Interrailing around europe has been a rite of passage for travellers since the seventies, when the berlin wall was still standing and spain was a dictatorship. It links the german capital berlin to malmo in the southern tip of sweden. Descriptions of seat, couchette and sleeper accommodation, tips and tricks for travelling overnight. Go to the website of obb and go to book a ticket or click the hyperlink above. Its arrival is marked by walpurgis night on april 30 with music and bonfires. Aug 14, 2017 interrailing should be a compulsory teenage rite of passage no wonder the eu recently floated the idea of giving out free passes to all 18yearolds. How much it is again, it depends on which country and which route you are going to take. After a long, dark winter, swedes happily welcome spring.
Travelettes 10 things to pack for an interrail trip. So if you fancy a few days in rome and a weekend in istanbul, its up for grabs. We like to think of ourselves as the interrailing experts, but were all limited by timetables in the end. London to istanbul by train best interrailing routes. The only place to make the reservation is apparently sofia station. Interrailing guide for beginners 2020 save the student. I took this advice on board and picked my warm, cosy clothing joggers and a hoody to wear for the night. Becoming an interrail rail planner if you are the planning type, start by creating a shortlist of all the different places in europe you would like to visit as part of your journey. It gets more expensive if you travel from one country to another using international trains. Interrailing for grownups why nows the time to explore europe by train. Coronavirus covid19 for the latest updates, all details on booking flexibility, and. How to make a reservation for nightjet night trains through the obb website. All information you need for travelling with interrail on night trains.
Will we be okay reserving the night before or do these get fully reserved far in advance. Mar 30, 2018 i look at some interrail train advice, interrail train guide and interrail train tips listed below to help you interrail europe, learn interrail night trains to make your interrailling routes. With interrailing the choice is all yours when you travel. How about a months travel across europe and beyond. Interrailing packages home interrail europe interrail planner. A rule of thumb is to try to make reservations up to 2 months in advance to ensure you can book the trains you want. If you are travelling solo with a 2nd class interrail pass and you want to book an accommodation, you can only choose the. Interrail pass ticket in front of train stationmedium. Reservations often arent available to book until 3 months in advance, so your best window of opportunity lasts about 1 month. With one ticket, you can travel freely on europes trains for up to a month. To travel by night train on your interrail journey is a positive experience. The berlin night express is the only direct train connecting germany and sweden, the journey takes around 10 hours. The element of spontaneity and adventure is part of what makes interrailing so appealing being able to jump on a night train and wake up on the other side of europe, without a care in the.
What you need to know about interrailing in europe lonely. Now, onto the different ways to make reservations online. If youre looking for an adventure this summer, an interrail ticket could be just what you need. Reservations can be made even before youve received your interrail. A reservation for night train is mandatory and you should do it asap for the best accommodation option. Is your child looking to go interrailing in the near future. Meet other travellers and enjoy the time on board in a couchette or sleeper. Planning on going interrailing in the summer and was going to get the night train from sofia to istanbul. Train reservations and types of interrail passes road. While they re not always that busy, you need to book in advance.
Youre not tied down to just one city for the whole of your holiday. Train reservations and types of interrail passes road delta road delta. If you catch a night train or ferry, it would normally count as two days from your travel allowance. Jun 22, 2019 the element of spontaneity and adventure is part of what makes interrailing so appealing being able to jump on a night train and wake up on the other side of europe, without a care in the. Hotel berlin and vienna house easy are both part of the pink pillow collection in berlin. Highspeed trains and night trains often require a paid seat reservation. These reservations guarantee a seat or a place in the couchette or sleeper cabin on the booked train. Interrail pass guide 2020 how interrail passes work.
Night trains carry you over long distances while you sleep. Types of interrail pass include the interrail global pass, the interrail one country pass, and the interrail premium pass. The students guide to inter railing interrailing is often a magnificent experience for those whove embarked on it, and can give you the amazing opportunity to visit many european destinations. Nightjet, euronight and other sleeper trains have a mandatory booking fee which varies.
Only some buses are included in your interrail pass. Plan your route about three months in advance and book night trains. Relax in the cool night breeze and wake up to stunning scenic views of the dalmation mountains all the way down to sea level. Interrail pass information, help in our forum, travel routes, schedules and night trains. For instance, board the euronight train in munich in the early evening and wake up in budapest the next morning, ready to explore. You can explore the length and breadth of europe by choosing the type of trains that best fit your adventure. You can also join the many park celebrations for a barbecue and drinks. Technically, when we say interrailing were talking about the interrail pass. All the sj night trains have refreshment facilities offering hearty hot and cold meals, drinks, snacks and a full breakfast. Its possible to travel without having to book reservations by taking regional trains. While making a reservation for some of the fast trains is optional, a reservation for the night trains is always mandatory, so make sure to book your spot in advance before taking the night train. You can also bring your own food along on this overnight journey.
