Our guide to rail passes

The Interrail Pass is a train ticket that allows you to travel on almost all trains in Europe. With it, you get access to 35 railway and ferry companies in 33 countries. Depending on your travel goals, there are several types of Interrail Passes available including:

– Global Passes
– One Country Passes

What is an Interrail Global Pass?
An Interrail Global Pass is a flexible travel pass valid for almost all trains in the UK and Europe. It allows you to explore over 40,000 destinations in 33 countries flexibly and sustainably.

And it’s not just for trains, an Interrail Global Pass also gives you access to ferries

Are there any other benefits?
Yes, an Interrail Global Pass unlocks discounts on accommodation, local transport and city tours.

What’s the difference between a Flexi and Continuous Interrail Global Pass?
You can buy an Interrail Global Pass in two formats, “Flexi” and “Continuous”:
A Flexi Pass provides a set number of travel days – 3,4,5,6 or 8 – to use within a fixed time period (1 or 2 months). You can take as many trains as you like on those days.
A Continuous Pass provides a period of unlimited travel, ranging from 15 days to 3 months.

What’s included with an Interrail Global Pass?
Travel on the national rail networks of up to 33 countries.
The freedom to take multiple train journeys per travel day.
The Interrail Global Pass is valid for travel in your country of residence during one outbound journey and one inbound journey.
Children under 12 travel free with Adult.
Discounted Youth (under 28) and Senior (60+) tickets.
Flexible: choose where you want to go, and when
Travel across borders quickly and easily

What is an Interrail One Country Pass?
An Interrail One Country Pass offers unlimited train travel within in a single European country of your choice (excluding the country where you live).

Are there any other benefits?
Yes, you can unlock discounts on accommodation, local transport and popular attractions.

What’s included with an Interrail One Country Pass?
Up to 8 days of rail travel
Unlimited trains each day
Valid for 1 month
Traveller discounts
Mobile and paper pass options
Free travel for children under 12 travelling with an adult

*Greek Islands Passes only offer 4 or 6 days

Are reservations included?
No, seat reservations are not included with Interrail Passes. For high-speed and night trains, like the TGV or Caledonian Sleeper, seat reservations are required and can be booked through Interrail’s Reservation Service. To avoid missing out, it’s recommended to reserve seats as early as three months in advance, especially during peak travel times or when traveling in groups.

How long is a travel day?
A travel day ends at 23:59 CET of the day you travel.

What documents do I need to bring?
As well as your Interrail Pass, you need to travel with a valid passport or legally equivalent identification document (no photocopies).

Only European citizens and permanent residents (including people from the UK) can buy an Interrail Pass. If you’re not from Europe or a permanent resident, you should buy a Eurail Pass.

The Interrail Pass is valid for these 33 countries:

Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Czech Republic
Croatia
Denmark
Estonia
Great Britain
France
Finland
Hungary
Germany
Greece
Ireland
Italy
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Latvia
Montenegro
Netherlands
North Macedonia
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey

The One Country Pass is valid for these 30 countries:

Austria
Benelux
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Greek Islands
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
North Macedonia
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey

1. Redeem your Traingift on an Interrail Pass via our website
If you’re an EU citizen or have a permanent residence, you can buy an Interrail Pass by entering your unique gift card code during checkout.
2. Researve a seat
Seat reservations are required on most high speed, overnight, scenic, and international trains. It’s always a good idea to research the journey you are interested in and check for any specific seat reservation requirements.
3. Download the Eurail (Interrail) App
Your paper-free rail pass needs to be activated with the Eurail (Interrail) App prior to the first train journey or first use of bonus. Don’t forget to download the app before your departure to Europe in case you do not have a good internet access upon arrival.
4. Activate your Pass and travel
Add your Pass to the app by opening the Rail Planner app and going to My Pass. Tap ‘Add your Pass’ and add your last name and Pass number. Create or connect a trip then activate your Pass by entering your passport or ID number. You won’t be able to travel without activating your Pass.

Please note: You need to enter your last name and Pass number exactly as they’re written in the confirmation email. These fields are case-sensitive. Please make sure you don’t add extra spaces if you copy/paste from the email.

Interrail Passes are only available to European residents. Non-European residents can explore Europe with a Eurail Pass.
You cannot order a One Country Pass for the country where you live, and the pass is only valid for travel within the country it covers. It cannot be used for travel to or from that country.
Most high-speed and night trains require a reservation at an additional cost.
1st class Passes are valid in both 1st and 2nd class carriages, while 2nd class Passes are only valid in 2nd class.
All standard Interrail Passes are refundable or exchangeable if returned unused.
To travel with a discounted Youth Pass, you must be aged from 12 up to and including 27 on the date you choose to start your trip.
To travel with a discounted Senior Pass, you must be aged 60 or older on the date you choose to start your trip.
Children under 4 travel for free and do not need an Interrail Pass. You may be asked to sit a child under 4 on your lap during busy times.
Children aged 4 to 11 travel for free with a Child Pass. A child must be accompanied at all times by at least one person with an Adult Pass. This doesn’t have to be a family member and can be anyone over 18.
Children must be 11 or younger on the date you choose to start your trip.
Up to 2 children can travel with 1 adult. For example, when 2 adults are travelling, they can take 4 children with them. If more than 2 children are travelling with 1 adult, a separate Youth Pass must be purchased for each additional child.
Children under 12 travel in the same travel class as the accompanying adult.
You must add any Child Passes to your order along with your Adult Pass(es) before payment. It is not possible to add them to your order after purchase.