No, not "anyone" can use an Interrail Pass; it is specifically reserved for European residents and citizens. This includes residents of the UK, the EU, and several non-EU countries like Switzerland, Norway, and Turkey. To use an Interrail Pass in 2026, you must be able to prove your residency with a valid passport, national ID card, or official government-issued residency document. If you are a resident of a non-European country—such as the USA, Canada, Australia, or India—you must use the Eurail Pass instead. Both passes offer virtually the same benefits, allowing unlimited rail travel across 33 participating countries, but they are sold through different platforms to distinguish between local residents and international tourists. Interestingly, you cannot use an Interrail Pass for extensive travel within your own country of residence; it usually only allows for one "outbound" and one "inbound" journey to help you reach the border. Whether you are a student on a gap year, a family on vacation, or a senior traveler, as long as you meet the European residency requirement, you can unlock the entire continental rail network with a single ticket.