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LineKln
LineKlnNew aboard
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looking for a travelbuddy this summer (Scandinavia)

Hey, my name is Pauline, I‘m 18 years old and I‘m from Germany. I want to travel about 2 weeks this summer. I am flexible about when to start . As I don't want to travel alone, I'm looking for a travel buddy.I want to visit Scandinavia particulary Kopenhagen and Stockholm but I'm also open for other destinations ☺️If you're interested, you can text me here or DM me on Instagram: pau_.li._ne . I can speak German and English. I am currently also learning Swedish.

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SiraRail rookie
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How many trips on one day

Hi everyone,I’m planning to buy a One Country Pass for Switzerland, probably 3 days in one month.Is it possible to have serveral voyage segments within 1 day? I mean can I do as many trips on 1 day as I want? Or does 1 travel only inlcude one journey or trip per day?Example:Going from Zurich to Chur to Luzern and back to Zurich on one day - is this allowed within a 1 travel day?Or is it only allowed to have 1 direct trip/voyage segment per day, e. g. Zurich to Chur ? Tks for explanation.Sira

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Interesting offers to combine with Interrail

Hey!Would be nice to make a collection of offers that can be well combined with an Interrail pass (leisure passes, museumpasses etc.). I am going to start with some interesting offers:Swiss Museum Pass, valid for one year, unlimited visits of museums and some castles (500+ attractions) for 166 CHF per year. If you have a Halffare-Card or GA even cheaper Dutch Museum Pass, valid for one year, when buying a preliminary one (direct in the museum) you can only visit 5 museums at once. Only after you get the plastic card you can visit unlimited one. Price 64,9 Euro + some administration fee for delivery (around 3 euro). They also deliver abroad. Buying online beforehand is only possible with a Dutch bank account. Around 400 museums can be visited for free after purchase. museumPASSmusées (Belgium): Price 59 euro, order online. Only available with address in Belgium, so you need to know someone in Belgium to whom you can send it. 200+ museums Museum-Pass-Musées (Switzerland, France, Germany)

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JHowellNew aboard
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Paris to Athens

Hey all. I need to get from Paris to Athens in about ten days in June. Most of the other topics here detailed that it could be difficult to move around by train in those countries south of Croatia. I’d love to see Switzerland but that’s really my only true hard set desire in this trip. I was curious, as a first timer, to see what you all think on how you all think i could make this trip happen best in terms of ease in travel and access, as well as somewhat cheaper locations for this trip. (Yes, I know Switzerland doesn’t fall on the cheap side of things.) Thanks!

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iPer_5Rail rookie
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Help wanted into route for vacation (Netherlands - France - Italy)

Hi,Me and my girlfriend have interrail second class global passes and we would want to travel from the Netherlands to Lyon and then towards Bologna and then back from Venice to the Netherlands.On the 25th of July we would want to travel from the Netherlands (Starting station does not matter as we know how we get there :) ) to LyonThen on the 28th of July we would like to go from Lyon to Bologna At last on the 12th of august we would like to go from Venice back to the Netherlands (Between bologna and Venice we travel by car)I did some research on a good route, but trains I chose were now not available anymore, e.g. the TGV 9830 from Bruxelles-midi to Lyon and the route from Geneva to Bologna with EC 39. I am really stunned about this as these options were without many train changes and were relatively cheap. (40 euros in total for both)Therefore I am wondering if someone with experience could maybe help me with a route without many train changes and relatively cheap seat reservations. W

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ShaniNew aboard
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Tips for stops between UK and Austria

HiWe are hoping to travel from UK to Austria in August and would like to stop off somewhere on the way there and somewhere else on the way back, to break up the journey. Probably 2-3 nights in each place. We have previously visited Paris, Brussels and Köln. Any suggestions for good places en route to spend a couple of days? We are a family of 4 with 2 children age 12 and 15.Considering possibly Strasbourg, Lille, Bruges or Frankfurt, but also open to other suggestions.Thanks

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eneves808Rail rookie
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Celebrating 25-Year Wedding Anniversary in 2025 - France and Italy

