Skip to main content

General

Learn more about the Eurail community

1584 Topics
Sarah W
Sarah WCommunity Manager
published in News and announcements
(closed) Join our Beta Test: Win 2 Free Passes and Help Us Improve our Rail Planner App!Beta Test

Hey there, fellow traveller! Do you have any exciting Eurail/Interrail adventures planned in the next few weeks? We are inviting you to join us on a little mission to make our app even better and score yourself a chance to win 2x Interrail/Eurail Global Passes for 7 travel days within 1 month (2nd class).  We’re introducing an exciting new functionality in our Rail Planner App that is designed to enhance your travel experience by giving you more up-to-date timetable data.      We are interested in hearing about your experience with this new version of the planner. All you have to do is try out the timetable in the app as you plan your trip or travel with your Pass and share your feedback with us.  To get started: download the dedicated Beta testing app and start planning your trip using the timetable. Then continue to use the Beta testing app on your Interrail/Eurail trip. After you sign up, we’ll send you a survey. By sharing your feedback through the survey, you automatically enter i

4193029
A
Railly clever
4 months ago
Sarah W
Sarah WCommunity Manager
published in News and announcements
(closed) Join us for another round of Beta Testing: Win 2 Free Passes and Help Us Improve our Rail Planner AppBeta Test

We’re back with another round of Beta Testing! Sign up now for a chance to win 2x Interrail/Eurail Global Passes for 7 travel days within 1 month (2nd class).​​This time around we are adding real-time data to our timetable. This means that we'll provide you with more up-to-date information like delays and platform updates as they happen in real time. We’ll also be adding updates about train cancellations and disruptions to the timetable very soon so that you’re always prepared for surprises on your journey. ​​We strive to provide accurate timetable information through our Railplanner App, which relies on data from railway carriers. As a result, some timetable details may not always be precise. Your feedback is crucial in helping us improve this information. All you need to do is try out the timetable in the app as you plan your trip or travel with your Pass, and then share your feedback with us.​ To get started: download the dedicated Beta testing app and start planning your trip using

4163828
Sarah W
1 month ago
B
Keeps calm and carries on
btravelKeeps calm and carries on
asked in Ask the community
Is there a "seat guru" to say which are best (and worst) seats on Eurostar?

I’m traveling Standard Premier London to Amsterdam in June and booked directly with Eurostar, so I can change the assigned seat.  I have chosen a seat that says “window seat” but came to find out there is no window at all, it is simply not an aisle seat, but no window.  I want to pick a forward facing seat with a window, preferably a single seat format.  But it appears there are very few of those with a window in Coach 1.  I was wondering if there is a website like seat guru for airplanes, that tells which are ok seats on Eurostar and which are really bad seats.

19
B
Keeps calm and carries on
1 year ago
N
Railmaster
NanjaRetired Community Manager
posted in News and announcements
Meet the community | Introduce yourself!

 Hi, newbies! We are ​​​​​super excited to have you here with us!  With many new members, with an interest for European train travel, joining the forum, we think it’s important to create a space for you to share a little more about yourself.Maybe you are new to the community or haven’t had a change to say hello! Either way, we can't wait to get to know you and your aspirations.So, let's all introduce ourselves  What's your name? Where do you come from? What are you passionate about? What do you love about train travel and Europe? Of course feel free to add anything more. You can share your favorite vacation spot, favorite book, place on your bucket list, picture of your pet, etc. Anything you’d like to share!-- If you happen to see anyone who is new to the community feel free to share this thread with them!

149
Sotein74
3 months ago
Marion
Full steam ahead
MarionRetired Eurail Moderator
published in News and announcements
Tutorial - How to setup your mobile PassTutorial

Having some trouble setting up your mobile pass? Or just curious to learn how it works? Have a look at this tutorial 👉🏻  How to setup your mobile Pass | Eurail.com - YouTube It will show more information on how to:Adding a Pass Connecting a Trip Activating/deactivating your Pass Boarding the train Showing your ticket Our mobile Pass is a paperless ticket that can be added instantly to your phone. With everything on one app from planning your trip to boarding the train, you're free to explore 33 European countries with ease and enjoy more freedom than ever before.Everything on one app: plan your journey, keep track of your trips and show mobile tickets straight from your device with a mobile Pass on the Rail Planner app. No need to wait for delivery – you can load your mobile Pass into the app as soon as you get your order confirmation email.Your mobile Pass makes ticket inspection easier than ever. Instead of filling in your paper travel diary, simply add journeys from the app’s plan

