Can I go Interrailing on my own?


Can I go Interrailing on my own? Travelling alone can be daunting, but it can also be a liberating experience. Go on spontaneous trips and choose when and where you want to go on your own. Travelling across Europe with an Interrail Global Pass is the perfect way to meet fellow travellers and locals in up to 33 countries.


What is the cheapest way to Interrail around Europe?

One of the most budget-friendly ways to see Europe is by using an Interrail train Pass. With a single Pass you can hop on and off many of Europe's trains. Costs of accommodation, food and entertainment do vary between countries, but there are many ways to enjoy a low-cost trip.


What age should you go Interrailing?

There is no age limit for Interrail. But there are different prices depending on your age. Children up to 11 years travel free of charge with their parents and Interrail. From 12 to 27 years you will receive the youth rate.


Can you go back and forth with Interrail?

The Interrail Global Pass allows up to 2 journeys in your home country: 1 to leave and 1 to return, with multiple train transfers included. You can travel on one travel day to leave your country of residence (outbound) and on one travel day to return (inbound).


Can I travel with Interrail in my own country?

An Interrail Global Pass is valid for travel in your country of residence during one outbound journey and one inbound journey that occur during travel days at any point in your trip.


Do you sleep on the train when Interrailing?

A reservation guarantees you a seat or a bed on the train. Night trains have several accommodation options, ranging from reclining seats to single cabins with private bathrooms. You will pay a higher reservation fee for the more luxurious options.


What are the cons of Interrailing?

The Interrail Pass doesn't cover travel within cities in most places. You might get lucky if they have a mainline rail system that passes through but buses, metros, trams etc will need to be covered as an extra cost. This is one of those quirks that can catch people out so at least you are forewarned.


Is Eurostar included in Interrail?

Yes! If you have a Interrail Global Pass, you can travel on the Eurostar high-speed train connecting London with France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.


Is 3 weeks enough for interrailing?

Three weeks is the perfect length of time for a first-time Interrailing adventure. Not only will you have plenty of time to travel between different countries and cities, but also to really experience the best bits of each place you visit.


Should you book hostels in advance when Interrailing?

Book Accommodation In Advance To make the most of your Interrail trip we'd suggest doing your research in advance and making sure to plan your accommodation so you know where you're going to stay each night.


Do overnight trains count as 2 travel days?

Travelling on a night train only requires the use of one travel day.


What is the 7pm rule?

Here's how the 7pm rule works If your overnight train is leaving after 7pm then you can put in the following day's date on your rail pass and use one rather than two days of travel for the overnight trip. Simple!