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0:00 Intro
2:00 What is Eurail
2:57 Types of Eurail Passes
3:50 Differences Between Eurail and Interrail
6:48 How Does Eurail Pass Work
9:50 Reservation Fees
11:18 Rail Europe App
14:53 Avoid Reservation Fees + Benefits
What is @eurail ? How do Eurail Passes Work? Where can these passes take you? What is the difference between Eurail and Interrail? What are those pesky seat reservations all about, and how do you avoid them? And most importantly is Eurail worth the cost?
Eurail Passes are rail passes for European train travel. Eurail offers several types of passes and each allows you to travel on different kinds of trains in different countries. You can use an Eurail Pass to travel on high-speed, overnight and regional trains, too.
Difference Between Eurail Pass and Interrail Global Pass
Eurail Passes are available to non-European residents as well as Europeans. If you're from the U.S., UK or Australia, you'll need an Interrail Pass.
The Eurail Global Pass is the most popular choice for most travelers because it allows unlimited train travel in 30+ European countries over a period of seven days, 15 days or 21 days (as well as one month). The Global Pass also comes with free access to hundreds of museums across Europe.
There are also two Regional Passes: the Select Pass and One Country Pass. The Select Pass gives you unlimited train travel in two neighboring countries over a period of seven days or three months; while the One Country Pass gives unlimited train travel within one country over a period of seven days or three months (and includes free access to museums).
What is the Eurail pass 2022?
The Eurail Pass is a rail pass that allows you to travel across Europe by train. The pass is valid for unlimited travel on national rail networks, making it ideal for long distance travel and sightseeing.
The Eurail Pass can be used by anyone over the age of 18 who is travelling as a tourist. The cost of your trip can be split between two people, so it's also great if you're travelling with friends or family.
Eurail Pass How it Works?
There are three types of Eurail pass available: Global Pass (for unlimited travel in all zones), Select Pass (for travel in a specific zone), and Regional Pass (for up to 4 days' consecutive use within a specific country). You can choose which type of pass suits your needs best depending on where you want to go and how much time you have available for travelling.
Interrail Pass How Does It Work
It works pretty much the same as the Eurail Pass
Eurail Pass Reservation
On some trains you will need to make a reservation even with the pass. These are small fees that you have to pay.
Reservations are limited and subject to availability. Reservations cannot be guaranteed for all trains, even if the reservation is made in advance. Some trains have a âfirst come, first servedâ policy and are not part of our reservation system.
Thanks for the info...but as per the screenshot attached...overnight train if boarded before midnight will count as only 1 travel day...like if you board at 8 pm and get off at 2 am - it will count as only 1 train day (subject to no change of train past midnight).
Thanks for the update info! This seems to be something new they changed as a year ago I have been asked twice about on two separate overnight trains for my ticket in the morning. But I just took a night train a couple months ago. And didnât get asked. Which is great! It is more value for all of us.
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One can offboard the train next day. Travel day will not be deducted. Travel day is only the boarding days.
That was my understanding, thanks for confirming nilesh ji.
Thanks for the additional information, is that means if you take another train past 2 am, will count two days?
I wish. It was more clear !
The rules used to be slightly different with the â7 pm ruleâ but now it is the day of boarding that counts. So yes if you took another train at 2 am that would be a new travel day
thanks for that clarification, Nilesh :)
Ridiculously HELPFUL video!!!!!! Thank you sooooo much for the helpful information!!
Thanks for the info, cheers.
Thanks for the explanation. I was a bit confused
Great video!
Thank you so much for all these tips! It is so helpful :D
Happy to help!! New video coming soon :) (editing now)
Iâve been getting cheap tickets on an app. Want a share?
Iâve been getting cheap tickets on an app. Want a share?
Very useful refresher after not doing eurail for over 30 years. Now retired so the over 60 discount sounds great- I will have to check that out. One question, my memory of getting around Europe was that many of the IC and EC trains were not included in the eurail? You also made me remember using the âKilometricaâ tickets around Italy and all the various hacks to not add kilometres to your paper ticket, although most of the Italian rail guards were pretty relaxed about checking. Thanks again.
You made it sound easy, thanx!!!
Happy to help!! And thanks for all comment love.
Very well explained; thanks.đ
Iâve been getting cheap tickets on an app. Want a share?
Thanks for the info
Glad it helped.
Great job man. Iâm 73 and my wife is a little bit younger but it would be lots of fun to just train all over Europe. Thanks
Travelling to Europe in July and August. This has helped a lot - thank you for your video.
Did you use it? Was it good?
There is a 5% discount on tainpal recently, is it worth it?
Thank you!
good explanation brings back my youth of wondering across Europe on Eurail deciding each day what country I wanted to go to and seeing if I could maximise the miles covered. When travel is the game and the destination is just where you stop for the day.
Hey man did u travel alone? I rlly wanna go solo travelling to Europe
@@zainkhan5045Europe is a wonderful destination! I love the continent†u can try railcard in UK and save 5% moneyđ€š
I know that rail passes are extremely popular, but they are definitely not cheap, especially if you are on a budget .I will reveal tips and tricks to you. From my experience, traveling by train is significantly cheaper if you don't take Rail passes. If you take a Rail pass for it, it will cost you a lot of money, several hundred euros for each Rail pass, and you must also buy and pay extra for each reservation for every train marked IC, EC, NC, NJ and similar. The only advantage of the rail pass is mobility. Since I plan my trips several months in advance, I prefer to give up that mobility and save money, I take individual fixed train tickets for seat second class with reservation for each train, which are much cheaper. Of course you have to buy them several months (3 or 4 for my exprience) in advance, because as the date approaches, the occupancy of the train increases and the price of the ticket increases. Another little trick is to plan travel on weekdays from Monday to Thursday, because tickets for train those days are often much cheaper than on Friday and weekends When added up, you will save a minimum of 100 euros probably even more. This is significant if you are on a budget.
