Imagine embarking on a journey through the heart of Europe, seamlessly hopping from one iconic city to another, traversing charming villages, and winding your way through scenic countryside—all with a single travel pass in hand. The Interrail Global Pass is not just a ticket; it’s your passport to a continent brimming with history, culture, and natural beauty.
What is the Interrail Global Pass?
The Interrail Global Pass is a versatile travel pass that will grant you unlimited train travel within Europe for a set period. You’ll be able to explore multiple European countries via an extensive rail network, with flexibility in pass duration and access to a wide range of train services. It’s available for both European and non-European residents, making it a convenient and cost-effective way to experience Europe.
Why choose the Interrail Global Pass?
- Extensive Rail Network: With an Interrail Global Pass, you gain access to an extensive network of trains that crisscross Europe. This network includes most European countries, making it an ideal choice for those looking to explore multiple destinations.
- Unlimited Travel: The Interrail Global Pass offers unlimited travel within the pass’s validity period. This means you can hop on and off trains as often as you like during that time, making it a cost-effective option for those planning to visit multiple cities and countries.
- Flexibility: One of the key benefits of the Interrail Global Pass is its flexibility. Travelers can choose from various pass durations, ranging from a few days to a month or more, depending on their travel plans and preferences. This flexibility allows you to tailor your journey to your desired itinerary.
- Extra Benefits: In addition to train travel, you’ll also gain discounted or free entry to museums, attractions, and ferry services in certain regions or cities.
The 33 countries you can visit
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bosnia-Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- England
- Finland
- Turkey
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Serbia
- Scotland
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Luxembourg
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- North Macedonia
- Wales
How to use the Interrail Global Pass
Using the Interrail Global Pass is straightforward:
- Purchase Your Pass: Buy the pass online or at select train stations before your journey.
- Get the Rail Planner App: Add your pass to the Rail Planner app for easy access
- Activate Your Pass: Activate your pass on the app. You’ll need your passport, and a start date!
- Plan Your Journey: This includes setting up the app with a new trip; a trip is attached to every pass. Save your journey once you plan it, i.e., once you figure out your routes!
- Showing Your Ticket: Once you add your journey to your pass, you’ll be able to access the ticket from My Pass > Show Your Ticket.
- Reserve Seats (if needed): Some high-speed and overnight trains may require reservations, which can be made at train stations or online.
- Enjoy the Journey: Sit back, relax, and enjoy the picturesque landscapes and cultural experiences that your chosen country has to offer.
Good to know about the Interrail Global Pass
- Multiple Passes can be added to one device, but once activated, they cannot be transferred to another device. All group members must travel together.
- If multiple passes are linked to one device and you’re travelling in a group, the ticket for each individual will need to be displayed.
- Each Child Pass must be linked to an Adult Pass, and children under 4 travel for free without a Pass.
What is the Interrail Global Flexi Pass?
- Travel Day Definition: Your Pass grants you a specific number of travel days (e.g., 7 days within 1 month), usable at your discretion during your Pass’s overall validity period.
- Tracking Travel Days: You can monitor your remaining travel days in “My Trip” and “My Pass” sections, providing an overview of all your travel days.
- Using a Travel Day: Any day with a journey added to your Pass counts as a travel day, and you’ll be prompted to confirm the use of a travel day when adding a journey.
- Canceling Travel Days: You can cancel a travel day until midnight the day before your planned travel, ensuring none of your allocated travel days go to waste.
- Night Trains: For night trains, you only use one travel day. If the night train arrives after midnight, only your departure day counts as a travel day.
- Continuing Travel: If you change trains and continue your journey after the night train, you’ll need to use another travel day, which will be prompted when adding this journey to your Pass.
Interrail vs. Eurail
Interrail is a pass available for European residents, while Eurail is designed for non-European residents. The choice between the two depends on your citizenship and travel plans. If you’re a European resident traveling within Europe, you’ll likely use Interrail, while non-European residents typically opt for Eurail.
Why Choose the Interrail Pass?
The Interrail Pass isn’t just about traveling from point A to point B; it’s about the experiences that fill the pages between. It’s about the freedom to choose your own path, craft an itinerary so you can handpick exactly what you want to experience and create the memories that last a lifetime.