Eurail passes are eaily the cheapest way to travel the european train network, especially if you plan on making many trips during your holiday. Travelling with an interrail pass makes it ridiculously easy to enjoy the very best of what europe has to offer, on a manageable budget. Kosovo zvecan kosovo polje pristina m o n a c o lublin schona mo org kolding langa viso bourne ure goule ann res eux aone nfurt ar han amer os eburg ue merano m b. The official interrail map is an interactive map that shows the main train routes through europe that are valid with interrail. Is my interrail pass valid for all trains and boats in. The eurail scandinavia pass lets you explore denmark, norway, sweden and finland by train. The map is super easy to explore and perfect to get you some travel inspiration. With interrail you can travel through 31 countries for a certain period of time. For example the 7 days in 1 month eurail global pass includes seven travel days within a period of one month. At first, i was confused because it seemed complex and difficult to understand. Interrail ticket for europe information from a real. With a eurail pass you can travel in all countries on the europe rail map above, now including great britain. Book your interrail train pass with trainline today. We can help you book your seat reservations for 95% of the trains in europe.
Whether you are travelling alone or in a group, for a few days or a whole month our travel pass offers allow you to enjoy unlimited travel throughout europe or germany. Interrail adventure in europe diy travel guide series. Countries and companies for which the interrail pass is valid. Interrail global pass cheapest train pass in europe. Interrail planner the free interrail planning tool toggle navigation. Please note that most highspeed trains and all night trains need an advance reservation. Interrail planner the free interrail planning tool. Have a look at the embedded map below, and get inspired. Extra discounts for youths, seniors and families includes a free railway map and interrail wristband. Check out some examples of spectacular european itineraries you can experience with an interrail pass. Click here pdf or on the image below to download your map now. Interrail makes planning train journeys between european cities simple. The eurail group, based in utrecht, is responsible for the marketing and management of the eurail and interrail passes. The interrail global pass is an exciting way to discover the great offerings of europe.
Britrail england pass travel around the whole of england light blue and gray zones britrail london plus pass travel in the south east of england and out as far as stratford upon avon, bristol, bath and cambridge gray zone britrail spirit of scotland travel around all scotland including many ferry routes out to the islands green. The original interrail pass is now referred to as the interrail global pass. The eurail pass is available to noneuropean residents, and the interrail pass introduced in 1972 is available to european residents. Interrail pass without a passport or a legal equivalent are subject to the payment of a fullfare ticket and a maximum fine of 200 euros, subject to the rules of the relevant railway undertaking.
Understanding interrail and eurail passes i have just finished my first ever interrail trip, which was a 22day trip with an interrail flexi global pass. Interrail, interrail maps and guides to select your interrail one country pass find the schedules for interrailing, travel times, the train station timetables, and the price of your accommodation. Interrail passes date back to 1972, when the national railways of europe clubbed together to. After ceasing publication last summer, one man has risked all, by reviving the. The interrail global pass is valid in all interrail countries, i. What is an interrail pass interrail is the railpass range for european residents. The map covers all the major train connections between the most popular interrail destinations, so your planning and travelling will get off to a good start. Europe interrail map in this interrail map you can view all the countries included in interrail, the most important cities, and travel times. Interrail passes explore europe by train with trainline. The rail planner app is free to use, works offline and features a european rail. If your trip is cancelled in its entirety before the first journey day, the price of the interrail pass is refunded to you with a service charge deducted from it. Please remember that interrail and eurail passes are not valid for use in your own country. The eurail pass, introduced in 1959 and formerly known as europass or eurorail pass, is a rail pass which permits travel through 33 european countries on nearly all railroads and several shipping lines.
We had the first class tickets of the interrail global pass for this trip. If you have bought or are thinking of buying an interrail global pass then a handy printed copy of the interrail map will be on its way to you with your order. Interrail planning advice 2018 passes explained youtube. Eurail one country, eurail select and eurail global passes offer a certain number of travel days within a timeframe of up to three months. Interrail passes can be categorised according to the countries in which theyre valid also referred to as pass coverage, and the type and duration of their validity. Depending on your journey, italy offers highspeed trains that connect small towns and larger cities, and slower regional trains that traverse this map is just an overview of italys rail offerings. For each additional child please purchase a youth pass. Most trains can be boarded by simply showing staff your interrail pass. Whether you are travelling alone or in a group, for a few days or a whole month our rail pass offers allow you to enjoy unlimited travel throughout europe or germany.
