Travelling by train

Hi All,New to rail travel!Earlier in the month i arranged a trip. London > France > Italy > Switzerland > London (Via France).It’s for 4 people and includes several reserved seats over a two week period.On the day i “sorted” the trip i added all the details to the app and all the journeys were there.This included a trip from Basel (12:34) > Paris Gare De Lyon (15:38) on the 7th June ahead of getting the Eurostar at at 6pm.I am now trying to add the journeys to the other travelers apps. but we can not find this journey. There are also no other options (except for ones that require multiple changes). Does this journey still exist? this was also a journey that required a reservation and was relatively expensive. Last thing we want is to rely on this train, to find out it doesn’t exist and then we miss our Eurostar journey!Any help much appreciated.

Apologies to anyone who was already aware of this, but I’ve just come across SBB’s luggage forwarding service, and it seems like really good value.The canny use case here is if you have a few days travelling through Switzerland, and don’t need your bag. The basic service is very reasonably priced: 12 CHF for ‘Station to Station’ delivery. It’s relatively slow (drop your bag off on Day 1, pick it up on Day 3), but I think that can work to your advantage when you think of it as luggage storage and transport together.They will also store the bag at the destination station for free for 4 days.https://www.sbb.ch/en/tickets-offers/reservation-luggage/checking-taking-luggage.htmlThere are also more expensive door to door and Express options, but the basic service is the one I could see myself

I have to be in Prague next May 28th for work, and I was thinking of seizing the opportunity to visit Wien in Austria after that, and have my short experience of  train travelling through Europe that I have been dreaming for 20 years and not been able to do so far. I would need some advice as to how to connect Wien and the north of spain to return after wandering about Wien a little bit; thanks

Se perdo una coincidenza del treno comprato col pass interrail, devo pagare un altro biglietto nonostante abbia il pass interrail? 

Se perdo una coincidenza del treno comprato col pass interrail, devo pagare un altro biglietto nonostante abbia il pass interrail? 

Sorry to be a bit dim but unless I can get on my first train in the UK I can’t go anywhere.So, in my trip I have my first journey which is on a Thameslink train to London.Once I have activated my pass, what happens?Will it give me a QR code and I just go to the barrier and scan it? 

Starting from Amsterdam, passing through Heidelberg and Munich, and staying overnight in Salzburg was lovely. Watching the nature from the train from Hallstatt to Vienna was wonderful. We opted for the overnight train from Vienna to Bucharest. Our trip was tiring but also very enjoyable. I especially hope my next destination will be Rome, as I'm curious about its historical atmosphere.

My favorite train ride was the one in sri lanka going from kandy to haputale. Seeing the tea plantations and waterfalls through the open door was just amazing 

My favorite train ride is the one from Ljubjana to Innsbruck. Driving through the alps is just an amazing experience!! 

My dream slow travel route would take me from Frankfurt all the way to Marseille.Starting in Germany and slowly making my way south by train feels like the perfect journey — watching the landscapes change from cityscapes to rolling countryside, and eventually to the Mediterranean coast.For me, traveling by train is not just about reaching a destination, but about everything that happens along the way. I love the idea of meeting new people, sharing stories, exchanging smiles, and connecting with fellow travellers from different cultures. Those unexpected encounters often become the most memorable part of the journey.As the train moves closer to Marseille, the light softens, the air gets warmer, and there's this growing sense of freedom. Arriving there after truly experiencing every moment of the journey would make it even more special.That's what slow travel means to me.

I recently traveled across Scandinavia using the Interrail 5-pass, and it was an unforgettable adventure. We started in Denmark, journeyed up through Sweden and Norway, and then returned to Sweden. The trains were top-notch—comfortable, fast, and stress-free. Unlike car travel, there was no worrying about fuel stops, road fines, or the hassle of driving—just sit back, enjoy the scenery, and let the train do the work. I can't recommend it enough—if you love seamless, scenic travel, Interrail is the way to go!

My favourite train route I’ve taken is the one from Basel to Zermatt! The train had lovely big windows, the view was breathtaking and my sister and I where the only ones in our compartment! (The only negative thing was that the only thing in my budget in Zermatt was a pretzel and some discounted food in the grocery store, but what can you do ;)

Hi. I just learned that ticket for a dog for the train from Gliwice (Poland) to Wien (Austria) cost half a price of a normal human ticket and that is... A lot.Does anybody know if all international trains are like that? We want to go trough (Czech - only transit) Austria, Slovenia, Croatia and back ofc.Wanted to go with our 2 pups but if the fee will be the same in every international train, we will have to leave them behind. I just can't find that info.Please, let me know if you know, I will be VERY thankful.

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I would like to do the Bernina express once more. I loved the scenery and still correspond with co-travellers I met on the route. Perhaps we could do it again together.

It's one of my dream! I'd love to leave from Oslo, then visit Stockholm, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Berlin, and Prague, and then return to Italy. I can't wait!

Euro trip planned for 2026, from Paris to Switzerland and ItalyHope to experience a range of culture, geography, food and adventure 

Is the interrail pass valid on the narrow gorge rail track that runs from Bilbao to Ferrol via Santander and Oviedo?

Hello, can someone tell what it means when looking at going from one city to another and you need to change trains, it comes up as a flag “Not bookable separately”-ie Zermatt to Milan

Hi all!In the beginning of June i'm planning to travel from Sofia to Craiova. However, i am a bit worried about switching trains in between. The whole trip will look like this:7:15 Sofia Sever → 8:47 Mezdra18 min transfer time9:05 mezdra → 12:20 Vidin40 min transfer time13:00 vidin → 16:13 Craiovai am a bit concerned that the time in between trains will be too short. I have no experience with Bulgarian trains so no idea about their punctuality. Is this something to be worried about or should i be fine? Also, how exactly does it work with making reservations? From what i read i should make train reservations at a ticket office. So for example, could i go to the ticket office in Sofia the day before the trip and make a reservation for all 3 trains? Or do i have to do this at the departing station? Thanks in advance for your help! 

Hi there, I’m very worried that when I get to Rome station to catch the train to Venice, I won’t know where to go because I can’t speak Italian. Is there a customer service desk somewhere in the Rome train station? I have both tickets (my pass and a seat reservation). But I’m not sure where to go to ask what platform the train leaves from etc. Can anyone help me. I’m not leaving for a couple of days.