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Yes, thats wright! If it wasnt for the extra seat reservations it would be great!
It is very detailedđ§ Save price by railcard by code is a better choice in Englandđ
I am intending to visit Switzerland and Italy (Milan, Cinque Terre, Lake Como) in October. I am considering to purchase Swiss Travel Pass for the first 6 days of the trip where i will be staying in Zurich, Lucerne and Lauterbrunnen. On Day 7, I am planning to travel to Milan by train (either from Lauterbrunnen or Interlaken). There onwards, i am planning to stay in Milan for 3 nights, and return to Zurich on Day 10 from Milan. I was contemplating to get the Eurail pass to cover my train travels between Day 7 to Day 10. Based on your comments do you think itâs better for me to book out of ticket instead of eurail pass? I did a quick calculation and the eurail pass may still come off slightly cheaper in comparison.
Very good contents, informative, continue with good work
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Thanks for the compliment. And glad you found the content useful! I am here to help! Thanks for the sub!
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Thanks for watching :). Hope you will stick around!!
Thanks
I know this video is all about you telling about everything about the euro rail pass but I couldn't help but notice you have all the best sellers from Ryan Holiday discussing stoicism. This is sooo amazing, ok now, back to watching the video for which I am here for đ
also train cards are often on sale. They save:))
MERCI!! Thank u for sharingđ Another useful content besides EuroRail offer videođ Hope everyone enjoy their travel to Parisđ
I will travel to Paris! my friends told me another way to get bigger discounts for rail trips. so i plan to have a rail trip, If u need, I can share
I have plans to go to Paris, but it's true that travelling in Europe is not very cheap, do you know any money saving tipps?
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Heading to Europe in 6 weeks for a month, very helpful, thanks!!
How was your Eurail experience?
It was interesting. I do think 1st class was worth it - especially through switzerland. And book all trains that go to or through London/Amsterdam and Paris months ahead (we ended up having to fly) from amsterdam to paris. Always watch your bags though, lots of thieves throughout@@brizzle3903
Are there many discounts on European railways? I recently heard about one.
Thanks for the info, your b roll visuals of some locations were beautiful but I was left wondering where they are! Any chance you could do a video with titles or talk us through. Also any advice and experiences to share that might help a family of 4 plan there journeys. Cheers
This was so helpful, thankyou!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Wow, how things have changed! Had my first pass in 1975. Was only 1st class, only physical pass. Once got skunked by a train strike in Belgium; lost days! Maybe time to try it again in my old age.đ
Took the opportunity several times in younger days for great enjoyment and fond memories. Like everything in life, get lots while you're young. "Leaving it till I retire" almost always means a much less enjoyable experience - if the old bones can even manage it! đ
Going to Europe in March and this info is helpful as I am planning to visit some of the countries I did not see when I was there in 2017. I have not used Eurail but looks like I will this time. This is timely. Thanks for the info.
Thanks! Iâm glad it helped. And enjoy Europe. And let me know if you have any other questions. I am here to help.
@@gingeronthego I am contemplating if I should buy global or Eurail. I am thinking of visiting Germany, Switzerland, Ireland, London, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Finland..... would you recommend Eurail or Global? :) A new subscriber here :)
Thanks for the sub! If you mean the Eurail Global pass vs the set passes. The. With all those countries. Then I would recommend Global. Keep in mind if you are taking trains the whole time with that itinerary youâll also have to pass through France,Denmark, and Sweden. And the pass doesnât work in Morocco.
@@gingeronthego Thanks for clarifying. Yeah, I mean Eurail Global pass. Who knows I might bump into you in one of the trains .....that will be epic đ
I see that you are on IG. I'll follow you :).
That is very elaborateđ Plus the Railcard used in UK now has a discountđź
The example of going from Sweden to Rome. Was that a straight shot or multi leg with transfers and layovers? If multiple legs, do I need to check for seat reservations for each leg of the trip?
Hello, incredible video! Can I ask about 2 things that you didn't mention and I'm trying every wear to find a clear answer but opinions are mixed. I want to ask you if with Eurail/Interrail app or generally when it comes to train tickets specific in Europe if you can show from your phone just the barcode ticket? I mean it's not necessary to have it printed on paper? The same for seat reservations if you show them on phone only? And also if the Train Gates support barcode and they can open if you just scan it from your phone?
Thank You
Glad you enjoyed it :)
@@gingeronthego glad I found your channel I canât wait for my first trip !
Many years ago after touring Asia & US, I was curious about Eurail because I want to visit countries in Europe for a single trip. But due to visa constraint which was only 15 days, I learned to be definite on no. of days for each country. Since I landed in Munich Flaghafen & wanted to visit Neuschwanstein Castle, I just joined a local tour the 3rd day and went around Munich sights the 2nd day. Then next destination was Salzburg, Austria for the Sound of Music film location shoots tour. For all my train travels, I used a site with train schedules utilizing DB Bahn, Germany's train line & printed before leaving my country. There were choices of âŹ120, âŹ65, or âŹ21. The difference was only due to the ticket being flexible to change say time/day. But since I was definite on Dates plus hotels already expected me, I chose the âŹ21. Then return to Munich chose again the IC train costing the lowest, (same many choices of train costs depending on flexibility) to catch the DB transport (to my surprise was a double level coach) in Munich to Prague, my Munich ticket already cover my 2nd sector's short train one station away from Munich alighting at HuckerbrĂŒke bus terminal to Prague. Again, I chose the lowest cost. I went from Munich to Salzburg, Salzurg to Munich, Munich to HuckerbrĂŒke, then to Prague at less than âŹ170 total. Only required is book early and I printed my one page tickets on one short bond paper. This waa in 2015. I'm not comfortable using mobile phones because what if it got low-bat while in transit, or accidentally dropped & got broken, or worst got pickpocketed. And that's how I had my European tour completed, seen all sights in my personal itinerary too.
