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Getting started with the app

  • July 15, 2026
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Hi, I’m new to Interrail and I think I’ve got off to a tricky start! I got the app and it is activated for travel in September (Flexipass 7 days). However, for some reason, I made my first reservations online on my laptop, and now can’t transfer these to the app. Seems like this was a mistake.

Can I use these reservations in some way and can I still generate the QR code for the Mobile Pass without, them on the app? Or do I have to cancel them and restart the process on the app?

Any suggestions gratefully received, thanks.

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    ralderton
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    • ralderton
    • Railmaster
    • July 15, 2026

    Your seat reservations aren’t linked to the app - and they don’t need to be. You can show them separately when necessary.

    (If you made your reservations through Interrail, then they might show in the More tab in the app if you log in - but again this is not necessary.)

    Add your trains to My Trip in the app. This is what generates the QR code.

    Additionally, be careful activating your pass so far in advance. It’s not necessary, and it limits your options. It becomes non-reversible at midnight the day before travel, which could cause problems if you have a change of plans, or are forced into a change.

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      • rvdborgt
      • Railmaster
      • July 15, 2026

      A good general introduction to Interrail is on this page:

      https://www.seat61.com/how-to-use-an-interrail-pass.htm

      A good reservations guide on this page:

      https://www.seat61.com/interrail-and-eurail-reservations.htm

      Please ask questions in the community and not via a private message. That's the quickest way to get a response. I don't work for Eurail/Interrail.
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      • Agroforester
      • Author
      • Rail rookie
      • July 15, 2026

      Thank you, a great help.

      On your advice, I’ve de-activated the app and added my trains to My Trip. Will the Pass QR code be generated when I reactivate the app, or not until the day of travel? If the latter, is this infallible?!

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        • rvdborgt
        • Railmaster
        • July 15, 2026

        The barcode becomes available after activating a travel day, which happens when you add the first train of the day to your pass. You'll then have a button "Show ticket”.

        Please ask questions in the community and not via a private message. That's the quickest way to get a response. I don't work for Eurail/Interrail.
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