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Eurail Pass or Interrail Pass?

Hello, my name is Nolan. I am currently living in the UK and have the official proof of temporary residence but I’m not a permanent resident. Should I choose the Eurail Pass or Interrail Pass？Thanks a lot！

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Wilson DuranNew aboard

Perdida de maletas

Yesterday on the train stretch from Basel to Strasbourg TER96236 17:51 one of my suitcases was stolen, I want to know if there was any return report, if there is any compensation or to whom I should report this situation.Ayer en el tramo en tren desd

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delay/Repay

Hi, I submitted a compensation request 2months ago after train was cancelled and the rail company made me buy new tickets.i have not had any update other than acknowledgement of claim. Is this service normal and how long does it normally take? Thanks

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angryKeeps calm and carries on

Data breach financial compensation

Hi Eurail,Due to your inability to protect your customers’ sensitive data, I’m approx £130 out of pocket on a new passport and I’ve had to take out a credit monitoring service for £30.I’ve emailed you several times and, after a couple of low-effort A

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Benjamin James WilsonKeeps calm and carries on

TimeTable Release?

Hi, Hope the community can help. I am a first time interrailer and travelling with my two children over Xmas week from Paris going east and returning to Paris ( 20th to 27th ) , I am looking to get out of Paris around 5pm on the 20th but it seem

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YashNew aboard

A pass that cost us more money, more time, and a ruined family trip

I bought four Eurail Global Passes (around €1,193) for a trip with my parents, who flew in from India to visit me. It was meant to be a relaxed European holiday for them. It became the worst travel experience I’ve had in years of living in Europe — a

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YashNew aboard

A pass that cost us more money, more time, and a ruined family trip

I bought four Eurail Global Passes (around €1,193) for a trip with my parents, who flew in from India to visit me. It was meant to be a relaxed European holiday for them. It became the worst travel experience I’ve had in years of living in Europe — a

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NewTravelerRail rookie

Interrail not responding to delay compensation requests

I have created two delay compensation requests for me (1501244 and 1501498) and then two more for my travel partner (so four in total, because we experienced the same delays).It’s been over a month since I created these requests and I haven’t heard a

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Sarah WCommunity Manager

Rail Update: Westbahn First Class now included for 1st class Passholders

Westbahn First Class is now included for 1st class Passholders. From 15 September 2026, holders of a valid First Class Interrail Pass including Austria and Germany (apart from German Rail Pass) can travel in Westbahn First Class without paying for a

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Sarah WCommunity Manager

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Back to the Rails: Borsci’s Story Is Here

Remember last year’s Back to the Rails competition? We asked you to tell us about the Interrail trips that changed you, the moments you still think about and the people you’d love to share them with. Your stories moved us, made us laugh, and had us p

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Eurail Pass or Interrail Pass?

Hello, my name is Nolan. I am currently living in the UK and have the official proof of temporary residence but I’m not a permanent resident. Should I choose the Eurail Pass or Interrail Pass？Thanks a lot！

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Wilson DuranNew aboard

Perdida de maletas

Yesterday on the train stretch from Basel to Strasbourg TER96236 17:51 one of my suitcases was stolen, I want to know if there was any return report, if there is any compensation or to whom I should report this situation.Ayer en el tramo en tren desd

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YashNew aboard

A pass that cost us more money, more time, and a ruined family trip

I bought four Eurail Global Passes (around €1,193) for a trip with my parents, who flew in from India to visit me. It was meant to be a relaxed European holiday for them. It became the worst travel experience I’ve had in years of living in Europe — a

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MeowMeowNew aboard

invoice without an invoice?

Hello, I want to apply for https://www.jugendherberge.de/en/membership/eurail/ German Youth Hostel Membership - but there is a “Please submit a copy of your Eurail invoice as a “PDF file”.” And I did not pay for my pass - it was granted to me as a pa

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UlrikaNew aboard

Budget travel Scandinavia

Is there much difference in budget travelling in Scandinavia vs. south of Europe? Food, hostels, etc.?

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DanCogan28Rail rookie

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Reservation refund

We booked 4 reservations on a Eurostar service from Cologne to Brussels on 2 August 2026. This service was cancelled but we have not received the reservation fee refund. I raised a Delay Compensation Request ticket on 27 August having failed to get a

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15 days ago

RafNew aboard

what to pack for Northern Europe

Hi, In March, April and May I’m planning a 3 months interrail trip in Northern Europe. Winter and Spring weather.Starting in the Netherlands to Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway and maybe even Iceland. In March it wil probably still be cold in Norther

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16 days ago

nothernlights2026Rail rookie

How to book seat reservations from Oslo to Bergen by free with 1st class pass

Hy everyone, we are planning to visit Norway next summer and would like to know how to book only seat reservations from Oslo to Bergen train. On the Inter rail planner is stated that seats are free with a 1st class pass but in reality on www.vy.no si

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16 days ago

RumpelstilzRail rookie

Senior ticket holder

Are you eligible to buy a senior ticket and would you rather sleep in a bed than in a tent? Do you have time outside the school holidays and are you interested in sharing parts of your travel adventure? Then you’ve come to the right place, and I look

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17 days ago

NaveenSNew aboard

Recommendations for Meteora monastries

We are looking for recommendations for monasteries in Meteora we have 24 hours stay in Kalambakka, how many monasteries is practically possible to visit? anything we need to take care?

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