DiscoverEU is a rail-based programme that provides a train travel pass, making rail the primary mode of transportation. Other means of transport, such as planes or buses, are not covered for routes where train connections exist. However, you are free to purchase these tickets at your own expense. For example, if you live in Paris and want to start your journey in Amsterdam, you can book a flight to Amsterdam and then begin traveling with your DiscoverEU Pass from there.
Exceptions
There are exceptions where DiscoverEU might cover other means of transport, as ferries and buses can also be booked in certain cases.
These are as follows:
- If you are living in an outermost region of Europe, or if your country is an island, other means of transport may be covered by Discover EU.
- When you wish to visit Malta, Cyprus, Ireland or Iceland.
If any of these conditions applies to your travel plans, please don't hesitate to reach out to Submit a request to have more information.
Please note that your requested itinerary, whether for a flight, bus, or ferry, may be subject to limitations related to budget, timing, and ticket availability. As a result, changes may occur, and the external contractor appointed by the European Commission cannot guarantee that your preferred trip will be possible.
Kindly note that once the travel tickets have been booked, they are non-refundable and non-modifiable, it is therefore important to make sure you have planned your final itinerary before submitting a request to receive flights, bus or ferry tickets.