Ticket to Ride: Europe

2005 · Trains

Ticket to Ride: Europe

Build rail routes across a map of Europe, connecting cities shown on destination tickets. Players collect and play colored train cards to claim routes on the board, placing matching train pieces to score points for each route and for completed ticket cards; uncompleted tickets subtract points. New route types introduce additional rules: tunnels may require extra cards when revealed, ferries require locomotive (wild) cards, and stations let a player use an opponent’s route at the cost of points. The game supports family and hobby play, teaches quickly, and includes larger cards and train station pieces as components.

Players
2–5 best 4
Playing time
30–60 min
Age
8+
Complexity
1.9 / 5
7.5 on Ludoyafrom $39.99Network and Route BuildingEnd Game BonusesOpen Drafting

About the game

Ticket to Ride: Europa 19122009Ticket to Ride Map Collection 2: India & Switzerland2011Ticket to Ride Map Collection 5: United Kingdom & Pennsylvania2015Ticket to Ride Map Collection 1: Asia + Legendary Asia2011Ticket to Ride Map Collection 3: The Heart of Africa2012Ticket to Ride Map Collection 4: Nederland2013Ticket to Ride Map Collection 7: Japan & Italy2019Ticket to Ride Map Collection 6: France & Old West2017Ticket to Ride: Switzerland2007Ticket to Ride: Alvin & Dexter2011Ticket to Ride Map Collection 6½: Poland2019Ticket to Ride: The Dice Expansion2008Ticket to Ride Map Collection 8: Iberia & South Korea2024Ticket to Ride: Europe – Orient Express2015Ticket to Ride: Stay at Home2020Göteborg (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2018Ticket to Ride: Europe – London/København2017Tåg till Rydsgård (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2022USSR (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2011UK (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2006Norrköping/Linköping (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2021Les Aventuriers du Rail: en Belgique (fan expansion to Ticket to Ride)2004London Underground (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2007Castilla y León (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2009New destination tickets (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride Europe)2006Russian Empire 1912 (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2014Holland (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2007Tåg till Rydsgård: andra upplagan (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2024Italy (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2006Extension France (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2005Britain & Ireland (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride: Europe)2011Östergötland (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2023Les Aventuriers du Rail: à Lyon (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2004Portugal (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2006UK version 2.0 (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2009Scandinavia (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2006Austria (fan expansion of Ticket to Ride)2007Sardinia (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2012Lietuva (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2010Baltic Sea (Östersjön) (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride: Rails & Sails)2023Ticket to Finland (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2006Bretagne (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2006UK Cynical Edition (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2005South-East Sweden 1925 (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2013Sweden (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2007UK (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2005Östergötland in the 1930's (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2012North-Africa (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2006Ukraine (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2012România (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride: Europe)2012Skåne (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2021Italy (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2005Øresund Runt (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2023Alsace (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2009Italy (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2006Bretagne TT Version (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2021Eurasia (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2009Hungarian Kingdom 1899 (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2024Komorów (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2012Triveneto (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2021Holland Express (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2006Hong Kong (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2021Mexico (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2018Ticket To Ride: Italia – Commemorazione Per il Centenario del Milite Ignoto 1921 - 20212021Ticket to Ride: Legendary Characters2026Ticket to Ride: B&B Vol Liefde2026Ticket to Ride Syria (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)2023

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  • Ticket to Ride: Europe on the table, photo by Gent Canaj
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  • Ticket to Ride: Europe on the table, photo by Carcolo
  • Ticket to Ride: Europe on the table, photo by Carcolo
  • Ticket to Ride: Europe on the table, photo by Gent Canaj

On Ludoya's tables

Full stats in Ludoya
2,466
Plays logged
1,597
Players
56m 21s
Average play
614
In collections
24
On wishlists

7.5/10

from 274 Ludoya reviews

  • Fun7.4
  • Interaction6.0
  • Replayability6.5
  • Uniqueness6.3
  • Looks6.5
  • Accessibility8.6
  • Mohasz7.5

    I've played this game a dozen times and it's still very enjoyable. It has just the right amount of rules, a charming theme and fun gameplay. It can appeal to basically anyone who doesn't hate trains. The only downside is that it can get a little bit dull (especially with fewer players) and random (especially with more players) at times. I no longer truly enjoy this game, but that's just because I played it so many times. It's a classic. I was hoping I could replace this with London, but its short gameplay is not quite as satisfying. Keeping it because this was my first hobby board game in 2011-12. + India & Switzerland (for 2p) + Alvin & Dexter (haven't played) + 1912 + USA & 1910

  • BWizard8.0

    [c] (15x) GAMING EXPERIENCE: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (5x) DEPTH / WEIGHT: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (5x) LUCK: ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆ (10x) REPLAYABILITY: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ (6x) MECHANICS: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (6x) PLAYER INTERACTION: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ (3x) SCALABILITY (PLAYER COUNT): ★★★★★★★★☆☆ (2x) LENGTH: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (2x) CLARITY OF RULES: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ (6x) COMPONENT QUALITY: ★★★★★★★★★☆ [/c] :thumbsup: Good with kids. My childrens (and I) likes this game. Gyerekeknél

  • José [ホセー]8.5

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Rules questions

Answered from the rulebook by Ludoya's rules assistant.

How many train cards can I draw on my turn, and how do locomotives (wild cards) work?

You may draw two train cards on your turn; if you take a face‑up locomotive as your first draw you cannot draw a second face‑up card (drawing a locomotive from the face‑up display ends your draw). Locomotives are wild and can substitute for any color when claiming routes. (pages 3–4)

Can I claim a gray route with any color of cards, and are there restrictions on double routes?

Gray routes can be claimed with a set of cards all of the same color (you may use locomotives as needed). On double‑routes (two parallel tracks between the same cities), both may not be claimed in 2–3 player games — only one of the two may be used. (page 4)

How do tunnels work when I try to claim one?

When claiming a tunnel you play the required cards, then reveal the top three cards of the draw pile; for each revealed card that matches the color you used (or is a locomotive) you must play one additional matching card or locomotives to complete the claim, otherwise you return your played cards and the route is not claimed. (page 5)

How do ferries work — do they require locomotives?

Ferry routes show locomotive symbols on the spaces and require you to include that many locomotives among the cards used to claim the route; those locomotives count toward the route’s total cost. (page 5)

How do stations work and why would I build one?

You may build up to three stations by discarding 1, 2, or 3 cards (any color) to place a station and thereby use one other player’s route into that city for your network instead of building your own; any unused station at game end scores +4 points. (pages 6–7)

What triggers the end of the game and how is the final round handled?

When any player begins their turn with two or fewer train pieces remaining the final round is triggered: every player (including the one who triggered it) gets one last turn, after which final scoring (tickets, stations, longest path, and route points) is performed. (page 7)

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