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how strict is age control? booked a youth ticket

  • October 19, 2022
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Hi, this is my first time with Interrail. 
i just turned 29 and wrongly booked a youth ticket. It was not very clear on the booking site and I just saw it after confirmation. 
My question is, how strict is age control in your opinion? I am planning to travel through Germany, Austria and Italy. 
however, I am student with valid certificate. Will that be of any interest?

thanks for helping!

Best answer by Al_G

It’s not valid and you will have to show your passport/ID with your DOB printed on it.

 

Exchange it for one that is valid for you.

 

https://www.interrail.eu/en/interrail-passes/ordering-info/refund-exchange-policy

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  • Full steam ahead
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  • October 19, 2022

It’s not valid and you will have to show your passport/ID with your DOB printed on it.

 

Exchange it for one that is valid for you.

 

https://www.interrail.eu/en/interrail-passes/ordering-info/refund-exchange-policy


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  • Railmaster
  • October 19, 2022

If you bought a mobile pass, you won't be able to activate it. So exchange is the only option.


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If you have a paper pass you would be committing fraud. If caught it could have serious consequences.


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  • Right on track
  • October 20, 2022

Ok thanks for the advice!

so the fact that I am student doesn’t seem to help much?

 


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  • Railly clever
  • October 20, 2022

so the fact that I am student doesn’t seem to help much?

 

No, there is no student discount.