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Maaike Kingma
Maaike KingmaNew aboard
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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 

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Scandinavia or Eastern Europe as beginner?

Hello everyone,I’m planning my first Interrail trip next summer. I’m going to travel alone. It’s my first real trip abroad.I’m not sure which of my two planned tours is better for me.Trip 1:Copenhagen – Gothenburg – Oslo – Stockholm – HelsinkiTrip 2:Vienna – Ljubljana – Budapest – (Bratislava -) Prague – Warsaw – Krakow (Start ist in Germany)A trip to Scandinavia has been a dream of mine for a long time. But it is much more expensive than Eastern Europe. And I also want to see the Northern Lights once in my life, so maybe I should do this trip in another winter.Eastern Europe is much cheaper. Is it advisable to choose Eastern Europe as your first trip? Are there better alternatives for beginners?And another question: Would it be better to book the hostels in advance or is a spontaneous booking possible? I’m afraid the best hostels fully booked.

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Route advice from Paris to Italy

Hello there, This summer we want to travel from the Netherlands to Paris, and then to Italy. I'm traveling with a child, so I don't want the routes to be too long. We don't want to be in the train for like 6 hours. So I planned this: Breda - Brussels or directly to Paris. Paris - Lyon.Then I get stuck. I want to travel to Italy then. If not to far out of the direction we would like to see Marseille and Nice and Monte Carlo. But if that is a route that takes much more time then we would like to go straight to Italy. But if I use the app interrail app I get incredibly long train times, either from Lyon or from Nice. Is that correct? What is the fastest route to get to Italy? If going through Lyon/Marseille/Nice takes so long, then maybe it's better to go from Paris straight to Italy? Or maybe a sleeping train? I can’t see how I can find this in the interrail app.  I hope someone can give me advice on this.And them in Italy we want to see: Milan, Venice, Rome, Toscane and maybe Florence.

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Jonny Gray
Jonny GrayRail rookie
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Belgrade to Podgorica train

A note for anyone taking the train from Belgrade to Podgorica. On the Interrail app and website when you search for Beograd and select Beograd Central, it automatically switches to Topcider. I learnt the hard way that the train does indeed go from Beograd Central and not Topcider. Do not go to Topcider. 

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martswantstotravel
martswantstotravelRight on track
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Netherlands Trip

Dear fellow travellers,for this year, I plan on travelling through the Netherlands and visit some friends along the way.I have a few questions:Is it even worth it to get an Interrail Pass for this (I didn’t see a specific country pass anyway)? If I’d decided to visit other countries as well at this trip, which ones would you combine with this trip? Regardless of the first two questions, what should I definitely see in the Netherlands?Kind regards,Marts

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Adam Davidson
Adam DavidsonRail rookie
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Is this interrailing route do-able in 3 weeks?

Was planning a route with my friends for a 3 week interrail in June. From anyone with experience, is this do-able?

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Carolin Röckel
Carolin RöckelRail rookie
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Survey: 50 years of Interrail - a link between Europe?

Survey: 50 years of Interrail - a link between Europe? Hello, I'm Carolin, a student from Germany and I'm currently writing a thesis for my Abitur on the subject of "50 years of Interrail".In this context, I am interested how the experiences of the Interrail travelers have influenced the "European thought".For this I have prepared a small survey made up of 5 simple questions. The survey is anonymous, takes a maximum of 3 minutes, and takes place on the survey platform "SurveyMonkey"; data protection is guaranteed. Anyone who has already made an Interrail trip can take part.I would be very happy if you would support me by participating! And here is the link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.de/r/N3V8L7H

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NanjaRetired Community Manager
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The Ultimate Eurail/ Interrail Bucket List – a new challenge for 2022.Bucket list

 Ever made a New Year’s Resolution that you’ve abandoned after a week? Us too.In 2022, it’s time to change those habits. Make a resolution you’ll want to keep with The Ultimate Eurail/ Interrail Bucket List, bringing 10 must-do experiences to your next Eurail/ Interrail trip . There’s a challenge for everyone across 33 European countries, whether that’s sunrise in Slovenia, sledding in Sweden or eating chimney-cake in the Czech Republic.Find The Ultimate Interrail Bucket List here with all the information you’ll need to start the challenge. Make sure to tag us on social with   #ultimateinterrailbucketlist or #ultimateeurailbucketlist so we can share your adventures!What will you do first? 

