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mandi1310Rail rookie

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First time traveling to Europe

Hello! My fiance and I are traveling to Europe in October and want to utilize a Eurail pass. We plan on going to Ireland, Scotland, England, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Is there one specific train line that would go to all these places?

2 years ago

jshRight on track

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Your favourite 2-3 month trips in Europe

Hey everyone :)I’m someone who loves train journeys, but (shockingly) haven’t yet done any Interrailing as yet… I’m hoping to change that this year.My plan is to travel for 2-3 months from this coming April.I’ll also be working, and so I plan to have one or two “main bases” in that time, with the view to taking rail trips on the weekends. So, for example, I might stay for 1.5 months in two different cities, but whilst staying in those cities make time for day-trips or overnighters on the weekend.I’ve started my research through this website and forum, and eaglerly awaiting the release of the latest edition of Europe by Rail.In the meantime, though, I would love to hear about your favourite routes in Europe, for those who have done longer Interrailing stints in Europe… feel free to chip in or share things as you see fit 😊 🚂Jas

2 years ago

larsenRight on track

posted in Routes & destinations

Planning trip from Gdansk -> Athens, in total 10 stops.

Hi!I'm trying to plan my trip. Here's what I've come up with so far. But this route leaves out Sofia, Bucharest,Thessaloniki, Skopje and Krakow. But i think this is some of the best i can do in 30-40 days. This routes includes some planetickets near the end due to not so good railways. I have never travelled alone before and I really wanna experience travelling abit before i start on my 3 year bachelor lol. Do I need to search for visum? I am a EU resident so I dont think it’s mandatory? Are there many places to wash clothes? I'm gonna stay at hotels, I guess I can pay the cleaners to help me wash my clothes? I hope to get all my stuff inside a small carryon bag.I'm thinking to adjust the days when I go, as long as I am at Split at xx. date to catch the airplane to Belgrade, and then to Athens, so the only fixed number of nights will be at Belgrade and at Athens. So I'll have xx amount of days to distribute on the places inbetween Gdansk and Split.Any feedback or tips?Places to sleep:G

2 years ago

dools90Keeps calm and carries on

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What stations are included?

Hi All, I am travelling around Italy in April using the Eurail Pass.Is there a list of stations that are covered?Does the pass have limitations on which places you can stop?Is it only the major cities it can be used for?I am planning to visit a small town in the Alps (Chatillon), can i use the pass to get here? Paul.

2 years ago

Laurence SmithRail rookie

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To take the Bernina Express, do I need a Pass that covers Switzerland, or also Italy?

If I want to get on the Bernina Express panoramic train from Tirano to St. Moritz (and/or vice versa), do I need a pass that covers Italy as well as Switzerland, or do they waive the requirement for Italy because its such a short stint in Italy (and because that’s what I want the answer to be, but I suspect it won’t be… hahaha).

2 years ago

elliejanelFull steam ahead

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Possible route considering covid?

I’m planning on travelling Europe at the end of May for 1 month on my own but not sure if this is doable with covid. I’ve had a look on the Re-open EU (europa.eu) but am still unsure. Does anyone know if you have to pay extra for tests/isolate- I’ve been double vaccinated. The route I have in mind is:Belgium(Brussels), Germany(Berlin), Poland(Warsaw), Czechia(Prague), Austria(Vienna), Slovakia(Bratislava), Hungary(Budapest), Croatia(Zagreb), (Potentially Slovenia), Switzerland(Bern), France(Paris).

2 years ago

Govert VastenburgRail rookie

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Is the one-country pass Switserland valid for the Bernina express bus Tirano-Lugano

Is the one-country-interrail pass Switserland valid for the Bernina expresbus? I want to travel from ST Moritz viaTirano to Lugano? I already have the seat-reservations. The express-bus Tirano-Lugano crosses Italy.

2 years ago

Riccardo FasanoNew aboard

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knoblocatRight on track

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From Germany to Istanbul

Hello Crowd! At the beginning of February 2022 I would like to travel from Berlin to Istanbul. I have already seen that the train between Sofia and Istanbul is not running right now. Alternative is the bus. Do any of you have more detailed information if the train will run again in the near future? Or why there is nothing going on right now? I have planned to travel the following route: Berlin - Vienna - Budapest - Craiova - Vidin - Sofia - Istanbul Do you think this connection is cool? Have any of you ever traveled from Germany to Turkey and would like to share your experiences? Thanks!

2 years ago

davidterhaarRail rookie

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How to get to certain landmarks/activities? Are buses covered?

Hi, I was wondering how I get to certain landmarks, activities etc that are not reachable by train. Let’s say that if I stay at a certain hostel somewhere, and an activity is 1 hour away, how would I get there? I assume bus is the common answer, do I just buy a ticket in the bus or are there certain bus companies that are covered by interrail? Thank you, David

2 years ago

John BrookerNew aboard

posted in Routes & destinations

The Orient Express; are these journeys covered?

Hi, are all these train journeys covered on the interrail pass? Istanbul to SofiaSofia to CroatiaCroatia to LjubjanaLjubjana to VeniceVenice to MilanMilan to GenevaGeneva to Paris

2 years ago

WombleFull steam ahead

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Is there a train from Banja Luka to Sarajevo?