Aloha from Hawaii - Eurail Community, My husband and I honeymooned in Europe following our wedding in June 2000. We will be married 25 years next June, and plan to return to Europe, now with our teenage children (they will be 13 and 16 next year).The first time around, we visited Paris, Rome and Venice.This time around, Iʻd love to spend more time exploring France via Eurail, and then weʻre doing a Mediterranean Cruise from either Rome or Venice (still researching).May I please ask for your recommendations on what cities our family should consider visiting as we make our way between Paris and Rome and/or Venice? Any itinerary suggestions would be greatly appreciated.Perhaps of note: My husband does have challenges walking great distances, so weʻre really hoping to enjoy the beauty and cuisine of France in a leisurely way, not any vigorous hiking/exploring, if at all possible. :-)Thank you for your kindness and suggestions. Mahalo, Erica

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Lyon to Milan

The landslide at Maurienne last August which blocked the line between Paris and Milan has forced me to be more creative in my travel plans to Italy.  I am now very much looking forward to my journey through Switzerland this September.  However it would be quite nice if it was to possible take a direct train from Lyon to Milan when I return to Italy at Christmas.  (I am aware of the bus replacement service circumventing the landslide, but that does not appeal!)I keep searching the internet for any information giving a progress report on the work being done to clear the landslide but have not found anything later than statements made around January 2024.   Has anyone found any more current information about how the work is going, or seen any up to date predictions about when the line might reopen at Maurienne?Peter

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From Lyon - Bologna

Greetings,Me and my girlfriend want to travel from Lyon to Bologna on Sunday 28th of july with our Interrail global pass. We thought about taking the EC 39 but I could not see it on the time table. Will it still come on the timetable at a later time? Otherwise does anyone have any recommendations we should then do? We would love to have a more direct route with less transfers :) -Per

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JudeSucNew aboard
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15 day Interrail journey WITH KIDS! 😊

Hello, Just looking for some general advice on the Interail trip that we're planning this May/June. Particularly any advice that would help us do the journey with a 8&10 year old. We've booked the big legs but if anyone thinks it wouldn't work or we are planning too much we'd love the advice. Day 1 - London to Paris (booked)Day 2 - Paris - Chur (need to book) 2 nights in Chur. Anyone have any tips on accommodation? We are looking forward to the cable car up the mountain! Day 4 - Bernina Express (booked) then Turino to Milan. Any advice on accommodation in Milan for a quick overnight?Day 5 - 8 - from Milan we want to travel somewhere near Pisa for some sightseeing. We would like to stay at a campsite with swimming pool. Day 8 - should we take another travel day and go to Venice OR should we go up to Lake Garda and travel to Venice for a day trip? Day 8 - 11 - Lake GardaDay 11 - Veronna to Vienna night train (booked) Day 12 - overnight in Vienna Day 13 - Vienna to Brussels night trai

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French-Italien Trip

Hi,does anybody have some hints how to get from Verona to Nizza/Nice, from Nizza/Nice to Genoa, from Genoa to Milan and from Milan back to Verona without reservations?  

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BecNew aboard
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Eurail in the UK?

Hi,I’m thinking of purchasing a 3 month global continuous pass for next year which will be activated elsewhere before we get to the UK (where we expect to do a month) and used in Europe after too. Through my research I can’t find as much info on Eurail in England, Scotland and Ireland as other European countries - we’d love to be able to use the pass in the UK to get the most from it. Is there a reason there are less info/reviews from the UK or anything to be cautious of? I’d expect to have to hire a car in areas of Scotland and Ireland or join a tour in the more remote parts, but using trains as the main mode of transport would be ideal. Any personal experiences or advice would be great :)Thanks!

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2-week train itinerary from Istanbul to Berne in April

Hi everyone!Tom here from USA.Looking for some advice for a 2-week train itinerary from Istanbul to Berne in April. My wife and I have purchased EUrail passes for the trip. We're looking for a mix of sleeper trains and brief hotel stays in various cities.What are the “must-visit” cities? What is the recommended route? Where are the recommended overnight hotel stays? What are the recommended sleeper trains? Are there any planned track outages we should avoid? Thanks in advance!

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MaelLDNew aboard
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Milos and Sifnos included in the interrail Greek ferry pass?

Hello,The interrail website reads that only the following Cyclade islands are covered with the Greek ferry pass: Amorgos, Anafi, Donoussa, Ios, Iraklia, Kea, Koufonissi, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Schinoussa, Syros, and Tinos.Shall I take it that Milos and Sifnos, for instance, are excluded? I have been checking out traveler blogs where they mentioned they could use the pass to visit these two islands too - this got me confused.Any clarification welcome!Many thanksM.

