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Eurail Community ModeratorCommunity Moderator

posted in Travelling by train

We would love to see your travel moments and help us get inspired 📸✨

Got a train photography moment you’re dying to share? Let’s see those shots that make everyone wish they were on that train with you!

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1 month ago

Eurail Community ModeratorCommunity Moderator

posted in Travelling by train

How can we get more people on trains instead of planes?

Hey Eurail/Interrail Community,We have an exciting topic to discuss today: getting more people on trains instead of planes!🚆✈️ With all the talk about sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint, we know that trains can be a fantastic alternative to air travel. But how do we encourage more people to make the switch? Do you think partnerships between airlines and Eurail could be a nice benefit for our customers? And also, can it help promote rail to a new audience? Tell us your opinion in the comments 👇 Cheers,Eurail Community Moderator

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1 month ago

NanjaRetired Community Manager

published in Eurail & Interrail Passes

Pass FAQ

What is a Eurail/ Interrail Pass?The Eurail and Interrail Pass is a single train pass that lets you travel as much as you want on participating European train networks for a set amount of travel days. There are different validities you can choose from, ranging from just 4 travel days up to a maximum of 3 months. You can travel with a Eurail Global Pass / Interrail Global Pass, which is valid in 33 European countries, or pick one of the Eurail One Country Passes / Interrail One Country Passes. The majority of our Passes, including the Eurail Global Pass, are now also available as a mobile Pass. Eurail Passes can only be used by non-European citizens or non-European residents. European citizens can use an Interrail Pass instead. Do I need a Eurail or Interrail Pass? A Eurail Pass can only be used by non-European citizens or non-European residents. European citizens can use an Interrail Pass instead, available from Interrail.eu for the same price as a Eurail Pass. If you are not a Europe

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1 month ago

Sarah WCommunity Manager

published in Train connections & reservations

How to book your seat reservationsSeat Reservations

For some routes, an additional seat reservation is required. Seat reservations are not included in your Eurail or Interrail Pass, but for a fee they guarantee you a comfy seat on busy routes across Europe. On most high-speed trains and all night trains, seat reservations are mandatory. For a fun set of instructions, check out our Instagram highlight, here. You can book most of your reservations through our Reservation Service. Visit this page for detailed and up to date information on how to book seat reservations per country. Another option is to book seat reservations directly with the rail carrier. Our community put together this handy guide on how to do that, here. Feel free to ask questions, but please be sure to start a new topic first.

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9 months ago

davidterhaarRail rookie

posted in Travelling by train

Suitcase or backpack

Hi , I am planning to go interrailing for three months between march and june. I am still contemplating whether to get a suitcase or a backpack. What is the best option (for three months)? Thank you so much, David

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1 year ago

NanjaRetired Community Manager

published in Eurail & Interrail Passes

Railplanner App FAQ

Where can I download the Rail planner App? Just click the right link below or go straight to your phone’s app store and search for Rail Planner app.Get the Rail Planner app for iOS →Get the Rail Planner app for Android → Why is my journey split over two travel days? When you add a journey to My Trip, we work out how many travel days you need for you, including for night and sleeper trains. This makes it easier for you to plan your trip and get the most out of your travel days. How often does the app timetable get updated? We update the timetable every month to keep the journey planner as accurate as possible for using offline during your trip. If you don’t have automatic updates turned on in your phone settings, check your phone's app store before you travel to make sure you have the latest version.Remember, the train times in the Rail Planner app are not updated in real time, so keep an eye on station departure boards just in case there are delays or disruption. Do I need to be onlin

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3 years ago

bilonworldRail rookie

asked in Train connections & reservations

Questions on manual adding, train companies and tickets

Hi! I am new to using the train network in Europe and had a couple questions~I have bought some seat reservations from Vienna → Hallstatt through OBB and realised the same trip doesn’t show on the Eurrail app. I know I should add it manually, but when I do, should I add the two legs of the journey separately, or just the overall journey? Knowing that there are slightly different journeys on country websites like OBB vs Eurrail app, which one should I trust? Should I be constantly checking if the same train I booked on OBB still exists? I don’t want to be missing a train just because the times from my ticket I bought a month ago don’t line up with the real times. I’m a bit confused about the ticket system. I have seat reservations, so do I have to print out the tickets from the confirmation email to board? And ontop of this, do I also have to activate the journey on my Eurrail app?I have bought the 4 days in a month Eurrail pass. The trip is still a month away, but I just wanted to cle

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6 hours ago

RidetherailsRight on track

asked in Train connections & reservations

Caledonian Sleeper and seat reservations

Hello. I have a Global Pass. I booked a trip on the Caledonian Sleeper from London Euston to Inverness for May, 2025 using the room supplement option on the Caledonian website. This is available for Interrail Pass holders and covers only the sleeping compartment, not the train ticket. When I pull up this connection on my Rail Planner there appears a notice that seat reservations are required for this train. Since I have a sleeping berth, I don’t need a seat reservation. Can I ignore this notice or must I clarify the situation manually? Thanks.

