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Sarah WCommunity Manager

published in Travelling by train

How to plan a family friendly rail adventureGood read

Traveling by train in Europe can absolutely be a fun family-friendly adventure! Check out this article by National Geographic, and find out where to go and how to plan.

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3 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

3 months ago

Sarah WCommunity Manager

published in Travelling by train

Are you ready for an overnight train journey?Article

Hugo, our Eurail/Interrail Product Specialist, seasoned traveler and self-labeled train nerd, had the opportunity to ride the European Sleeper on their inaugural trip in June. We sat down with him to get all the details about the train and the route. What was the first thing that left an impression on you?It is a classic train. The sleeper cars were built in the 50’s, and most of them have a window you can open. Train lovers will definitely love this feature. The views were excellent. These old trains are rare so this is a unique train to travel on. By taking the European Sleeper, you can see Western and Eastern Europe on the same trip! How were the staff onboard?Super friendly and professional! They welcomed passengers on board and explained how everything worked. They were more like hosts than train staff, which was great for newbies. Did they serve food and drinks?Yes, offerings included soft drinks, a weizen, and croissants for breakfast. There was no dining car, so passengers had

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4 months ago

ThruskaRail rookie

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Paul LeycoKeeps calm and carries on

asked in Travelling by train

Seat reservation from Paris to Strasbourg 20th of Dec 2023

Hello Everyone, Could you please confirm if this is the right train route going to the Strasbourg Christmas Market? This is our first time visiting a traditional Christmas market. Is the place near the main train station, as we want to spend until early evening and then go back to Paris? Thank you in advance.

8 days ago

camariquitoRight on track

asked in Travelling by train

Reimbursement for extra costs due to train cancellations

As an Interrail traveller, are I entitled to reimbursement of costs if a train is cancelled for a reserved train? On our last Interrail journey, this happened to us twice due to strikes in France and Germany. In France we were not informed in advance and only found out on the train that the train was not travelling to Barcelona but only to Perpignan (the strike was regional only there). To avoid getting stranded in Perpignan in the evening, we took the Flixbus to Barcelona. Afterwards, I applied to SNCF for compensation for the cost of the Flixbus plus the taxi in Barcelona (it was 2am on arrival instead of the planned 9.30pm), but both my electronic and paper mail requests were ignored. As a customer, I find this very unsatisfactory as we paid for the Interrail ticket as well as for the expensive seat reservation on the TGV (36€ per person). It worked better with Deutsche Bahn. The situation was similar, but at least they gave us a voucher for the amount of the extra costs.As the trav

9 days ago

SlavkoNew aboard

asked in Travelling by train

Train Plovdiv - Izmir

Hi there, I'm new here. I am going to go to Turkey by train in January. Direction Plovdiv - Izmir. We are going to go with a team of programmers from Emat Bulgaria. Which train do you recommend to choose? Is it a transfer route?

17 days ago

Nicolas EspinelNew aboard

asked in Travelling by train

using day day passes on sleeper trains

Hi! So, we will be traveling to Zagreb from Bonn on Friday and the next monday we well be returning and we have left 3 day passes. My partner has a printed global pass that she bought in Cologne and I have the mobile global pass. My doubts are regarding the use of the 3 days left. So: Friday: Bonn-stuttgart on an ICE train and then Stuttgart -Zagreb on a sleep train that we already have a reservation for. First doubt: according to what I understand this will only take one day travel as we will be boarding the train on Stuttgart on Friday, the same day we parted from Bonn. Am i correct?On monday we will take the sleeper train from Zagreb to Stuttgart so we will be arriving on Tuesday and then we will take an ICE train to Bonn. Second doubt: this will take our two final days of traveling as there will be the trip from Zagreb and the next day the trip to Bonn. Am i correct? Thanks!!

23 days ago

ISKRight on track

asked in Travelling by train

Help with December 2023 booking

Hi there,I'm trying to book the following train journeys:1. Zurich to Prague on 27 December 2023 - direct night train (2 people, private sleeper with shower and toilet)2. Prague to Budapest on 29 December 2023 - direct night train (2 people, private sleeper with shower and toilet)Both passengers have a 1st class Eurail Mobile Global pass.Can you please advise how I can book both both these trains with our 1st class Eurail Global pass?Thank you very much.

23 days ago

Jan H.Rail rookie

asked in Travelling by train

outbound/inbound: used already all days

Hi,i have a global pass for 4 days within a month. I travel from Amsterdam to Salzburg (and back of couse). I travel on 4 different days. I have 3 outbound/inbound days for the Netherlands. What about the 4th day that i travel in the Netherlands? If i book a 4th journey, e.g. from Salzburg to Amsterdam, can i book it uninterrupted or just untill Emmerich in Germany? What’s is the best policy?Thanks, Jan

29 days ago

Juan Manuel Vila JaénRight on track

asked in Travelling by train

pasar viajes desde Mi Viaje a Mi Pase

Ya tengo decidido mis 4 días de viaje.El primer día de viaje será el 29 / 12 / 2023. Este lo he pasado ya a mi pase.Los otros tres los puedo pasar ahora o espero al momento de subir al tren de cada día concreto????

