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Richard KilliamNew aboard

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Extension of pass due to german strikes?

Hi,I was planning on several days of train travel and got really unlucky as it was the same days as the recent German train strikes! I’d like to if possible extend my pass by a couple days or at least one, as all my travel plans got pushed back and now I would have to pay for the last days of my trip. I contacted Twitter and got a quick response but they didn’t quite get it, I didn’t need extra trip vouchers but rather an extension of the last date I can use a pass on. it would be really great to get an answer on how likely this is before Sunday because otherwise I cannot plan. Does the community think this is a realistic/reasonable request or should I give up and ‘eat the loss’? Thanks, cheers!

2 years ago

FedezRail rookie

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train after Midnight

Hi,I'm travelling these days, if i take the train from Bamberg to Neurnberg (dep 08/12 h 23:39- ar 08/13 00:19), it'll cost 2 travel days? (Because the arrival time Is after midnight). maybe this Is a stupid question but i wanna be 100% sure.Thanks

1 year ago

lesbRail rookie

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Adding as Journey but do not know what time train

I have reserved several train seats as I know that that is the train I want to take however there are several days I want to travel to places and NOT reserve seats as some do not allow for seat reservations. I am not sure of the exact train I will be taking and have several times to choose from. When I load the trip into Eurail I have to put a date and time but do I have to be on that time train or can it be any time train that day?

1 year ago

jaibkaRail rookie

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number of days in eurail

I’m traveling first time to Europe and booked for transportation between European cities through eurail, the number of travel days is 10. 1. In a single travel day, can a use the train as much as I wanna?Are there a specific Train Company I could use or I can use all companies?tabjs thanks for your assistance in advance

1 year ago

Unax Fernández MoraRail rookie

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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

CaseyNicRail rookie

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Train switch from Nytag 94 to 96?

Hello! My husband I were booked on the night train from Stockholm to Narvik last night. Upon boarding we were told that due to some issue to the tracks we would have to get off in Lulea and board train 96 to Narvik. We are here in the station now, but don’t leave until 10:00. My question is this: how do we know which seats are ours on the new train? There was no information provided, and there is no one working here in the station. Any ideas or help?

11 months ago

Natalie BunimovichKeeps calm and carries on

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mwakaRail rookie

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Types of seating on the NJ 468

I booked a seat on the NJ 468 for the night train from Vienna to Paris. I hold a Global Pass second class pass and was not guided to the seat type at the time of booking and paid an additional $23.44 to reserve a seat. Are these seats sleep cabins? Or is it another type of seat?

2 months ago

Anna de BoerNew aboard

asked in Travelling by train

Luggage

Has anyone sent luggage to their final destination?

7 months ago

sheilacng7Full steam ahead

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Can you backtrack on one travel day?

Can I start from one station, travel to another station a couple of hours away, spend a few hours in that place and then return by train to another station that was on the first route - and do this as one day of travel? And if you can do this , how and when do you load up the two journeys? Thank you.

7 months ago

MartinFamilyRail rookie

posted in Travelling by train

Traveling from the UK-Paris-Switzerland-Paris-UK

Hi everyone,Hope you are all well and that someone might be able to help. We are travelling via Eurostar into Paris, spending a few days in Paris/Disneyland before travelling to Switzerland. We then come back into Paris for an overnight stay before returning home. My husband and I are vaccinated and had Covid over Christmas. My elder son has had one vaccination and recovered from Covid (twice!) and my younger son is 10 and whilst not eligible for a vaccination yet, has also recovered from Covid.My understanding is that, in addition to the above, we will need to show negative tests upon entering Paris from the UK but that our vaccination status is sufficient for Switzerland. Will we need to arrange tests whilst in Switzerland in order to go back into Paris to return home the following day?Any advice is gratefully received!Thanks, Laura and Chris

1 year ago

gregohbFull steam ahead

posted in Travelling by train

Is UK closed to Eurostar from France due to COVID restrictions?

It’s been on the news that franz is closing its borders to UK travelers. But I just read on France 24 news that they are also banning travel from France into England for nonessential purposes such as travel or family visits. first of all can anyone confirm that? Second I’m booked with Euro store on Monday but I’m wondering about trying to go Saturday instead. I assume it’ll have to just lose the other reservation fee and book a new train?

1 year 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

Alicia LopezRail rookie

posted in Travelling by train

Buying an Eurail pass or separately tickets ?

I am traveling with my family to Europe, We will be 15 days on vacation and we are taking 4 trains Toulosse - BarcelonaBarcelona - MadridMadrid or Burgos - ParisParis - LondonDo you think it is worth buying Eurail Pass or better to buy the passes separately (Renfe , Eurostar etc)Thank you for your answers

8 months ago

mommie4kidsRail rookie

asked in Travelling by train

New Covid Restrictions - London to Paris

So, has these restrictions now caused no travel between the two countries? So, if I just purchased tickets on yesterday through Eurostar, I can't get my money back at all? I am a US citizen as I was trying to celebrate my anniversary there. Am I reading this correctly??? Please help ????

1 year ago

MelRidingRail rookie

asked in Travelling by train

wheelchair user looking for most suitable service

I am wanting to travel somewhere next year. I don’t mind where, I just want to catch a long distance train that is most suitable for my needs. I am hoping your can guide me on what is available and best suits my needs. I live with multiple sclerosis and use a mobility device to get around. I am terrified that my mobility device will tip during the long trips and would like to know if there is anything available to secure my device during my trip. I am very comfortable in my mobility device and will stay in it for the duration of the trip. I would also like to travel with my partner. And he can assist me with my needs. What is the best train and service for my needs?

11 months ago

margauxfinetNew aboard

asked in Travelling by train

I didn’t receive my paper ticket

Good morningI bought a ticket Vienna-Budapest on May 6th but I did not receive the paper ticket. I only have the payment confirmation sent by Interrail. How can I get the ticket please?

7 months ago

davidterhaarRail rookie

posted in Travelling by train

Corona restrictions Scandinavia

Hi, I saw that there are still some restrictions when traveling through certain countries such as Norway or Finland, like taking a test 72 hours before. Do these still apply when traveling with the train? Thank you, David

1 year ago

Evangelia papastergiouNew aboard

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Night trains Milano - Paris or Paris - Amsterdam

We cannot find night trains to any destination. e.g. from Milano to Paris, from Paris to Amsterdam Has anyone traveled generally by night trains? If yes, which was your destination?

1 year ago

Jerome GoldsteinFull steam ahead

posted in Travelling by train

What is Railjet like between Prague and Vienna?

Hi,The trains in Poland/Germany and to Prague were all pretty good, given the fairly warm/hot weather conditions last week.Is Railjet pretty much same standard? And is going from Vienna to Budapest also alright?Thanks

1 year ago

Ray HedstromNew aboard

posted in Travelling by train

Wheelchair users- using high speed trains

Do many people in wheelchairs use the high speed trains in Europe?Are their power lifts/?Are the washrooms accessible on the trains?

1 year ago

Lola24Rail rookie

asked in Travelling by train

Travel days empty but i was never traveling before

Hey,When i try to add a Journey to my Pass the Rail Planner tells me i have used al my travel days. But i just activated the pass and the beginning of my journey is the 1st of September. So i never travelled. What can i do? Thanks for helping :)

1 year ago

Mauricio Bustamante SaenzNew aboard

asked in Travelling by train

Where can I buy separate tickets to travel to destinations?

We will travel from Madrid to Paris, then from Paris to Amsterdam. We don’t need a Global Pass, but I where can I buy the tickets to travel to that destinations? The mobile app shows me the prices but there is no option to buy the ticket. Thanks

1 year ago

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