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ad34kNew aboard

posted in Travelling by train

Flying, border control, and COVID

Hi allSorry if this quesetion is silly but its my (19M) first big solo trip and its also my first time interrailing. I have a question about border control + COVIDWhen starting my journey ill actually be flying to my first destination (Sevilla) from England. My last destination will be 7 weeks later in Amsterdam and then I will fly home again. Will I have any problems at border control in the airport when they see I landed in Spain and was just chilling in Europe for 2 months and then ended up in Amsterdam to fly back? I assume my passport wont get stamped between countries when using a train so Im concerned I’ll experience problems trying to get home. Also nothing to worry about with Brexit , right? How early before departing a country / city shall i check covid requirements? Is it necessary to check when travelling in country (e.g: Madrid to Barcelona?)

2 years ago

lduvernayNew aboard

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elliejanelFull steam ahead

posted in Travelling by train

Travel insurance

What sort of travel insurance would anyone recommend for 1 month travel round Europe. I’ll be going to 7/8 different countries. Is there any that’s best for interrailing (going to multiple different countries), I’d like it to cover Covid + anything to do with unexpected cancellations. I’m aware that it wouldn’t cover any cancellation of the interrail ticket on my part.

2 years ago

SusanBRail rookie

asked in Travelling by train

Italy with wheelchair, service dog and family.

Hello!Wondering if anyone has experience traveling with a service dog and/or wheelchair throughout Italy?Our family (my Mother, my Husband, 2 teenagers and myself) plan to travel throughout Italy this June. Florence, Venice, Rome, Sorrento, Bari then maybe over to Greece. My mother will be using an electric wheelchair, as she tires easily. She also requires a service dog for her medical needs.Trying to make her travel dream come true! Any suggestions would be much appreciated!Thank you!

2 years ago

swapnil28988Right on track

posted in Travelling by train

Information on Interrail pass for Indian passport holder

Hello All,I am living in UK on residence permit and have Indian passport, I have few questions regarding interrail and hope to get clarification around it.Can I get interrail pass at all? Or I have to get Eurail pass instead? My UK resident permit is valid from Nov 2021 till Nov 2022, can I purchase interrail pass for travel in month of May? Is there any criteria regarding validity of residence permit? Can I used this pass to travel in UK, for example, I am living in Newcastle, Can I use this pass to travel from Newcastle to London and then London to Paris on same day? Can I use this pass to get Schengen Visa?Thanks in advance for your help.

2 years ago

StefNew aboard

posted in Travelling by train

What back do you recommend to buy for 20days interailling in the summer?

2 years ago

Kendra Lynn BaqueNew aboard

posted in Travelling by train

Lost and found

My husband lost his iPhone on the train… Does anyone know if the train station has a lost and found that can be checked for this?

2 years ago

ElieljlevineNew aboard

posted in Travelling by train

Is it necessary to be vaccinated in order to travel?

Hi!My friend and I are planning an interrail trip in august,and although I am vaccinated,my friend is not.so i was wondering if its necessary to be vaccinated in order to travel?thank you in advance

2 years ago

Jerry ZaninelliNew aboard

posted in Travelling by train

Eurailpass use in time of Covid

We have used Eurail passes many times over the years but this May will be the first time back to Europe since Covid began. We normally pick a city and use it as a travel base for a while. This time we are using Bologna for a month and will be using the pass to visit towns and cities within a few minutes to a couple of hrs away. The question is - Has anyone had any problem boarding trains? I know that proof of vaccination is required for most public travel but does that mean we will need to show our CDC (USA) card when travelling or do we need to reserve all train trips in advance?

2 years ago

SileMaguireRight on track

posted in Travelling by train

Passenger Locator form needed- travelling by rail?

Hi everyone, I'll be travelling from Ireland to Portugal, Spain, France, and Italy next month and wondering is it necessary to have PLF (passenger locator form) upon entering each country? I know they're necessary when flying to some countries but wasn't sure if they were needed when travelling by rail. I'm from the EU and I have a digital covid cert including my latest booster shot so I'm covered in that regard. Wondering if anyone can offer any clarity!

2 years ago

Angeli SarigumbaRail rookie

posted in Travelling by train

Germany- London: Visa? Vaccine?

Hello, i am planning to travel to UK..how will i know my route? Is it possible to go UK via train .does it need visa? and how many shots of vaccine i need?newbie here.Vielen dank im Vorraus

2 years ago

Brown BearRail rookie

asked in Travelling by train

Will I have to provide Passenger locator form for each country?

