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Sarah W
Sarah WCommunity Manager
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Our highlights from the world's largest rail transport trade fair 🚄

We know our community members enjoy hearing about innovations in the rail industry - so we created a round-up of exciting highlights from our visit. InnoTrans is renowned as the world’s biggest trade fair centered on the rail transport industry. Held every two years at the Messe Berlin exhibition centre, this year’s event took place from September 22 to 25, and we had the pleasure of attending. Here's a round-up of the exciting highlights from our visit. InnoTrans: Impressive Scale Our visit to Berlin was a fantastic opportunity for networking, learning about the latest industry developments, and reconnecting with familiar faces. We quickly realized the sheer scale of InnoTrans exceeded our expectations. With an impressive turnout of nearly 3,000 exhibitors from over 50 countries and around 170,000 visitors from 133 different countries, it really gave a great sense of just how complex and vibrant the industry is. The ‘Under-the-Radar’ Rail IndustryOne of the most inspiring aspects of I

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Laura Veronica CuartNew aboard
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Reserva asientos

Hello. On December 20th we will begin a family trip. On the website it says that you can reserve seats 60 or 90 days in advance, but when I enter the date it tells me that it has not yet enabled reservations for that date. We have a long route planned with Eurail and I am worried about not having information.I find the app and the website very unfriendly, no one from the company can solve anything for you, if I had known how complex it was I would not have bought the passes with this company.If anyone can help me I would appreciate it.Thank you so much.Laura

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FeckenBob
FeckenBobNew aboard
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Ljubljana to Sofia

Early days planning a trip early next summer. I've hit a problem in that I am trying to find a train from Ljubljana to Sofia. All the usual websites seem to be saying that isn't possible. I've also specified starting at other locations that I can get to such as Zagreb, Budapest but have the same problem. Help please 

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Anuj TrikhaNew aboard
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EU Rail Pass planning for April 2025

Hi everyone. I just joined the community as I have few questions to understand how and importantly when to buy EU rail pass. I have summarised my trip below: travelling dates: April 2025requirements: 15 days continuous travel global passtravelling adults : 2 adultscitizen: non EU citizens  question 1 - does EU rail pass prices change? How soon we need to buy if we have a travel booked in April 2025?soon we buy is better? Please suggest? question 2 - not able to see all trains in rail planner app but I can see few trains for April 2025 on EU rail website, why is that so and how soon in advance we can see trains on app? question 3 - not able to see all trains on EU rail website as well but I can see more trains on direct train website , why is that so as these trains are not matching my timings when I need to go as per my plans. question 4 - pass needs to be activated on day of travel as far as I know. To book the journeys, do we need to add all journeys in the app before activating the

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Eurail Community ModeratorCommunity Moderator
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⚠️ National rail transport strike by FS Group, Trenord and Trenitalia Tper Group staff on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 NovemberTravel Disruption

 From 21:00 on Saturday 23 November to 20:59 on Sunday 24 November, trains may be cancelled or changed, due to a national strike by the staff of the FS Group, Trenitalia, Trenitalia Tper and Trenord.Industrial agitation can lead to changes to the service even before it starts and after it ends.Alternatively, they can reschedule their journey, under similar transport conditions, as soon as possible, subject to seat availability.Information on connections and services can also be obtained through the Trenitalia app, the Infomobility section of the Trenitalia website, the Trenord website or through the Trenord App, the TrenitaliaTper website, the toll-free number 800 89 20 21, as well as at ticket offices and customer service staff.

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Leonuzzi2New aboard
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My travel planning

Hi, I'm Leonardo and i'm 22 yrs old and i am a university student, i'm planning my interrail trip and I'd be happy to find some friends to share this experience. Since i didn't visit much european places, this is the perfect occasion. I'd prefer visiting eastern europe (i'm departing from Italy) but i'm open to suggestions, for instance it's not even a problem if i visit other places. I want to start the trip in may or at the end of july since i have to finish my exams. This is my insta if you want to write to me so we can be friends and depart together: leonardo_.nuzzi

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Laura Veronica CuartNew aboard
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Reserva

Hola. El 20 de Diciembre comenzaremos un viaje familiar y a pesar que en la web dice que se puede reservar asientos con 60 o 90 días de antelación, cuando coloco la fecha me dice que aun no tiene habilitado las reservas para esa fecha. Me resulta muy poco amigable la app y la web, nadie de la empresa te resulta nada de haber sabido lo complejo que era no hubiese comprado los pases con esta empresa.Si alguien me puede ayudar se los agradeceria.Muchas gracias.Laura 

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ralderton
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Rohit GovindarajNew aboard
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Black friday promo start snd end date for 2024

When will the Eurail Global pass Blackfriday promo code will be active ?