Yep, always have a hard copy!
btw, there is a way to get bigger discounts for rail trips. If u need, I can share
Wow, thank you for sharing. Btw. I found discount for train ticket, I can share.
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Eurail is maybe more expencive than Interrail but with Interrail you can only travel once in and once out of your own country . So you cant do several trips with it . The way to get around that is to buy a ticket from your home to the closest border .
EU resident here. Lived in Paris for 20 years. Had 200 visitors over that time and have seen their experiences. Most of their experiences with these passes in their cases were bad: the main issue is having a pre-paid commitment to a block of travel hanging over your head and being stressed about getting the value out of it. In most cases, they regretted getting the pass and on future visits just bought some tickets in advance and the remainder as they went along. Far freer, far less stress and same cost or often cheaper as they decided (very wisely) to stay longer in a few places rather than running around and not really getting under the skin of any placeâŠ. Maybe if you are a 20 something year old backpacker who wants to jaunt about all over the place without settling in anywhere (a dubious approach) these passes may be good options.
Thanks for that, 31 year old here trying to decide if I was gonna fork over the money to get this pass. I prefer slow travel anyway so Iâm going to pass on the pass
Interrail was born in a different age - where international tickets were expensive, complicated, and probably involved queuing up at a ticket window with currency you just changed, trying to explain in a foreign language what ticket you wanted. Nowadays, you can easily buy a cheap advance ticket on your phone in seconds.
But where Interrail really comes into its own is the flexibility (outside of FR / ES/ IT, where reservations continue to be a pain). The freedom to change plans at the last minute, or even to jump off a train because somewhere looks interesting, is really valuable to me.
@@kylereynolds9908 I would rethink your decision. I have traveled to Europe three times Since 2017. I will be going again in September. If you buy the 10 day or 15 day in two month pass, then you are under no obligation to be in a hurry to get value. I rented a car for 10 days on one of the trips, NOT recommended as fuel is very expensive. But the rail pass gives you so much flexibility, for example; I met some fellow Americans and they asked me if I had been to Amsterdam, which I had not. They made it sound so appealing so I got off the train at the next stop and changed my direction. Amsterdam is an amazing city. I then stayed an extra night. If I had changed course and bought tickets on the spot, it would've been quite pricey. Most of the one destination tickets get higher in price as you get closer to the departure day. For example, if I wanted to travel from Hamburg Germany (beautiful city) to Mainz Germany, the cheapest ticket for today is $107.00. That ticket is for a specific train at a specific time. If I bought the same ticket for 30 days from today, it would be $59.50, again for a specific time. If I planned way ahead and bought that ticket for 90 days from today it would cost $19.50. But you have to know 90 days in advance that you want to make that journey and you have to be on time. With the eurail pass if I decided I wanted to explore a bit longer in Hamburg, I can just look at the app and see when the next train leaves and then go do whatever I wanted to do. Now all that being said, if you do know exactly where you plan to visit and say you are only planning to visit a few cities, then the Eurail pass is not for you. My pass in September gives me 10 travel days to finish in 2 months. So if I travel to Amsterdam and spend a couple of days then decide to go to Venice, the days I stayed in Amsterdam do not count against my pass. Venice is great also. I suggest riding the train through the Alps, breathtaking. Go, explore. Only take a small backpack. You can do laundry so don't pack too many clothes. I have used laundromats (not the same as American ones but you can figure it out) and some of the hostiles will have laundry facilities. If you are riding the train, remember you have to carry everything with you on your back. Sorry for the long reply.
I'm so glad you said this. I'm planning a ~2-month trip and realized you are totally right! Sincerely, a twentysomething :)
That is very elaborateđ Another useful content besides EuroRail offer videođ
Hi. Actually, per Article 5, point 5.2 of the Inter-rail pass Terms and Conditions you only have to be a legal resident of the EU or several other countries in Europe. We bought the pass at the big sale last year and are official legal residents of Spain. Enjoy your travels and thanks for your tips!
Exactly! Foreigners can purchase train cards instead to save
Smashed it. Another benefits of the app if your phone was stolen you can get it placed on another phone.
Thanks for smashing it!! Hey, thatâs a great tip I never even thought of!! Pinning it so others can see
And the app also has discounts!
Glad the algorithm brought me to ya! My hubby and I are headed to Europe for a month from Thanksgiving to Christmas and I was very close to getting the Global pass but the whole reservation thing has my head spinning. Why canât we buy them thru the app? So lame! I took your advice and added up all the prices per ticket even with fully refundable option and its about the same. Thanks again for a well thought out explanation.
Amazing comment. Glad youâre here and found the channel. (Thank you CZcams gods).
Itâs awesome you have that as a base now. Those prices will probably increase over the next couple weeks. But if they do you can always come back and grab the Eurail pass. Knowing it is around the same price for your trip gives you some options :)
If you are not a European citizen, but you are an official resident of Europe, you can also choose to use an Interrail Pass.
Thank you for responding to my request to know more about erurorail and moving around freely. Now I have additional questions about accommodations on the fly. Do you have a video about where to stay on the fly that is not a hostel?
