How does the Greek Island Interrail Pass work?

The Greek Islands Pass
  1. 4 travel days for domestic ferry trips within a one-month period (Economy Class only).
  2. International trips are not possible on this Pass.
  3. Fuel surcharge and port fees.
  4. 30% discount on all additional trips* (valid in Economy Class only).
  5. Reserve now.




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The Greek Islands Pass is a great addition to your trip if your Interrail adventure takes you to the heart of the Mediterranean. Travel flexibly by ferry from Italy to Greece and between the Greek islands, all with just this one Pass.

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If you plan to travel between islands in Greece, ferries are a popular and affordable option. Here are some average costs for ferry rides: Short ferry ride (1-2 hours): 5-20 euros per person. Longer ferry ride (3-5 hours): 15-40 euros per person.

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Both the Interrail 4 and 6-day Greek Islands Pass get you 4 domestic travel days from island to island. An abundance of Greek destinations to choose from, including Crete*, Rhodes and Santorini.

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The Interrail Greek Islands Pass allows you to explore the Greek islands by ferry. Embrace the party paradise in Mykonos, relax at the mesmerising beaches of Crete or sail to the beautiful white villages of Santorini.

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Once your travel has begun on any given, that is your day used up. You cannot change it once travel has started. (More on this on the cons section). Reservations – This one will only affect you if you're planning to take popular routes or fast trains that need reservations.

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Skip Ahead To My Advice Here!
  1. Tips To Save Some Money When Traveling To Greece.
  2. Save Early By Booking In Advance.
  3. Visit During The Off Season.
  4. Choose Less Visited Islands (Skip Mykonos & Santorini)
  5. Catch The Ferry To The Islands.
  6. Move Around Greece On A Budget.
  7. Save With Cheap Accommodation.


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Most Interrail travelers take at least 1 high-speed train or night train to cover long distances quickly. To find trains that don't require reservations you can use our Rail Planner app on a mobile device. Make sure to tick the 'No reservation needed' box when searching for trains.

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An Interrail pass gives unlimited travel on all the train services run by the national train operator in all of the countries it covers - except in your own country of residence, more about that in a minute.

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The best way to get around Santorini is on foot or by bus. You'll see that it's easy to walk around the tiny seaside towns, but the bus is best to get from one town to another. There are KTEL bus routes from Fira (the capital city) to many different destinations around the main island.

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Swiss railway companies covered by Interrail. The main railway company in Switzerland is SBB/CFF/FFS. Your Interrail Pass is valid on all trains of this company. Switzerland also has many private railway companies, and below you'll find an overview of the ones that accept your Interrail Pass for free travel.

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You are also welcome to bring your own food and drinks on board. ?n most ferries you will find a snack bar serving drinks, sandwiches, pastries, etc. On longer routes, the ferry usually has a self-service restaurant that operates during meal times.

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In order to fully immerse yourself in the authentic Greek life and culture and explore as much as possible, we recommend spending at least 2-3 nights on each island, so if you're planning to visit the four ones mentioned above, it would take you a little over a week.

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Topping the list is Santorini. You'll immediately know that you're in this Cycladic star because of all those whitewashed cubed houses and the caldera view.

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Here's our roundup of the best Greek islands for partying.
  1. Corfu. One of Greece's most popular islands, Corfu boasts long stretches of spellbinding coastline and nightlife venues that'll have you dancing on tables the minute you waltz through the door. ...
  2. Mykonos. iStock Richmatts. ...
  3. Paros. ...
  4. Ios. ...
  5. Zakynthos. ...
  6. Kos. ...
  7. Skiathos.


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