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15 Rail Tickets & Passes Around the World

21 tours  ·  from $8 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 rail tickets & passes justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the map.

Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train - Arriving beneath Christ the Redeemer
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Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train

1.Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,476 reviews · 1 day · from $45Our pick

Ride the Corcovado Train through Tijuca National Park to Christ the Redeemer. The roughly 20-minute ascent gives you views of Rio, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Guanabara Bay, and Atlantic Forest. Your ticket includes the official train and statue access. Bring your passport or ID, arrive early, and expect crowds at the summit.

“overall, it was amazing. The only con I can say regarding this area is that the train got stuck twice on the way up and back and it's very crowded place, but the place itself was lovely”

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Granada City Train 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket - What the green Alhambra Route includes
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Granada City Train 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

2.Granada City Train 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,128 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $8Best value

Use Granada’s open carriage city train to circle the historic center and reach the Alhambra route. Hop on and off at stops such as Plaza Nueva, the Cathedral, Mirador de San Cristóbal, and Carmen de Los Mártires. A 12-language audio guide explains the sights, but bring your own headphones.

“Good way to see the city, downside was can be quite busy and have to wait for a seat”

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Interlaken: Funicular Ticket to Harder Kulm - Walking from Interlaken-Ost to the Harderbahn
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Interlaken: Funicular Ticket to Harder Kulm

3.Funicular Ticket to Harder Kulm

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,469 reviews · 1 day · from $49

Take the short funicular from Interlaken Harderbahn to Harder Kulm, 1,322 meters above sea level. Spend the day at the Two Lakes Bridge, glass-bottom viewpoint, and hilltop restaurant, then return when you choose. The ride takes about 10 minutes each way. Food and drinks cost extra, and clear weather matters most.

“Great views. The prices of the restaurants there, are similar that on the city (it’s good)”

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Plitvice Lakes Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride - Starting with the upper lakes and the park transfer
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Plitvice Lakes Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride

4.Plitvice Lakes Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 802 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Explore Plitvice Lakes on a 4 to 5 km guided route through the upper and lower lakes. Guides such as Samantha, Christian, Angelo, and Bethsy explain the park’s nature and history, point out photo stops, and help you use the park shuttle and 15-minute boat ride. Entry costs 10 to 40 EUR extra, paid in cash.

“It was everything well arranged. We were well informed about what we get (and what we not get). The communication was good and clear. We were immediately in contact with the person who did the tour: Samantha. We we forced to move the tour to another day but this was no problem at all. In location it was clearly told how the tour would look like. During the tour Samantha was patient and cheerfully telling about the park. There is really nothing l have any complaint about. Thank you!!!!”

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Ljubljana: Castle Entry Ticket with Optional Funicular Ride - Riding the funicular from the Old Town
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Ljubljana: Castle Entry Ticket with Optional Funicular Ride

5.Ljubljana: Castle Entry Ticket with Optional Funicular Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 718 reviews · 1 day · from $17

Explore Ljubljana Castle at your own pace with access to the viewing tower, St George’s Chapel, Slovenian History Exhibition, Museum of Puppetry, Virtual Castle, and grounds. Add the glass-enclosed funicular, multilingual audio guide, or costumed Time Machine tour. Allow a morning or afternoon, and collect child tickets at the box office.

“It is better to buy the experience directly at the castle it costs half the price and there was no one in the queue.”

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Penang Hill Funicular Ticket - Why the fast lane is often worth the extra cost
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Penang Hill Funicular Ticket

6.Penang Hill Funicular Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 527 reviews · from $15

Take Penang’s funicular from Lower Station to the 833-meter summit in less than five minutes. At the top, enjoy broad views, cooler air, colonial-era sights, cafés, trails, and optional attractions such as The Habitat. A standard ticket costs about $15, while the fast lane can greatly reduce queues in both directions.

“The Penang hill funicular was a great experience as we get to see various flora and fauna. The top of the hill can be reached within 10 to 15 minutes and the view in the top is amazing. The panoramic view of the Penang city is worth it.”

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Brussels Train World Museum Entrance Ticket - The main collection: steam power, royal cars, and railway life
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Brussels: Train World Museum Entrance Ticket

7.Brussels: Train World Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 524 reviews · 1 day · from $17

Visit Train World in Brussels for a self-guided look at historic locomotives, carriages, railway cottages, models, and interactive displays. Your ticket includes the temporary Draw me a train! exhibition and a free museum app. Plan at least 1.2 hours, though two to three hours suits families and railway fans.

“Great place. It made you feel like you were in the past with many interactive activities for little ones. I highly recommend it.”

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London: Postal Museum Entry Ticket and Underground Rail Ride - Start underground with the 15-minute Mail Rail ride
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London: Postal Museum Entry Ticket and Underground Rail Ride

8.Postal Museum Entry Ticket and Underground Rail Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 363 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $24

Visit London’s Postal Museum for interactive galleries, historic postal objects, and a 15-minute ride through the former underground Mail Rail tunnels. See the Penny Black, handle hands-on sorting activities, inspect mail-defending flintlock pistols, and learn how communication changed across five centuries. Allow more than 90 minutes if you want time for every display.

“Amazing history of the Post Office, thoroughly enjoyed the whole day!”