Hey! Answered you question on your comment on the packing video.
Hi Ginger on the Go. We are visiting Europe from November 26th til January 3rd. We are planning train travel the whole time we are there. Starting in Amsterdam through Germany Italy and riding in France. I was thinking about the 30 day pass travel as much as we want. Then buy a ticket to get to Paris from nice because I leave nice on the 28th. 2 days past the 30 days. What do you think? Would appreciate any info. Like for instance staying in koblenz for 7 days. We will go to Cologne, cochem, Frankfurt. So we will use the trains every time. Can't get many answers from rail Europe. Thanks I appreciate it. Marty
Wi 10:31 hii, this video is very informative and helpful, i have a question,
will i get confirmed seats if theres no option for seat reservation on a perticular train?
Wow, have Eurail passes ever changed and NOT for the better. In 1968 my aunt bought me a Eurail pass for $100.00 She told me I can use this in any country, on any day or night as many times as I wanted. I only have to show the conductor the pass ( flash the pass) and that was it. I went all over Italy, France,Germany, Amsterdam and stayed in some of the nicest and cleanest whore houses. I just loved hoping on and off whenever I felt like it. Now when I see the restrictions on the days, months, times and the high costs it seems that a Eurail pass has become very complicated and has stolen your freedom.
can i book my seats in ticket desk at Schipol airport if part of my eurail pass travel is from luxembourg to germany?
Thanks so much for the help! Your Eurail video is especially helpful. All the other videos I watched were either outdated or they didn't explain the important parts
Is the room the same idea for the Bus/Train? I noticed there wasn't nearly as much of a difference in price for for the Eurail First Class compared to the difference for flying. So if I can have plenty of room in First, it might be worth a few hundred dollars over the course of a few months. US buses have pretty substantial amounts of room for just a small increase in price, making the trip much more comfortable for taller people.
Buses in Europe don't have a 1st classes that I have experienced. But 1st class on trains will give you a lot more room. So it might be worth it for you. :)
@@gingeronthego Good to know. I'll likely spend the extra money to get good sleep then. Thank you!
And just to be clear in case someone reads this in the future, I don't think any our buses have First Class. They just have an upgraded seat that has extended leg room similar to bulkhead area on a plane.
Can you please tell me this QR code which is generated is same for full day ?
Or it's different every time if I take 4 trains in 1 day ?
Another explanation
Regarding Nighttrains
There is a simple rule to avoid useing a 2nd Travelday the Nighttrainrule
You must have a valid "train or travelday" when you board a specific train and can take it aslong you want/can. Meaning it takes only the day of Departure.
Long Nighttrain Examples
Dep. 20.40 Milan arrival on Sicily after 14.00 the next day still takes the day you started. Similar with EuroNight Vienna 19.42 to Bucharest arrival after 16.00 the nextday.
Would you change after midnight and board a new train you would need another travelday.
From the official site:
When travelling on a night train that leaves on one day and arrives the next, you only have to spend 1 travel day: the day of departure (however, you cannot use your Interrail Pass to take a night train on your last travel day as the validity period will expire at 23.59).
@@Atomisti correct
@sebastianwolfer1101 What if whole day i travel since morning and again take the train same day Dep. 20.40 Milan arrival on Sicily after 14.00 the next day, it stoill count as one travel day?
I will never buy Eurail pass again. Because:
1. You cannot select seats if you use their pass. System will randomly allocate seats. Four of us were allocated in different places.
2. If you buy pass from them the actual rail companies will deny to help you.
3. Their refund policy is not customer friendly. All most 100% sure, No Refund.
4. No phone no. to discuss your problems.
5. For any issue, their standard response " we are just intermediary, cannot help you. We have no control over rail companies". It's actually in their web page.
6. If you plan ahead you can get much better service form the rail companies directly almost at the same price.
7. Eurail pass eventually costs more or same because in most important routes you will have to pay for seat reservation additionally.
very informative , thanks so much, I think it is such a pain to make seats reservations, because we can not do it on rail planner app
Thanks so much. Yep I agree. They need a system for app reservations ASAP.
Thank you for all your insight. I have some unanswered questions. 1. Is Eurail valid as fares on Swiss and Austrian postal buses, in towns, which have no rail service. It used to be that postal buses would link towns without train stations, and the postal buses were managed by the national rail company. The fares were included in the train fare/paid ticket to get the rural passengers to the bigger cities, which have rail stations. This used to be less common in Germany, but Austria and Switzerland's postal buses accepted Eurail passes as valid fare, since there were no trains for those smaller, less populated towns. 2. Are there staffed ticket offices in the German rail stations at the airports in Stuttgart and Munich? As you know, the pass must be validated in person by a train employee, before one can use the pass. If these airports have only the automated ticket machines, one must buy a one-way ticket to the city center to have the travel center validate the pass. Can anyone, who has used the train stations in Stuttgart or Munich, tell us whether there are staffed windows for pass validation?
btw, there is a way to get bigger discounts for rail trips. If u need, I can share
I was wondering if you have footage or already made a short video or have pics showing the difference between first and second class on a bus as well as economy on an airplane. I'm 6'4" or 193cm and from the USA. I didn't know if there is a lot more leg room in the different classes or if it is easier to sleep in First Class
This will be my first trip to Europe, and I just discovered your channel. I enjoy how concise and helpful your videos are. I really appreciate the work you're doing, Thanks!
Thanks for the comment. And compliment. :)
So I donât have this footage. But I have taken hundreds of flights. So I can answer you question confidently.
So there are a few different options with classes. Most airlines have (for most expensive to cheapest) first / business / economy plus / economy.
