a group of 2 to 5 adults with a valid Base ticket.
Italo - Bambini Gratis (Kids go free)
Free train travel for kids under 3 years, if they don't occupy a seat.
Trenitalia - Notte & AV (High-speed and Night trains)
Discounted prices if you book tickets for a high-speed train and night/sleeper train in one go.
Italo - Famiglia (free travel for under 14s)
Children under 14 travel for free with their family in Smart Class on Italo services.
Trenitalia - A/R in giornata (up to 60% off on same-day return tickets)
Up to 60% off on same-day return tickets when travelling in all classes except for Executive and salottino on Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca trains.
Trenitalia - Me&You (2 for 1 offer)
50% off Base tickets when 2 people both have CartaFRECCIA and travel together.
Trenitalia - Insieme (group travel)
50% off Base tickets when groups of 3 to 5 people travel together.
Trenitalia - A/R weekend (Return tickets over the weekend)
Up to 40% off Base return tickets when travelling over the weekend.
Trenitalia - Speciale Frecce (60% off Base tickets)
Get up to 60% off your Base ticket when travelling in Frecciarossa Business, Premium and Standard Class and in Frecciargento First and Second Class.
Trenitalia - A/R Frecce in settimana (travel from Monday to Friday)
Get up to 50% off your Base ticket when travelling in Frecciarossa Business, Premium and Standard Class and in Frecciargento First and Second Class from Monday to Friday.
Train deals in Spain
Heading to Spain soon and want to save money on train tickets? Renfe is the main train operator in Spain and you can find their latest deals you can book with us below. You can also find out more about rail travel in our trains in Spain guide.
Renfe - Niño (40% off kids tickets)
40% off train tickets for children aged 4-13. Free travel for children under 4 if travelling on the lap of an adult.
Train deals in Germany
If you're heading to Germany soon, Deutsche Bahn is the main train operator in the country. You can view all their discounts on train travel that you can book with us below. Want more information on how rail travel in Germany works? Check out our trains in Germany guide.
Deutsche Bahn - Free kids travel
Free train travel for kids under 15 years, if they travel with a group of 2 to 5 adults.
Deutsche Bahn - Super Sparpreis (cheap long-distance tickets from €17.50)
Cheap train tickets for long-distance DB services within Germany from €17.50.
Eurostar deals
There may not be Eurostar deals on all the time but keep an eye on this section as we'll be updating it as soon as an offer is running. In the meantime, why not check out our Eurostar page for all the information you need about travelling from the UK to Europe by train.
How to find cheap tickets
There are still ways you can find cheap Eurostar tickets in a snap, even when there isn’t a sale: for example, with Club Eurostar loyalty programme, you can earn points and rewards every time you travel.
Rail passes
If you're planning on visiting multiple countries or destination during your trip to Europe, rail passes are great way to save money instead of buying individual tickets. Find out more about the different European rail passes you can buy with us.
Eurail passes
Eurail passes are suitable for non-European residents and non-European passport holders, visiting and travelling around Europe.
Eurail - Global Pass
For non-European residents and non-European passport holders. Discover up to 30 European countries by train.
Eurail - One Country Pass
For non-European residents and non-European passport holders. Experience the culture of a single European country, with over 30 options to choose from.
Eurail - Select Country Pass
For non-European residents and non-European passport holders. Travel between 2, 3 or 4 countries, saving 20% on each one.
Interrail passes
Interrail passes are suitable for European residents travelling in the European economic space.
Interrail - Global Pass
For European residents travelling within the European economic space. Discover up to 30 European countries by train.
Interrail - One Country Pass
For European residents travelling within the European economic space. Experience the culture of a single European country, with over 30 options to choose from.
BritRail passes
A BritRail pass is suitable for non-UK citizens who haven't lived in the UK for the last 6 months or more.
BritRail Pass - Consecutive Pass
For travelling around Britain for a set number of days in a row.
BritRail Pass - Flexi Pass
For travelling around Britain for a set number of days over a period of 1 calendar month.
All European deals
Want more detail on the European train deals we offer at Trainline? Browse our full list of offers below.
SNCF Pack Tribu - Buy 3 tickets get the 4th free
For 4 to 7 adults travelling together in Standard Class on SNCF high-speed and Intercities trains.
Who can use it?
Between 3–7 adults travelling together on the same SNCF high-speed (TGV INOUI) or Intercites train.
Where and when can I use it
When travelling on SNCF'S high-speed (TGV INOUI) and Intercités trains, with a Prem's train ticket. This offer is applied to all French domestic routes on those train types, as well as a few international routes. Please note that Pack Tribu tickets are neither exchangeable nor refundable.