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23 hours ago

TJ1991Right on track

asked in Eurail & Interrail Passes

Confusion on Bernina Express Reservation, from chur to tirano?

Dear fellow travelers,As a student from Stuttgart, I'm excited to be embarking on my first backpacking adventure using a Eurail Pass. However, I could use some help with a bit of confusion about the reservation process for the Bernina Express.I've added Chur to Tirano on my pass, and the Eurail website shows that I'm ready to board and can buy a seat reservation if I like, but it's not required. On the other hand, the Bernina Express website states that a seat reservation and public transport ticket are necessary for a fee, which can be purchased up to two months before the travel date. The tickets are not linked to the seat reservation and can be used independently.Now, here's where it gets tricky. Reservations for the day are completely booked, and I'm not sure whether to try and book a reservation or enjoy the journey without one. I've attached pictures of the Eurail and Bernina Express websites for your reference.As seasoned travelers, I'm hoping you can share your experiences and

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1 day ago

Smarty121Rail rookie

asked in Eurail & Interrail Passes

Seeking Recommendations for Train Journey from Tirano to St. Moritz and Travel Tips

Hi All, I’m planning a family trip to Switzerland and was hoping to experience the Bernina Express. However, after checking the SBB website for reservations, I found that while tickets are available, there’s no reservation option for the Bernina Express since it is sold out. Furthermore, it’s unavailable on my planned date (and for the entire week, since there is only one Bernina Express train departing at 10:06 am). Since I can’t change my travel dates, I learned from a forum that it’s still possible to take a regular train ride from Tirano to St. Moritz. We’ll be staying in Lugano and plan to take the train from Lugano to Tirano, then return to Lucerne after the Tirano to St. Moritz journey.Could you recommend the best trains for these 3 segments?Which morning train would you suggest from Lugano to Tirano between 6:30 am and 8:00 am? Which specific regular train should we book for the Tirano to St. Moritz leg? How much time is recommended to spend in St. Moritz before heading to Lu

1 day ago

Mo_travelling123New aboard

asked in Eurail & Interrail Passes

First time: Which pass should I get?

Hello, I am planning the first interrail trip and will take these trains. Everything within 2 weeks period. Day 1: Sweden ,Malmo (residence country) - Berlin (Night train leaves around 11pm, arrives around 9:30am)Day 5: Berlin - Brussels - Night train (leaves around 10pm , arrives around 9:30 am)Day 8: Brussels - London - Cambridge Day 10: Cambridge - Edinburgh I calculated 4 travelling days because of the night train rule, but I’d like to hear your confirmation before to get the pass. Thanks in advance!

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2 days ago

Noreffiza YunanNew aboard

asked in Train connections & reservations

extra eurostar seat reservation

Hey guys. I bought eurostar seat reservation for journey on Amsterdam - paris on 19 Dec 8am and paris- Amsterdam on 22 Dec at 7pm. I have changed my travelling plan and no longer need the seat reservation if you are interested, let me know. This is for first class seats so you need first class eurail pass to use these seat reservation. Email me if you are interested.

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2 days ago

leechihsuRail rookie

asked in Eurail & Interrail Passes

Use Eurail Austria pass

Going from Salzburg to Innsbruck will pass through Germany. Can I use the Eurail Austria Pass?

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3 days ago

JoachvalRail rookie

asked in Travelling by train

réservation couchettes pour une famille Train de nuit InterCity Notte Milan-Sicile

Bonjour,Ce sera notre première utilisation d’un pass interail et d’un train de nuit.Nous souhaitons aller de Milan (après une journée de trains déjà depuis Bruxelles), vers la Sicile (on doit encore voir si on va jusqu’à Syracus, Palerme ou Messine).La date étant fin avril, la réservation n’est pas encore possible sur Trenitalia, mais est-ce qu’il faut réserver les couchettes via interrail (43 €/couchette), ou peut-on le faire via Trenitalia justement pour moins cher ?Nous sommes 2 adultes et 3 enfants, dont la plus jeune à 4 ans, du coup on prévoit de voyager dans une cabine de 4. Peut-on réserver pour 4 couchettes uniquement ?Merci pour vos retours,Joachim

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3 days ago

Sri Chandra K BotlaRight on track

asked in Eurail & Interrail Passes

missed the Black Friday sale

I unfortunately missed the Black Friday sale and am now looking to purchase a Global Pass. Do you have any idea when the next sale or promotional event might be? I’d love to take advantage of a discount if there’s one coming up soon. Any insights or tips on timing for the best deals would be greatly appreciated!

