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How’s your first Tuesday of 2026?

I know you have a lot of plans for 2026, and for many people, travelling to foreign countries is at the top of the list.

Like most travellers, you are probably interested in exploring Europe. But as an Indian, Europe is very expensive.

In today’s edition, let me make it easier for you.

So today, I’m talking about the cheapest way to travel Europe. And it’s an Eurail pass.

Eurail is a train pass that allows non-European residents to travel across multiple European countries using one pass. Instead of buying individual train tickets, you buy access for a fixed number of travel days.

It works best if you plan to visit multiple cities or countries and do not want to lock dates too early. It is especially useful for slow travellers and backpackers.

This is the classic Eurail pass that lets you travel by train in 33 European countries with one pass. It’s ideal if you plan to visit several countries on one trip or want flexibility to change your route as you go. You choose how many travel days you need and the duration you want the pass to be valid for.

If you only want to travel in a single country, this pass is perfect. For example, you can get a pass for Italy, France, Spain, Germany, and more. It lets you take as many train trips as you want within that country on selected travel days.

This is a newer pass type where most seat reservation fees are already covered for you. There are versions like the Global plus pass or country-specific plus passes (e.g., Italy Plus) that make it easier and more convenient because you don’t have to pay extra for seat reservations on many trains.

Flexi Pass (Travel days within a period)

This type gives you a set number of travel days to use within a fixed validity window of 1 or 2 months.

For example:

You choose which days you want to travel during that period, so they do not have to be back-to-back.

Continuous Pass (Every day validity)

This pass is valid for a consecutive number of days, every day is a travel day for the full duration of the pass. Typical options include:

With this, you can jump on any train, as often as you want, on every day of the validity period.

A travel day is a 24-hour period you activate to use your pass on trains. On a Flexi pass, only the days you actually travel count against your total. On a continuous pass, every day counts, whether you take a train or not.

Eurail makes sense when you are visiting multiple countries and want flexibility. If your dates are not fixed and you plan to decide routes as you go, Eurail gives you freedom without last-minute ticket stress.

It also works well for slow travel. If you stay longer in each city and move every few days, the cost per travel day starts to make sense.

Eurail does not make sense if you are travelling between one or two cities with fixed dates. In those cases, buses or early booked train tickets are often cheaper.

It is also not the best option if your route depends heavily on high-speed trains that require expensive seat reservations. In peak season, those extra fees add up.

Here is an example of how a budget-friendly Eurail route could look.

Budapest → Vienna → Prague → Berlin

Why does this work?

These cities are well connected by trains that often do not require expensive reservations. Travel times are flexible, and accommodation and food costs are lower compared to Western European capitals.

How could you plan it?

You would use four travel days on a Flexi Pass, which will keep the accommodation costs lower.

Hope this route shows how Eurail works best when you mix fewer travel days with longer stays.

As an Indian traveller, two things matter most, visa days and budget. Schengen visas usually give a limited number of days.

Start in Central or Eastern Europe. Countries like Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia are cheaper for stays and food than Western European cities. Train connections between these places often do not require costly reservations.

Mix Eurail with buses and budget flights. Use Eurail for longer cross-border legs and buses for short distances where it is cheaper.

Below are typical budget comparisons you might see:

Budapest to Vienna

These are approximate ranges and fluctuate with season and booking timing.

Seat reservations can add extra costs. High-speed trains in France, Spain, and Italy often require seat reservations even with a pass. These can be ~₹900 to ₹2,700+ per route.

Sample budget plan. If you choose a 10-day Eurail Flexi Pass valid for two months, prices typically start around (roughly) ₹31,000 to ₹37,000 depending on exchange rates and discounts.

Avoid peak season (June to August) to travel at the lowest possible price. Reservation fees, hostels, and even bus costs all go up during summer.

Stay near but not right next to big stations. Accommodation one or two metro stops away from central train stations can be ₹1,000 to ₹3,000 cheaper per night in many cities.