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Sarah WCommunity Manager

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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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1 month ago

CHGRight on track

asked in Travelling by train

Where can I see which platform train departs from?

Hello, How can you see on the app on which platform your train leaves? I only see the time of departure.

1 year ago

AngeloRailmaster

posted in Travelling by train

[UK] Strike of National Rail on 21, 23 and 25 June

Due to a strike of National Rail in United Kingdom, trains can be cancelled or delayed at 21, 23 and 25 June. If also Eurostar is affected is not known at the moment. Railway workers to strike over three days in June - BBC News

1 year ago

Just_A_TravellerRight on track

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Passport checks in trains/ferrys?

Hello!I am planning to visit Berlin, Croatia, Italy and France next year. I assume I need a passport for this, but what about passport control? Is it like in airports where they check your stuff at the counter and at the security? I am also going by boat to Croatia, departing from Italy. Does anyone know how and if they will check my passport at the port?

1 year ago

Alizee MailleKeeps calm and carries on

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Transfer time between trains

Hello, I would like to take a train from Salzburg to villach and villach to venice but there is only 6minuts of transfer between the two trains, so I’m scared to miss the train from villach to Venise, because we don’t know at all the train station of villach and 6minuts of transfer seems very short.

2 years ago

Lisa PhotobookRail rookie

asked in Travelling by train

My passport was stolen, can i travel with a copy of the documents and a police's report?

my passport was stolen, can i travel with a copy of the documents and a police's report? Thanks

1 year ago

AngeloRailmaster

posted in Travelling by train

Timetable 2023 of ÖBB published

ÖBB have today published their new Timetable from 11 December 2022 to 09 December 2023.For the moment I found this new things:Nightjet services Vienna/Munich to Milan will go till Genova. Nightjet Munich-Venice and Euronight Munich-Budapest will start in Stuttgart. Same for EN to Zagreb and Rijeka.Euronight Zürich-Prague one train like this year via Salzburg and Linz and the other new service via Leipzig and Dresden.Nightjet Zürich-Hamburg/Berlin run not more together, but at different times.

10 months ago

TheMightySweRail rookie

posted in Travelling by train

Medium size dog on Interrail journey. Which countries are best for traveling with a pet?

We are a couple that are planning to do a trip around Europe with our puppy, even if he is a young puppy, he will not be able to travel as a "luggage" due to size. Are there any countries we should avoid? Which countries are best for traveling with a pet? We dont mind paying, we just want it to be as hassle free as possible.

1 year 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

1 month ago

BoogieNew aboard

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Voyager avec un chien

Bonjour, est-il possible d’acquérir un billet interrail pour le chien qui nous accompagnera en France et en Italie?

1 year ago

Travelfever13Rail rookie

posted in Travelling by train

Luggage storage in Myrdal - Norway

Hello all, Does anyone know if there are lockers or luggage storage place at the station of Myrdal (Norway) ? I know there is a café, called Rallaren, that offers luggage storage, but it seems to close already at 6pm. I need storage until 7pm. Thanks for anyone who can help! Kind regards

1 year ago

David VosperRight on track

posted in Travelling by train

Covid testing at borders

I am a fully vaccinated U.S. citizen. I want to Eurail across Scandinavia. Will I be required to covid test at each country border?

2 years ago

Hooli34Rail rookie

asked in Travelling by train

The seat reservation tool is not working

Hiya, I can’t seem to get the seat reservation tool to work whereas it did before, can’t tell if this is just me? Does anyone know when it will be fixed?

1 year ago

priyanka.gupta06Rail rookie

asked in Travelling by train

Immigration check from one schengen country to another via rail?

I am from UK and have schengen visa for short term. I am travelling 1st time via interrail pass. When we go from one schengen country to another schengen country via train, is there an immigration check done while entering that country e.g.- from barcelona(spain) to nimes (france) to lyon (france): will there be an immigration/passport check and stamp at each schengen country and do we need to consider having additional hourse in between legs in that case?Please help.ThanksPriyanka

1 year ago

rossandmaureenFull steam ahead

asked in Travelling by train

Customs and Immigration on Train from St. Pancras to Paris

We have 1st class reservations on the train….through the Chunnel...from London St. Pancras to Paris. We are Canadians and are wondering where we go through customs and immigration and, if at the beginning of the trip, how much time to allow? Also….as first time users of the European train system...how much time to arrive in advance at the station?

3 months ago

BMitNew aboard

posted in Travelling by train

Use of LNER lounge in Kings Cross, London

Is it possible to use your 1st class pass to access the LNER 1st class lounge at King Cross in London without having used an LNER train? Their website says that All Line Rovers give access to their lounges, but I am not sure if an Interail pass is treated the same as that? Thanks

1 year ago

AndyBRail rookie

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NextDepartureRight on track

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Possible to sleep in Snälltåget seats? (Non-compartment)

Does anyone have experience with sleeping in a normal “recliner” seat from Berlin/Hamburg to Malmö? (costs 199 SEK)Even better; any pictures of the seats?

1 year ago

Ian LaceyNew aboard

posted in Travelling by train

Interrail in the UK press 1972 to 1994

Image by Ian Lacey, Notre-Dame, Paris, 1992. Hi everyoneI was a three time Interrailer back in the 1980s and have recently joined this forum.I am researching the early years of Interrail and have been looking through UK newspaper archives. If you're interested in what I discovered, please take a look at my blog, 'Innocent beginnings to troubled middle age: Interrail in the press 1972 to 1994'.Please feel free to add your comments.ThanksIan

9 months ago

sedefkjamili

posted in Travelling by train

Is food included in the first class trains?

Hi friends! Is food everytime included (free) on the first class trains?

1 year ago

fieldsconveyerFull steam ahead

asked in Travelling by train

Avanti First or Standard Premium

Does a First Class pass allow travel in Avanti First or just Standard Premium in the UK? And are there hot meals served? Thank you

5 months ago

Rommel ReisNew aboard

asked in Travelling by train

Phone stolen with Active Global Pass, need travel today😕.

I had my iPhone stolen unfortunately with EURAIL GLOBAL PASS active on it. I'm on a trip today and I need to activate it on a new device. Somebody help! 😥

11 months ago

kitleeRight on track

asked in Travelling by train

Luggage size

hi, how big is the luggage could carry on the train?

1 year ago

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