Usually for international flights first and business have seats that can lay down. You have your own cubical area. You get tons of room. But these tickets are pricy. For example I got a round trip ticket the USA in a couple weeks. It cost $350 for economy plus. I searched business and the price was $1,200.
Economy plus comes with extra leg room. I am 6 foot tall and it is comfortable for me.
Economy might be a tight fit. But if you get seats in exit rows. The First row in economy you get extra leg room. Because of the way the plane is laid out. Itâs prob your best bet if youâre on a budget.
I hope that helps! Iâll pin this in case somebody else has something to add :).
Donât know about the buses and planes, but as to trains thereâs this wonderful site of âthe man in seat 66â. You can plan your trip, as well as have a look at the trains (with info about reservation price, catering, seats, couchettes etc.
@@jopiez1 looking at it now, thanks for the help!
Does the pass work for any of the intercity metros?
Hi, thanks for useful information you offer in your Chanel.
Would you please add the link for Eurail app? Thank you
Where can I find a decent route map so I can work out what trains are direct and what go via other points.....and more importantly if I have to change trains on the way. I can't find anything like that....example Barcelona to Paris is one leg I am considering
Road to Rio. He said đ
Q1: What counts as a travel day on the eurrail? Is it 00:00 - 23:59 or 24 hours from the time of your first train?
Q2: Can you add multiple passes to the same phone app?
Q3: How do you guarantee your spot on a train without seat reservations? For trains with seat reservations, are you guaranteed to get your assigned seats?
1) covered in the video - 0000-2359, except in the case of a train which goes over midnight, that is counted as one travel day - but if you take another train on the second day that then becomes two days
2) If you mean passes belonging to different people I believe so - but make very sure that you are not going to travel separately at any point as a pass can only be on one phone at a time
3) You don't. It's like any train without reservable seats - you take your chance along with everyone else. For trains where you have a seat reservation, you are entitled to sit in that seat. Most people report that if someone is sitting in your seat, just ask them to move and they will.
If the train goes over a city on the map, on the way to the main destination or capital, does it stop in those smaller cities temporarily? That is a very important thing for me if itâs true
i traveled thru Europe with Eurail pass in the 1970s......no issues at all 1 month 1st class $160 any train any where any time! complete freedom spring and fall 3 trips.. one trip was 2 months because it was so easy.....exchanging money was the only pain in the ass! never bought ticket.....and ticket was good on ANY NATIONAL CONVEYANCE! ferries and ships and Rhine River boats!!!
So with Eurail pass one can travel from one city to other city in the same country.i plan to tour Paris,Italy and Switzerland,in August 23,so i can travel in these countries in their metro trains also.kindly guide.
Can we travel from Italy into France with an Italy pass? And then buy a France pass when you're there
This video helps me a lot!! Last time, my friends told me a way to get bigger discounts for rail trips. so i plan to have a rail trip
Yesss, i found 5%off on trainpal.
Glad it helped!
This was very helpful Iâm traveling to Europe in March and Iâm going to a few countries, I wanted to know is the E ticket for reservations good to buy ? Will I have any trouble when I get to the train station?
Thanks for the comment. And watching. So you can make reservations in certain websites. And it is not really a problem. Just make sure to have a screenshot. Or print out of the reservation.
@@gingeronthego ok thanks
What would be your recommendations for traveling throughout Spain, Italy, Denmark and Sweden within 30 days with wife and 3 children during the month of July?
Sorry for the delay. And happy holidays. In that case I would say get a global pass. (You can use the links in the description to help support the channel :) ). You donât need to the 30 day unlimited. But it just taking a train from Italy to Denmark can easily cost a couple of hundred dollars without a Eurail pass. So I think I global pass is your best option here. Thatâs a long journey though. So you could check for cheap flights as well. Copenhagen is a pretty cheap airport to fly into most of the time.
Thank you for helping me choo choo choose the right Eurail pass đ€Ą
An an any time lol
Can you make the reservation with the App?
Thank you. This is immensely helpful. We are planning to travel for 3 months (Spain, France, Italy) and I am still confused as to whether I should buy a global or a set number/time ticket. A month or so in each country, so we need flexibility. We are planning on going to all 4 corners of Spain and France plus doing Italy from end to end.
Hi, thank you for the instructive video. I bought a 3 month global pass during this incredible sale last year, and plan to start in april.
Do you have, or know about an instructive video about how to activate the (unlimited) train trips. Also, since you mention reservations via the app are complicated, about how to make one? And is the number of reserved places for card holders limited ? (More than general reservations?)
The first two are covered in the Interrail/Eurail website itself (not videos but step by step guides)
Does anyone know if for example, the 7 day over 1 month pass, does that mean I have to book all 7 days within the same calendar month? Or the month is taken as a 30 day period after you activate your pass? Meaning if I activate it late May and keep travelling through June, I would suppose that does not count as 2 months (not going over 30 days of course)
You have a month from the date you start. So if you start on the 12th of the month you have until the 12th of the next month as far as I understand...
i am planning on buying the 4 day pass but if I use one of the discounts to buy a ticket, for example a 25% ticket for certain train rides in the switzerland area, do you know if this counts as a travel day?
discounted JourneyÂŽs like the Trains in the Jungfrauarea doesnt take a Travelday
Nice video, but I'm thinking you're wrong about an overnight train trip taking two days of your Eurail pass. When we go to Europe, an overnight train trip that goes from Cologne to Vienna, for example, without changing trains only takes one day of your Eurail pass. I could be wrong, but I think I'm right. :)
When do you pay for the reservations? The view cart option never seems to work online. Then on the app when you "turn on your pass" or the switch to get the QR ticket - there is no option to pay.
