Do night trains count as two days Interrail?

Night trains When travelling on a night train that leaves on one day and arrives the next, you only have to spend 1 travel day: the day of departure (however, keep in mind that the arrival day of the night train needs to fall within the validity of your Pass).



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Night trains When traveling on a night train that leaves on one day and arrives the next, without changing trains after midnight, you only have to spend 1 travel day: the day of departure. If you do change trains after midnight, you have to spend 2 travel days.

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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!

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If you're travelling on a night train that arrives at your destination after midnight, your journey will show on the ticket of the travel day of your departure. This is the ticket you need to show to the ticket inspector, even if it's past midnight.

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We would advise allowing for around 50-100 euros per day, do you have to spend this exact amount every day? No. Different factors will come into play, for example, one of the days you may want to do a tour that costs around 15-20 euros, but you still need to allow money for eating, public transport etc.

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Save precious travel time by moving from one destination to the next while you sleep. Most European night trains are included in the Eurail passes. You'll just need to reserve and pay for your preferred sleeping accommodation type in addition to your pass. Don't forget about your seat reservations!

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If you're traveling on a budget, remember that most slower national and regional trains don't require seat reservations, so if you're willing to take the scenic route you can often avoid the extra cost.

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You do have to pay an additional fee to travel on a night train (the amount depends on the type of sleeping accommodation you choose), but this is usually cheaper than staying in a hostel or hotel. You'll also maximise your time by travelling while you sleep.

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How to save money while Interrailing Europe
  1. Book your Interrail pass in advance. ...
  2. Take regional trains. ...
  3. Book Hostels over hotels. ...
  4. Book hostels with Kitchens. ...
  5. Make use of internal discounts available with your pass. ...
  6. Make use of Europe's UNDER 27 discounts. ...
  7. Bring a reusable bottle. ...
  8. Don not withdraw cash from ALL ATM machines:


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No, it's not possible to add more days or countries to your Pass. If you do decide to travel for longer, you can simply buy another Pass and add it to your phone.

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Night trains usually have sleeper compartments, which should be reserved in advance and which add cost to a Eurail pass or European train ticket, even one for a night train. You can also sleep in a regular seat on a night train at no extra cost.

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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. A seat reservation is mandatory for this train and can be made up to 6 months in advance.

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First class also has wider seats and aisles, and is more likely to have amenities such as air-conditioning and power outlets (though outlets are still rare on Europe's trains, in any class). While first class is less conducive to conversation, it's more conducive to napping.

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Eurail passes do not cover local transport like trams or metros, only intercity trains. Rail Europe is another company that offers similar European train passes.

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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.

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