Interrail remains one of the best ways to discover Europe flexibly and affordably. With a single pass, you can travel freely in 33 countries. Here's everything you need to know to make your first Interrail 2026 a success.
What is Interrail?
Interrail is a train pass valid in 33 European countries. It provides access to almost all trains on the European rail network for a defined period — with a complete freedom of route.
Choose the right pass
- Global Pass — All countries: 4 days/1 month from €211, 7 days/1 month, 15 consecutive days, 1 continuous month
- Discounts -50% for those under 28 ("Youth"), -50% for children
- 1-country pass — To delve deeper into a single country
✈️ Combine Interrail + low-cost flights for the perfect itinerary
Fly to the first city, return from the last one
Compare flights →The classic 15-day itinerary
- Days 1-2: Paris → Amsterdam (3h30)
- D3-4: Amsterdam → Bruges (2h)
- Days 5-6: Bruges → Cologne (2h30)
- Days 7-8: Cologne → Munich (4h30)
- Days 9-10: Munich → Vienna (4h)
- J11-12: Vienna → Prague (4h)
- D13-14: Prague → Berlin (4h30)
- Day 15: Berlin → Paris (low-cost flight or night train)
Realistic budget for 15 days
- 🎫 15-day Interrail Pass: €350-450 (under 28) / €500-600 adult
- 🏨 Hostel accommodation: €20-35/night × 15 = €300-525
- 🍕 Food : €25-40/day × 15 = €375-600
- 🎭 Activities : 200-400€
- TOTAL : €1200-2000 for 15 days in 8 countries
🏨 Book your nights along the route
Find accommodation →Tips for saving money with Interrail
- 🌙 Night trains — Save on a hotel night while travelling
- 📅 Book your TGV/ICE trains in advance (mandatory supplement)
- 🥖 Picnics along the way — Local supermarkets to reduce the meal budget by 3
- 💬 Talk to other travelers The best plans come from encounters on trains
🎭 Activities in all cities along the route
Free tours, museums, excursions — book in advance
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