Example routes: Paris - Lyon, Paris - Friborg, TGV stations in France - Luxembourg
How to book this deal with us
- Start a search above for the route you want to take and the number of people travelling
- Choose a service showing the TGV INOUI logo in our search results
- You’ll see PACK TRIBU appear as the lowest price option in our Flexibility and ticket conditions section. The discount in price is automatically applied.
- Select that ticket type and tap continue to complete your booking
OUIGO - Family tickets from €48*
For 2 adults and 2 children travelling on OUIGO services in France.
*Fares exclude booking fee
Who can use it?
2 adults and 2 children, all travelling together on OUIGO services.
Where and when can I use it
When travelling on certain OUIGO services in France, where seats are available. This includes trains to or from Paris Gare de l'Est, Gare de Lyon and Gare Montparnasse. Other destinations include Lyon, Nantes Strasbourg, Marseille, Montpellier and Bordeaux. Check out our OUIGO train map to see which destinations the train company travels too.
The offer is not valid during July and August on services leaving Paris Montparnasse and Paris Gare de Lyon stations.
Examples routes: Paris - Lyon, Paris - Marseille, Paris - Bordeaux
How to book this deal with us
- Start a search above for the route you want to take and the number of people travelling
- Choose a service showing the OUIGO logo in our search results
- The discount is automatically applied during your search, but you'll see the price for 2 adults and 2 children displayed under 'Ticket conditions'
- Select that ticket option and tap continue to complete your booking
Trenitalia - Bimbi Gratis (Kids go free)
Free train travel for children under 15 years, if they travel with a group of 2 to 5 adults with a valid Base ticket in First and Second class on most Trenitalia services.
Who can use it?
Families of up to 5 people, with at least one child under the age of 15, travelling on Trenitalia services.
Where and when can I use it
When travelling on all Trenitalia services in Italy, except for Frecciarossa Executive and night trains. Tickets are exchangeable without a fee, before departure only. 80% of the ticket’s price is refundable, before departure only.
Examples routes: Rome - Milan, Rome - Naples, Venice - Turin
How to book this deal with us
- Start a search above for the route you want to take and the number of people travelling
- Choose a service showing the Trenitalia logo in our search results
- You'll see 'Bimbi Gratis' show under the ticket type for the number of children you're travelling with
- Select that ticket option and tap continue to complete your booking
Trenitalia - Notte & AV (High-speed and night trains)
Discounted prices if you book tickets for a Trenitalia night/sleeper train and high-speed train (Frecciarossa or Frecciargento) in one go.
Who can use it?
Anyone booking a Trenitalia night train and a high-speed Frecciarossa or Frecciargento train in a single journey.
Where and when can I use it
When travelling on all Trenitalia services in Italy, except for Frecciarossa Executive and night trains. Tickets are exchangeable without a fee, before departure only. 80% of the ticket’s price is refundable, before departure only.
When travelling on a night/sleeper train from Puglia, Sicily or Calabria, and continuing your journey on a Frecciarossa or Frecciargento departing from Rome, Bologna or Naples, to Milan, Turin, Venice or other destinations in Italy and vice versa.
Example routes: Reggio di Calabria - Venice via Rome.
How to book this deal with us
- Start a search above for the route you want to take and the number of people travelling. Set the departure time for later in the day to view night trains
- Choose a service that departs on the day of travel and arrives the next day
- If the deal is valid on the route/service you've chosen, you'll see 'Notte&AV' displayed in the ticket conditions section. The price discount is automatically applied
- Select that ticket option and tap continue to complete your booking
Trenitalia - A/R in giornata (same-day return tickets)
For travel on Trenitalia's Frecce (high-speed) trains. Discount valid when travelling in all classes except for Executive and salottino.
Who can use it?
Anyone travelling on a Trenitalia Frecciarossa, Frecciargento or Frecciabianca train to and from a destination in a single day.
Where and when can I use it
When travelling in any class except for Executive and salottino on Trenitalia's high-speed services, either a Frecciarossa, Frecciargento or Frecciabianca train, to and from a destination in a single day. Must be a same-day return ticket. You're able to exchange the ticket for another departure time before departure once only. Strictly non-refundable.
Example routes: Rome - Milan, Venice - Rome, Milan - Padua
How to book this deal with us
- Start a search above for the route you want to take and the number of people travelling
- Choose an outward service showing one of the Frecce logos in our search results
- Click 'Continue to next step' and select a return journey time that also shows one of the Frecce logos
- If the deal is valid on the route/service you've chosen, you'll see 'A/R in Giornata' displayed in the ticket conditions section. The price discount is automatically applied
- Select that ticket option and tap continue to complete your booking
Trenitalia - Me&You (2 for 1 offer)
Up to 50% off Base tickets when 2 people both have CartaFRECCIA and travel together on most Trenitalia services.
Who can use it?
