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All the Sleepers! - on one Map

I often use the ÖBB map of sleeper services - which covers their own trains and some Euronight services, but notably misses SNCF and Trenitalia. I was searching online for a more comprehensive map, and found this - an interactive map of all the sleepers in Europe, including details on frequency, timing, operator. It’s a great piece of work. https://nachtzugkarte.de/en/ I’m sure it will be a useful resource. Apologies if already posted somewhere.

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Did your European train adventure change you?

Did you hear about the UK mom, Kirstie Allsopp, allowing her 15-year-old son and his 16-year-old friend go Interrailng on their own? It sparked quite the debate online! She argues the experience gave them more confidence and independence. Among our community, we often hear how a Interrail/Eurail adventure broadens horizons and is truly transformative. So, we want to know—what did you learn, or how did you change after your trip? Share your experience in the comments below! 👇 https://x.com/KirstieMAllsopp/status/1825622986671677696

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Rome to Ancona best route?

I’m travelling through Italy to Croatia with my family in August. We’re booked on the overnight ferry from Ancona to Split on a Friday evening and staying in Rome the night before. Please could anyone offer advice on the best route from Rome to Ancona? The obvious option is the circa 4 hour direct regional train. But there’s only one direct train that day that gets in in time for the ferry check in. So wondering whether we might be better to go via Bologna. It seems a very long way around but doesn’t take much more time and because there are lots of trains, we’d have options is trains are cancelled or delayed. And we’d bag another city and possibly some lunch in Bologna on the way. Is it sensible to go so far off the direct route though? We have first class passes so would benefit from Business class on Fercciarossa. What’s the scenery like on both routes? Any advice? Many thanks!

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Switzerland travel

Hi Community! I am traveling to switzerland and booked hotel near Interlaken west. I am aware that most departures are from interlaken OST so I will be getting Interlaken guest to make my commute easier. I have a confusion and hope that you all will try to address it. I am not purchasing any kind of jungfraujoch pass since I am purchasing Eurail pass so will be buying individual tickets for top of the europe and Gridenlwald first at discounts available for pass holders. My Question is: Travel to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe: I am seeing the tickets on the website are they are as follows: https://www.jungfrau.ch/en-gb/jungfraujoch-top-of-europe/buy-jungfraujoch-ticket/ I am not sure which location should I choose? Although price are same if I choose EURAIL pass i.e. 147.8 CHF. Should I need add journey in my Eurail pass as well for any of the location in the above route while traveling from Interlaken OST? Travel to Gridenlwald first: I am seeing the tickets on the website are they are

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Looking for a Travel Buddy May/ June 2025

Hi! I’m eighteen, from Berlin and looking for a travel buddy/ travel buddies for May/ June 2025. I would love to see Budapest, Dubrovnik and Athens and other destinations along the way/ around there. While traveling, I enjoy exploring new countries and cities. I’m interested in Culture and History, but I also love swimming in the ocean and eating delicious food. I would love to make new friends and have some fun :) Text me if you’re interested :)

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Italy form Czech/Vienna Christmass, (with dog)

Hi there, I wanted to go to Italy by train with my mum and medium size dog.First we wanted to go from Czech republic thru Greece and then Italy and back, but it seems Greece isn’t passable still. We replanned and decided to go around Italy, but I wasn't able to make a reservation in night train from Vienna to Rome.Then I haven't found any information or possibility to book a ticket for a dog or any condition on the web of Tranitalia.I am quite lost. Do you have any experience with / suggestions for traveling by trains around Europe with a dog and mum by the time of Christmas? :) Thank you for any help!

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Looking for a travel buddy/buddies possibly for next July!

Moi, my name is Helmi and i’m an 18-year-old girl from Finland! Me winning a travel pass came as quite a surprise, and so my travel plans are still very much non-existent... In any case, I think the next July would be the best time for me to travel, and when it comes to the destinations, I’m not that picky but I guess Germany and Italy could be cool to visit? But where ever I’m going, I definitely don’t want to go alone… So maybe we could go together? However, for me it’s very important to travel with people who I actually get along with, whose travel habits match mine even a little bit, and who all and all don’t feel like total strangers, so I’d like to actually get to know you first and see if our chemistries match, before making any bigger plans. All that being said, feel free to dm me on insta @heikervinen ! And don’t let my quite finnish social skills scare you off ;)