Going from England to Belgium, will show Passenger locator form and vac certificate, going to 6 more countries, will I have to provide Passenger locator form for each country or am I free to travel after leaving Belgium . Will have a First class pass, on Eurostar they do not have First class, only Standard, Standard Premier, and Business Premier, which class will I have for seat reservation ? Can I pay for pass in UK pounds or does it have to be in Euros ? Is there a QR code on a paper pass to use on stations which have automatic ticket barriers , especially in the UK . Thank you .

2 years ago

imlourencoRail rookie

posted in Travelling by train

Political instability Ukraine

Hello! I bought 2 tickets by the end of 2021 and I was expecting to activate them this summer, however, with all this tension war in Europe, I would like to ask if it’s possible to activate the passes later after their validity. I really want to travel, but with all this situation I was wondering if it’s possible to use passes in a peaceful and safety time.Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Briker PirminNew aboard

posted in Travelling by train

Corona quarantänerefues

Hallo zusammen Heute wollten ich und mein Bruder in die Ferien mit eurail.Der Pass wurde aufs heutige Datum aktiviert.Nun wurden wir beide 30min vor Abfahrt auf das Coronavirus positiv getestet und müssen nun 5 Tage Zuhause in Quarantäne.Da der Pass aktiviert wurde und wir sonst keine Ferien mehrmachen können,Lautet unsere Frage, ob der Pass vollumfänglich zurückerstattet wird oder ob überhaupt etwas zurückerstattet wird? Gruss Pirmin B.

2 years ago

IialagoRail rookie

posted in Travelling by train

4 months Europe Travel (US Citizen)

Hello!I plan to travel to Europe for 4 months starting May 2022.I plan on buying the 3 months unlimited Eurail global pass.I understand that there’s a 90 day limit for tourist visas in a 180 day period for US citizens. Does that mean I have to fly out of the Schengen zone on day 90? Or can I use the Eurail pass to travel to non-Schengen countries after the 90th day? would love any insight and help on this! :)

2 years ago

JamieNew aboard

posted in Travelling by train

Cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam, the netherlands to Sevilla Spain.

Dear travelers,I am trying to find out how I can travel from Rotterdam Central to Sevilla. I found several websites with explanations (for example: https://rail.cc/nl/trein/amsterdam-naar-sevilla#c1), however it is super expensive to buy them all apart from eachother. Now is it possible to buy a pass via https://www.interrail.eu/nl but I don't know when I am buying that pass if i can then travel or sure of the place in the train. Can somebody please help me I like to go around 4/5 march till 9/10 march but I need to be back on 10 march in the morning or during the day because I have a wedding that day!

2 years ago

kmb799New aboard

posted in Travelling by train

Covid requirements help - travelling from the UK to Belgium, Amsterdam, Germany, Hungary and France

I am planning to do a 9 day trip around the above countries by train in early March. I am a little confused as to how covid requirements work as I move between countries as someone who is from the UK.My hopeful itinerary is:Brussels, Belgium (1 night)Amsterdam, Netherlands (2 nights)Germany - Berlin, Hamburg and Munich (total 3 nights)Budapest (2 nights)Then possibly fly from Budapest to Paris and stay there for a week before returning to the UKAmbitious I know! But I wanted to jam as many places in as possible as I don’t have a lot of free time.My understanding of each country’s covid entry requirements are:Belgium - PLF form, Covid certificate and negative PCR test (72 hours before) requiredNetherlands - Covid certificate and negative PCR test (48 hours before) required, I am exempt from quarantine as I have received my covid boosterGermany - Pre-departure registration and covid certificate required, I am exempt from quarantine as I am fully vaccinated so no tests are requiredHungary

2 years 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

2 years ago

ljanthony5New aboard

posted in Travelling by train

Train station luggage storage

Do most train station throughout Europe have a place to store your luggage for the day?

2 years ago

Levali91Full steam ahead

posted in Travelling by train

Interrail United Kingdom

Hi everyone, Is there anyone of you who's planning on an Interrail trip to the UK & Scotland? I very much want to, but I'm doubting because of the heavy restrictions upon entering and leaving the country.

2 years ago

A.BNew aboard

asked in Travelling by train

International bike rentals?

Hey,do you know any bike rentals where I can borrow a bike in one city and return it in another?Ideally, the two cities could be in different countries (in Benelux)

2 years ago

MiriaamPinedaaRight on track

posted in Travelling by train

COVID test - Austria to Germany

Hello, I am currently living in France and this week I will be traveling to Vienna and then to Munich.I just have a question, if I travel by train do I still need to get a Covid test or will it be enough with my vaccination proof (I have the EU certificate with 3 doses of Pfizer). Thank you very much :)

2 years ago

Annan ParmarRail rookie

posted in Travelling by train

How does interrailing currenly work with Covid situation?

My mate and I are looking to go interrailing in April/May but are wondering how it would work travelling to numerous countries with current covid restrictions and the necessity to complete PLF’s etc?

2 years ago

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