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Strike in Portugal from 24 Oct to 3 NovTrain disruptions

The Portuguese national railway company CP has announced nationwide rail strikes in Portugal that may impact train services from 24 October to 3 November. On 28, 29 and 30 October, the rail strike might disrupt regional train services while severe disruptions to the train schedule are expected on 31 October. On the remaining days, there may be occasional changes to train schedules. Please read the CP rail strike announcement for more information and we recommend checking the CP timetable shortly before departing for your planned rail journey for up-to-date train times.  Delay compensation: Interrail & Eurail travellers with an activated travel day on any of the affected dates might request compensation on Interrail or Eurail delay compensation page

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LouEganRight on track
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Global Pass activation and tickets

HiOkay going on a Chocolate/Cheese/Christmas Market adventure - weather may not be perfect but that’s what we’ve got available so this is when we are going. Switzerland and Germany 22/11-12/12.Have a  22 day 1st Eurail Global Pass that we are using to visit Just wondering about the tickets - Have added the pass to the App but not activated it until the day we leave. Have got many trips in the planner but haven’t got solid plans on times but just wondering once we activate the pass does it create tickets for those trips in my saved trip?Also I see many recommendations to download DB Navigator, SBB Mobile & Muj viak which I have done but can I connect this to my Global Pass or do I just use these to book a seat reservation?Plans22/11 Zurich24/11 Luzern29/11 Stuttgart (from St Gallen)1/12 Stuttgart - Nuremberg3/12 Nuremburg - Dresden5/12 Dresden - Berlin7/12 Berlin - Hamburg9/12 Hamburg - Cologne11/12 Cologne - FrankfurtWe would like to know which trips between cities to book a seat r

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Sarah W
Sarah WCommunity Manager
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Celebrating 65 years of Eurail 🎉

In 1959, the first travellers set off to explore Europe by train with a Eurail Pass. Since then, Eurail travelers let their curiosity guide them, discovering hidden gems and forging meaningful connections along the way. To celebrate, we're offering 25% off selected Eurail Passes! Now, it’s your time to explore Europe and make memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.Join the celebration by sharing your favourite Eurail travel memory in the comments👇

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Eurail Community Moderator
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raviurao
raviuraoRail rookie
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Refund

What are the refund charges for a Eurail Promo Global Pass Senior, 22 days Continous, 1st class (€670 -25%    = €503) if cancelled after the promption date of October 22 2024. Will the charge be 25€ if I purchased this pass at a promotional price of €503 today, October 19, 2024?

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Sofia Salvioli
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Interrail- searching for a travel buddy

Hello, my interrail pass expires in Fabruary I would like to do some weekends abroad in November, for that reason I’m looking for a travel buddy I’m 20years old and I’m attending Bocconi university in Milan; I’m really outgoing and funny Let me now if someone would want to leave with me and spend great time exploring new city 

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From Italy to Spain

Hello, my name is Marco and I am new in the community. The question is about travelling to Spain from Italy. I don’t have a lot of time and I would like to visiti in three weeks just Spain and Portugal, and I noticed that the trains to go there are more expensive than a plane (around 20/30 euro). Do you think it would make sense to travel with the plane to spare money and time, and then activate the pass once I’ll be there? thank you

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Marco Petrungaro
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4 days ago
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pipooNew aboard
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Eurail or Interrail?

Hello, I am a German citizen but have lived in Indonesia for several years. This December I will go to Germany and Italy with my child. My child is a German and Indonesian citizen and lives in Indonesia. My question is, what ticket should I buy for me and my child. Eurrail or Interrail? Thank you, James

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mcespinosaNew aboard
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Train Barcelona

Hola. Puedo usar mi Eurail global pass internamente dentro de Barcelona, quisiera ir al Tibidabo o Monserrat usando el pase. Gracias

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mcespinosaNew aboard
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addition to another passenger

Hola. Cómo puedo añadir 2 more pasajeros en mi celular (global pass)

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MicheleMRail rookie
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cant add journey to my pass because seat reservation is required

I have my rail pass and I purchased seat reservations and the supplement is included.  To use the pass I am trying to add my journey to the pass on the app.  The journey says seat reservation and supplement required and does not add. The toggle in my trip is grayed out. Can I just select use travel day and board with my seat assignment ticket that I printed?