Two CartaFRECCIA holders travelling together on Trenitalia trains.
Where and when can I use it
When travelling on Frecce, Intercity or Intercity Night trains in Business, Premium and Standard Class, as well as in First and Second Class. You can get the Me&You offer up to midnight on the tenth day before your train departs. Strictly non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
How to book this deal with us
- Start a search above for the route you want to take and select 2 adult passengers
- Click 'Add loyalty and railcards' and select CartaFRECCIA for both passengers
- Choose an outward service showing one of the Frecce logos in our search results
- Click 'Continue to next step' and select a return journey time that also shows one of the Frecce logos
- If the deal is valid on the route/service you've chosen, you'll see 'Me&You' displayed in the ticket conditions section. The price discount is automatically applied
- Select that ticket option and tap continue to complete your booking
Trenitalia - Insieme (Group travel)
Up to 50% off Base tickets for group travel on most Trenitalia services.
Who can use it?
Groups of 3 to 5 people travelling together on Trenitalia trains.
Where and when can I use it
When travelling on Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Intercity and Intercity Night trains, in First and Second Class, Business, Premium and Standard Class, couchettes and sleeping cars. You can get the Insieme Offer up to midnight on the day before your train departs. Strictly non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
How to book this deal with us
- Start a search above for the route you want to take and select 3 to 5 passengers
- Choose an outward service showing one of the Frecce logos in our search results
- Click 'Continue to next step' and select a return journey time that also shows one of the Frecce logos
- If the deal is valid on the route/service you've chosen, you'll see 'Insieme' displayed in the ticket conditions section. The price discount is automatically applied
- Select that ticket option and tap continue to complete your booking
Trenitalia - A/R weekend (weekend travel)
Up to 40% off Base tickets for weekend travel on most Trenitalia's Intercity trains.
Who can use it?
Anyone departing on Saturday and coming back on Sunday with an Intercity train.
Where and when can I use it
When travelling in First or Second Class on Intercity trains. You can get the A/R weekend offer up to midnight on the fifth day before your train departs. The promo is exchangeable but non-refundable.
How to book this deal with us
- Start a search above for the route you want to take and select Saturday for your outward journey
- Choose an outward service showing the Intercity logo in our search results
- Click 'Continue to next step' and select Sunday for your return journey, as well as an Intercity service
- If the deal is valid on the route/service you've chosen, you'll see 'Discounted' displayed in the 'Flexibility and ticket conditions' section. The price discount is automatically applied
- Select that ticket option and tap continue to complete your booking.
Trenitalia - Speciale Frecce
Up to 60% off Base tickets for travel on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains in Business, Premium, Standard, First and Second Class.
Who can use it?
Anyone travelling with a Base ticket (standard fare).
Where and when can I use it
When travelling in Business, Premium or Standard Class on a Frecciarossa train or in First or Second Class on a Frecciargento train. You can get this promo up to the fourteenth day before you travel. The promo is non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
How to book this deal with us
- Start a search above for the route you want to take
- Choose an outward service showing Frecciarossa or Frecciargento in our search results
- If you choose to travel with Frecciarossa, select Standard, Premium or Business under 'Flexibility and ticket conditions'. If you choose to travel with Frecciargento, select Standard or 1st Class
- Click 'Continue to next step' and select a return journey time that also shows Frecciarossa or Frecciargento
- If the deal is valid on the route/service you've chosen, you'll see 'Discounted' in the 'Flexibility and ticket conditions 'section. The discounted price is automatically applied
- Select that ticket option and tap continue to complete your booking
Trenitalia - A/R Frecce in settimana (travel from Monday to Friday)
Up to 50% off Base tickets for travel on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains in Business, Premium, Standard, First and Second Class.
Who can use it?
Anyone travelling with a Base ticket (standard fare).
Where and when can I use it
When travelling in Business, Premium or Standard Class on a Frecciarossa train or in First or Second Class on a Frecciargento train from Monday to Friday. You can get this promo up to the third day before you travel. The promo is exchangeable but non-refundable.
How to book this deal with us
- Start a search above for the route you want to take
- Choose an outward service showing Frecciarossa or Frecciargento in our search results
- If you choose to travel with Frecciarossa, select Standard, Premium or Business under 'Flexibility and ticket conditions'. If you choose to travel with Frecciargento, select Standard or 1st Class
- Click 'Continue to next step' and select a return journey time that also shows Frecciarossa or Frecciargento
- Make sure your outward and return journeys are within the same week
- If the deal is valid on the route/service you've chosen, you'll see 'Discounted' in the 'Flexibility and ticket conditions 'section. The discounted price is automatically applied
- Select that ticket option and tap continue to complete your booking.
Italo - Bimbi Gratis (Kids go free)
Free train travel for children under 3 years, if they travel with an adult on their lap on Italo services.