89290
Marion
Full steam ahead
2 years ago
Eurail Community Moderator
Eurail Community ModeratorCommunity Moderator
published in News and announcements
8 - 9 September: National Strike in ItalyTrain Disruptions

The staff of the FS Group and Trenor Group (Trenitalia, Trenitalia Tper and Trenord) have called for a national strike from 3:00 am on Sunday, 8 September to 2:00 am on Monday, 9 September 2024.The strike is expected to result in changes and/or cancellations for trains and Freccialink services.Since industrial agitation may affect travel even before the strike starts and after it ends, we recommend you check your planned journey on the up-to-date timetable on the Trenitalia website to know whether it is affected by the strike. More information on connections and services is available on the other web channels of the FS Group and Trenord, at ticket offices or by calling 800 89 20 21 (toll-free).You may request a refund if the conditions if your situation meets the criteria on your respective carrier’s website.  Delay compensation: Interrail & Eurail travellers with an activated travel day on any of the affected strike dates might request compensation on Interrail or Eurail delay com

75660
Eurail Community Moderator
1 month ago
Marion
Full steam ahead
MarionRetired Eurail Moderator
published in News and announcements
Tips for reservations for Renfe, Renfe-SNCF and Eurostar trains

Hi everyone!As the summer months are coming and as trains will be quite busy, we'd like to share with you some tips for reservations with Renfe, Renfe-SNCF en cooperación as well as Eurostar! Here is the link to the Eurail page and here to the Interrail page. As you may know, reservations are mandatory for Eurostar, Renfe-SNCF en cooperación and most Renfe trains.On these pages you will find some recommendations on how to book your reservations and some tips to avoid them (when possible) on these routes, particularly on the French-Spanish Mediterranean border, as well as in Spain, by taking alternative itineraries.Experienced Eurail and Interrail travelers, any tips for other travelers on these routes? Any other alternative itinerary suggestion or feedback is appreciated!

62202
R
Railmaster
2 years ago
N
Railmaster
NanjaRetired Community Manager
published in News and announcements
The Eurail/Interrail Innovation Train! Ready to hop on?

Dear community users,  Each month we will give you the opportunity to participate in user tests and give feedback on all kinds of topics. By participating, you can even earn yourself some nice Eurail incentives 😊 We kicked of our first online test session mid-January and it has been a great success!   Join the group and have a look what user tests are up next.  If you want to stay tuned and join this or one of the upcoming sessions, please become a member (without any obligations) of the Innovation Train group in our Eurail Community. Just have a look and sign up here for all details! We are looking forward to starting this Innovation Train with you!  Choochoo 🚂

55820
N
Railmaster
2 years ago
K
KyunRail rookie
asked in Ask the community
How do I recognize the difference between the different class carts (1st class and 2nd class) on German Trains: ICE and Regional Trains?

I heard in Germany, they have different class seats on separate carts. I am mainly travelling on 2nd class, and I am just worried, that I am going to hop on to the wrong cart. Is it easy to differentiate them, looking at the exteriors of the carts, where carts are painted differently, or do they follow some sort of sequence, where front carts are usually 1st class, and back carts are 2nd class?   

2
Z
Engin-ius
1 year ago
Kristina Horan
Kristina HoranNew aboard
posted in Ask the community
2024 Germany strike- first time rail advice

Help!  I bought 3- 10 day Global Passes for my family to visit Paris and Germany starting on January 6th!  It looks almost certain that there will be a German Rail strike starting on the 8th or 9th.  We fly into Paris on the 6th, we were planning on Paris for 2 days than-Strasbourg (reserved seat on January 8th)-Stuttgart- then heading towards Munich, using the rails to check out day trips until we fly out of Munich. I have only reserved the Paris to Strasbourg High speed trail so far.  Should I cancel the German hotels and try to reroute my Munich flight? Then go to the French countryside, Amsterdam or Switzerland.  Or rent a car and drive in Germany and hope to get some compensation back?  Right now all my German hotel reservations are refundable.  It’s only the flight from Munich to Dublin that I might lose my money on.  Are these stikes typically only a day or 2.  I’m afraid that I will only be able to use 2 days of a 10 day ticket.  But I do not want to be STRANDED my first time o

