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Pass FAQ

What is a Eurail/ Interrail Pass?The Eurail and Interrail Pass is a single train pass that lets you travel as much as you want on participating European train networks for a set amount of travel days. There are different validities you can choose from, ranging from just 4 travel days up to a maximum of 3 months. You can travel with a Eurail Global Pass / Interrail Global Pass, which is valid in 33 European countries, or pick one of the Eurail One Country Passes / Interrail One Country Passes. The majority of our Passes, including the Eurail Global Pass, are now also available as a mobile Pass.  Eurail Passes can only be used by non-European citizens or non-European residents. European citizens can use an Interrail Pass instead. Do I need a Eurail or Interrail Pass? A Eurail Pass can only be used by non-European citizens or non-European residents. European citizens can use an Interrail Pass instead, available from Interrail.eu for the same price as a Eurail Pass. If you are not a Europe

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Railplanner App FAQ

Where can I download the Rail planner App? Just click the right link below or go straight to your phone’s app store and search for Rail Planner app.Get the Rail Planner app for iOS →Get the Rail Planner app for Android → Why is my journey split over two travel days?  When you add a journey to My Trip, we work out how many travel days you need for you, including for night and sleeper trains. This makes it easier for you to plan your trip and get the most out of your travel days. How often does the app timetable get updated? We update the timetable every month to keep the journey planner as accurate as possible for using offline during your trip. If you don’t have automatic updates turned on in your phone settings, check your phone's app store before you travel to make sure you have the latest version.Remember, the train times in the Rail Planner app are not updated in real time, so keep an eye on station departure boards just in case there are delays or disruption. Do I need to be onlin

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JanjanjanNew aboard
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1 month Interrail via the website ÖBB

hey everyone,A week ago i have won a 500 euro ÖBB voucher from a competition.Now i have the plan to go after i made the high school exam on an interrail in europe.Does anyone know how i can get an intterrail via the ÖBB? I don't see it on the website of the ÖBB. Kind regards Jan van Deudekom. 

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Lina GraveleyNew aboard
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Welcher Pass

Hey,ich möchte den Global Pass nächstes Jahr nutzen.Meine Route ist so: Von Hamburg nach Brüssel, dann nach Paris, von da aus nach Nizza, dann Genoa, dann Venedig, danach Wien und dann wieder zurück nach Hamburg Welchen Pass brauche ist jetzt genau, also für wie viele Tage? Danke schon im voraus:)

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remarRight on track
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France and Spain Trip

Hello, i’m currently planing a french and spanish Interrail trip and i have some questionsFor the first time i want a mobile pass. Is it true, that i can buy that one today, can buy seat reservations and still choose the first travel day later?  I’ve heard, that there are quite high security standards at Spain trains. Can someone explain to me, if this is true and how this works and how long before the departure you should arrive at the station and ho  Seat reservations: Just in case, i have to adjust something later. First is it possible to reverse seat reservations bought by the Interrail app and if so, how high are the fees therefore? The Interrail website isn’t clear on that for me. In generell, does anybody have an idea how high the reservation fees are for Spain and France?   In generell i would be very thankful for any hints about using trains at France and Spain. 

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Change this reservation

When I try to change my reservation. I don’t know why the day still have other choice, but system cannot show even I try the different time.

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Dheerajakella
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DheerajakellaKeeps calm and carries on
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How can I redeem Badges?

HelloI’ve heard about redeeming Badges for a discount on the Interrail pass and How can I do it? It seems like I have two badges and I want to redeem them.Thank you in advance

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Sri Chandra K BotlaRail rookie
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First time traveller to europe

Hello friends,I’m planning my first trip to Europe and would love some guidance. I currently live in the United Kingdom and am planning a 4-day trip to France and possibly another destination before heading back to London.Could you suggest the best travel pass for this journey? I’ve heard about the Interrail Pass, but I noticed it requires seat reservations for many trains. Is it worth purchasing, or are there better alternatives for a short trip like this?Additionally, any tips for creating an itinerary would be greatly appreciated! I’d love to know about affordable backpacker-friendly accommodations, places to stay, and must-see attractions in France and nearby destinations.Looking forward to your recommendations and suggestions. Thanks in advance for your help!

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Is a Global Pass worth it? 3 Days in Chur

Hello, I am from Germany and would like to travel to Switzerland in April. The plan is for me to travel to Chur on the first day. On the second day I would like to take the Bernina Express from Chur to Tirano and back again. I will leave Chur on the third day. Is a Global Pass worth it? Or should I book each train ticket separately?   

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ralderton
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2 days ago
Brad Cooke
Brad CookeNew aboard
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when will the timetable from December 16th be updated?

When will the timetable from December 16th be updated?

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Chi Chung LORight on track
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First time user about Global Pass

Now I added GB pass (1st class) in my mobile app and set activate with the starting day. But after that, how to show my pass (QR code)?some trains shown Seat reservations optional! , is it no need to make any booking?Conversely, Seat reservations required, is it cannot get in the train even I have GB pass?Thanks ^.^

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YESHWANTNew aboard
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Yeshwant

I have a global pass. How do I update it after a journey? Or it gets upadated automatically on the system?

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Traveling with grandchildren

Hello, my mother 75 years old will travel with my two daughters (9 and 11) with interrail global pass. Can she use an adult pass to be able to buy the two free kids passes? Otherwise, with the senior pass there are no option for adding a kid’s pass. Thank you

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TippicaneRail rookie
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Unexpected extra charges/train limitations

Ho there, just wondering if once I have my pass I will find out that actually there are very few trains I can choose among, unless I pay some extra money to go where I’m planning to go. thanks 

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Yun SeoJunNew aboard
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Can I buy several passes for me and my companion on one acoount?

