How do I start planning Interrailing?

This guide will help you prepare for your next Interrail adventure, no matter what your style of travel.
  1. Step 1: Decide when to go. ...
  2. Step 2: Choose where to go. ...
  3. Step 3: How to go. ...
  4. Step 4: Research train times. ...
  5. Step 5: Make reservations if necessary. ...
  6. Step 6: Understand your Interrail Pass. ...
  7. Step 7: Have the time of your life!




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Stay in a hostel dorm Hostels are the most popular choice for backpackers as they can be cheap and offer a great way to meet like-minded travellers. Breakfast, WiFi and bed sheets are often included in the price, and many hostels organise tours and events at discounted rates.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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Less Risks of damage: Unlike a suitcase, a light weight backpack wont tend to have any moving parts (apart from zips) This means you are automatically limiting the risk of damage to your luggage/ I.e broken wheels on cobbled streets etc. When interrailing, you're going to be on the move quite a lot.

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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).

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Interrailing was, for me ? and for anyone who embarks on a similar rite of passage ? about way more than a ?holiday?; it was about discovering people and places away from parental gaze; exploring beyond safe harbours; growing up; making friends ? and mistakes; being independent and so, so much more.

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Your first class Pass will give you access to first class lounges on the day of your departure at many stations in Europe with these facilities. Some of these lounges go as far as to offer free food, drinks (sometimes including alcohol), newspapers, comfortable reclining seats, baggage storage, and wifi.

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Accommodation: Depending on which package you have selected, the purchase will include all Hostel/Hotel accommodation throughout your whole trip.

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