1 month ago

Ian LaceyNew aboard

posted in Travelling by train

Interrail tales: Bread, cheese, tomatoes and Tito

For several days, Sarah and her new travel acquaintance Kay had been followed at a distance around Belgrade by three men in dark suits. “And then she confided in me that she was going out with President Tito’s son.” Sarah’s Interrail tale was one of many I recorded during my own 2,000-mile rail odyssey in the summer of 2023. Find out more in my blog. https://ian-lacey.com/2023/10/05/interrail-tales-bread-cheese-tomatoes-and-tito/

1 month ago

Unax Fernández MoraRail rookie

asked in Travelling by train

How much does a bed cost on the interrail ?

Hello, I would be interested in knowing how much a berth costs on the night interrail? I say this because it says that a bunk bed is in a 4-seater compartment: it is €41, and I don't know if that is a bunk bed or 4 bunk beds.Besides, it says that with the reservation of the first class seat you get a bunk, and I don't know if that's the case, why then for €5 do I get a bunk for myself?

1 month ago

Rachel TanRight on track

asked in Travelling by train

1st time to travel with a 1 year old

Hi, Im Rachel and I am from the Philippines. I’ll be travelling to Eu this coming November. My destiinations are, Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice, Switzerland and Paris. I was Wondering what to avail for the tickets for transfer? What should I get exactly? Is my 1 yr old free of charge or not? Thankyou for your help!

1 month ago

Esmee_BerRail rookie

asked in Travelling by train

Prague platforms

Heey, ik reis binnenkort naar Tsjechië, maar hoe kun je zien welk perron je moet hebben? Ik kan het nergens vinden namelijk alvast heeeeel erg bedankt!

1 month ago

TashHRail rookie

asked in Travelling by train

boxing day 2023

Hi!My fiancé and I are wanting to travel from London to Strasbourg on December 26 2023.From what I can see, there will be a reduced timetable for this day. Are we better off changing our trip to avoid travelling on this day?

1 month ago

harryzsandhuNew aboard

asked in Travelling by train

14days across 4 countries in Europe and I need help to decide which pass should I buy to commute

Hi early good morning to everyone in the community.My self Harry from Malaysia. I'm planning for a 14 day trip across 4 countries in Europe with my wife and 5 year old boy and I need all your help and wisdom to offer on which pass is the most worthy for us to purchase to ease my travel between the destinations I listed out. To kick it off,I'll be arriving in Paris on the 19th November and I will head straight to Disney Paris for 2 night. 19 till 21st Nov21st November I'll travel back to Paris from Disney. A night in Paris 22nd NovemberParis to Brussels, Belgium. 1 night there. 23rd NovemberBrussels to Cologne, Germany. 1 night 24th November Cologne to Strasburg, France . 2 nights 26th NovemberStrasburg to Grindelwald. 2 nights . Plan to visit the Jungfrau region. 28th NovemberGrindelwald to Interlakken . Continue journey to Montreux. Plan to hop aboard the Golden Pass Train .3 nights in Montreux 1st DecemberMontreux to Geneva Airport. Flight off to Dubai Ok given that said above,

1 month ago

CHU TSAI CHENNew aboard

asked in Travelling by train

The validity for Eurail pass

Hello,I have a question about the validity for Eurail pass between VALLORCINE (France) and MARTIGNY, GARE (Switzerland). The validity seemed OK. for yesterday, but not OK. for today. Is this kind of situation occurred because of the weather condition? Now I am planning a long traveling in Europe for about 2 months. I am worry about that my planning can’t be completed smoothly because of the uncertainty and it will affect the reservation for air ticket and aural pass.

1 month ago

Jonny HoldenNew aboard

asked in Travelling by train

athens

How do I get to Athens or is that impossible using the Eurail pass because of damaged tracks?

2 months ago

gabriel saraivaNew aboard

asked in Travelling by train

ideias para itinerario

estou prestes a passar 2 messes viajando pela Europa de trem. apenas que não fiz itinerário algum eu ganhei a viagem um dia atras e daqui 3 dias e a viagem alguém tem algumas recomendações.

2 months ago

Esmee_BerRail rookie

asked in Travelling by train

Tap water on trains?

Heey, is er ook een watertap aanwezig in de trein? Om bijvoorbeeld je fles mee te vullen?zo ja? In alle treinen of in sommige?

2 months ago

M.RadNew aboard

posted in Travelling by train

Train cancellation

I was travelling on the EC310 from Venice to Zurich, however the entire train was told to deboard in Padua and board another to Milan, which I am currently on. They could not give any more information about connecting to Zurich. The only direct train from Milan to Zurich was the EC310 we got off, and the others we might reach in time have multiple connections with short transfers. Does anyone know if they will provide a continuation of our previous train (Venice to zurich EC310 ) once we reach Milan? Or does it mean that train is no longer valid and we will need to try take another with multiple connections. Also will our current tickets be valid if we have to take one of those other trips? Thank you

2 months ago

Leonard WickNew aboard

asked in Travelling by train

journey past midnight

Hey, Planning to take an ICE back to germany. The train arrives past midnight in Berlin. Do I need to keep one travel day for the the journey taking place after midnight ? I just read online about rules for nightlines Grateful for any Auswers,Cheers,Leonard

2 months ago

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