2
Z
Engin-ius
9 months ago
D
daferuRight on track
asked in Ask the community
Lyon - Barcelona 22 September 2023

Hi 😀I have interrail global pass, and want to like to do a reservation for AVI 9742 from LYON PART DIEU (2:30pm) - Barcelona Sants (7:32pm). I get over the interrail seat reservation this error message: “It seems no price offer is available right now. It is possible that all pass holder seats are sold out. Please check 'More information' and try other ways to book this seat reservation, or buy a separate full fare ticket to board. You need to buy a seat reservation to board.”So i called SNCF and they said to me, this train doesn’t exist, so it’s an failure from interrail website. Could somebody confirm that to me? That i would look after a different connection.  More background information why this train: So I will start the trip in Munich, and want to be before 9pm in Barcelona. so I found the connection (5am start in munich - 7:32pm arrival in barcelona) Thanks for you help! Patrick 

37
T
Full steam ahead
6 months ago
Sarah W
Sarah WCommunity Manager
published in News and announcements
Our Top 10 Improvements to This Year's December Timetable Release

It’s a special time of year! Twice annually, the European Railway Carriers release an updated timetable, making the second Sunday of December feel a little like New Year’s for train travellers. This release includes new routes, connections, services, and more. We have been eagerly anticipating how this timetable update will top previous releases. Well, the time has come, and we are thrilled to share the 10 most impactful improvements! New night trains: Starting from Brussels or Paris to BerlinThe latest additions to the ÖBB Nightjet routes will connect Brussels and Paris to Berlin. The direct night train service between Berlin and Paris, previously known as City Night Line, last operated in 2014. Travellers missed this night route, and we are pleased that passengers can travel it again three times per week.The Brussels to Berlin route runs six days per week, with both European Sleeper and the Nightjet running three times each on different days. How to find schedules: Rail Planner.Reser

34068
Sarah W
8 months ago
K
k8shrewRight on track
asked in Ask the community
Getting stamps in passports

I am taking my mom and sister on their first (and likely only) trip outside of the US, so we will be taking the train to a handful of countries. My question is whether our passports will get stamped upon arrival?  If that’s not standard, is there a way to request it? I think they’d really like having stamps in their brand-new passports!

7
T
Full steam ahead
7 months ago
Angela Chung
Full steam ahead
Angela ChungFull steam ahead
asked in Ask the community
Swiss Pass and Eurail pass

I am a bit confuse on the passes. I will start off from Milan to Varenna at Lake Como then take Berninia Express from Tirano to Zurich. Thereafter from Zurich I will travel to Lucerne and Interlaken then to Milan. Rest overnight in Milan and continue to Rome and Venice then back to Milan before departing back to Singapore. All in 17 days. I intend to buy swiss pass (Covering Switzerland for 8 days) and should I buy eurail global pass or what pass should i get since I will be travelling in many trains. 

6
A
Railly clever
10 months ago
Sarah W
Sarah WCommunity Manager
published in News and announcements
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

27826
L
Keeps calm and carries on
16 days ago
N
Railmaster
NanjaRetired Community Manager
published in News and announcements
Interrail is turning 50!50th anniversary

2022 – Our anniversary yearSince 1972, an Interrail Pass has been the most flexible way for European travellers to connect with their friends, families and fellow travellers on multi-destination trips that leave a lasting impression. As we mark our 50th Anniversary, we welcome you to join us as we honour our past, thank our partners and look ahead to a bright future.  Read more. Are you going on your own adventure with an Interrail Pass during our anniversary year? Let us know your plans in the comments    . Throughout the year we will be running lots of fun activities and competitions so stay tuned for all the latest updates. ​​​​​ 

270134
R
Railmaster
2 years ago
Sarah W
Sarah WCommunity Manager
published in News and announcements
How to book Seat Reservations Webinar Recording & PresentationWebinar

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent webinar. We hope you found it informative and engaging. We've attached the presentation slides to this post. There are all kinds of helpful resources and tips and tricks in there. So whether you want to review the content or catch up on what you missed, dive right in!  🎥 If you prefer to watch the webinar in action, we've also made the recording available, here.  We hope that you feel more confident booking your seat reservations and that you enjoy your rail adventure! 🚂 If you want to go one step further to help us improve take a few moments to complete a brief survey regarding your experience with the webinar. Your input is invaluable to us, and we genuinely appreciate your time and effort in providing feedback. 👀 Below are all the links from the presentation👇You can find an overview of costs for domestic and international and night trains on our website.  You can view the refund conditions for reservations here. Limited pass hol

25950
Sarah W
7 months ago
Sarah W
Sarah WCommunity Manager
published in News and announcements
Book seat reservations on select Spanish trains via our reservations system 🇪🇸Product Update

We are excited to announce that you can now book seat reservations for high-speed trains in Spain via our reservations service! After a lot of hard work, we are proud to bring you this big improvement. 👏🏻 You can now book AVE, Euromed, and Alvia trains through our reservations system and receive an e-ticket. We hope this makes travel planning easier and more convenient for you.  Stay tuned because we will be continuing to add more trains to our reservations service soon. Happy travels!