Good evening Anyome knkw if there is a train from Banja Luka to Sarajevo?https://www.seat61.com/trains-and-routes/zagreb-to-sarajevo-by-train.htmSeat61 say yes, but the on the websites of the regional operators is written nothing about this train :/

2 years ago

Chiara RoncoliNew aboard

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How can I move from Copenhagen to Berlin?

2 years ago

Abba46New aboard

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Pilgrimage to Lofoten

Hi! My friends and I this summer are planning to travel for 3 weeks crossing Europe, starting from our country (Italy) we want to reach our travel destination: Lofoten. We are scouts so even if we’ll probably bring with us a tend, especially in big cities we’ll probably have to book some hostels.We’ve never undertaken an experience like that, so we’re really excited.I’ve lot of questions and I hope you can help me:1) We planned to stay only one day in each city, in such a way that we can reach our destination and still have 1 week to come back here in Italy. What do you think? Could it be a good idea or should we reduce the amount of destinations?2) How much time before our departure (which is set to the 18th of july) shall we book trains and hostels?3) Trains in norway are covered by the Interrail pass? We’ve planned to do first the Oslo-Trondheim route and then going from Trondheim to Bodoe, where we’ll take the ferry to reach Lofoten (all this in 3 days).If you also have general sug

2 years ago

elliejanelFull steam ahead

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Must do/ must see places in Europe

I was wondering if anyone could leave some suggestions of free activities/experiences, as well as things that I’d spend a bit more money on in Europe. I’m not sure what route I want to do yet so leave suggestions for anywhere you’ve been that you think is worthwhile seeing/doing. I’m thinking of getting the 7 days in 1 month pass.

2 years ago

Ath.k.

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Greece to Amsterdam

travel by train from Greece to Amsterdam. What is the best and fastest way to travel from Greece to Amsterdam? Is there a high speed rail to travel and ho0w many hours is it? What are the terms for travel via train due to covid? Rapid, pcr, etc?

2 years ago

Tijn Gailjaard

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15 day in 2 months pass. Advice/tips?

I am planning to travel to eastern europa with 2 friends with the 15 days in 2 months pass, is there anything i need to now? i start from the Netherlands

2 years ago

SvenEngin-ius

posted in Routes & destinations

Advice and experience requested for travel from Brussels to, Germany, Italy and Switzerland.

I would like to hear your advice on my travel plans.Hope to be able to make this trip in the months of May, June or at the latest in September 2022. Have a global pass, 4 days within 1 month. My journey will start in Belgium, my home country.There I will take the train in Essene, Liedekerke or Denderleeuw. I want to use the Nightjet connections to Italy, and would like to travel to Rome because this is the southernmost connection that can be reached by Nightjet.From Brussels I would then travel to Munich with ICE. From Munich I then take the Nightjet to Rome, arriving in Rome at 9.10 am. Hopefully if the Nightjet isn't delayed, I'd like to take a trip to Naples too. This would only be 1 hour away by train.I would also like to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa (if there is enough time)The 3rd day that we use the interrail pass, we have to arrive in the village, La Cure, in Switzerland. My brother comes to pick us up there by car, he lives in Les Moussieres, France.It is a 30 minute car ride

2 years ago

Fiona HamiltonRight on track

posted in Routes & destinations

Travel from Kolari to Gällivare

Hi,I am planning a scandinavia trip for 1 or 2 months sometime in April-June on my own and would like to spend a few days in Ylläs. Is it correct that there is absolutely no “direct” bus connection or so between Kolari and Gällivare? So the only public transport way is to make the huge detour via Lulea etc? Do you know where I could ask for a rideshare if maybe someone is travelling by car? Or how high do you think the chances are that I will meet someone along the way that is planning this route? :D

2 years ago

Joy Allen PoolNew aboard

posted in Routes & destinations

Tips from veteran Eurail travelers

Hello! I am considering buying Eurail passes for our upcoming trip to Europe. Will be starting in Amsterdam (boarding a river cruise there), ending the cruise in Basel Switzerland, then going to Italy. Just wanting to get any insight on ease of use, if most cities accept these for local travel as well as city to city travel. I am thinking about Basel to Zurich then to the Bernina Express into Italy (Milan, Lake Como, Cinque Terre, Brescia). Would appreciate any assistance or tips from those of you who have made these treks before. Many thanks in advance.

2 years ago

Maaike KingmaNew aboard

posted in Routes & destinations

Best places in Scandinavia?

Hello there,My boyfriend and me are planning an interrail through Scandinavia this summer. But we are kinda lost in all the amazing plazes. So we were wondering if you guys have any suggestions for places to visit in Denmark, Sweden and Norway? We would love to go a bit more to the north. We are from the Netherlands and plan to take the boat back home from Kristiansand (Norway)Also other tips about accomondation, must do's or traveling are welcome! Thank you in Advance!Maaike

2 years ago

ASerilliRail rookie

asked in Routes & destinations

Switzerland Scenic Trains

I am looking at purchasing the Eurail pass for Switzerland, but I cannot find any information on whether or not the pass will allow travel on the various scenic trains (Bernina Express, Glacier Express, Golden Pass). I do see that it allows transit to and from Luzern - Interlaken - Montreux - Zermatt, but are these on the scenic trains, or regional trains. Any assistance would be appreciated.

2 years ago

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