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Hennie May Cole
Hennie May ColeRail rookie
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Length needed in each country

Hello, I am currently planning an interrail trip for August! I was just wanting a little bit of advice about how long to spend in each place? For example, I was going to buy the 10 travel day pass and travel for 3 weeks, I have 10 places down to visit, averaging 2 days in each place (so travelling to next place every other morning/evening) Here is my preliminary itiniary, does anyone know if this will be doable at all? Or is it worth taking out one place or so just to lengthen it out slightly? Just don't want to be stressed moving lots from one place to another! Thank you so much! 

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Integration of public transportation in Iceland

Hey,I'm not sure, how it's possible to get new lines into the interrail pass. I was researching this year about overtourism/ public transportation in Iceland. There's the idea to add bus services in the pass, like between France and Spain, to stop the high usage of cars by tourists there. How can we support to bring the long-distance bus company and Eurail together in a dialog? Greetingsnnf635

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Felicity Cotton
Felicity CottonNew aboard
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Southeastern Europe travel problems

So I’m relatively new here so please excuse any issues in the phrasing.I’ve booked a 15 travel days within 2 months interrail pass to go around Europe from the 29th April - 10th July with a friend, this is our first big trip and I'm doing most of the organising as I like to know exactly what I'm doing at all times (occupational hazard of being a perfectionist!) Our trip is taking us in a reverse C shape starting in Belgium and winding down through Prague and Vienna. But I’ve reached a bit of an impasse though when navigating travel through and around Croatia. The plan was to go from Lake Bled, Budapest, Zagreb & Split, Sofia and then down to Athens. I understand the trainlines are under construction but I'm struggling to find any reasonable route through this area that isn't 48 hours long! Is there any way I can reroute the current countries or maybe include another stop that would make the journey easier? I’m flexible on not going to Sofia but the others are pretty important to vi

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Train from Munich to St. Moritz-Kitzbuel Austria and return to Munich. Advice needed.

I need help/advice for the following itinerary by train. Thank you.Feb 20 - Munich to St. MoritzFeb 25 - St. Moritz to Kitzbuehel, AustriaMarch 2 - Kitzbuehel - Munich 

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Where does Eurail global pass go that is not shengen?

Thus must be a simple question available somewhere but could someone tell me what EU countries accept Eurail global pass which are not in Schengen zone? I think UK is one. Maybe Scandinavian countries? 

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Marc Parent
Marc ParentNew aboard
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Suggested routes from Lisbon for up to 21 days

I want to surprise my wife with like a 14-21 days trip across Europe and wherever we go to end up by train. We have never been on trains before like this, and would like to hit as many beautiful places in the alloted time, but still have time to enjoy them.No need for return trip to Lisbon, as we will be flying back to Canada after this train ride. Would love to hear some great ideas as beginners...I've heard people going as far east as Asia, some east then south, etc etc....we are open minded....thank you so much

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Annakathleen
AnnakathleenNew aboard
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Italy trip

Hey, we are just starting our Italy Interrail trip, our first stop is Milano. Any tips where to go etc.?:)  

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Alexander Letzkus Saavedra
Alexander Letzkus SaavedraRail rookie
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how can i go by ferry to Egypt from Italy?

Hi travelmatesDoes any of you know how to travel from italy to egipt by ferry? Better if we can use a discount of interrail :)Thanks

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Emil Holm Pedersen
Emil Holm PedersenNew aboard
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going through France

Hello! We are looking at going from Barcelona to Amsterdam making two stops in France. We want to visit two cities which is not Paris and was wondering what your recommendations are? cheers!

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sdqsdqsdqNew aboard
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Would Interrail pass for a Brest (France) to Berlin (Germany) 2 way trip work?

Hello,First time user here, i’d like to know if Interrail pass for a Brest (France) to Berlin (Germany) 2 way trip would work ?We plan to go there around May 2022 and Interrail is cheaper than ordering directly from french rail company (SNCF).I guess i would take the 4 day 1 month pass.Thank you for your help.