Thanks for the comment. Yea, it is all super confusing. You can't pay from the app. And there is no set way to by them. It varies by the train company, and country. Check out the reply in the pinned comment, where I explain it in more detail. It isn't easy at all. I haven't had the cart issue, maybe try a different browser.
Do you have any suggestions for RailEuro?
You should have pointed out that there are countries that are pass-friendly, like the U.K. and Germany, and ones that are pass-hostile, such as France and Italy, where ANY important train requires a very high-priced seat reservation, AND the number of seats available to pass-holders is severely limited! And then there's EuroStar, which pretends to honor passes, but charges about $32 for a reservation, in either class! Also, try to avoid Thalys trains, with their high reservation fees, limited seats for pass-holders, and poor comfort.
Eurail pass can be used from london to paris?
Thanks for this info, very helpful! I have already purchased a 1st class global pass for 7 days of travel based on research. My question is what is the point in purchasing a 1st class global pass if when I make seat selections I then have the option of 1st or 2nd class? Couldnt I have saved money and gotten a second class and then just paid a little extra more for 1st class when doing a seat reservation?
No if you have a second class ticket then first class reservation is not valid - the seat reservation fee is not the same amount as a ticket (in many cases first and second class reservation fee is the same) but you would not be permitted in first class with a second class ticket, even if you have a first class reservation
@@isaacsearle2523 Not sure about now, but in 2007 I "upgraded" to Business Class from First Class on a Vienna to Salzburg train packed to the rafters with Monday morning travelers. Paid the Conductor the extra fee. It was well worth it for the reactions of the Armani Suit and Fur Coat Set to the working man's clobber I always travel in. đđ
We cancelled our eurail global pass. As when we went to book seats. There was none available for our travel dates.
The trains only have âlimitedâ seats available for sale for pass holders. Makes it very difficult if you have limited time to visit and travel. 10:49 10:49
Eurail (Britrail too)was much less restrictive when I started using it 45 years ago. In later years it was often more convenient to just book piecemeal as you wandered across the continent. Always plan and pre-book as best you can and use today's power of mobiles and Mr Google to keep abreast of changing circumstances of weather or the cussedness of man or machines. Best advice, be flexible. Some of the best experiences that I ever had were after ending up somewhere I hadn't planned. 1 thing about Europe, it's all different to home and interesting! đ
Is it easy to book Eurostar from London to Paris ?
The map on the site says I can go from Dublin to London, but there's water in between, so I would have to take a ferry, does this pass count for ferry's as well? Or is there some track that I don't know about
You would have to search through the "Extras" that your Pass has in addition to the simple rail travel. I am not up to speed with today's inclusions but years ago, when I spent many holidays in Europe traveling on the rail networks there were a lot of free (or greatly reduced) ferry crossings included. EG Patras(Greece) to Brindisi (Italy) and Ireland to France and Britain. Many European Lake/River Steamers were included also. Google is your best travel buddy today.
Steven can you please explain which pass I would need if I want to travel from UK to Paris to Bruges to Barcelona etc over 24 days I have at my disposal to travel between countries.
Should I get the global pass?
This would be Globalpass the question now is a Flexipass with X Traveldays in 1Month or a ContinouesPass but that deoends on your own Preference
Hi , we are off to Europe and are hoping to do trains from the 14/8/ 23 to 3/10/23 ranging from Amsterdam through to Rome with 14 stops overall, i have worked it all out so have set dates , which site do you recommend we use? We are both over 60 but very fit and able so 1st class is appealing if is worth the money as we will have luggage,
Hi, I don't know if you already bought your passes. I am a Dutch citizen. The difference between first class and second class in trains is not that big. On average it is a bit more quiet in first class, but in the summer months it is always les crowded. In Dutch and Belgian trains there tends to be no room for big suitcases. People usually take up extra seating space for that. In German trains there is a space at the entrance of the wagon reserved for luggage. So keep your valuables in your handluguage.
What would be the best app to see if trains are delayed and the platform your next train will be on before arriving at the station? We have a short connection on one of our routes and would like to know in advance where we're going
There is not one European App for that every Country/Railcompany have itÂŽs own Website/App for that :/
@@seewulf1993 dbahn covers all of Europe. The interrail app covers all of Europe also.
@@gary8306 not all of Europe ;) and the best source for planning are always the local apps and websites the DB APP "DB Navigator" is good as it covers a lot but still not everything :/
Can we use it for metro in italy
I wanted to know more about the actual traveling. Most of the routes are not direct right? So how is it getting on and off 2-3 trains per trip? How is it doing a 10 hour trip total ever time you want to travel?
Exactly. No mention that I can recall. And no mention of HOW TO ACTUALLY BOOK THE RESERVATION after already purchasing global and already mapping the trains. I would say train reservation... but I CANNOT find anywhere on this unbelievably convoluted App to actually guarantee my train "reservation." This is like a Seinfeld episode from the 90s. Usually I'm not so harsh on CZcams feedback. BUT... "Everything you need to know" should actually include how to BOOK THE RESERVATION. And this isn't the only youtube video. I've watched at least 20 now, I've contacted Eurail (worst customer service ever), I've googled... nowhere does it DEFINITIVELY explain what I'm requesting. I... JUST... WANT TO... BOOK my dang trip! For those who may be a little behind and simply excited about your new shiny App... if you book a flight on one of the travel sites, it's not TECHNICALLY booked until you pay at the end. You will book and book and book on Eurail and keep receiving the same message: requires reservation. FINE! How do I pay for said "reservation?????"
