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RuBeNew aboard
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Night train

I want to go from Dresden to Narvik. I want to depart at 7.55 pm and arrive 12.35 pm (2 days plus). The journey takes 40 hours in total. Does that count as two days of traveling?  

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1 year ago
tmicheltracey
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tmicheltraceyKeeps calm and carries on
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hesitant to buy a pass

I am from Australia and I am travelling through Europe for 6 weeks starting early June. I will travel by train. PAR - ZUR - APPENZEL - LUCERNE - INNSBRUK . FUSSEN - MUNICH. And later MUN - BUDAPEST. I have done a lot of searching on this community page but I don’t understand how I book my rail tickets and pay with the pass at all. Sorry, in my defense I’m 62 ! 

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1 year ago
María Celina Lezama
María Celina LezamaNew aboard
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Short distances

Can I use the Global Pass from Paris to Auvers sur Oise? And from Strasbourg to Colmar?And what about the train from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Central Station?Many thanks for your help!

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1 year ago
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SaulNew aboard
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Venice to Nice Train

Hi,I’ve been planning a route which includes a train from Venice to Nice however, I’m not sure if it’s possible. I haven’t been able to find great options so far and have figured I’d have to get a train from Venice to Milan first but haven’t been able to figure anything out past that point. I would have a interrail global pass and would be travelling in June, any help would be much appreciated and any additional info needed please let me know.Thank you :)

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1 year ago
Veronica Porcu
Veronica PorcuRail rookie
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ticket

Hi I received the email for the delivery of the tickets, unfortunately itsays by 2/06 but as you can see the trip is indicated for March. Is itpossible to have either an email that allows us to make the trip or anadvance shipment of tickets?

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1 year ago
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MateRight on track
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Travelling in country of residence- night trip

Hi, I’m planning a trip, I have some doubt about inbound/outbound trips and how handle at the best the trip days.Question 1. :  I want to go from Rome to Munich within a night trip, but I need to change a train in residence country before midnight, it is still considered a outbound trip / one day pass? Question 2: inbound trip, from Wien to Rome, night trip from Wien to a city, can I stop 6hrs and then take another train to Rome?eThanks for your answers

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Railly clever
1 year ago
jopeace04
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Meet the community

Hey guys,I am Josepha (18), I currently live in Berlin and expect to start my Bachelor in Industrial Engineering next semester. Tbh I don't even know where I want to go on this trip, I am hoping to meet some nice people that want to visit some countries, get to know the cities and ofc explore the nightlife there.In my spare time, I like to explore the city and check out some thrift markets. Also I like listening to music (of all kind), going to a park or beach and relax with friends.So basically im looking for travel mates that are open to visit cities but also to having some crazy nights and time in general.Text me on Instagram @jopeace04 :)

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1 year ago
Valentina Marinoni
Valentina MarinoniNew aboard
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VIAGGIARE CON IL CANE

Buongiorno, siamo una famiglia di 6 persone e la prossima estate vorremmo fare un viaggio di circa 10 gg su 4 capitali europee è possibile portare anche il nostro cagnolino di circa 10 kg?

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1 year ago
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FabiolencioniRail rookie
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Domanda sul consumo dei giorni

Ciao a tutti ho in programma di fare un viaggio il 20 marzo 2023, vorrei sapere come mai quando vado sull’app Railplanner, la tratta che va da Padova a Vienna dalle ore 23:45 fino a 8:52 mi conta come 2 giorni di viaggio quando dopo la mezzanotte non faccio altri cambio treni 

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1 year ago
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abraham_crNew aboard
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Zurich - venice italy

To go from Zurich to Venice, Trenitalia is included un the Eurailpass?

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seewulf
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1 year ago
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ReneeLRight on track
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Ferry from Palermo to Salerno, Italy

We are travelling to Europe from Australia in April 2024. We would prefer to get from Patras to Brindisi by ferry and continue down to Sicily and leave from Palermo to Naples. Has anybody done this route? many thanks, ReneeL

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Zenadez60New aboard
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necessary to purchase in advance?

My husband I will be in Spain for 2 weeks. We would want to stay in Madrid, take a high speed train to Barcelona, but also take day trips out of both cities. Is there an advantage to purchasing passes in advance or would it work to buy as we go??

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1 year ago
Hayley Millar
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Getting early to stations?

Hi everyone, I am taking a train tomorrow from Berlin to Prague. I was just wondering if I need to get to the train station early for an international train? And if so, by how much?  Thank you in advance! 

