If you're a traveler with a disability or reduced mobility and need assistance along the way, you can arrange this assistance directly with the carrier. Most railway companies in Europe offer assistance for disabled passengers. Additionally, for a lot of trains throughout Europe, a separate reservation is needed, especially if you are traveling with a wheelchair. In case you would need to bring a caregiver along on your journey, you could be eligible to apply for a complimentary Eurail Pass for your caregiver β see below for more information.
If you're embarking on your Eurail adventure with reduced mobility, you can request assistance with boarding and de-boarding the train to make sure you have a smooth experience on board. Every country and train operator has their own policy for passenger assistance and reservations for people with reduced mobility, so we recommend checking for your relevant country of departure and arrival.
The information per country is divided into two parts:. When requesting assistance, you often need to provide a standard format of information. It can help to already have a template so you can quickly send out complete information. Feel free to use the following example:.
Please see my details below β. Guide dogs, assistance dogs or service dogs are generally welcome on trains in Europe, but it highly depends on the journey and the country. It is important to bring along the guide-dog certificate or registration. When traveling on domestic trains, most countries allow guide dogs free of charge and without any reservation.
On International trains, the rules are more complicated and it is best to check for the country of departure or the specific train operator.