@@businessperson9095 yea, I donât understand why itâs so complicated. I went to europe over the summer and didnt do the pass. i booked individually through OBB. the website kinda sucks but you can select your route and act like youre about to buy the ticket, and then at some point theres an option you can click that says something like "reservation only (ticket already purchased". click that and it should be like 3 bucks. OBB went everywhere i checked. i think this should cover you even if you have the seperate euro pass thing not though OBB. The reservation ticket thing looks almost exactly like a normal ticket. I had to use the photo option of google translate to take a picture of both to figure out which was the ticket and which was the reservation. Not sure why the EU doesnât have just 1 website for all this
i want to go from amsterdam to antwerp belgium and back--do I get on\off any time with global pass, or i need reservation? how about from amsterdam to duzaldorf germany? are local trains free on the day you are using pass?
Thanks for the comment. As far as if you need a reservation. It depends. Even on the same route some trains require reservations and some donât. The global pass is always get on and off as much as you want, when using a train day. So look up the route on the app and see if those trains require a reservation.
Hello. Thank you for this video. Iâm your new sub from the Philippines.
By the way, I have a lot of questions. If i buy global pass (15 days in 2 months), do I have to preplot my trips before activation? Can I not edit them once I have activated the pass and rode my first train? Hoping for your response.
Thanks for the sub. No you donât have to preplot! You can edit them anytime. And it is super easy with the app.
@@gingeronthego thanks for your response. I have a follow up questionâŠi am planning to go to Berlin-Prague-Budapest-Vienna-Interlaken-Milan-Nice-Brussels-Amsterdam. Do I have to save those trips in the rail planner app before my first ride to Berlin? Because I have read on some forums that I cannot edit anymore once I have activated the pass? Please confirmâŠthanks in advance.
what kind of pass do I need to just go from germany to london and that's it... one-way..?
Hello Ginger, so I read all the comments and saw the video (twice) but Iâm still confused on making reservations. Example. I have my global pass and planning to use it from London to Paris I need a reservation I just donât know how to make the and pay for the reservation. Thank you for the video and greeting from Mexico
So every country is different for making reservations. So countries you can do it online. And others you cannot. Your safest bet is to go to a train office in London and make the reservation there. You might be able to do this just a few hours before your train but you run the risk of it being sold out. So Iâd suggest doing it at least a day before you are planning on leaving.
Can the eurail global pass being use for intercity train? Travel just between city or locally in the same countries? Let say i want to travel for 10 days between Zurich, Milan and Venice and most likely travel locally in the city by train/bus, should i purchase the 10 days pass?
Thanks for the comment Saddam. So no. You shouldnât by the 10 day pass. Sadly it doesnât work on buses and metros. Itâd be wonderful if it did. Another option for saving money is to see if those cities have transit cards. Like a 48 or 72 hour metro/bus card. Or if you are planning on doing a lot of sightseeing you can see if a city pass is worth it. Itâs a base fee that gives to access to attractions for a set amount of time. They usually included buses and metros as well. Just make sure the attractions they included are the ones you want to see. And if you will visit enough of these to justify the cost. I think the city pass for Venice is called Venezia Unica. But not sure for milan or Zurich. A quick google search would get you there.
Hi Amin. When u planning to go. Brother can u help me to explain how can i plan n buy pass. This is first time i am planning. I am in Sheffield. Plssssssssss
Hi! Thank you for the explanation. However i'm a little bit confused as to whether I can take luggage, or if this depends on the train... and If i can bring bags, what size usually? thank you!
Yep luggage is no issue on trains. You can bring as much as you want. Well, I am sure there is a limit, but it isn't enforced.
Eurail was a huge disappointment for 2 of us. Yes you may purchase a pass but that does NOT guarantee a seat reservation. $1400 down the drain. 6 weeks in Europe was a big scramble for us. We purchased 5 months ahead of time but seat reservations only open up about a month or so before travel. Will never waste money on eurail again.
Thanks for the info! I think your audio level is either too low or too dynamic. I had to crank my volume.
Very informative video!! As a US citizen, do I need a Schengen visa to travel multiple countries?
Thanks for watching. NoâŠ. But in 2023 Europe is launching a the ETIAS visa. You will need one of those. But it should be quick and easy.
@@gingeronthego Thank you. Merry Christmas!!
I was also curious if you'd do a video on problems you're going to have to deal with and how to fix them. Have you ever had to find a makeshift spot to sleep in at night due to circumstances out of your control? I've had to sleep on the steps of a Church when I couldn't get into a hotel before. Anything where things have gone wrong and what you did to make the best of the situation.
It also seems like you had some difficulties other than covid when you stopped posting until April. I'm curious how Covid changed travel for everyone in the EU(I hope you have better protocols than the US does). For instance if you got Covid during a trip and what happens at that point? I assume that since you're sick you can't travel by normal means, does that mean you're stuck in whatever place you've caught it?
I'm just wondering what you or people you've heard of have experienced so we can hope for the best but plan for the worst.
Thanks for the videos and all the information, it's been very helpful, Subscribed!
Hey Raun! Thatâs a great idea for a video. Iâll add it to the list :). I have a couple of videos on deck I have to get to first. But I can give you a sneak preview.
Haha yep. I have been there. Whenever I canât find a hotel or hostel I head to the nearest airport (If you are in a city with an airport). For a few reasons. 1) most airports are open all night. And itâs more secure than sleeping on a bench 2) no one looks twice at someone with baggage at an airport. So it is not out of place for you to be there. Even if you arenât flying. 3) youâre inside out of the elements. And have access to Wi-Fi and power outlets if you need.