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Train strike in Italy on 12–13 OctoberTrain Disruptions

Railway trade unions in Italy have announced a strike that would impact all rail services in the country from 21:00 CET on Saturday, 12 October, to 20:59 on Sunday, 13 October, with possibilities of affecting train schedules even before the strike begins or after it ends. Trains may be subject to changes or cancellations.For more information about the strike, please read the strike announcement on the Trenitalia website (only in Italian) and we recommend checking the Trenitalia timetable shortly before departing for your planned journey for up-to-date train times. Delay compensation: Interrail & Eurail travellers with an activated travel day on any of the affected dates might request compensation on Interrail or Eurail delay compensation page 

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Eurail Community Moderator
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Shamsi4422New aboard
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any train

Hi i am planning my trip from Germany to Schweiz and then Roma my question is with global pass am I allowed to take all train like in Schweiz city train and bus or just from one country to another?Thanks in advance for helping 

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BrendanDB
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Interrail 2025/ Reise noch offen

Hallo ZusammenFür dieses Jahr ist meine Interrailreise vorbei. Die nächste Interrail-Reise 2025 ist ihm Planung, aber ich habe mich noch nicht entschieden, aber folgende Städte möchte ich mit dem Interrail besuchen:Stockholm-Kopenhagen-Hamburg Budapest-Bratislava-PragWie ist es so mit dem Nachtzug ich gesehen habe es gibt 2 Nachtverbindungen 22.03/23.57 nach Stockholm welche würdet ihr empfehlen und wie sind die Preise Sitzplatzwagen, Liegewagen… was sind eure Erfahrungen… Lohnt sich eher 1./2. Klasse ….Bei Stockholm Kopenhagen Hamburg möchte ich gerne vermeiden, im Herbst Winter zu gehen, da es Schnee hat und kalt ist. Ich habe von vielen gehört mitte Mai Juni soll es recht warm sein was ideal wäre für mich frage ich oder eure Erfahrungen was daher die beste Reisezeit ist?Ich würde 5 Tage in Stockholm, 5 Tage Kopenhagen und 4 Tage Hamburg planen. In Stockholm kann man noch die Insel Djugarden besuchen was gibts sonst noch für Empfehlungen von Kopenhagen Hamburg ich möchte viele Sehens

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Train strikes in France: 1 OctoberTrain Disruptions

Two rail unions in France have announced a strike on Tuesday, 1 October 2024 which is expected to impact some SNCF rail services across the country.The updated timings and train details will be made available on 30 September 2024 at 5 p.m. on the TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes website. We recommend you regularly check the SNCF information channels (in French) to know whether your journey may have been affected. Delay compensation: Interrail & Eurail travellers with an activated travel day on any of the affected dates might request compensation on Interrail or Eurail delay compensation page

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Eurail Community Moderator
22 days ago
Sarah W
Sarah WCommunity Manager
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Introducing our Community-Created Map

The best travel experiences happen when you venture off the beaten path. That's why we're excited to introduce our community-created map, where you can share your favourite local travel finds — such as restaurants, outdoor markets, and hiking trails — with fellow adventurers like yourself. Contributing to our map is easy and fun! Here's how you can submit your travel recommendations: Submit your Pins: Go to this form to submit your pins. Share the Details: For each pin you submit, share some essential details to help fellow travellers make the most of their visit. Include the name of the place, its address, a brief description highlighting its unique appeal, and any insider tips or recommendations you have. Choose Categories: Our map is organised into different categories to make it easier for users to discover recommendations that match their interests. Select the relevant category for your pin, such as "Food & Drink," "Outdoor Adventures,” or any other suitable category. Add Phot

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Mark Sangkuhl
Mark SangkuhlRight on track
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QR

Hi, we have an unlimited 1 month pass. When we book seats we get a QR code. When do plan a trip and try to generate a code nothing happens. Some inspectors are fine saying the pass is the ticket. Others want to scan a code. Do we need to have a code for every journey? If we do why isn’t one being generated?  Thanks 

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Mark Sangkuhl
28 days ago
Sarah W
Sarah WCommunity Manager
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Next generation ÖBB Nightjet: travel between Vienna and Munich to Rome in comfort

In case you missed it: Sleeping overnight on a train just got cozier. You now have the chance to experience the “new generation Nightjet” on your way to Munich, Florence, and Rome and many other European destinations. Passenger comfort was a top priority when designing the new Nightjet, according to OBB. “The new generation Nightjet makes overnight travel even more pleasant for you, with modern design, more privacy and greater comfort,” its website reads. “With a speed of up to 230 km/h, the new trains take you to many European cities overnight in a climate-friendly way.” In a reimagination of overnight train travel, the new Night jet hopes to help you maximise sleep so you can arrive at your destination refreshed and ready to take on the day ahead. There are a few different options for you to choose from, with the premium “sleeper car comfort plus” offering the chance to turn your cabin into a small hotel room, complete with a private toilet and shower. The “sleeper car comfort cabins

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Sarah W
1 month ago
Sarah W
Sarah WCommunity Manager
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Timetable and Seat Reservations Update

 Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the new timetable data, updated seat reservation information, and important travel connections👇Timetable UpdatesWe have added and optimized our timetable data to help you plan better: Serbia Timetable Data Added: You can now access timetable data for Serbia, making it easier to plan your travels in this beautiful country. Estonia Timetable Data Added: Estonia’s timetable data is now available up to a month in advance. Euskotren Timetable Data Added: While not valid with a Eurail Pass/Interrail Pass, Euskotren data is now included up to a few weeks in advance, enabling new route planning options to Bilbao not via Barcelona. Vilnius-Warsaw-Krakow Timetable Optimized: This route now appears as a direct train, with a note indicating a change at Mockava on the border. Previously, these trains could not be found in the timetable.Evolving ChallengesWengernalpbahn: Although the timetable currently shows the Lauterbrunnen-Kleine Scheidegg route as valid, i

