In an age where travel has become more accessible but often more expensive, would-be tourists are always hunting for ways to maximise their travelling experience.
And one option comes to the fore for giving tourists the opportunity to see a large portion of Europe with greater freedom and without the environmental impact or monetary cost of dozens of flights.
Interrailing lets you hop on a train at St Pancras on the Monday and be in Budapest within a week, taking in the continent’s great capitals – from Amsterdam to Prague – or the pearls of the Mediterranean in the form of northern Croatia and Italy.
Journey as far away as the Bulgarian capital if it takes your fancy, or take a deep dive into a single nation with a One Country Pass.
Read on for more information and some once-in-a-lifetime trip ideas.
What is an Interrail pass, and how do they work?
An Interrail pass is an ‘all-in-one’ ticket that allows you to travel on trains around Europe without having to buy separate tickets for each journey.
Global Passes offer access to several countries from €194 (£168). One Country Passes give you the opportunity to explore a single country in depth, with prices starting at €51 (£44).
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Passes allow travel either on every day within a given timeframe or on a flexible basis, for example on any 10 days within a given two-month period. Passes can be used by anyone who lives in Europe, with UK residents included.
Find out more about prices by reading our Interrailing explainer.
Which countries are included in the passes?
According to the interrail website, passes are valid in the following countries:
Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey.
Are all trains included with my pass?
Passes are valid on all national railways, and some private railways, in participating countries.
Seat reservations are an important aspect of the pass, as your pass alone is not valid for travel on some trains – you must also have a seat reservation.
Reservations are often required in France, Spain and Germany, and are necessary on all…
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