To the best of my knowledge all covid restrictions are gone. Apart from Germany where you still have to wear a mask on trains. I am not sure the game plan if you get covid while traveling. My guess would be you have to stay put. I think this is where having travel insurance come into play as it could cover some of those cost. World Nomads and Safety Wing are two great travel insurances. But I would double check the different insurances to make sure they count getting stuck because of covid as trip interruption or trip delay.
@@gingeronthego Wow, that's such a great idea! I can't believe that never occurred to me, that's absolutely going to get me through some nights when I first arrive in Europe. And airports are one of my favorite places to be since they have such a nostalgic feeling from traveling the first time and there are so many beautiful airports too. Damn, I think I'm going to give that a dry run here in the US for fun lol
I completely forgot Travel Insurance is a thing. Never tried it before, but I'd hate to be caught out like that on a long stay in Europe.
Thanks for all of the great information, very appreciated!
Pretty Brilliant!
Airports âïž as a place to stay! Iâve stayed at airports overnight đșđž đČđœ for very early AM departures yet never clicked as a fail safe place đ
Even if you decide to pay for the seat reservations, this app is incredibly confusing as to how to pay. That was left out on this video
Really helpful but I have a question
12:31 - Is First Class recommended for riding on overnight trains?
First class pass still doesnât get you a sleeper car in a train. You still have to reserve or upgrade. If youâre not looking for a sleeper car first class is more comfortable and less crowded. But not every train has it.
Here's a question: I added a trip and got a QR code for it. It says I need a seat reservation and it gives me a price. When I try to pay for it from multiple platforms including TGV or Eurail, it says it sold out. Does that mean I don't have a ticket OR can I just pay for the reservation when I arrive at CDG?
Sadly I donât think you have a ticket. Seat reservations come as there own ticket with a separate QR code. So on a train with seat reservations you would first have to show your pass. And then the reservation with a QR code.
You can⊠ask a conductor if you can stand on the train without a reservation. I havenât had much luck with this. (They always tell me no). But one of my friends has been allowed a few times. But I wouldnât recommend getting on without a reservation without asking first.
@@gingeronthego thank you for the amazingly fast reply! Now comes the decision: stay a night in Paris and travel the next day OR just take the last train out to our destination.
@@flowride68 no problem! Thatâs what I am here for. I donât know your next destination. But if is already requires a reservation. And if it is far enough that the night train has sleeper cars you can reserve. Then you could take a night train and save on accommodation in Paris. And travel while you sleep :)
@@gingeronthego I'm unsure if we'll be using the night trains but that's a sweet idea! I have learned that my wife and I will have the same problem heading back to CDG from Strasbourg, so there's that. Time to plan ahead a little bit! BTW, I subscribed to your channel. I have a feeling we'll be back...looking for more info!
There are always very few seats to be reserved for Rail-pass or inter rail pass, Euro Star & TGV are very strict for this limited number of seats, Euro Rail pass is not 100% refundable, first you have to buy the pass and check for reservation, if unlucky you will have no route out from Netherlands to France or Spain just due there are not enough places & Euro Rail is happy to refund you either nothing or 85% so good business :)
I've been searching everywhere, but no one ever says HOW you pay those reservation fees. You can't pay for anything (that I've seen) in the EU Rail app. Where do you pay them?
Train office.
can you explain how do you buy reservations online?
Yep! Well, I can do my best. Like I said, it is not easy to do, or to explain.
Eurail does have a site to make reservations. - www.eurail.com/en/book-reservations#/ But this doesn't work for all reservations (Doesn't work for most reservations). When searching trains it will tell you if it is possible. If not possible, then Eurail might suggest another site. There are a bunch of different websites it recommends based on the route you are looking at. But I haven't had great luck with these sites as well.
The problem is that each train company and country handles reservations differently. There are no set guidelines. And some companies, and countries don't let you know make them online. For example in Italy, Trenitalia, doesn't let you make any reservations online, or even at a machine. You have to make it at a customer service desk. Which is a huge pain. And often means waiting in line for an hour or so.
In France, from my experience, you can't make them online, but you can make them via a machine.
In Germany and Austria, and if it is a DSB train, you can make rezs via their website.
Confusing right! I wish they had a set group of rules. Because right now it is a massive massive pain. And it varies country to country. And trainline to trainline.
Can you help me explaing how can I reserve the seats from Brasil? I bought a pass, I will travel to Europe in december, and I want to reserve the seats from Madrid to Valencia.
Hey Adriana! Iâm excited for you upcoming trip. So reservations online isnât easy. And like I say in the video. It varies country to country. I have boom Eurail reservations before in Spain. But itâs been a couple years and I canât remember if it was online. Or if I had to do it at the office. My guess for Spain is that it is to be done at the office in person.
You can check the pinned comment. Which has a link to Eurail reservation site and see if you can make them there.
If notâŠ.go into the app.
1.Search your route.
2.Click on the arrow to expand the route where it says âseat reservations requiredâ.
3.There you will see a âhow and when to bookâ. If you click on that if will you suggest websites where you can book them.
@@gingeronthego thank you for your quick and complete answer. Apparently I'll have to buy the seats in person. I'm afraid the trains are full and there are no more seats available. Thanks again.
Youâre welcome! It is why I do what I do. Lol. Iâll think youâll be okay. Though do it at least a day early if possible. Also you can make reservations for your whole trip (in same country) on one visit. Even if you are in a different city. Like for example you are in Barcelona. And want to make a reservation for a train from Madrid to Valencia. I havenât done this in Spain. But it has worked everywhere I have tried it. (Germany, France, Italy, Greece)
Also best of luck. And let me know if you need anything else. I am happy to help :)
Btw your link says 'inactive' when clicked