Using the interrail pass to travel around europe via the vast train network was indeed a great way of discovering the gems of each destination. Pass network this section gives detailed information about trains, buses and ferries on which eurail and interrail passes are valid. Eurail pass travel guide choosing the best rail pass, tips. Map your whole route in advance or decide on the day its up to you. We show you which ones you can use for free and all other important bus connections. Consult our rail map to find the right combination of train routes to build your itinerary. You can also view the main europe railway map, this will be helpful so you can plan your trip with more detail. Planning your trip is half the fun and with these itineraries you get to see the very. Follow one or more of our itineraries or use parts of them to create your own. You can design your perfect trip and go wherever you want to go.
The next round of applications will open in march 2020, read on to find out more details and how to apply if youre not familiar with discovereu, its a european union scheme offering a free interrail pass for eu citizens or those legally residing within the eu at. Create your own trip, and well take all the stress away. The interrail global pass is the only travel pass that lets you travel round 31 european countries to your hearts content. A notable gap in interrail s swiss coverage was the matterhorn gotthard bahn which operates the line to zermatt and half the glacier express route, but from january 2017 interrail passes also cover the mgb so the gap in coverage between a swiss travel pass and interrail onecountry switzerland pass is narrowed, really were talking the post. So take 10 15 mins to discover how to save money and be less confused, so that youll have an easier and hopefully more wonderful rail adventure. Pass benefits various advantages for pass holders such as discounts for accommodation, attractions and tours, city cards and more can be found in the pass benefit section. Interrail rail passes italy train ticket and rail pass. Use our interrail railway map to plan your european journey. After ceasing publication last summer, one man has risked all, by reviving the european rail timetable, the backpackers bible. The eurail railway map is a great resource for planning the perfect itinerary. Only some buses are included in your interrail pass. Giving you the control to go where you want when you want. We explain you interrail and give you an overview of prices, travel routes, reservation fees and night trains. The interrail pass is a paper train ticket that allows you to travel on almost all trains in europe.
Interrail global consecutive pass is valid for 15 days, 22 days, or 1 month of travel. If youre a european resident you can travel with an interrail pass. Discovereu, is back in 2020 and its offering more passes than ever before. By making it both simple and convenient to get around the continent via public transport such as trains, buses and even ferries, interrail has opened up travel opportunities for millions of people worldwide since it began in 1971. The following 11 tips outline a foolproof way of getting the most out of your interraileurail pass. When you open up your interrail pass youll find various items. Pass holders can bring up to 2 children aged 11 and younger with them for free. Jul 06, 2019 interrail planner is the free trip planning app. Best interrail pass same as for the lakes and mountains itinerary. The interrail map shows you the main train network in europe, as well as all discounted ferry routes you can take.
Visit our website and book your tickets and passes online today. Welcome to showmethejourney s guide to using eurail and interrail passes, that comprises info and insights gleaned from using rail passes to travel on 84 days around europe by train. Interrail pass guide 2020 how interrail passes work. Interrail pass choose your interrail global pass today. A global interrail pass gives unlimited train travel on the scheduled train services of the national train operators across most of europe. Nov 17, 2015 the inside of a czech station interrail pass. Interrail pass information, help in our forum, travel routes, schedules and night trains.
Great discounts for young people and senior citizens. You can use it for a limited amount of days in a set period of time for example italy pass 5 days within 1 month is available for one month, but you can actually travel with this pass for 5 days. With the interrail pass, you can discover europe by train and travel across the continent with over 40,000 stations across 10,000 destinations to discover. Reservation fees and surcharges please note however, for certain trains surcharges andor reservation fees are not included in the pass.
Both passes can be purchased with a variety of validity periods. You can book up to 2 free child passes per adult pass. Use our interactive map to plan your journey and book accommodation for your chosen route. A singlecountry interrail pass gives unlimited travel in just one country. With it, you get access to 40 railway and ferry companies in 33 countries. If youve travelled with a global pass, send it to us including. Its ideal if you are going to visit 5 or more countries, and passes can be either a select amount of travel days or continuous days. Interrail global flexipass is valid for 5 or 10 days within 10 or 22 days.
