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Travelling around Germany last week, I found myself in the situation where I was able to catch an earlier train than planned as it was delayed.Adding the journey to my mobile pass however was quite a hassle as it resulted in an error message saying something like “it looks like you're still on another train”. As a result it was impossible to add the respective train without removing the train I arrived on from my pass first.Although I understand why the error message appeared (I arrived in Hamm on a train with arrival at 16.24 hrs, the train I changed to originally would have departed at 16.20 hrs so in theory this was an impossible change), I don't understand why there is no option at all to override that error and add the train anywayIn this case I ended up in first removing the train I arrived on from my pass, then adding the delayed train I took. And after disembarking at my destination doing the whole thing in reverse again to fix the gap in the statistics again.Shouldn't this be

Hi,Looking to confirm I’m doing this the right way: I want to do Barcelona-Lyon on November 9th but I’m unable to find that train in the interrail app for that day - for (most, not all) other days it does show up.I have no issues finding it on Renfe’s website, and I was also able to get a reservation on that train on raileurope - so my understanding is that I just need to add the train manually in the interrail app and I’m good to go - is this correct?Thank you!

Hello everyone,I’ll start a train trip from France going to Belgium, Netherlands and Germany very soon. I’ll leave from Avignon and my last stop abroad will be Berlin. The thing is I want to come back from Berlin to Avignon but stay for a night in Strasbourg on my way back. Berlin → Strasbourg on the 18th of december. Then, Strasbourg → Avignon on the 19th. The issue is, if I understood well, I can book only one return ticket to France. So if I stop in Strasbourg for one night, the train from Strasbourg to Avignon will not be included. Right ? So, I was thinking: I can book Berlin → Karlsruhe (border with France) + Karlsruhe → Avignon…. But I’ll manage to go by myself from Karlsruhe to Strasbourg and take the train in Strasbourg, not in Karlsruhe. Is it possible ? To pick up the train in Strasbourg instead of Karlsruhe ? Like this, both trains are included in my pass.  Thanks, sorry in advance if it’s not comprehensible. 

Hello everyone,I’m hesitating between two passes: 7 days / 1 month or 10 days / 2 months.Can I buy the one for 7 days and during my trip, change for the 10 days ? Paying the difference.I’m asking cause I don’t know yet how many days I’ll travel, and I might decide on the moment. Wouldn’t like to waste money or make a wrong move. ThanksCassandre

I am traveling to Germany next April. Most of my routes do not offer a 1st class seat option. Can I book 2nd class and upgrade on a per route basis?

Estoy planificando mi primer viaje a Europa, me gustaria tener mas información si es conveniente esperar a que se oferten promociones durante la semana del Black Friday o mejor comprar mi pase global ahora mismo, pienso activar el pase el 15 de diciembre, pero no tengo información si al comprar mi pase durante la semana de promoción pueda tener derecho a hacer uso del paso o si las restricciones de uso son para fechas posteriores o únicamente aplicando para el 2026...

Hello,Why after the date 23th of november 2025, we need to go first to Perpignan and change train when you want to go from Barcelona to Figueres? Before the 24th of November it is possible to go directly from Barcelona to Figueres Vilafant. Strange isn't it?Thank in advance for your answer

We will visit Germany for 6 days.Day1Frankfurt Airport → Kologne Day2Kologne→ Duesseldolf Day3Kologne→ BremenDay4Bremen →LaipzigDay5Laipzig→DresdenDay６Dresden→Furankfurt Airport which type of German Rail Pass is the best, 3 days or 5 day?we would try to buy 5 Days tickets. But the site suggested us 3Days Pass. Is that collect? it it the first time to buy German Rail Pass.Please tell me which tickets to buy.

Do we have an upcoming sale on the Eurail website? I needed global pass

I am looking to book a train from Tirano to Firenze (Florence) on an Interrail Pass but the results all send you back north and take 22 hours rather than via Milan - what am I doing wrong?

How can I actually use the credits? Are they visible in the planner app? I am starting to check tickets, and see no possibility that suggests I can use credits for making the reservations. Am I supposed to buy the reservations and then get refunded with credits?  I feel this is not easily explained anywhere, and it seems like something directly relevant to all Global Plus Plan ticket customers. Thanks for the help! 

Hi all,I’m a German student residing in the UK on a tier 4 student visa. Over Christmas, I want to travel to Germany (and some other countries) using an Interrail Global Pass. When booking the ticket, the form asked for my country of residence. My residence country is the UK, yet, I read in the T&C that I would need to prove my residence at some point. As an EU citizen, I only have digital proof, an e-visa, to prove my residence in the UK. I also have an official document from the German authorities confirming my de-registration from my old residence and indicating my new residence in the UK. However, I don’t have physical proof from the UK authorities of my residence. In related threads, people suggested setting the country of residence to the country of citizenship (in my case Germany) instead. However, I want the one outbound and one inbound journey to apply to my actual country of residence, i.e., the UK.Has anyone dealt with a similar issue and found a solution? Thanks!