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1 year ago
Nati Mongelos
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Mascotas en tren de Madrid a Málaga - Renfe

Buen dia!quisiera saber si en los trenes de Madrid a Malaga, puedo trasladar a un gatito. Si lo permiten y cual es el costo del ticket por la mascota.Muchas gracias!

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JerryVHRail rookie
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Traveling with elderly parents that use mobility scooters

Hello everyone, my wife and I, along with my elderly parents will be traveling to Europe in late March - Early April arriving via a Cruise Ship. We plan on staying in Barcelona for 2 days and then taking the train up to Paris and staying there for 4 days. My question is can you take mobility scooters on the train from Barcelona to Paris? Also is it feasible to use the local metro to get around with the scooters as well? My parents are 91 and 87 respectively and walking any distance can be difficult for them. Thanks Jerry

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AlexisCattermoleNew aboard
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Travelling by train with snowboards

Are there restriction when travelling with a snowboard on the trains? We are taking trains through Central Europe and will be packing our snowboards along with us. Do we need to reserve additional space? Thank you!!Alexis and Hayden :) 

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1 year ago
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Abdulla IbrahimNew aboard
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urgent request re

Hi , unfortunately I lost my device tonight and I installed the app on new device but when I wanted to add the pass on my new device, the massage appears that the code has been installed on device already , kindly help me as I haves only booked train tickets to Paris and I have 4 more tickets left .   thank you regards

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seewulf
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1 year ago
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Rail strikes uk

Is anyone else going to be affected by next week's rails strikes in the UK?We're travelling home after our time away on Wednesday 4th January,  we booked Eurostar tickets etc in October when strikes were limited and the confirmed date was January 2 & 5th ..…We live in West Wales and the train strikes are now from January 2nd to the 7th ! I'm absolutely beside myself,  getting home is going to now cost us an absolute fortune,  by national express or taxi from london ! 

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1 year ago
seewulf
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seewulfRailmaster
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Railplanner Apps (to use with Interrail/Eurail)

Hi :) For everyone comes the time to plan a Railjourney Eurail offer their own App the “Railplanner” but i have to admit that i use the App just for recording the Journey´s of my “Mobile Pass” (DigitalPass). As the App of Eurail gets no live updates like the local websites / apps.I and several other Community members suggest different Apps :) Often bahn.com (Website of German Rail) with their app “DB Navigator” or oebb.at (Website of Austrian Railway) with their App called “Scotty”.My advice is to use always when possible the Website of Railcompany / Country or their App where you are / that you gonna catch :) the Websites & Apps above are good for International Railplaning as these cover quite a lot European Routes.  Some of them show even the Railcompany that operates the train so that you can check if these are covered y the pass or not.There are other Apps like Muj Vlak of Ceske Drahy (this App works even offline when you download within the app the different timetable backages

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Schelte
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1 year ago
Alice Suchá
Alice SucháRight on track
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We did not receive the tickets ordered by post.

Important!We created and paid for an order for seats that was supposed to be sent to the hotel (Hotel Wivel Narvik - Norway), but the post office in Narvik told us that the shipment would not arrive until 29.12.2022. And our tickets are for 27.12.2022 and 28.12.2022. We absolutely need to know the reserved seats in the trains in order to continue our journey. The other trains are hopelessly sold out. We have hotels and other trains paid for.What should we do?

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dannijntRight on track
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Interail Italy - what does it cover

Hi we are travelling from Milan airport to Milan central. Moving on to Florence, then Rome, then ,Venice and back to Milan central to make our way to the airport again. Staying in each place for 2 nights. Total of 9 nights but 8 days travelling. Does the interail pass cover all of these destinations and would it be suitable. Don't want to get caught with extra charges etc.  Any information really appreciated. Ty 

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seewulf
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1 year ago
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Bianca.versRail rookie
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lost bag and passport

I have lost my blue Kathmandu backpack on the 12:10pm train from Geneva to Brig today on the 14th of December. It has my important belongings and I’d love to know where I may be able to find it. 

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runner.on.rails
Railly clever
1 year ago
Teresa Anzideo
Teresa AnzideoRail rookie
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Lost telephone

Sono in una situazione abbastanza complicata, mi hanno rubato il telefono e non so se c'è un modo per dimostrare di essere in possesso del pass. Ora ho un nuovo telefono ma non riesco ad effettuare l'accesso a Google per poter scaricare l'app. L'unica cosa che ho è il codice con cui avevo attivato il pass. 

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Railly clever
1 year ago
CaseyNic
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? 

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MelRidingRail rookie
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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? 

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1 year ago
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