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Skywards Rail

Spend your Skywards Miles on tickets to over 12,000 rail destinations in Europe.
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Whether you’re already exploring Europe or connecting to nearly 30 cities with Emirates, with Skywards Rail, you can use your Skywards Miles to take you further by train. Choose from over 40 popular train operators including Eurostar, SNCF, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, ÖBB, and Trenitalia.
Spend Miles on train tickets

Start spending at 1 Skywards Mile for train tickets for you, your family or friends. Just log into skywardsrail.com with your Emirates Skywards membership details and start planning your next trip. Connect to thousands of destinations in Europe, including the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg.

For example, whether you are in Europe or connecting with Emirates or flydubai flights to Europe, you can choose quick airport transfers, intercity travels, or other popular regional trips with popular train carriers like

  • Heathrow Express starting from 4,700 Skywards Miles
  • Barcelona to Madrid from just 5,400 Skywards Miles
  • Rome to Milan from just 8,100 Skywards Miles
  • London to Paris from just 9,400 Skywards Miles
  • Berlin to Frankfurt from 4,100 Skywards Miles

Prices shown in Miles are indicative and subject to availability.

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  • The following train operators across Europe are available to book on applicable fares and ticket options on this platform managed by Junction Connect. This list is not exhaustive and may be updated from time to time.

    EurostarAbellio Greater AngliaGrand CentralSouthern
    SNCF Arriva Trains WalesGreat NorthernSouth West Trains
    Deutsche Bahnc2c RailGreat Western RailwayStansted Express
    OBBCaledonian SleeperHeathrow ExpressThameslink
    TrenitaliaChiltern RailwaysLondon MidlandVirgin Trains
    RenfeCrossCountryLondon OvergroundVirgin Trains East Coast
    Saarbrucken ExpressEMRMerseyrail
    CFFFirst Hull TrainsNorthern
    NTVFirst TransPennine ExpressScotRail
    WestbahnGatwick ExpressSoutheastern

    • Skywards Miles can be used to fully or partially pay for rail tickets for yourself and/or others purchased via skywardsrail.com. Partial payments must start from 1 Mile and can be combined with credit card payments.
    • Miles prices/rates quoted for rail tickets are dynamic and subject to change. Miles equivalent to the cash value will be displayed at the time of purchase. Skywards Skysurfers, My Family, and Business Rewards accounts are ineligible for using Miles for rail ticket purchases.
    • Miles can be used to purchase rail tickets for family and friends.
    • Purchase is complete upon receiving a confirmation email from Skywards Rail (powered by Junction Connect Limited) and after full payment has been made. Skywards Terms and Conditions and those of the rail operator must both be accepted before making payment.
    • E‑ticket will be delivered as a PDF attachment to your registered email address and any additional email if provided during booking. Prior to boarding, you must have your ticket available on your mobile device or in printed form.
    • Tickets are accessible in the My Bookings section on skywardsrail.com.
    • Depending on the operator and ticket type, options for changing your ticket may be available. Conditions will be provided before booking and may vary by operator and ticket type; refer to the operator’s terms and conditions for detailed policies.
    • Refunds are permitted in cases where the ticket condition allows, or rail service is affected by delay or disruption. Partial refund is not permitted.
    • By booking, you authorize Emirates to collect and transfer selected information, including your title, first name, last name, membership tier, Skywards Miles balance, and contact details.
    • Other restrictions may apply to ticket purchases and usage.
    • Emirates Skywards Program Rules