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3 days ago

emmFull steam ahead

asked in Travelling by train

Netherlands travel

Hi there, I’m weighting up options as to whether we using an interrail pass versus single tickets for travel next year (departing from the UK).Are there any day tickets available for train travel in the Netherlands (we’ll be based north of Amsterdam and will want to visit Amsterdam, Delft, Harleem and the Hague, perhaps one other place by train also, plus travelling by bike, bus and ferry!)?2 adults and 2 teens ages 13 and 15.Many thanks.

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4 days ago

May TRight on track

asked in Train connections & reservations

Difficulty in booking Euronight Train

I’ve been trying to book 21 Dec EN40459 Canopus overnight train from Zurich to Prague (4 people) since months ago. Tried DB, CZ, SBB and OBB railways’ websites. At first, no timetable available, then Seat Reservation was not allowed. I then recently realized Seat Reservation for overnight train is now possible until I read somebody’s conversation in this community. So I tried to buy tickets with Eurail Pass discount in OBB. Eurail Pass discount is not aavailable at DB, CZ or SBB railways. After I paid with credit card at OBB, the system said my selected compartment are not available. However, when I retry, there are no other compartments’ choice available but kept showing me the compartments I could not buy. I then wrote to CZ railway, and got a reply that there were only few places in 5-berth compartment but I need to buy at the stations international ticket counters. Oh gee, I won’t arrive Europe until 17 Dec.Please may I have advice on ways to book/buy tickets asap?

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4 days ago

HildeNew aboard

asked in Train connections & reservations

Interrailticket on the ferry to IOW

I’m going to travel to Isle of Wight, Great Brittain. I can’t find if the ticketprice for this specific ferry is included in the Interrailticket. Does anybody know?

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4 days ago

tomas3000Keeps calm and carries on

asked in Train connections & reservations

train vienna to krakow only with reservation?

Strange, when I go with the train with panoramic coach from Vienna to Krakow, rail planner app says I do need a reservation for 8€ (but not where to buy). But when I go from Krakow to Vienna with the same train, a reservation is only optional. is this a mistake? What happens if I board this train in Vienna without a reservation?

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4 days ago

Pauly1955Rail rookie

asked in Eurail & Interrail Passes

Seat Reservations

Can I move my seat reservations to a different date if plans change

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4 days ago

Donna OliverRail rookie

asked in Train connections & reservations

Reservations with Companion Pass

I have purchased my husband's Eurail Pass, but I am still waiting for my own Complimentary Companion Pass.As I am wanting to reserve some very popular routes/times, I am wondering if I can purchase his on his pass and book my own journey (without a pass number) while I am waiting for it to arrive.I dont want to miss out on the reservations. Thanks in advanceDonna

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4 days ago

SamWardillRail rookie

asked in Eurail & Interrail Passes

Reservation leadtime

How far in advance are reservations released for Eurostar & TGV?

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4 days ago

Karin SchermaNew aboard

asked in Travelling by train

Frecciargento on Global pass

Can I use 10 Day Eurail Global pass to book seats on Frecciargento to travel from Rome to Venice?

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5 days ago

Juanmv12New aboard

asked in Eurail & Interrail Passes

Flexi-pass validity

Hi,I bought the flexible-pass 4 days within a months for me and my girlfriend. And I have a question about validity of the pass. Could you clarify if the "month" refers to: 1. A period of approximately 30 days starting from the first day the pass is used (meaning I can use the 4 travel days within the following 30 days after activation).2. A specific calendar month, where I can only use the 4 travel days within that same month.For example, if I start using the pass on December 20, does that mean I can only use the remaining travel days within December, or does it count as a 30-day period starting from December 20 (in this example until January 20)? I’d greatly appreciate it if someone could clarify how this works. Thanks in advance!

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5 days ago

Mel MonkelisRail rookie

asked in Train connections & reservations

Print List of All Trains in my Eurail Account

I’ll be in Europe for 3 months, and have pretty much lined up the trains I’ll be using in France and Italy. They show up in my Rail Planner. My QUESTION is: Can I obtain a printable list in the order of all the trains (including transfers) that I plan to take? Thanks. I’ve researched this community forum, and I do not find anything related to this question. Mel

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5 days ago

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