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Hannah Curtis
Hannah CurtisNew aboard
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Validation of Mobile Metro Tickets Prague

Hi, i go to Prague in a week and want to purchase my metro 3 days ticket on my phone , but unsure of how to validate the ticket, i understand how to validate the paper ones but unsure of how it works on the mobile and don’t want to get caught and have a fine.  fhankyou 

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Travel in south-east europe

Hey! I'm planning next year a trip to south-east europ.But there are a cuple of countries wich aren't in the area schengen (for example Bosnia, Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria ...) Do I need a Visa for those countries?Has anyone experience with that?

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sjm_of_Canada
sjm_of_CanadaRail rookie
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Rome to Paris - Which destinations and trains are included?

Hi everyone! I’ll be a first-timer on trains in the spring, and have a few questions. I’m flying into Rome, am there for 3 nights, and then going up to the Cinque Terre for 4 nights, and then to Paris. I hope to stop in Florence for the day between Rome and 5T, and then again in Milan between 5T and Paris. I then plan to take 3 or 4 day trips from Paris. It seems to me from my research that the price of a 7-days within 1 month pass is similar (minorly more expensive) than buying tickets individually. My questions are these:Will the Eurail pass include getting directly into 5T? I’m staying in Riomaggiore.  The day trips I plan to take from Paris include Giverney, Reims, Mont St Michel, and maybe one other smaller town/city/village (Colmar, Orleans, …. any recommendations?) Are these places included?  Is there a special schedule we need to book from? I’ve been scouring train sites directly, as well as sites like Rome2Rio, and have an idea of what times I want to catch my trains at, but I

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Cathal Compton
Cathal ComptonRight on track
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Route planner advice

Hi all, Looking for advice on the following route, I will be starting in Krakow and finishing in Budapest.I have 2 weeks which will be flexible where I don’t plan to stall anywhere for more then two nights. I’ll travel to Budapest after Krakow then to Zagreb, I had hoped to go to either Slit or Dubrovnik but they seem to isolated from all major rail lines. I was hoping Belgrade next but the app doesn’t seem to be giving me any route from Zagreb. My question is what is the best direct route from Zagreb to Budapest, including a couple of stops along the way, Sofia would be my last stop before Budapest .!Any help would be greatly appreciated.! ✌️   

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Travel tips from Kasia, a first- time InterrailerTravel story

  Bonjour à tous, Hello Last September, I took my first, solo, Interrail Pass trip. It was an amazing experience. I met so many people, spoke in a few languages and got to see places I had only dreamed of.Trip stats4500 km travelled (train and plane) 2 planes - outbound and inbound 15 trains Lots of buses and metros in a few different countries Rode an electric scooter many times Walked 200km on foot Carried a 10kg backpack Drank many, many litres of coffee Slept an average of 3 hours per day - went to bed late and woke up early, because I wanted to discover and explore as much as possible. Didn't have a planWhich Interrail Pass?I had a 5 day Global Pass and my trip lasted for 12 days in total.            Marseille, France                                 Kasia in Paris                           Strassbourg, France AccommodationI didn't have any accommodation booked in advance. Each day at 2-3 hours before sunset I would search for a bed in a hostel (on Hostelworld or Booking.com), then

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Bastian
BastianNew aboard
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Sweden Winter

Hello, im planing a Trip to Sweden from Germany. Should last about 10 days and i want to do it in Winter. Does someone has experience, did you like it? I want to go to Malmö, Stockholm, Jönköping, Gothenburg and Kiruna in the North.Is it hard to get a reserveration on the Night Traing Stockholm-Kiruna, should i reservate ealy?Thanks for you opinion :)Bastian

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My experience so far

Just a few quick comments on my Eurail experience so far.  My wife and I are finally in Europe from the USA and have traveled a few trains already.  My observation thus far…absolutely no problems!!  Finding the trains, adding to both trips and generating tickets has been very easy. I admit that I have yet to do a reservation, or high speed train but I’m hopeful that too will be as trouble free.  However, if I do run into a snag I feel certain I can find a resolution here, or at least a pointer to where I can find help.  We have 3 months to travel around Europe and so far we’re enjoying ourselves.   

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