Ticket to Ride review
Claim train routes across the map in the board game classic
- Marmalade Game Studio
- Paid
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Windows, Mac
4.6 from 11.8K App Store ratings 50K+ Google Play downloads #58 in Paid Games on the US App Store
Does it deserve #6?
Is Ticket to Ride worth it?
For most people, yes. Ticket to Ride scores 8.3/10 and ranks #6 in Card & Board Games. It's best for families and friends who want an easy board game to play together remotely. Skip it if you want every map included for one price. Price: $4.99 on the App Store; expansion maps and packs are optional purchases.
The verdict
Ticket to Ride is the modern classic of family board games, and Marmalade's app captures it well. You collect colored train cards and claim routes to finish your destination tickets, against AI, friends on the couch or players online. Async games let you take turns over days. The base game is cheap and ad-free, but most maps cost extra, and the full bundle gets pricey.
- Online, async and couch multiplayer
- Single-player against AI
- Expansion maps from Europe to Japan
- Free Companion app for couch play
- No ads
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Sep 2026Bug fixes, gameplay refinements and improved store offers
- May 2026Poland expansion with a new map and a Country Coins mechanic
- Dec 2025Germany expansion adds Passengers, plus new characters and trains
Privacy 7.6/10
App Store label: identifiers may be used to track you. Purchases, usage data and diagnostics are collected but not linked to your identity.
What we like
- Ad-free and easy to learn
- Async mode fits games around busy days
- New maps kept arriving through 2026
What could be better
- Most maps are paid add-ons
- Online games with friends need a Bubble account
Families and friends who want an easy board game to play together remotely
you want every map included for one price
Questions about Ticket to Ride
Is Ticket to Ride worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. Ticket to Ride scores 8.3/10 and ranks #6 in Card & Board Games. It's best for families and friends who want an easy board game to play together remotely. Skip it if you want every map included for one price. Price: $4.99 on the App Store; expansion maps and packs are optional purchases.
Is Ticket to Ride free?
No, it's $4.99 on the App Store, and extra maps such as Europe are optional purchases. The game itself has no ads.
Can you play Ticket to Ride with friends in person?
Yes. Couch play lets you share one device, and Marmalade's free Ticket to Ride Companion app is built to make those in-person sessions easier.
Is Ticket to Ride good for families?
Yes. It's rated 4+ on the App Store and Everyone on Google Play, and Marmalade says it's ad-free.
What are the best alternatives to Ticket to Ride?
The closest alternatives are Wingspan, Chess.com and Balatro. See all of them ranked on our Ticket to Ride alternatives page.
Where does Ticket to Ride rank?
Ticket to Ride ranks #6 of 8 in our Card & Board Games ranking, with an overall score of 8.3 out of 10.