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Thinking of doing a trip around Italy and Switzerland on the train. The prices seem pretty reasonable on Trainline but I also head you can get like a European train pass but cant find any details.

Anyone done something similar? Any tips?

Cheers
 
I went around Europe with an Internal ticket in 1978. In those days you had to be under 26 rears of age and one ticket covered the whole of Europe for 28 days.

I believe they have removed the age restrictions now but the tickets are regionalised so you have to purchase the number needed to cover your trip.
 
Don't use Trainline to book tickets. Do some research and download the apps of national train companies to plan journeys and book tickets. I travelled around Belgium in January using the SNCB app. As far as I could see the price was the price regardless of whether you booked on the day or weeks in advance. Trains also very punctual.
 
BoroFur said:
Don't use Trainline to book tickets. Do some research and download the apps of national train companies to plan journeys and book tickets. I travelled around Belgium in January using the SNCB app. As far as I could see the price was the price regardless of whether you booked on the day or weeks in advance. Trains also very punctual.
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I don’t mind trainline. Ok you pay a bit more but it’s worth the central booking convenience and good resource for mere timetabling if you have an interail pass - rather than having multiple apps in use.
 
Zoophonic said:
You can only use Eurail passes if you live outside Europe. For Europeans use

www.interrail.eu

Interrail.eu | 1 rail pass, 33 countries

Travel across Europe and discover 33 countries by train with Interrail. Enjoy the best rail travel experience in Europe with our Interrail Pass!
www.interrail.eu www.interrail.eu
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Anyone who is a European Citizen can buy a Eurorail / Interail pass - its the same company!
See links and click (y)
My brother bought one last year and he lives near Barnsley - which Im sure is in "Europe".
He wasnt born on Mars and has a British passport.

Do I need an Interrail or a Eurail Pass? ​


An Interrail Pass can be used by European citizens. Non-European citizens can use a Eurail Pass instead, available from Eurail.com for the same price as an Interrail Pass.

If you’re not a European citizen, but a resident of Europe, you can also use an Interrail Pass. We ask for your country of residence when you order, this will show on your Pass, so you will need to bring an official European residency card or document along during your travels that matches the country of residence appearing on your Interrail Pass. Check our booking conditions (Article 5) to see if your country of residence is eligible for an Interrail Pass.

If you have more than one passport or official residency (dual citizenship), the Pass you use must be based on where you actually live:
1. If you have 2 European passports, use the passport/ID of the country you live in to order your Interrail Pass.
2. If you have a European passport and a non-European passport, use the passport/ID of the country you live in. If you live in Europe, order an Interrail Pass. If you live outside of Europe, order a Eurail Pass from Eurail.com.
3. If you have a European passport and a non-European passport but you live in a different European country, you can travel with either passport/ID, but your country of residence is the country you live in. Order an Interrail Pass and bring an official residency card or document with you along with your passport/ID.

Please note that a driver's license or an e-residency document is not a valid travel document.

What is an Interrail Pass?
Which Interrail Pass should I choose?

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www.interrail.eu

Europe Railway Map

Use our Interrail railway map to plan your European journey. Wherever you want to go, our map will help you find your way!
www.interrail.eu www.interrail.eu

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r00fie1 said:
Anyone who is a European Citizen can buy a Eurorail / Interail pass - its the same company!
See links and click (y)
My brother bought one last year and he lives near Barnsley - which Im sure is in "Europe".
He wasnt born on Mars and has a British passport.

Do I need an Interrail or a Eurail Pass? ​


An Interrail Pass can be used by European citizens. Non-European citizens can use a Eurail Pass instead, available from Eurail.com for the same price as an Interrail Pass.

If you’re not a European citizen, but a resident of Europe, you can also use an Interrail Pass. We ask for your country of residence when you order, this will show on your Pass, so you will need to bring an official European residency card or document along during your travels that matches the country of residence appearing on your Interrail Pass. Check our booking conditions (Article 5) to see if your country of residence is eligible for an Interrail Pass.

If you have more than one passport or official residency (dual citizenship), the Pass you use must be based on where you actually live:
1. If you have 2 European passports, use the passport/ID of the country you live in to order your Interrail Pass.
2. If you have a European passport and a non-European passport, use the passport/ID of the country you live in. If you live in Europe, order an Interrail Pass. If you live outside of Europe, order a Eurail Pass from Eurail.com.
3. If you have a European passport and a non-European passport but you live in a different European country, you can travel with either passport/ID, but your country of residence is the country you live in. Order an Interrail Pass and bring an official residency card or document with you along with your passport/ID.