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HonzikNew aboard
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ako zadám cestu do moj railpass

Ako zadám vlak Zurich-Praha s odchodom 21:40 , keď idem lôžkovým vozňom priamo ale stále mi dáva len možnosť s prestupom

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FathimaMPlrNew aboard
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Best pass to travel between Frankfurt or Munich, Amsterdam, Paris, and Lucerne

Hello Friends,I am from India and planning to explore few European cities between April 26 and May 13 with my husband and son (17 years next year).Drafted the below plan: Arrive from Chennai to Germany (thinking of either Frankfurt or Munich - which is the best place in Germany?).  Spend 3 nights with one day local sightseeing and a day trip to Heidelberg or another one. From Germany (either Munich or Frankfurt) - travel to Amsterdam.  Spend 4 nights with one day local sightseeing, one day trip to Keukenhof Gardens (might explore local tram/train if that is cheaper), and another to Zaanse Schans (might book with GetYourGuide) From Amsterdam to Paris.  Spend 4 nights with 2 day local sightseeing and a day trip to Versailles Palace (local train is cheaper). Paris to Lucerne. Spend the remaining nights in Lucerne and to visit Interlaken, Mt Pilatus, Mt. Titlis, and jungfraujoch (if not restricted during shoulder season). Can you please advise if buying individual train tickets is cheaper

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Sebastiano Bedino
Sebastiano BedinoRail rookie
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Interrail Pass and extra costs

Hi, I’m considering the Interrail Global Pass (5 days) and trying to figure out if it suits my needs. I’m planning to travel with my dog from Gothenburg to Milan in 2 days, and then return to Gothenburg in 3 days. For now, let’s focus on the outbound journey:Day 1: Gothenburg - Copenhagen and Copenhagen - HamburgDay 2: Hamburg - Zurich and Zurich - MilanAfter purchasing the Global Pass, are the only additional costs the seat reservations and the dog ticket where required, or should I expect extra fees? I’ve already ruled out night trains for this reason.Additionally, do I need to book all tickets through the app? I noticed that some operators, like SJ, allow adding the Interrail Pass on their website as a 100% discount card, while others, like DB or DSB, don’t include Interrail as an option when purchasing the ticket. Thank you!

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njbpantsRail rookie
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eurostar seat reservations

I have seat reservations booked on Eurostar and I have the tickets in my apple wallet, and I’ve printed them!  But they are not showing in my Eurail account. Last time I travelled this way they did. Do I need to sync something?! Thanks

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ShineNew aboard
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Sleeper Train

Hi! may I ask how do I book in advance a sleeper train for 4-ppl sleeper? for Paris to Prague 

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5 days ago
Kimberly Newman
Kimberly NewmanRail rookie
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Cable pass coverage for Switzerland

Hello,Planning my trip to France, Italy, Germany, Austria and Switzerland for September 2025 and trying to figure out costs for Switzerland.I’m looking to find which cablecars/gondolas are covered using the Eurail Global Pass for the Bernese-Oberland area including Grindelwald and surrounding areas like Kanderstegg to get to Oeschinensee Lake. I know there is a coverage map for trains, but wasn’t sure if there was one for cablecars/gondolas and/or a site that lists the cost of these as well. Any help is so greatly appreciated!!

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LB001New aboard
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Eurail pass app/website activation?

Hi,This will be my first time using the Eurail pass on the app. I need to book and reserve our seats from Zurich to Paris, mid December, however, will get a new phone the week before we depart and am therefore very hesitant to activate or link the pass for our family as I read that you can only transfer the pass once to another phone (if I am correct?).Can I book and reserve on the website?.I would greatly appreciate advice on what I need to do first, is there perhaps a step by step guide?Many thanks for the advice and assistance.

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Eurail Community Moderator
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⚠️ Strikes Netherlands 13-22 NovemberTrain Disruption

The trade union FNV has announced strikes at ProRail traffic control centers this week and next week. The first strike day affecting passengers is Wednesday morning 13 November, there will be no trains between 06:00 and 09:00 in Noord-Holland and parts of Flevoland and Utrecht. There will also be no trains between Leiden, Schiphol and Haarlem. On the High Speed Line (HSL), no trains will run between Rotterdam, Schiphol and Amsterdam. Schiphol Airport station will have very limited train services during the strike: four trains per hour will run between Amsterdam Centraal and Schiphol. If possible, alternative means of transport should be used.International train passengers will also be affected by the strike. On Tuesday and Wednesday, international timetables will be adjusted. An overview and travel advice can be found on the NS International website. For the rest of the morning, be aware of delays and cancellations as it takes time to start up the train services.Strikes will also take