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From Naples: Caserta Palace Ticket and Train with Audioguide - First sight of the Royal Palace
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From Naples: Caserta Palace Ticket and Train with Audioguide

9.Caserta Palace Ticket and Train with Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 348 reviews · from $39

Travel from Napoli Centrale to Caserta, then explore the Royal Palace and its 120-hectare park at your own pace. Your package can include the train, priority admission, and a smartphone audio guide in English, Italian, French, or Spanish. Download the guide before you arrive, since Wi-Fi and mobile coverage may be weak.

“Great combo for a morning/afternoon visit to such a photogenic (and cinematic) location in Campania. inStazione provided detailed communication and clear instructions along with train and entry ticket downloads via WhatsApp. They also provided the option of downloading apps for audio guides although I preferred to make use of the attraction's own audio guide option (similarly priced). Caserta is one amazing location to experience inside and out, from its expansive gardens to its beautiful royal apartments. I came to this location with a one-track mind as I mainly wanted to witness the staircase and central hall used as interiors for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, which doubled…”

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Disneyland® Paris Tickets for Train and Parks - Take the RER A to Marne La Vallée Chessy
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Disneyland® Paris Tickets for Train and Parks

10.Disneyland® Paris Tickets for Train and Parks

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 249 reviews · from $163

Travel from central Paris to Disneyland Paris by direct RER A train in about 45 minutes, then spend one day at Disneyland Park, Walt Disney Studios, or both. Magic Ways provides the dated park and train tickets from its Paris office, with French, English, and Spanish assistance. Plan ahead for ticket pickup, early arrival, and long queues.

“Both kids and adults loved Disneyland. Fast pass was well worth it”

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Brussels Train World Museum Entrance Ticket - The main collection: steam power, royal cars, and railway life
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Brussels Train World Museum Entrance Ticket

11.Brussels Train World Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 220 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Explore Brussels Train World at your reserved time and see five steam engines, royal rail cars, railway cottages, historic objects, and future-focused displays. A free audio guide adds stories to the exhibits, while interactive features and a train simulator help keep children interested. Allow at least two hours, and reach the museum by train, tram, bus, or bike.

“Comptez 2 h30 de visite car le musée est grand et il y a beaucoup de choses à voir et à écouter. Et à la fin de la visite, vous pouvez même conduire un train sur un simulateur.”

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Alpine Zoo Innsbruck and Hungerburg Funicular Combo Ticket - The hillside paths require a little stamina
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Alpine Zoo Innsbruck and Hungerburg Funicular Combo Ticket

12.Alpine Zoo Innsbruck and Hungerburg Funicular Combo Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 187 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $28

Ride the Hungerburgbahn from Innsbruck Station Altstadt, then visit Alpenzoo, home to more than 2,000 Alpine animals in hillside enclosures. This self-guided combo takes about two hours and includes a round trip on the funicular. Redeem your ticket only at Station Congress, not at the zoo.

“Actually pretty nice zoo with interesting animals. You can walk in with the birds. Great afternoon with a view”

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Ella to Kandy scenic train journey with reserved seats ticket

13.Ella to Kandy scenic train journey with reserved seats ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · from $17Top rated

Book a reserved-seat train journey from Ella to Kandy through We Lanka Tours. The roughly six-hour ride passes tea plantations, waterfalls, mountain views, villages, and misty hills. Your seat may be in first, second, or third class, depending on availability. You receive an e-ticket by WhatsApp before midnight on the day before departure, with passport details required.

“I recommend to book your tickets with this provider! Easy, no fuss or stress. I purchase my tickets around 3 months in advance and they even got me seats in the left side from Ella to Kandy, which is the side with best views. I got my ticketRead more”

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Hungerburg: Roundtrip Funicular Tickets from Innsbruck - What you see at Hungerburg
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Hungerburg: Roundtrip Funicular Tickets from Innsbruck

14.Hungerburg: Roundtrip Funicular Tickets from Innsbruck

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 121 reviews · from $15

Start at Congress Station near Innsbruck’s old town and ride Zaha Hadid’s Hungerburg funicular to the mountain district in about eight minutes. You can stop near the Alpine Zoo, enjoy the panorama platform, or have coffee and Tyrolean food at the top. The ticket is valid for one day and includes the roundtrip ride, but not the cable cars to Seegrube or Hafelekar.

“This is already fully included with the Innsbruck city care. DO NOT PURCHASE just this. Best to purchase the full Cable Car tkt or the city card. Both are better value for money. Otherwise the funicular ride itself is quite nice”

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Dublin: Cruise Excursion Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Rail Ticket - Getting from Dun Laoghaire to Pearse Station
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Dublin: Cruise Excursion Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Rail Ticket

15.Cruise Excursion Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Rail Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 101 reviews · from $36

Start at Dun Laoghaire Harbour, collect your rail tickets, and ride to Pearse Station in about 20 to 25 minutes. Your one-day DoDublin pass then covers live-guided sightseeing around Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Guinness Storehouse, Phoenix Park, and more. Guides such as Damien, Mary, Davey, and Tyrone are known for warm, lively commentary.

“From the friendly and helpful agents at the cruise terminal to the knowledgeable bus drivers and the interesting route, this Dublin city excursion option is well worth experiencing.”

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