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naples to Paris over 2 days

I had been planning trip from Naples to Paris in a single day on 20 May, one night hotel in Paris before returning to UK on 21 May. However, Naples to Paris is to be over 2 days. I had thought overnight in Mulhouse, because its small so should be easier for accommodation near the station. A commenter has put me off staying there. My requirements are this: an easy trip on day 2 so can grab a good few hours in Paris. A place that is safe, cheap and easily accessible to the train station for an early start on day 2 to Paris. Low reservations. And preferably beautifully scenic. That is the ideal, asking a lot, but prepared to compromise. Also happy to have longer connections in interesting stations . Any ideas and plans would be gratefully accepted. Thank you

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Copenhagen Airport to Hamburg

Hello everyone! Just landed at Copenhagen Airport and activated my Eurail Global pass. Planning a trip to Hamburg, Germany. The guy at the DSB ticketing counter is telling me I have to go the main Railway Station which is Kobenhavens Lufthaven... Which is CPH Lufthaven in English, I suppose. But isn't that the airport station itself? I mean, I am at the airport station itself because I just flew into Copenhagen Airport... Can anybody point me to the name of the station I need to enter on the pass to catch trains to Hamburg? Thanks in advance!

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zurich-palermo

Hey:) so some friends and I want to go from Zurich to Palermo by train. We saw that there was a train from Milan to Palermo, so we thought we could take it as a night train, which would count as one day. Now that we are planning in the app the only options that show up all have 4-8 connections and some don’t include the ferry (which the train goes on) Can someone tell me if it’s even possible to take the night train from Milan to Palermo with interrail? Should I ask an Italian train office?

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Paris to St Moritz route help

It is our first time travelling through Europe (2 adults and an 8 year old) via train and we are going from Paris to St Moritz on Saturday 5th April. Our two options are the 7:22 via Zurich to arrive at 15:07 or the 8:27 via Mulhouse ville and Basel to arrive at 17:07. The second option has 3 changes and is a little longer but also cheaper and a more sociable departure time! The cost is not a huge factor in this but I have read the Paris - Zurich train is a beautiful route. Which route would you recommend and are we asking for more potential issues by having 3 stops rather than 2. Many thanks!

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Route suggestions for Father and son trip

My son loves travelling and discovering new countries. He turns 13 this July and a couple of years ago we agreed that for his 13th birthday we would do a big trip together. I'm looking for: A. Central Europe route suggestions that cover a good number of countries B. Scandinavian route suggestions that include Finland We are planning to be travelling for 14 days. We would like to spend time in each country to really experience it (2/3 days). We also enjoy doing long distance train journeys and nighttime journeys. All suggestions welcome. Many thanks

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10 Tage richtung Norden

Hallo Zusammen, Wir sind 5 Personen (45/44/18/16/13) und wollen in den Norden. 18 & 16 lieben es Aufnahmen mit der Drohne zu machen. 13 möchte auf jedenfall in Legoland Dänemerk und das Familienoberhaupt einen Grossen Hafen besuchen. Ich selbst würde gerne 1 Tag mit dem Schiff fahren. Welche Orte/Route könnt ihr ende Juli 2025 Empfehlen. Danke *** Hello everyone,We are 5 people (45/44/18/16/13) and we want to go north. 18 & 16 love taking pictures with the drone. 13 definitely wants to go to Legoland Denmark and the head of the family wants to visit a large harbor. I myself would like to go on a boat trip for a day. Which places/route can you recommend at the end of July 2025? Thanks

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travel nice to rome 2025

My family and I are arriving in Nice on the night train from Paris in late July. We then wish to travel to Rome. What is the best way to do this? Ideally we would visit Florence on the way. Or, take another night train from somewhere? Thank you

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Trip planning

Hello! I am planning a trip for the summer. I would like to train from London to Istanbul, in approximately 2 weeks, and stop in maybe 3-4 places on the way. Happy to use overnight trains. Travelling alone so safety is key. Any advice on routes would be much appreciated. Thank you!

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Looking for an inspiration

Hi, my name is Jonathan and today I found out that I got the EU Pass, and tbh I have no idea where to go. I love Italy (born there) and I go there sometimes, but I feel like I should see something new. I’m from Warsaw, Poland and I will be travelling alone. Also my budget is very low ;p

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Travelling from Greece

Hey, I’m located in Thessaloniki, Greece and I’m trying to plan my trip from here. I wanted Barcelona to be my first destination however I can find any roots, not even from Athens. Our railway here is owned by Hellenic Train which doesn’t seem to do trips anywhere out of the country. Has anyone ever travelled from here by train? I need some help. Do I have to go by plane and if so is this covered by the interrail pass?