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StanLeeG33
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StanLeeG33Keeps calm and carries on
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Munich Half Day Trip

Hi All..I am planning to take half day trip from Muenchen to Neuschwanstein Castlebut I notice it quite late, will be back to Muenchen around 4.30 PM.is there any half day trip that offer come back to Muenchen earlier? (like 02.30 PM already back to Muenchen)because we need to go to Zurich, we dont want to be so late. or maybe is there other advise for halfday trip from muenchen from morning to afternoon time? Thanks before.

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StanLeeG33
Keeps calm and carries on
9 days ago
edocor
edocorNew aboard
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Problem booking trips

HiI bought the "eurail global pass" for days. My first trip from London to Paris on December 14th. I paid for the seat reservation for my family. I can't book the train from Vienna to Venice through the app. When I tried to pay directly on the page only for the seats, they weren't available. The truth is that it has been complicated for me to use the app to book (the trips I need don't appear) and then go to an external page to pay for the seats. If I cancel the eurail global pass, do I lose the tickets that were sent to me by email for the trip from London to Paris that I already have ready? Thank you very much. Greetings from Chile

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OierRail rookie
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Where do you recommend to go?

We want to take an interrail trip in the summer but we don't know whether to take a route through the Balkans or take the Amsterdam, Prague, Budapest and Split route. Could you help us?

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9 days ago
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KYUNGHWAN HONGRail rookie
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while in use Global Pass

hello~!before using the pass…..if the train is delayed at transfer station and I end up boarding after midnight then what is the number of global pass usage?and.....if the train does not arrive on time so I missed the train to transfer at the next station. then  what am I supposed to do?

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9 days ago
Mona Andersen
Mona AndersenRail rookie
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sweden to Dublin

Hi everyone! Its my first time here.Im planning my trip over christmas to Ireland. I was thinking of purchasing the 6 days w/month for one country pass.So, from sweden to Dublin. The planner says it takes 2 days. And saving another 2 days for the return.I also want to travel to different counties withing Ireland (7 counties/cities to be exact)How would you recommend doing this? Is it even possible to cover all this with a 6 day pass? But a global pass seems unnecessary for just one country? Another question. I wanted to travel using the pass from Dublin to Galway. I used the app, to lay out the plan and there are no given routes. No busses or trains going there. How could that be, when on the website its one of the destinations given? Has anyone traveled to Ireland from scandinavia? If so, what route do you recommend? Thank you much :)

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hodlb103Rail rookie
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26 Days Solo Trip Itinerary Suggestion Dec 2024- Jan 2025

Need Suggestion forVienna, Amsterdam, Barcelona along with your feedback (26 Day Solo Trip) Switzerland, Hungary, Austria, Czech, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain  0) Fight & Stay Booked1) EU Global Rail Pass - 22Days Booked2) Geneva City Pass Booked3) Glacier Express Reservation with EuroRailPass Booked4) Bernina Express Reservation with EuroRailPass Booked5) Zurich To Budapest - NightJetTrain Booked6)Night Seine River Sightseeing Cruise Booked7)Disneyland Paris Booked8)Paris to Barcelona TGV Booked   

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Murat KanginRail rookie
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from Zurich to Bergamo

Hello,My wife and I are coming to Zurich on January 17th 2025 and our return will be from Bergamo on January 20th. The main purpose of the trip is this; to take the Bernina Express. İf possible, I want to see the glacier express route. My plan is to go to as many places as I can by train with short breaks. We want to spend the rest of our time on an Alpine trip as much as possible, it doesn't matter on the Swiss or Italian side.  I would like to get your suggestions about train travel, tickets and places to visit and stay. There are so many people in this community who want to help and that's gratifying.

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rebublicKeeps calm and carries on
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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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Cecile VL
Cecile VLRail rookie
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Parcours d’appoche pour pass 1 pays et Eurostar

Bonjour J’ai un pass Grande Bretagne et je suis vraiment perdue. Voici mes questions :Le parcours d’approche ne concerne que le Pass Global (cf. conditions de vente) pour autant, est-ce que je peux prendre un TER sans resa ou même un TGV avec une résa que j’achète ?(Quand j’essaye d’ajouter un trajet en France, j’ai un message d’erreur (voir photo) Est-ce que je peux prendre l’EUROSTAR avec seulement une réservation ?Merci pour vos conseils ! 

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