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Floods in Czech Republic, Austria and PolandTrain Disruptions

Extreme weather conditions during mid-September in Central Europe continue to cause disruptions in Austria, Czech Republic, and Southern Poland.Austria: The 'Westbahn' railway line between Vienna and Linz will be disrupted for the time being, leading to longer travel times because of diversions and cancellations. This will also impact trains between Germany and Switzerland to Vienna (and further to Hungary). Czech Republic: Certain railway lines around Ostrava and Bohumin are still closed till mid-October. Impacting international trains from Czech Republic to Poland. Poland: Around Klodzko, on the railway line from Wroclaw to Prague, replacement buses will run for the time being.We recommend checking the timetables of the country you're travelling in – ÖBB for Austria, CZ for Czech Republic and PKP for Poland – before departing for your planned train journey for up-to-date train schedules.

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mattroselibraryNew aboard
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Slow travel enquiry

Hi folks,I’m writing to you all about ‘slow travel’. I am at Bath Spa University, UK studying for a Masters in Environmental Humanities. My dissertation is titled: Slow travel. A path towards sustainable travel in Europe.I wondered if I could trouble you for a sentence or two in response to these questions.Q. What does the term slow travel mean to you?Q. Would you regard yourself as a slow traveller?Q Do you think slow travel is a path towards sustainable tourism in Europe?Q Can you think of any slow travellers that I could contact?Research QuestionsQuestion: What is understood by term ‘slow travel’ by self-identified slow travellers?Hypothesis: Slow travel is emerging as an alternative identity for travellers uneasy with fast tourism.Question: Have travellers’ attitude to slow travel and air flight changed post-pandemic?Hypothesis: Slow travel is becoming a mode of travel increasingly chosen for both experiential and environmental reasons.Question: To what extent can slow travel be sa

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Strike in the Netherlands on Wednesday, 11 SeptemberTrain Disruptions

Strike action may impact regional, high-speed and international rail journeys in the Netherlands from 04:00 to 08:00 CET on 11th September. Train traffic might also be affected on 10th September. Check the NS strike announcement for more details. You can also check the NS timetable or DB timetable shortly before departing for your planned journey for up-to-date train times. Eurostar has also announced the following changes to their timetable on 10th and 11th September:10th September – the following services will terminate in Brussels MidiEurostar 9152 London St Pancras Int'l – Amsterdam Centraal Eurostar 9375 Paris Gare du Nord – Amsterdam Centraal Eurostar 9381 Paris Gare du Nord – Amsterdam Centraal11th September – the following services will terminate in Brussels MidiEurostar 9303 Paris Gare du Nord – Amsterdam Centraal11th September – the following services will depart only from Brussels MidiEurostar 9322 Amsterdam Centraal – Paris Gare du Nord Eurostar 9310 Amsterdam Centraal – Pa

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Graeme A
Graeme ARail rookie
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cant find Ave trains

The planner will not find AVE trains from Madrid to Segovia, even though they run every hour. Why not?

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Sarah W
Sarah WCommunity Manager
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(closed) Win a Copy of travel writer Tom Chesshyre’s latest book, Slow Trains to IstanbulGiveaway

We love to see you continuously connecting with your fellow travellers and inspiring each other to explore lesser-known destinations while embracing a slower, more mindful way of traveling.That’s why we think it will be a treat for you to read about Tom Chesshyre’s journey from the United Kingdom all the way to Turkey with one single Pass. It was the journey of a lifetime and Tom documented his journey through his book ‘Slow Trains to Istanbul’, taking his backpack and determination to get to know Europe better and the people he met along the way. As a thank you for being a valued community member, we are giving away 3 copies of the book. To enter all you need to do is like this post How will the giveaway work?We will randomly choose 3 lucky winners Winners will be contacted via direct message and then announced in the comment section of this post Summersdale Publishers will be responsible for the shipment of the giveaway The giveaway runs from Thursday, August 22nd, to Thursday, Septe

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Sarah W
1 month ago
Kevin P
Kevin PNew aboard
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Advantage to trains with seat reservations?

Hello,4 of us will be doing a 3 week trip in Europe next May and using the trains to get around.  On a direct route I see some trains need seat reservations and some do not, while the travel time is the same.  Is there an advantage to the trains that have seat reservations vs the ones that do not?  One example I looked at the seat reservations were about $65 each. I attached a picture as an example.  We will be getting a 1st class global ticket.  Thanks!!! 

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Compensation

I have had several train trips, both in Europe and the UK delayed or cancelled using my Global Eurail pass.The question is can I claim compensation even though I have no ticket?

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