259230
R
3 months ago
김
김혜진Rail rookie
posted in Ask the community
Night train routes to Paris to Barcelona

Hi, everyone.I am planning to travel to Europe in April this year.While looking for the train line, I had a question. Night train routes to Paris to Barcelona are not found on other sites such as omio. However, in the Rail Planner app, routes exist.I'm planning to purchase Eurail Pass. Should I follow the line of RailPlanner?I'm a beginner in traveling. I'm asking because I'm afraid it's a route that's not registered incorrectly on the app.

4
ralderton
Railmaster
8 months ago
D
DorisRight on track
asked in Ask the community
help in planning my 3 weeks in Italy and how to get best use of Interrail Pass.

Based in London, I’m a senior, solo traveller, and in Italy only having seen Rome and Florence briefly some 50 years ago, Then a sad trip to Venice (nothing to do with the city) in 2010.I want to get to know Italy, particularly its food and wine.  I’m a freelance writer and translator.I am attending a 1-week retreat in Perugia from 15 April and I would like to travel in Italy for 3 weeks after that, from 22 April to 13 May.Should I get an interrail pass for ??? days travel in 1 month?Can I use the Interrail to get to Perugia from the airport when I arrive from London?  I can fly into Florence or Bologna.  The 2nd class Interrail pass does not let you take airport train in Florence, it seems. Does this make sense economically?How do I get the most of the Interrail Pass in my situation.I am not interested in being everywhere, but rather in staying in a place at least 2,3 days and get to know it and its people.The wines I adore from Italy are not the expensive big names, no Super Tuscans

16
R
Railmaster
1 year ago
A
Railly clever
AnnaBRailly clever
asked in Ask the community
New code for Interrail/Eurail discount with Stena Line

@Camilo.I just learnt that the valid code for getting the Interrail/Eurail discount at Stena Line is EURAIL2023 On the benefit page the old and invalid code is shown. Can you please make sure that the benefit page is updated with the correct code ASAP?

22
R
Railmaster
8 months ago
A
avi_13New aboard
asked in Ask the community
when will the 2024 train schedule be updated?

I’m from Asia and I’m planning on visiting a few European countries for the first time in Feb 2024. I was thinking of using the Eurail pass for trains across countries but the schedules are not updated for early 2024 yet and due to this, I cant plan or purchase any of my accommodations, tours or flights unless I have these train schedules available and confirmed.Does anyone have any idea when the Feb 2024 schedules will be available for booking/reservation? 

1
BrendanDB
Full steam ahead
1 year ago
C
ChloetRight on track
asked in Ask the community
What size bag do people use?

Hi I'm about to start a 2 month global pass trip and not sure what size bag is recommended. I'm planning to go to Scandinavia and then across to South Eastern Europe so I'll need cold and hot weather clothing. Any other tips welcome!

9
S
Keeps calm and carries on
1 year ago
N
Railmaster
NanjaRetired Community Manager
published in News and announcements
Information board: Travel disruptions in EuropeUpdate

Start your Interrail trip well-prepared and find out if there are any travel disruptions in Europe. We do our best to keep track of any strikes, construction works or other issues related to the train network that might affect your trip. 

22387
M
Full steam ahead
2 years ago
D
DaisyTravelsRail rookie
asked in Ask the community
Eurail Passes vs. Buying Tickets

I’m traveling with my niece throughout Europe in late May-middle of June. I’m trying to determine which is more cost effective for us, either buying a Eurail pass and making seat reservations or buying tickets directly.I’m looking at purchasing the Global Eurail Pass with 5 days of travel, first-class, one adult pass and one youth pass. In determining what is most cost effective, I’ve been doing what has been suggested, which is comparing Eurail passes with reservation fees against prices for directly purchased tickets, and doing like for like comparisons (same dates, routes).I keep hearing how inexpensive train travel is in Europe, and how it is often better economically to buy tickets directly, however, when I price it out, Eurail seems to be far cheaper (almost $1000 cheaper) for our plans. Is this because I want to travel in first-class? Is it because one of us is a youth Eurail pass? Is it due to where we are traveling (France to Switzerland to Italy). Is it due to all of these? 

2
T
Full steam ahead
7 months ago
Terms and Conditions & Privacy PolicyCookie settings