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Kyla.mullenRail rookie
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How to check reservations for night train are available before I buy a Eurail pass?

We are a family of 7. We only plan to travel on 2-3 day trips from Paris (Chantilly one day, Amiens another), and then the over night train on July 10th from Paris to Nice. Tickets are 160 Euro per person for that over night train so I planned to buy a Eurail pass for all of us for the overnight train at least. Not sure if we need a 3 day pass or just a one day pass for the night train, as the other trips are quite short. But I read that seat reservations for the night trains are limited for Eurail pass holders - How can I work out if the overnight train has space for us before I buy the Eurail pass? I don’t want to buy a pass then find I can’t book the seats for the trip I have planned! Thanks for your help

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NZ_PaulaNew aboard
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Overnight train

Hello from New Zealand, I have found the overnight train I want from Vienna 11th July and arriving in Florence early 12th July. However, how do i book this with my Eurail pass (understand additional cost for sleeper bed). Also, I cant see this train journey on my Rail Planner app, How can i be certain this train will actually be available? Many thanks, Paula 

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Hektor
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3 hours ago
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Eurotrippers2Keeps calm and carries on
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Parsi to Frankfurt DB Reservation Changes

I have booked from Paris to Frankfurt on the Ice 10.52am from Paris Est on May 30th. We now have the opportunity to meet some French friends so want to push the time back. I went in to my DB portal to change the time to 13.51pm on TVG and got the message below. Is there ever a problem getting on the train with updated reservation/ticket? NoteClose dialogueWe do not currently check whether your ticket or seat are still valid on the alternative connection. For more information, please check the current Deutsche Bahn conditions of carriage

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Hektor
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3 hours ago
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XEilidh Fleming
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Seat Reservations

Hi, Myself and my friend are interailling for the first time next week. We have been able to book hostels, and some seat reservations but it becomes increasingly difficult when leaving Berlin. We have been given the option of paper ticket but they won't arrive in time to us or the hostel. It says able to get on the train but worried what this means without a seat reservation. When looking further ahead leaving prague it says unable to board train without seat reservation but there is no available for days which we don't understand how this can be possible. Please can someone advise us on what to do in this situation has I say we have booked accommodation already and have been saving for this for years. 

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Hektor
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3 hours ago
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karinkaRight on track
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sj night train family trip

HelloWe are a family of 4 travelling between Hamburg and Stockholm and next Stockholm to Narvick.I wanted to privatize a compartment but it's 4 times more expensive than taking 4 berth.... Do you know if there's a way to do it without it being too expensive?Do you recommend the Snalltaget for the Hamburg Stockholm trip?

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Hektor
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3 hours ago
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LizDigsRight on track
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SJ Private sleeper, different genders

Hi, ive just booked a private sleeper compartment for me (female) and my son, however I have realised that I have booked first class but have 2nd class pass!the option of 2nd class private sleeper didn't have a discount for interrail so was more expensive - why is that?the cheapest option has gendered carriages, so i assume if I booked for me and my son we would we end up in separate ones.Annoying that its going to cost me so much more to go 2nd class than 1st!

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Railly clever
10 hours ago
donatien.brn
donatien.brnNew aboard
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Problem travelling from budapest to wien or muenchen

I am traveling this summer and I need to either make a trip from budapest to wien or to muenchen. I tried changing the date and time but whatever I choose when I try to make a reservation it says that the prices are unavailable.And I don’t know if there is a simple explnation or a problem can you help me ?

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11 hours ago
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nikita2007Full steam ahead
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Last minute night train from Padova to Vienna

It’s my own fault that I decided to buy last, it’s strange that it allowed me to continue, what options do I have to get to Ven? at 22:20 I'm in Padova 

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14 hours ago
Chris Stevens
Chris StevensRail rookie
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Pass validation

I read that some countries require pass validation before boarding a train, but can’t find any information about which countries nor how to do it.Does anybody know if it’s true. If it is, then which countries and how? A link to a site explaining it all would be most helpfulThanks

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LunaveraNew aboard
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Dog

Hi 😊 We want to travel to Argelés-sur-Mer and I wanted to ask the chat-gpt but it is not able to answer. We would like to know, how it is with interrail pass AND to take a little dog with us. Does the dog need a ticket? It is 7 kg and can fly with us in the aeroplane as “luggage”, how is it in the TGV and also in “normal” train? Thank you!

