Blog posts to help you plan the perfect Interrail trip.
Want to save 10% on your Interrail pass so you can go interrailing around Europe next summer? Well, you’re in luck! Interrail by National Rail are running a 10% Christmas sale, starting on Black Friday (29th November) and running until midnight on 31st December.
You can go through decades wondering where your life is taking you, and then one day, it can dawn on you. The thing that’s been missing from your existence is a cheese-fuelled train journey across Europe, sampling the most celebrated cheeses the continent has to offer. Okay, that might be a little over the top,…
Each year, more than 230,000 people aged between 18-25 decide to embark on a gap year, eager to fill their days with fun, productivity and adventure. You can do anything in your year off, but make sure to spend some of these days wisely by travelling and immersing yourself in a variety of different cultures….
Interrailing around Europe is one of the biggest adventures you can take, but it only works well if you have any idea where to go and how to map the best route. Europe is a big place to see, which means you need to be specific about what you want to see on your way…
Greece boasts great weather and some beautiful scenery and beaches. Of course, some of the best beaches and coastlines are found on the Greek Islands, a group of 53 small islands not too far from the mainland. There’s no way you’d be able to get a train out to these islands, but that doesn’t mean…
It has just been announced that after more talks between the Rail Delivery Group, the representatives of UK railways, and Eurail Group that they have now agreed that the UK will remain part of the Interrail scheme. This is excellent news for both UK and European travellers!
Update: the UK will now remain part of the Interrail scheme following a u-turn! Read more about it here. Today, Rail Delivery Group – the representatives of UK rail operators – announced that they would be leaving the Interrail scheme on 1st January 2020. The UK has been a part of Interrail since 1973, but…
When people go on holiday, they usually think about getting to their destination as quickly as possible, hence why they choose to fly by plane. However, what people often forget is that budget airlines are not only stuffy and come with long queues, but they’re also not the most enjoyable experiences. Being cramped on a…
Did you know that you can Interrail in Japan? Well, that’s not quite true… but there is a Japan Rail pass (or JR pass) which is very similar to an Interrail pass. The Japan Rail pass lets you travel on the Japanese rail network for a set period of time – 7, 14, or 21…
Travelling as a vegan often means having to think about the food options available in the destinations you want to head to. So, if you’re thinking of buying an Interrail pass and you want to explore Europe, you’ll probably want to think about which of the continent’s many beautiful cities are most vegan-friendly. There are…
We’ve noticed that a lot of people are keen to find others to travel with and/or meet up with on their travels. So, we’ve come up with a way for everyone to share their plans and find travel buddies, whether you want to find someone to travel with you for your whole trip or just…
Use this code to get 25% off Interrail Planner Premium: BLOG-EARLYBIRD (Valid until the end of February 2019) We’ve launched Interrail Planner Premium to make planning your trip around Europe even more convenient. The benefits of a Premium account are two-fold: exclusive offers & extra features! Exclusive Offers Interrail Planner Premium gives you access to…
The perks offered by Interrail Planner Premium undoubtedly save money on things that you would have bought anyway. But, just how much? We take a look at the potential savings if you were to make full use of the discounts on offer. Like a true interrailer, make your money go further! Hostels We have secured…
Announced today, Interrail have revamped their pass offering to include more flexible, as well as longer options to suit every type of Interrail trip. The new passes will fit alongside existing passes to include a full offering of: 3 days within 1 month 5 days within 1 month 7 days within 1 month 10 days…
Earlier this year, we announced a pilot with Euroventure to help Interrailers book their trips as packages. After creating a plan on Interrail Planner, users could click a temporary banner and provide Euroventure with a link to their plan using a Google form. Euroventure would then provide a price quote to book that trip as…
So, you’re about to go interrailing and haven’t sorted out your travel insurance yet. Do I really need travel insurance for interrailing, you might ask? The short answer is, absolutely yes. We’ve teamed up with Alpha Travel Insurance, a travel insurer perfect for interrailers, to help explain why you need travel insurance and what type…
Interrail Planner’s Interrail Pass Giveaway
We’ve launched a new website: Eurail Planner! It’s similar to Interrail Planner, but tailored to people travelling around Europe with a Eurail pass rather than an Interrail Pass. You can read about the key differences between Eurail & Interrail passes on our Eurail blog, but the main one is that Interrail is for citizens and…
Get a massive 15% discount on your Interrail pass in Interrail’s Early Bird Sale! Considering going interrailing this summer? Now is the time to get your Interrail pass and save up to £116. You don’t need to have finalised your route, just work out your start date and buy your pass here before the end…
We’ve pulled together a list of everything you could need to to pack for your Interrail trip around Europe. This complete packing list for Europe is divided into two sections: things that are essential to your Interrail trip, and things that could be useful but are not essential. Hope you find it useful! List of…
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