# The Ultimate Guide to Saving Money With Eurail Passes  ## About - Author: NomadicMatt - Title: The Ultimate Guide to Saving Money With Eurail Passes - Tags: #articles - URL: https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/eurail-passes-breakdown/#eighth ## Highlights The best way to see Europe via train is to use the rail pass for the expensive and long-distance trains while paying for cheap tickets or short trips as you go. That way you’ll be sure you’re getting the most value of your [Eurail](https://www.eurail.com/en) pass. For example, for 11 days of train travel in Europe, it’s cheaper to buy a 10-day Eurail Global pass plus one point-to-point ticket for a short-distance train. The pass really works best when only used for long, expensive rides! ---