This pass is valid for travel in 30 european countries. Five great interrail itineraries across europe travel. The interrail railway map is a great resource for planning the perfect itinerary. Using eurail and interrail passes a starting point. It has just been announced that after more talks between the rail delivery group, the representatives of uk railways, and eurail group that they have now agreed that the uk will remain part of the interrail scheme.
The use of germany rail passes is the best way to travel around germany during your next european adventure. Specifically designed for interrail and eurail rail pass holders. Experience the incredible variety of different european cultures, or travel around a single country and soak up the local ambience. Britrail london plus pass travel in the south east of england and out as far as stratford upon avon, bristol, bath and. Oct 23, 2019 the pass is only valid for main train network, longhaul bus route mentioned in your interrail eurail map, and ferries routes are specified in interrail eurail map.
Visit popular destinations like copenhagen, oslo, stockholm, helsinki and lapland. Wherever you want to go, our map will help you find your way. The interrail global pass is valid for travel with the. Travelling by train buses included in the interrail pass read more. See journey times and book your seat reservations in advance. Check out some examples of spectacular european itineraries you can experience with a eurail pass. Ultimate freedom with unlimited access to almost all places in europe. Jan 30, 2017 the eurail global pass is the pass that eurail is best known for, and it is also the most popular. Best way to travel europe by train using interrail pass and. Travel continuously or only for a certain number of days e. An interrail pass is valid for travel in the country or with the company printed on your ticket.
The passes, which provide access to 250,000 kilometres 160,000 mi of european railway, are used by over 33,000 travellers annually. This pass gives you access to every country in the eurail network. For a oneoff fee, the interrail global pass allows the holder to travel by train and sometimes other methods such as buses and boats, throughout the 30 countries which participate in the scheme. The interrail global pass is the only travel pass that lets you discover over 40,000 destinations and ride on trains in 33 different countries, including france, germany, italy, and switzerland. Britrail england passtravel around the whole of england light blue and gray zones. Interrail global pass european train pass my interrail.
Look up train times any place, any time with the ultimate eurotrip planner. Interrail is a rail pass to explore europe by train. Five great interrail itineraries across europe travel the guardian. Britrail passtravel all england, scotland and wales all colours zones. With an interrail pass you can travel in all countries on the europe rail map above. This app enables you to easily look up train schedules and routes across europe without any wifi or. A flexible multicountry train pass that lets you create your own trip. Use the map to sketch out your interrail route and share it with the world. Only noneuropean residents can travel with a eurail pass. Updated feb 20 how to apply for eu free interrail pass. Eurail or interrail one country pass exactly as the name implies, you can only use this pass to visit one country out of a list of 27.
I was impressed by the reliable train services and the convenience of the journey. If you are planning an interrail trip around europe in 2018 and you are still not sure what pass to go for, then this video is for you. Tell us a little bit about your group, and the dates that you would like to travel. They are sold to youth, adults and children, and the global passes are also sold to seniors aged 60 or over. You can travel with an interrail pass eurail on all the train routes that appear on this map, although on some trains it is necessary to make an advance reservation. An interrail pass may also be ordered up to 11 months in advance. Downloading interraileurails rail planner app is the very first thing you should do. On the back of the map you can find additional information including approximate travel times between europes major cities, plus some great scenic routes. The interrail pass offers people resident in europe, russia or turkey unlimited travel across europe. We give you an overview of the trains you can use and for which ones you have to buy. Interrail rail passes italy train ticket and rail pass experts.
Zvecan kosovo polje pristina kosovo lublin zamosc przemysl nowy sacz wieliczka chelm kielce schona org viso ure ann eux aone nfurt ar han amer os eburg ue merano. If you need help with your planning you can find it at the interrail guide. Use the infographic below and click on each step to help you plan your europe trip. Firstly, the actual pass holder which is a blue wallet. Youll also get a map, the actual pass which is where you fill in all your journeys, a wristband and a order summary. Use this norway train map to plan your next european adventure.
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