Hello We are three girls who are currently planning our interrail trip at the end of spring/beginning of summer 2025. We have bought the interrail pass "2 months free travel" and have chosen 14 destinations that we would like to experience. However, we are in doubt as to which order we should plan in? Do we need to find accommodation first? Or should we look for train times first?
We have started to find accommodation, but have encountered a problem. We think it seems unmanageable, as some routes between the cities are long or complicated, and thus we have to spend large parts of the day on the train. We are afraid that we will miss the opportunity to experience the city instead. Do we have too many destinations? Maybe we can "save" a night by taking the night train, but how do we find them?
Which way is best if you have to plan an interrail trip from scratch as a first-time interrailer? All advice is welcome.
These are our "so far" locations: Berlin - Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Ljubujana, Lake Bled, Bolonga, La Spezia, Marsellie, Lyon, Strasbourg, Ghent, Amsterdam and Bremen.
Best answer by Dheerajakella
Hello
As it is a long trip, you can manage it if you plan well and maybe try to change some cities of visit if you can’t find exact connections.
Berlin - Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Ljubujana, Lake Bled - This can be done in one leg as there are night trains available.
Also, Berlin to Prague is only 5hrs ish and you can do a day train or also can find night trains on OBB Nightjet or European sleeper. Prague to Vienna is also around 4.5 hrs. Likewise, Vienna to Budapest is around 3hrs. I did a night train from Budapest to Ljubujana which is a nice one and always remember to book a seat reservation.
Correct me if I am wrong, if it is a 2 months pass, you can take couple of days off in most of the cities and explore well.
Also, start looking for accommodation, just to compare prices and also you can reserve it with free cancellation option.
As it is a long trip, you can manage it if you plan well and maybe try to change some cities of visit if you can’t find exact connections.
Berlin - Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Ljubujana, Lake Bled - This can be done in one leg as there are night trains available.
Also, Berlin to Prague is only 5hrs ish and you can do a day train or also can find night trains on OBB Nightjet or European sleeper. Prague to Vienna is also around 4.5 hrs. Likewise, Vienna to Budapest is around 3hrs. I did a night train from Budapest to Ljubujana which is a nice one and always remember to book a seat reservation.
Correct me if I am wrong, if it is a 2 months pass, you can take couple of days off in most of the cities and explore well.
Also, start looking for accommodation, just to compare prices and also you can reserve it with free cancellation option.