Who can use it?
Families of up to 4 people, with at least one child under the age of 3 years (36 months), travelling on Italo services.
Where and when can I use it
When travelling on Italo services in Italy. The child must be sat on the lap of an accompanying adult at all times during the journey.
Example routes: Rome - Florence, Naples - Venice, Venice - Rome
How to book this deal with us
- Start a search above for the route you want to take and the number of people travelling
- Choose a service showing the Italo logo in our search results
- You'll see 'Bimbi Gratis' show under the ticket type for the number of children you're travelling with
- Select that ticket option and tap continue to complete your booking
Italo - Famiglia (Kids under 14 travel free with a family ticket)
Children under 14 travel for free with their family in Smart Class on Italo services.
Who can use it?
Families of up to 4 people, with at least one paying adult, travelling on Italo services in Smart Class. Children under 3 are not included as they may travel for free on an adults lap.
Where and when can I use it
When travelling on Italo services in Smart Class. Adults can purchase a Flex ticket and travel is free for children under 14 years. Tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable and must be purchased up to 2 days before departure. Valid on all days of the week except Sundays.
Example routes: Rome - Florence, Naples - Venice, Venice - Rome
How to book this deal with us
- Start a search above for the route you want to take and the number of people travelling
- Choose a service showing the Italo logo in our search results
- You'll see 'Bimbi Gratis' show under the ticket type for the number of children you're travelling with
- Select that ticket option and tap continue to complete your booking
Renfe - Niño (40% off kids tickets)
40% off train tickets for children aged 4-13. Free travel for children under 4 if travelling on the lap of an adult.
Who can use it?
Families where there are at least 1 child aged between 4-13 and 1 paying adult travelling on a Renfe service.
Children under 4 travel for free if they travel on an adult's lap, however, they must have a Niño gratuito ('Free Child Ticket') to go with your ticket. You can easily do this with us by adding a 'Youth' passenger to your booking. Don't worry – we won't charge you anything.
Where and when can I use it
When travelling on any Renfe train service, on any day of the week and in any class. Niño tickets are refundable for 85% of the ticket price, up to 5 minutes before departure.
If you're travelling on Cercanías or Rodalies services (commuter trains within Spanish cities and surrounding suburban areas) the age limits are slightly different. On Cercanías trains, children under 6 travel for free (up to a maximum of two children per adult ticket). On Rodalies trains, children under 4 travel for free.
Example routes: Barcelona - Madrid, Seville - Córdoba, Valencia - Alicante
How to book this deal with us
- Start a search above for the route you want to take and the number of people travelling
- Choose the train time you'd like to travel on.
- You'll see 'Niño' show under the ticket type for children aged 4-13m the discount is automatically applied to the price. Children under 3 will have 'Niño gratuito' show as their ticket type.
- Select that ticket option and tap continue to complete your booking
Deutsche Bahn - Free kids travel
Free train travel for kids under 15 years, if they travel with a group of 2 to 5 adults.
Who can use it?
Children under 15 years, travelling with a group of 2 to 5 adults (1 adult must be the child's parent or grandparent) on DB services.
Where and when can I use it
Free train travel for kids under 15 years applies to all DB services across Germany. Children aged 6-14 travelling with a parent or grandparent must be specified at the time of booking and are thus specified on the ticket. You cannot specify children later on.
Example routes: Hamburg - Cologne, Hamburg - Berlin, Frankfurt - Dusseldorf
How to book this deal with us
- Start a search above for the route you want to take and the number of people travelling
- Choose the train time you'd like to travel on
- You'll see a child ticket shown as 'Sparpreis or Super Sparpreis', but won't be charged
- Select that ticket option and tap continue to complete your booking
Note: You can check in the terms and conditions section to confirm the child's ticket is free. You should be able to see the disclaimer 'Warning: children can only travel for free when they are travelling with their parent or grandparent.'
Deutsche Bahn - Super Sparpreis (cheap long-distance tickets from €17.50*)
Cheap train tickets for long-distance DB services within Germany from €17.50*.
*Fares exclude booking fee
Who can use it?
Anyone looking to travel cheaply on long-distance DB trains (Intercity City Express and Intercity) in Germany.
Where and when can I use it
For travel on long-distance (Intercity City Express and Intercity) DB trains across Germany. You must travel at the date and time specified on your ticket. Tickets are strictly non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
Example routes: Munich - Berlin, Frankfurt - Munich, Cologne - Hannover, Dortmund - Berlin
How to book this deal with us
1. Start a search above for the route you want to take and the number of people travelling
2. Choose the train time you'd like to travel on
3. You'll see your ticket shown as 'Super Sparpreis' if valid on the route you've chosen
4. Select that ticket option and tap continue to complete your booking
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