Hello if I try to plan a  TRIP FROM PATRAS TO ATHENS the planner doesn’t give any possibilities. I says to ‘cut up’ the journey bt that doesnt work neither. who can help me finding the schedules for the trip from Patras to Athens with the planner of Interrail??? Thanks

Hi everyone,I’m a Korean student currently living in Switzerland as an exchange student from the fall semester of 2025 to the spring semester of 2026.I already have a valid Swiss residence permit and visa, both valid until July 31, 2026.I’m currently participating in an Erasmus exchange program and also have an ESN card.I was wondering if I’m eligible to buy the Interrail Pass (instead of the Eurail Pass) and use the Erasmus discount.If I’m eligible, I’m planning to buy the 2-month Interrail Global Pass, and I’d like to confirm whether it works the same way as the Eurail Pass — that is, whether I can travel freely within the covered countries for two months.Thank you in advance for your help!Best,MINJI CHO

Dear fellow travelers,As a student from Stuttgart, I'm excited to be embarking on my first backpacking adventure using a Eurail Pass. However, I could use some help with a bit of confusion about the reservation process for the Bernina Express.I've added Chur to Tirano on my pass, and the Eurail website shows that I'm ready to board and can buy a seat reservation if I like, but it's not required. On the other hand, the Bernina Express website states that a seat reservation and public transport ticket are necessary for a fee, which can be purchased up to two months before the travel date. The tickets are not linked to the seat reservation and can be used independently.Now, here's where it gets tricky. Reservations for the day are completely booked, and I'm not sure whether to try and book a reservation or enjoy the journey without one. I've attached pictures of the Eurail and Bernina Express websites for your reference.As seasoned travelers, I'm hoping you can share your experiences and

I have purchased Eurail passes for our December trip, and we plan to take the Bernina Express from Tirano on December 4th.  I have checked on the Bernina Express website many times over the past 3 or so months, and I can’t find a way to make a reservation for a date past October 27.  Is there a schedule as to when I would be able to book a reservation, or am I doing something wrong?  I appreciate any guidance.

Hi all! Very specific question on a track some of you may have experience with: Bruxelles (Nord) to Köln Hbf. It says a supplement is required, but when I go to the supplement information page of Interrail, this trainroute is not listed as one which requires a supplement. Any advice? And for those who have been on this route: Is it possible to buy the supplement ticket on the train? Thanks in advance!

Holaa, me llamo Lucía, soy de España, tengo 18 años y ando en busca de compañeros de viaje con quienes crear un grupillo para disfrutar al máximo de la experiencia durante la última semana de agosto y la primera de septiembre (2026).Aún no tengo una ruta, pero estoy abierta a todo. Quiero aprovechar cada segundo, descubrir lugares nuevos, conocer gente increíble y disfrutar de cada momento.Escribirme sin problema ni compromiso!Ig: luciizq_

Booked a ticket online thru Eurail: Paris to Eijsden ticket only shows Paris to Liege. Do i need to buy a Liege to Eijsden ticket separately, even though i indicated the full route?same on the return to Lille. Only Brussels to Lille shows on the ticket

I’m planning a month-long trip around France and want to use the rail system. My current route looks like this:Paris → Strasbourg → Chamonix → Annecy → Lyon → Arles → Nice → Marseille → ParisThe part I’m confused about is the Strasbourg → Chamonix leg. When I use a trip planner, it shows that the train goes through Switzerland. I’d like to save some money and just get the France-only Eurail Pass, but since that route technically crosses into Switzerland, would I need to buy the Global Pass instead?

Hi all appreciate the help.So I have a 5 day global pass for my europe trip.The trip is Rome > Florence > Milan > Marseille > Bordeaux > Paris. Each location 2 night stays.So I also already bought the reserved seats for all inbetween cities, does that mean I have to show the eurail pass along side with the reserved ticket for the day of travel? And therefore the pass cant be used any other day except for the reserved train dates?

Olá estou tentando fazer uma reserva de assento de caen na França até Milano porém da errado e não consigo fazer reserva como proceder 

When The Eurail pass directs you to a Lner website, it asks for a reference number to reserve seats. What number do you put? 

There is no proposition of reservation except through Barcelona to go from San Sebastain/Donostia to Bordeaux

I have a 7 day/month mobile pass.  Once we booked the 1st day (QR code) we tried to add the next day’s trip but the App won’t let us.  We can input the journey but can’t get the QR code to reserve the trains.  Haven’t tried the 3rd day.  What’s the problem?  Need answer ASAP. Thanks, mgg