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Days of Wonder
Ticket to Ride
Days of Wonder

Ticket to Ride

4.8(2,972 ratings)

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$15.99at eBayChecked 3 h ago

63% under what the other stores charge

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  • Lowest price today: $15.99 at eBay (checked Nov 10, 2026).
  • Checked at 3 stores.

Our take on the Ticket to Ride

Ticket to Ride is Days of Wonder's route-building board game for 2 to 5 players. Each turn you draw train cards or claim a route between two North American cities, and completed destination tickets add to your score. Its rules take minutes to learn but the ticket choices create real tension, which is why it is the usual gateway game for families and new players. Compared with heavier strategy games it is lighter and luck plays a part, but few rivals match its accessibility and table presence.

Best forFamilies with older childrenFirst-time board game buyersCasual game nights with 3 to 5 playersPlayers who prefer simple rules over deep strategy
Pros
  • Rules teach in under ten minutes
  • Scales cleanly from 2 to 5 players
  • Short 30 to 60 minute games
  • Large board and 240 train cars look good on the table
  • Ticket cards reward planning and risk
Cons
  • Card draws add luck that can decide close games
  • Two-player games feel less tense than larger ones
  • Long downtimes with five players
  • Destination tickets can be blocked by opponents, frustrating some players

Ticket to Ride prices at every store

  • Puzzle MasterNew

    In stock

    $43.21Checked 3 h ago
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  • MichaelsNew

    In stock

    $45.74+ $9.99 shippingChecked 3 h ago
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  • eBayPre-owned

    Availability unknownShips from Canada · duties may applyReturns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $17.70+ $10.57 shippingChecked 3 h ago
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  • eBayNew

    Availability unknownReturns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $15.99+ $25.20 shippingChecked 3 h ago
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Ticket to Ride price history

Lowest price we've seen: $43.21 on Nov 10 at Puzzle Master. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

  • 4.8 / 52,972 ratings

Reviewers and owners rate it very highly and call it one of the best entry points into modern board games. Most praise the simple rules, the tension of claiming routes and how well it works with mixed-age groups. Complaints center on luck in card draws and on games where blocked routes ruin a plan.

What people mention
  • RulesPraisedOwners say the rules are simple enough to teach in a few minutes.
  • LuckMixedSome say lucky card draws can decide close games, others see it as part of the fun.
  • Player countMixedIt works at two players, but owners say larger groups make it tenser.
  • ComponentsPraisedThe board, train cars and cards are described as sturdy and attractive.
  • BlockingCriticisedPlayers who lose a route to an opponent find it frustrating.

Specifications

Number of Players
2-5
Age Group
12+
Player count
2 to 5 playersSource
Recommended age
ages 8 and olderSource
Playing time
30-60 minutesSource

Questions and answers

Is Ticket to Ride good for beginners?
Yes. The rules are short and the goal is clear, so new players can start within minutes. It is the game most often recommended as a first modern board game.
How many players does it support?
Two to five players. It plays best with three or four, and two-player games are quicker and less crowded.
How long does a game take?
About 30 to 60 minutes. Games with five players run longer because each turn takes more time.
What age is it for?
The box lists ages 8 and up, though the publisher's player guidance says 12+. Younger children can play with help reading the destination tickets.
What is in the box?
A North American map board, 240 train cars, 110 train car cards, 30 destination tickets, 5 scoring markers and a rules booklet.
Is it better than Ticket to Ride Europe?
Europe adds tunnels, ferries and stations, which give more decisions and a little more complexity. The original is simpler and the better pick for new players.
Where is the Ticket to Ride cheapest?
At eBay, for $15.99, 63% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Ticket to Ride?
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 2,972 ratings.
Where can I buy the Ticket to Ride?
3 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Puzzle Master, Michaels.

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Buying guides that pick the Ticket to Ride

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Train cars
240 Colored Train CarsSource
Train car cards
110 Train Car cardsSource
Destination tickets
30 Destination TicketsSource
Scoring markers
5 Wooden Scoring MarkersSource
Board map
Board map of North American train routesSource
Online access
1 Days of Wonder Online access numberSource
Rules booklet
a Rules bookletSource