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We are making plans to go to Italy by train, from the Netherlands through Germany and Switzerland. We are trying to figure out whether it is cheaper with an EUrail pass or with regular tickets. I find this difficult for my 13 year old child.

On the DB site is says: 

Children aged 6-14 travel free when accompanied by someone aged 15 or over. However, they must be specified at the time of booking.

Does anyone know if an adult travelling with an EUrail pass can take a 13 year child without an EU rail pass on the train in Germany for free? 

 

No, the child must have a valid Interrail/Eurail Pass if you travel with Interrail/Eurail.

Otherwise you could get standard tickets, at least for some journeys, but honestly for the convenience I'd just use Eurail.

Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland are perfect countries for Eurail: no mandatory seat reservations = no extra costs (although recommended on busy German mainlines), frequent trains, extensive network, etc.

If you live in the Netherlands you must get Interrail -> same price but max. 3 travel days in your country of residence. The pass QR-code opens the gates.

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