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22 hours ago
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mr.steve0708Right on track
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Booking seat reservations on an international train from France to Spain

I’ve seen several Q’s and Q’s on / around the topic of seat reservations for RENFE trains for interrail pass holders but I thought I’d try and get a definitive answer on my specific situation. I’m arriving in Nimes, France on 4/12/23 and hope to travel to Spain on the 09:00 Nimes to Madrid service on 06/12/23. Nowhere currently am I able to book an online reservation for that specific train, only trains later in the day which aren’t suitable timings-wise as I need to get to Cordoba from Madrid that afternoon.Is my only option to call SNCF, or use another service operator (DBahn?), or is it safe (or possible) to wait until I’m in Nimes and try and book a reservation at Nimes Station. Is it unwise to leave booking (or attempting to book) the reservation to literally one / two days before travelling or should I try and book well in advance?Thanks !

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Seth
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nikita2007Full steam ahead
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Travel

hi, I want to go from Wroclaw to Venice, and then take the train to Silicia to take a ferry to the island, and then return home. Do you have any thoughts on the layout? I’m thinking of going to Verona, spending the night there, going to see Venice in the morning, and either in the evening or the next day I’ll go to Silicia. The problem is that I have 3 out of 4 days left on the pass which makes everything even more complicated.

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TimNevRail rookie
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Senior Greek Ferry Pass Enquiry

Hi, I hope someone can help. I am buying an Interrail Greek Ferry Pass along with my Interrail Global Pass and in looking at how to book an international ferry to Greece I tried to book as a senior as I am 60 and that is the pass I have. On the island hopping it is fine as the checkbox is 11-99 but when I book the international leg of the journey it will not let me use my pass unless I check the 26-59 age group. I think you get a reduction as a senior over 60 anyway so this might be the reason. But I want to know if it is OK to check the 26-59 years box so I can use my pass even though I am 60. I don’t want to buy it and then find out I cannot use it on the international leg. Hope this makes sense and Thanks. 

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TimNevRail rookie
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Are International Ferry Trips Free or Reduced with the 6 Day Greek Pass?

I thought that there were 2 international ferry crossings included in the 6 day pass. One in and one out and that they were free. But when I try to book there is no option to pick the 6 Day Greek Ferry pass just the Interrail global pass. Can anyone let me know whether that are free or just discounted and how to book if there is no option. Many thanks

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Hektor
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1 day ago
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nikita2007Full steam ahead
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print ticket

I’m 100% need print ticket? I can print in Innsbruck?

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1 day ago
Sarah W
Sarah WCommunity Manager
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⚠️ Strikes in UK from 6–11 MayTrain Disruptions

The British national locomotive driver's union ASLEF has announced a nationwide rail strike from 6–11 May that may impact rail services across the UK. As different train operators are striking on different dates, please have a look at the strike announcement on the National Rail Website for detailed information. In addition, the train operators will have an overtime ban from 6–11 May that may result in changes to train schedules. We recommend checking the National Rail timetable shortly before departing for your planned rail journey for up-to-date train times. Delay compensation: Eurail travelers with an activated day for any of the affected dates can request compensation here.

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Sarah W
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nikita2007Full steam ahead
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Nighttrain full?

Sorry guys, this is train full?

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1 day ago
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nikita2007Full steam ahead
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ticket unavailable

hello, I’m have ask, why ticket not available?