Please note that a driver's license or an e-residency document is not a valid travel document.

What is an Interrail Pass?
Which Interrail Pass should I choose?

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www.interrail.eu

Europe Railway Map

Use our Interrail railway map to plan your European journey. Wherever you want to go, our map will help you find your way!
www.interrail.eu www.interrail.eu

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I sometimes wonder if Barnsley is in Europe. So your brother bought an interail pass and not a eurail pass then is what you are saying 😉
 
I've travelled using Interrail on numerous occasions and am shortly to embark on my first trip since covid. I'd recommend checking out all the links above but read them carefully because what you can use your ticket on varies from country to country. In Germany, for instance, you can use them just about everywhere, but in some countries there are restrictions or there are supplements or booking fees to be paid on some trains. I think Switzerland is OK, but I haven't travelled in Italy so can't comment. I'd also recommend signing up to the Interrail website as they quite often do offers (10% off or first class for the price of second class, for example) which can be quite advantageous.
 
Capybara said:
I've travelled using Interrail on numerous occasions and am shortly to embark on my first trip since covid. I'd recommend checking out all the links above but read them carefully because what you can use your ticket on varies from country to country. In Germany, for instance, you can use them just about everywhere, but in some countries there are restrictions or there are supplements or booking fees to be paid on some trains. I think Switzerland is OK, but I haven't travelled in Italy so can't comment. I'd also recommend signing up to the Interrail website as they quite often do offers (10% off or first class for the price of second class, for example) which can be quite advantageous.
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I think Italy is also fine C but you are absolutely right there are certain journeys with restrictions and supplements like Greece and Croatia And special trips like Myrdal to Flam.

Some rail journeys may require supplements. Services which normally require supplements are:

  • Alfa, Artesia
  • CIS, CityNightLine
  • EC, ES, EN, Eurostar
  • IC, ICE, InterCityLyn
  • Lusitania
  • Myrdal/Flam
  • S200 Pendolino
  • TALGO, Thalys,Trenhotel
  • X2000
 
r00fie1 said:
Anyone who is a European Citizen can buy a Eurorail / Interail pass - its the same company!
See links and click (y)
My brother bought one last year and he lives near Barnsley - which Im sure is in "Europe".
He wasnt born on Mars and has a British passport.

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I’m sorry but I was merely pointing out the difference between the two cards. There was absolutely no need for the sarcasm. Uncalled for.
 
Cardiffdaffs said:
I think Italy is also fine C but you are absolutely right there are certain journeys with restrictions and supplements like Greece and Croatia And special trips like Myrdal to Flam.

Some rail journeys may require supplements. Services which normally require supplements are:

  • Alfa, Artesia
  • CIS, CityNightLine
  • EC, ES, EN, Eurostar
  • IC, ICE, InterCityLyn
  • Lusitania
  • Myrdal/Flam
  • S200 Pendolino
  • TALGO, Thalys,Trenhotel
  • X2000
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This illustrates why you need to read the rules carefully by country. In Germany, for example, you can use Interrail on IC and ICE services. The only ICE you need to pay extra for is the one that goes into France, and that's because of the French, not the Germans. In the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany you can hop on and off ICEs to your heart's content with a Global Pass. You may find them absolutely packed, but that's another matter.
 
r00fie1 said:
Anyone who is a European Citizen can buy a Eurorail / Interail pass - its the same company!
See links and click (y)
My brother bought one last year and he lives near Barnsley - which Im sure is in "Europe".
He wasnt born on Mars and has a British passport.
Click to expand...
Bit early to be drinking?
 
Zoophonic said:
I don’t mind trainline. Ok you pay a bit more but it’s worth the central booking convenience and good resource for mere timetabling if you have an interail pass - rather than having multiple apps in use.
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There's an Interrail app which does all you need these days. It links in to your electronic Interrail pass and defaults to your nearest station when you are travelling.
 
I’ve not had time to read through the links above, but it’s worth emphasising two changes re entry into Europe that affect all travellers which come into force this year: The European Entry/Exit System (EES) and Etias in May and November respectively.

Info can be found at travel-europe.europa.eu

Basically EES will track all comings and goings of non-EU visitors to the Schengen area including having fingerprints scanned and photos taken on first entry. Passports will also be scanned to track holder’s movements. This could lead to long queues.

Etias will be a pre-approved online visa-waiver for non-EU visitors. It will cost 7 euros for those aged 18-70 and will last three years or until the passport expires. It is advised that people apply before booking accommodation/travel in case of delays in approval. The application requires your ‘travel plans’ but it is OK if these later change.
 
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