Have a look at this complete list of european night trains with schedules, reservation prices and photos. When i told my friend i was going interrailing, she laughed. Interrail pass guide 2020 how interrail passes work, reservations. Amazing central and eastern europe interrail route for 2 weeks. Our aim is to make interrailing easy and accessible to all, and we achieve this aim by providing complete rail, accommodation, and support in all our packages. The average cost for a nice, comfy overnight ride by. Discover up to 33 european countries by train with an interrail pass. We hope this guide can help you to book the train reservations you need for your interrail trip.
If you have booked a eurail or interrail global pass for your trip, you are also welcome to. Aug 05, 2016 interrailing for grownups why nows the time to explore europe by train. In 2019, interrail announced simpler rules for night trains. Interrailing packages ltd is an abtot licensed tour operator offering predesigned and bespoke european interrail journeys to travellers of all ages. If you use your interrail pass for a night train, you only need to use one travel day, for the day the night train departs. Travelling by train buses included in the interrail pass read more. We show you which ones you can use for free and all other important bus connections. Seren phillips talks us through her experience of taking interrail night. Travel swiftly and comfortably by rail and train journeys which will take you from one fascinating european destination to the next.
You can make your reservations for most european trains through railway call centres. Just remember when you are adding up the costs, you may need to pay fees to book on some journeys, including night trains or highspeed trains. With your interrail pass you can easily travel without a reservation on many regional trains in the interrail country of your choice. If so, buy an interrail as they give you the freedom to explore, be spontaneous, stay longer or shorter in a city depending whether you like it or not, and change your plans as you go. This list shows the reservation fees for european night trains. The travelettes guide to interrailing through eastern europe. Just tell us where you want to go and when, and well sort out the rest. Interrail passes are all about flexibility, spontaneity and freedom. May 05, 2018 when i told my friend i was going interrailing, she laughed. The most important information about interrail and night trains we already listed on. I look at some interrail train advice, interrail train guide and interrail train tips listed below to help you interrail europe, learn interrail night trains to make your interrailling routes. Then there are a few things that you should know to ensure that youre prepared for their trip.
Why interrailing as an adult is the best way to explore. Remember, trains are limited, especially in eastern europe, where you might only find one or two trains a day. Interrail passes that include croatia are valid on the entire route. Coronavirus covid19 for the latest updates, all details on booking. You could choose to book a bed in the budgetfriendly wombats city hostel or the circus hostel, both of which are traveler favorites. Interrail night trains overview of all night train in europe. You have to make the actual reservations via the interrail website see tip 6. Much has changed on the continent since then, but the interrail pass endures as the ultimate ticket to ride.
Interrailing isnt lazing on a beach in thailand or travelling up the east coast of australia. The element of spontaneity and adventure is part of what makes interrailing so appealing being able to jump on a night train and wake up on the other side of europe, without a care in the world. Bicycles are not permitted aboard sj night trains due to safety regulations and skis are allowed but must be in a case. Interrailing should be a compulsory teenage rite of passage no wonder the eu recently floated the idea of giving out free passes to all 18yearolds. Find out about the different night trains in europe. I had previously spoken to others who had been interrailing and experienced night trains and they advised that the night train journey would be cold and that we needed to dress quite warm for the journey. Interrail night trains overview of all night trains in.
Travel swiftly and comfortably by rail and train journeys will take you from one fascinating european destination to the next. For many highspeed, international, intercity services and all night trains an advance reservation is compulsory. The oresund bridge connects trains from sweden to denmark and the rest of europe. The pass allows unlimited rail travel in and between all 33 participating countries for a certain period of time. Example a highspeed frecciarossa intercity train in italy will cost you an extra 10 to book.
Find all night trains of europe and detailed pricing information. You have to book seats on tgv, ave, thalys and most other highspeed services as well as. Leave a city in the evening, spend the night on the train and wake up in another city and maybe even another country on the following day. Having spent two summers interrailing round france, switzerland, italy and spain, i can reliably inform you that interrailing is cool. If theres no train, you cant do that journey, no matter how hard you try. Berlin is not the cheapest place to spend the night. Night trains are a smart way to save money and time on your interrail trip. Getting a night train for prague to krakow, krakow to budapest and ljublana to split so will we have to book those ones in particular even more in advance. A global interrail pass gives unlimited train travel on the scheduled train services of the. Euroventure creates bespoke rail packages for travellers of any age. Interrailing is travelling across europe by train or ferry, whether in a single country or across multiple. Keep in mind that travelling on a night train is a great way to save on accommodation costs. The students guide to interrailing the student room.
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