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2 days ago
Ivy Oh
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Ivy OhKeeps calm and carries on
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Seat Reservation fares - discrepancy between Raileurope & Eurail

Hi there, I am currently planning on my trip between Lyon part dieu and Nimes Centre, when I intend to purchase the seat reservation for train timing 1827-1950 from Nimes > Lyon, I found out there is a fare difference in the seat reservation between Eurail & raileurope:Eurail - 12 Euro (I am aware that I will only pay 10 euro if I book from raileurope)raileurope - 24 euro I did select Eurail Global 2nd Class Pass in the front page. Refer to below 2 screenshots and need your adv.Looking forward to hear from you.Thank you.  

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Ivy Oh
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2 days ago
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martinsjuuuRail rookie
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How do I use the eurail pass without a seat reservation?

First time I'm buying the Eurail pass. To use the trains that don't need to book a seat, do I need to make some kind of reservation? How does it work? Or is it just showing up on the day and time of the train and getting in? What if it's full? I need to make sure I will board.

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rebublicKeeps calm and carries on
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Ein Länder Pass Italien

Hallo Zusammen Ich habe mich entschieden vom 22.8-29.8.2024 ein Ein Länder Pass (Italien 3 Tage 1 Monat zu kaufen. Ich möchte gerne die Städte Rom und Florenz besuchen. Daher habe ich einige Fragen:Ich werde 3 Tage in Rom, 3 Tage in Florenz verbringen reicht das um die wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten zu sehen oder habt ihr welche Tipps die ihr noch empfehlen würdet? Mein Start ist von Luzern dann nach Rom von Rom dann nach Florenz und dann von Florenz zurück nach Luzern daher reicht der 3 Tage in 1 Monat Pass? Auf der Raileurope, Interrail Sitzplatzreservierung kann man noch nicht buchen daher muss ich mich noch ein wennig gedulden da die Italienische Bahn den Fahrplan recht spät öffnet, daher meine Frage die Strecke Roma nach Florenz gäbe es ein Regionalzug lohnt sich der oder soll ich lieber mit dem FR Zug nehmen?      

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rebublicKeeps calm and carries on
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Euronight Ljubljana-Zagreb

Hallo ZusammenIch habe Pläne wieder eine Interrail Reise zu machen evt im Sept 2023 oder 2024 und ich habe eine Route gesehen :Luzern-Venedig-Ljubljana-Zagreb-Bratislava-PragIch habe dann die folgende Verbindung gesehen ab 8.30 Ljubljana mit dem Euronight nach Zagreb ich wollte schauen ob man eine Sitzplatz reservierung machen kann es ist leider nicht möglich. Würde uns der Kontrolleur trotzdem mitnehmen und wir sitzen dann bsp. im Zug Gang oder ist es nicht möglich?  Würde mich über eine Rückmeldung freuen Freundliche Grüsse Rebublic  

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NanjaRetired Community Manager
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Meet the community | Introduce yourself!

 Hi, newbies! We are ​​​​​super excited to have you here with us!  With many new members, with an interest for European train travel, joining the forum, we think it’s important to create a space for you to share a little more about yourself.Maybe you are new to the community or haven’t had a change to say hello! Either way, we can't wait to get to know you and your aspirations.So, let's all introduce ourselves  What's your name? Where do you come from? What are you passionate about? What do you love about train travel and Europe? Of course feel free to add anything more. You can share your favorite vacation spot, favorite book, place on your bucket list, picture of your pet, etc. Anything you’d like to share!-- If you happen to see anyone who is new to the community feel free to share this thread with them!

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Moloantoa Tebogo Rachel
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nikita2007Full steam ahead
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outbound journey

hi, I have a ticket for 4 days, I used the departure and returned on the same day, now I want to go along that route again but the departure day did not automatically turn on, should I activate it manually? 

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3 days ago
hellyplop
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Nightjet discount

Hi all! I am trying to book on the Nightjet from Paris to Salzburg at the beginning of August and have added the Interrail pass as a discount card for each of the passengers. However, it doesn’t seem to offer any discount at all - it’s exactly the same price as without the pass. Is this right? Should I be doing something differently? Thank you! 

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hellyplop
3 days ago
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