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What proof or ticket should I use to show the ticket inspector?

  • July 10, 2025
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My question may be a bit silly, but I can't find the answer.I'm traveling solo by Interrail for the 1st time,  for the next 7 days from France to Sweden, making a few stops along the way (Amsterdam, Hambourg, Copenhague, Boras)For some destinations, I had to book tickets and seats, and therefore I already booked and paid an extra. But for other destinations, I don't need to book any tickets. But what proof do I need to present at the ticket check in this second case, since I don't have a reservation? Do I have to use my Eurorail pass? If so, where is the QR code? Where can I reserve tickets for free? If so, how does it work?

Thanks a lot for your prompt reply 😊

Best answer by rvdborgt

You're mixing up a few things.

Eurorail isn't a thing. Since you indicate you live in France, you should have an Interrail pass.

The pass is your ticket. For trains included in the pass, you don't need to buy any other tickets.

For some trains you'll need or want reservations. These are separate, and if they're mandatory, you need to show them in addition to your pass. I assume/hope you booked reservations for your pass, and not tickets.

Every train you use must be added to your pass. For a mobile pass, check this page:

https://www.interrail.eu/en/interrail-passes/interrail-mobile-pass/getting-started

After you've done that, you'll have a QR code. It's not recommended to activate your pass or any travel day in advance, but you can play around/test if you want. Choose a start date well in the future, and if you're done testing, it's best to cancel the pass activation until the day you start your trip.

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  • July 10, 2025

You're mixing up a few things.

Eurorail isn't a thing. Since you indicate you live in France, you should have an Interrail pass.

The pass is your ticket. For trains included in the pass, you don't need to buy any other tickets.

For some trains you'll need or want reservations. These are separate, and if they're mandatory, you need to show them in addition to your pass. I assume/hope you booked reservations for your pass, and not tickets.

Every train you use must be added to your pass. For a mobile pass, check this page:

https://www.interrail.eu/en/interrail-passes/interrail-mobile-pass/getting-started

After you've done that, you'll have a QR code. It's not recommended to activate your pass or any travel day in advance, but you can play around/test if you want. Choose a start date well in the future, and if you're done testing, it's best to cancel the pass activation until the day you start your trip.

Please ask questions in the community and not via a private message. That's the quickest way to get a response. I don't work for Eurail/Interrail.
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