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Planning a visit to Italy (Rome, Florence,Venice), Paris and Interlaken in 8-9 days

Hi Community, I am visiting Europe for the first time with my family (2 adults and 2 kids (10,14 yrs) for around 8-9 days. Reaching Rome via flight. 2 days in Rome, 1 day each in Florence and Venice. Than planning to take a train from Venice to Paris and after 2 days in Paris. Train to Interlaken (1.5 days) and back to Rome via train. I need your expert opinion: 1. Do you think this itenary with work? 2. Do you think 5-7 days pass will be beneficial. Also does the pass work in local transport (within a city) or just intercity and country. 3. If this doesnot work can you suggest a trip? We will be in Rome on March 25th and will depart back from Rome on April 2nd (Noon). Appreciate your expert Advice ASAP. Thanks

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Balkan connections 2025

I’ve seen a few questions about trains in the Balkans. It’s not always easy to find out routes, so I thought I’d try to gather as much information as possible on the current situation here. Train travel in the Balkans (and buses and ferries) In general, rail services in the Balkans are thin - especially international services. (See the map, but bear in mind that shows rail lines, not active services!) It’s also a cheap place for rail travel. Consider saving your pass days for somewhere else, and buy tickets locally. You’ll need to use buses (try Rome2Rio, Omio, Flixbus, Getbybus, Busticket4.me for timetables and online booking) to fill the gaps. Sometimes you need to do it the old-fashioned way, and go to the bus station. There are ferry connections from Italy (Venice, Ancona, Bari, Brindisi) across the Adriatic Sea. Check Rome2Rio or Direct Ferries for schedules to Croatia (Istrian Peninsula, Zadar, Split, Dubrovnik), Montenegro (Bar), Albania (Dürres) and Greece (Igoumenitsa, Corfu,

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Mountain day trip from Basel with kids

Hi everyone, I am in Switzerland and want to take my son on a fun mountain day trip from Basel on saturday for his birthday. He's turning 12 and I'm looking into the different opitions glaciers, snowparks, gondolas up beautiful summits etc. what would you recommend? We have a 1rst class interrail ticket so also open to suggestions on perks and discounts it might be worth making the most of. Probably won't go skiing as it seems a bit short and pricey once you get all the equipment plus my son has only been skiing once so he'd probably have to take lessons to enjoy it. Thanks for your adice!

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The Balkans or Eastern Europe – is it even worth considering?

Hi everybody, I am planning my first Interrail trip for June. I will be traveling with my 10 year old daughter. I planned to start the trip by flying to Thessaloniki and then continuing the journey along the route Skopje–Belgrade–Budapest–Krakow–Warsaw. However, after doing some research, it seems that Greece, Macedonia, and Serbia might not be the best options due to the lack of train connections. I have tried to find routes from various sources but with little success. Do you have any good tips for this route, or should I completely rethink my travel plan? 🤔

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Solo Interrail with a Pre-schooler

I’m looking to plan a 3 week-ish trip in September with my 4 year old. It won’t all be solo, but some of it will be. Have not bought a pass and have no restrictions on that at the moment. Looking to plan the best route that works for us and then see what pass suits our needs. First of all, I’m looking for specific advice on travelling alone with a young child. Are there any top tips? What I might not have thought about? Are there any destinations that just worked really well for your kid - not focused on child activities - she’s an incredibly easy going traveller, eats everything, loves a city vibe and is happy with an occasional a playpark, so any suggestions will do! Second of all, route advice with a child this age. We need to plan a return route from Glasgow for three weeks, ideally no fly but not against taking a flight one direction for ease and to maximise the adventure given our distance from the Eurostar. The only must stop is Munich, at the request of my daughter. We managed

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Distance between France and Italy using this Eurail?

Hello! I am looking for a travel time between France to Italy using this train? I’ve looked all over and I can not see a clear time between the two. Thank you!

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eurail map

Hi everyone, on the Eurail map in front of me, I see coloured lines. There is a red line from Toulouse in France, via Latour de Carol, Puigcerdá to Barcelona. In other words, according to this map, I can go that route with Eurail. However, when I enter this in the planner, there is no option such as this. How does this work?

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Eurail or local pass from Vienna to Bratislava to Hungary

Will be traveling in Vienna and would like to go into Bratislava, Slovakia and Hungary (anywhere across the border), mainly jjust for the aspect of saying I’ve been there, rather than doing lots of touristy stuff. Just a quick trip in to each country and then back to Vienna in the same day (or even a few hours depending on how long this takes). Would it be best to use a full day of my Eurail pass just for this (otherwise I am using local Vienna pass only since I’m just in Vienna), or are there cheap routes from Vienna into these countries with a quick trip back? Any suggestions on routes or what is cheapest? Would prefer to save a day of the Eurail pass and just use local passes if possible. Thanks for any ideas.

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