Blog posts to help you plan the perfect Interrail trip.
We keep this article up to date to ensure we make the best backpack recommendations. Updated for 2024 interrailers! This is a common question for interrailers and quite rightly, as it’ll be your most important piece of kit. You’ll be carrying your backpack around busy cities and lugging it onto trains so it’s vital you…
Prague is one of the most popular places for interrailers and it’s easy to see why. The Czech capital is romantic and beautiful, on par with Paris even. Its nicknames include the City of 100 Spires and the Golden City and its history dates back a millennium, to the construction of Prague Castle in the…
Berlin is one of the cheapest capital cities in Western Europe so is the perfect place for the interrailer on a shoestring. You can eat cheap, sleep cheap and – most importantly – drink cheap. It’s also boasts some of the best nightlife in the world. The German capital will keep you busy so you…
In short: exchange Pounds to Euros using WeSwap’s website or apple/android app, then buy your Interrail pass in Euros using the free card WeSwap will send you! When browsing Interrail passes on the official website, you’ll notice that it’s possible to view the prices in either GBP (£) or EUR (€). These prices don’t change…
So you’re thinking about interrailing in Croatia? Great choice, Croatia is a stunning country. Its Adriatic coastline is mesmerising and with over 1,000 islands it is one of Europe’s jewels. It’s easy to see why Croatia has become so popular in recent years, attracting festival-goers, yachters, families, and interrailers alike. But, there are so many…
In 2019, Interrail announced simpler rules for night trains. The “7pm rule” is no longer in use, so please disregard anything you have read or heard about that. This blog post is kept up-to-date & covers the latest Interrail night train rules. At the end, there is a quiz so that you can make sure you…
With it being almost a year since we published our first blog post on unusual European sports events, we thought it was high time to get into gear and write part two! After drawing your attention to some of Europe’s greatest spectacles, Calcio Storico, Palio di Siena and La Regate des Baignores, all of which…
In addition to being passionate about helping people to plan Interrail trips, I’m passionate about discovering new music. The other day, I noticed that a few of the artists I listen to have songs named after European cities – so, I decided to create and share a route through these cities, that would also hopefully…
A little bit of good news… Eurostar has launched a new fare for Interrail travellers. It is a lower, simpler fare that comes as a result of Eurostar joining Eurail Group G.I.E on January 1st 2017. Fares now start from £23 each way in standard class, meaning Interrailers have access to Paris, Brussels, Lille, Calais…
James Jackman shares his favourite destinations for going Interrailing in winter with a particular focus on Christmas markets! There can sometimes be a bit of a misconception with Interrailing – that it has to be during the summer! That if you want to see the best of what Europe has to offer, you have to…
Aoife Dowling takes us through her experiences of Budapest and shares very useful tips to make your experience in the Hungarian capital the best it can be. The minute I stepped off the train station I knew Budapest had my heart. The massive entrance to the train station told us exactly what to expect from…
It may be November right now, but there’s nothing wrong with longing for summer already. And if you’re going Interrailing in the summer months, you may fancy a bit of wild swimming. We’re not talking about going to the beach, these are some of the best lakes in the world. 1. Lake Annecy, France Set…
The Commission and Parliament in Brussels are planning on offering a free Interrail pass to EU citizens on their 18th birthday, worth up to the value of €479. Brexit has caused a divided European Union, particularly amongst the youth. There is rising youth unemployment, as well as a steady rise in far-right populist politics. And,…
Diogo Lança of Road Delta shares his tips on how to budget and pack for an Interrail trip. When you start thinking about going Interrailing, it’s quite easy to get carried away. All of a sudden you realise that Europe is full of potential for a fantastic experience. You go online and spend hours researching…
Now, we’re not talking about the artsy European capitals like Amsterdam, Berlin, and London – these places are always jam-packed with tourists and don’t always offer the true ‘local’ vibe. If you’re after the best street art in Europe and cool one-off events, considering going to places outside of the usual tourist hotspots is highly…
Europe has a plethora of magnificent buildings and among the most impressive are cathedrals, dating back centuries. Here’s a rundown of what we consider to be the 7 best cathedrals in Europe. Santa Maria de la Sede Cathedral (Seville, Spain) Seville’s cathedral is the largest gothic cathedral in the world and is a recognised UNESCO…
After my change at Brussels, I arrived in Lille – my final city! As I stepped out of the station, I was greeted with the sight of the Euro 2016 Lille fan zone being deconstructed, which wasn’t a particularly pretty sight. However, once I’d made it past that, the views did get better. Cobbled streets,…
The train from Bonn to Cologne was the shortest journey I’ve had in a long time – only 30 minutes! It didn’t feel like a travel day at all, but there I was in a new city ready to start afresh. After checking into the hostel, it was time to get my bearings. Walking down…
Arriving in Bonn, I faced the disaster that the modern day interrailer hopes never to have to endure – my phone maps had broken! With my large rucksack, there I was, wandering around a foreign city without a clue. However, I had the directions for the train station to the hostel on my phone –…
Upon arrival in Stuttgart, I quickly realised I was in quite a different city to Zurich. Seemingly more of an industrial city than Zurich, with a fair bit of construction work occurring, it was initially a bit of a shock to the senses. However, by the time I’d checked into the hostel and made myself…
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