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Franziska Self Fisken
Franziska Self FiskenRail rookie
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How to add a train trip manually

I'm on a local train trip which is not in your app. How do I add it? 

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Magali Dauba
Magali DaubaNew aboard
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Geneva, Munich, Prague, Vienna, venice from Marseille

HelloI would like to visit Europe with my family (4 ppl with 2 kids of 11 and 7). How Many days do I need to travel and visite Geneva, Munich, Prague, Vienna, Venice from Marseille please? I must take a global pass then book appropriate trips and book seats ? Thank you! Magali  

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To the British Isles from Germany for hiking and parkruns

Oh well, I did it. For a long time, visiting the British Isles have been on my agenda, but now travelling there seems to be a distinct possibility.Due to the strikes in Germany I don’t book yet, but I made some basic plan.I want to some hiking in two or three areas, in addition I wanna participate on three different parkruns. In theory, this should be doable, but I’m happy to hear comments by people with more UK train experience.Pass Day 1 - from Freiburg, Germany via Brussels all the way to Yorkstay the weekend in York for historical sightseeing and parkrunPass Day 2 - after the weekend from York to a place in the Scottish Highlands; Fort William seems to be a bit difficult by train, so maybe Oban or Aviemore? The place should be a good base for day hikes, maybe in connection with bus rides.Stay the following the weekend in Edinburgh for historical sightseeing and parkrun, probably not using the IR pass.Pass Day 3 - after the weekend from Edinburgh to Lake District or maybe directly t

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AleGarins
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Dover and Calais

Hello!what is the best and easiest way to get from Calais to Dover and way back, in Summer?I’m travelling with two kids.Grazie 😁

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portugal, spain and france

Hi, what are the best websites to find train connections in these 3 countries?regardsviking

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NortherngirlRail rookie
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Route Help - UK to Malaga

Hello all - first time using this site but hoping you guys have some tips/inspiration! In August we need to be Malaga on the weekend of 24th/25th - can you suggest a scenic route that we can do with overnight stays on the way to Malaga and on the way home from Malaga.We will start and end the travel from London so could do the Eurostar - length of the trip is maximum 10/14 days due to work and school.Looking for inspiration of where would great to stop onroute to Malaga - i.e Eurostar to Paris, stay overnight, next day train to next destination and stay overnight etc etc.Thanks!

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Ferries not allowing foot passengers (please sign the petition!)

Hello everyone,I would like to draw your attention to a problem that I have noticed, especially when planning my Interrail trip to the British Isles next summer, but which may also be a problem in other countries.The ferry route between Rosslare Harbour (Ireland) and Pembroke (South Wales) is currently operated by Irish Ferries. In recent weeks, the Norbay ferry (aka Economy Ferry) has been operating there, on which no pedestrians or cyclists are permitted - so you can't travel on it as a train passenger.The pedestrian-friendly ferry "Oscar Wilde", which is actually intended for this route, has not been used on this route in recent weeks. It is currently running again, but only until March 19 according to the plan, then it will be the Norbay ferry again.Although there is an alternative route offered by Stena Line from Rosslare to Fishguard, on which foot passengers are always permitted, Fishguard is less convenient for many people, and this route was also completely canceled until mid-

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from hamburg hbf to hamburg s-bahn

We are traveling to Scandinavia on march 22 and we have to transfer in Hamburg Hbf to S3 (s-bahn). Does anyone know a route for this? Is it an other location where we have to go to get on the S3?

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BrendanDB
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10 months ago
Madelene Louwrens
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train route

Good day  I am travelling for Paris to Chamonix on 24th March 2024From my accommodation in Paris my Closest station is Cambronne and in Chamonix it is Chamonix Mont blanc station. What is the best and fastest route? Do want to be travelling more than 8 hours.What are the best stations to book on the eurail pass?Thank you in advance 

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annika_kbnNew aboard
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Travel Buddy July 2024

Hi, I'm looking for a travel buddy for July 2024 (2 weeks). I'm planning an Interrail trip to France, Italy, Greece, Prague, and more. I am 17 years old and I like to travel a lot. I come from Germany and would be happy if someone would like to come with me. :) 

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Seat reservations optional

Hi! I am planning to do an Interrail trip for 4 days in May.I saw that seat reservations are optional on some journeys.In these cases, is there any risk that the train will be full and I won't be able to board if I don't have a reserved seat?Thank you for your help!

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