Hi, is it okay to purchase two global passes(mobile pass) on my account? One is for me, and one is for my companion of the trip. Is everything okay with what I am planning? Or do we have to purchase each of our pass on our own? 

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Howard SilverRight on track
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Not Sure Which Eurail Pass To Choose

Hello,I am a first-time user of Eurail and I would like to know which pass would be appropriate for a round-trip day trip between Basel and Paris. I wasn’t sure if that would require the Global Pass because each end point is in a different country.Thank you. 

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First Time User using Eurail Global Pass

I am with a group of 5 Adults from USA …. 4 seniors and adult 34 yrs that is disabled. Our global passes are first class.  We fly to Zurich Sep 30 travel by train to Colmar, FR for 3 nights … then to Interlaken, SW for 2 nights … then to Zermatt, SW for 2 nights … then finally travel to Tuscany/Florence for 9 nights. We all have the Flex Global Pass for 5 days in month.The main question I have is … do we put all 5 global passes on one device or separate devices? Is there a website you recommend to book seat reservations or using the Eurail website and pay the additional 2 euro admin fee? Since we are a group of 5 is it difficult to get all 5 of us sitting close to each other?Thank youDave

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Phil Baxter
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Multiple Passes

I am planning on travelling for 1 month, then staying in one place for a month, then travelling for another 2 months. Can you pre-load two passes onto the App then activate each one when you need it? 

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Inconsistent results from queries on Raileurope planner.

Hi,I'm researching some of the seat reservation sites in preparation for an interrail trip next year. So the following journey is just a test and not urgent.I'm using the RailEurope website.When I enter a query for Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbf 13th Nov start time 10:30 with interrail pass, the 13.51 train (TGV 9575) has 'Seat reservation has to be done at station' which is obviously bad news if I'm trying to plan from the UK.When I enter the same query BUT start time 7:30, the same 13.51 train (TGV 9575) now has 'Seat reservation is required' and available online (€18). Hurray!!Any idea what's going on?Is it a bug on the website or something I’m doing wrong? Also why would it say 'Seat reservation has to be done at station' in the first place. 

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William hadinataNew aboard
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eurail global pass coverage in switzerland

Hai i’m william from indonesia want ask some question for coverage global pass. I using 15D consecutive eurail Global pass.We need tips for route and included or no the global pass.we start from :Amsterdam - Paris (do you have tips for the route if we dont want pay the reservation seat?) Paris - Thun,Switzerland (it is included or no for the train using global pass? Thun - grindelwald (it is included or no for the train using global pass?) Thun - Zermatt (it is included or no for the train using global pass?) Thun - interlaken (it is included or no for the train using global pass?) It is have any tips for the glacier or panoramic train for free or included the global pass? and last, what is not included global pass in switzerland?please for your information. It will be help me for knowing this. Thanks

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MIYER1960Rail rookie
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Promotions for Benelux Pass?

Does Eurail usually offer year end or new year promotional prices for Benelux Pass?

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Charlotte MS
Charlotte MSRail rookie
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Question outbound/inbound : plusieurs voyages dans son pays de résidence ?

Bonjour,j’ai un pass global de 10 jours sur 2 mois et je ne comprends pas vraiment le principe de inbound/outbound. Mon itinéraire c’est d’aller à Rome depuis Nice en premier (15-20 nov) puis de partir de Paris pour la Suède 15 jours plus tard (1er dec) mais si je comprends bien, si mon premier voyage Nice-Rome est mon outbound de France alors je ne peux plus faire de trajet en France ? Donc je ne peux pas faire Rome-Nice (20 nov) et Paris-Franckfort (1er dec)?Je vous remercie pour votre aide si vous arrivez à m’éclairer là dessus :)Charlotte

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boyesieNew aboard
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how many travel days will this take?

looking to travel from prague to london, overnight from prague to brussels, day time brussells to london. will this be 2 travel days on the pass?

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ralderton
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blfsgRight on track
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AIRPLANE MODE ON,THEN OFF --If your Saved Journey on your Eurail app doesn't move to the My Pass

I would like to thank the person who wrote somewhere on this site, about what to do if your saved journey in “My Trips” on your Eurail app doesn’t move to the “My Pass,” when tapped. I was a NEW user of digital Eurail Global Flexi Pass in October 2024 (a few weeks ago) and panicked that my very first journey would not transfer to the Pass, when I initiated the Pass. I thought it was lack of internet/wifi.  After frantically running upstairs to the main train station, I discovered that didn’t work, either!  Then I remembered a “passing comment” that someone wrote on this site about what to try if this situation occurs. That person said to “PUT YOUR PHONE IN AIRPLANE MODE AND THEN TURN IT OFF AGAIN.”  BINGO!  That worked!  I only had to do this one time on the 18 trains that I ended up taking.  I wish I could remember the person who gave me this tip, so I could give him/her recognition; since I can’t, I figure the best I can do is to help someone else with this tip.Also, I suggest leavin

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katherinergNew aboard
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which train i have to choose, im lost with a lot of info

Considering a Eurail Global Pass for our Europe trip starting in Munich, with stops in Interlaken, Paris, and London! I'll be coordinating travel for the whole family—my husband, daughters, and grandma. Has anyone used the pass for these destinations? Any tips or advice on getting the most out of it? Thanks for any help! we will travel in 2025 from June 17 Munich to Interlaken- June 19 Interlaken- Paris and June 23 to London

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