Travel around Europe 4 less!
All inclusive rail travel across 29 European countries…
The Inter Rail Pass
How much of Europe can you see in a month? Nothing beats the Inter Rail Pass for getting there on the cheap and seeing as much as possible in a very short time! This pass effectively gives you the freedom of Europe - You can go where you want, when you want – you can even catch some sleep on some overnight trains between cities!
The Inter-Rail pass gives you unlimited rail travel on the national rail networks within one or more travel zones. See the map below for details on the zones available.
The Zones
The Inter-Rail pass is valid for travel within the following zones:
- A. Republic of Ireland, Great Britain & Northern Ireland*
- B. Norway, Sweden, Finland
- C. Germany, Austria, Denmark, Switzerland
- D. Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary Poland, Slovakia
- E. France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg
- F. Spain, Portugal, Morocco
- G. Italy, Greece, Slovenia, Turkey, Ferry between Italy and Greece operated by ATTICA (Bluestar Ferries & SuperFast Ferries)
- H. Bulgaria, Romania, Yugoslavia, Macedonia
*Please note travel is not permitted within your home country.
The Details
There are three types of pass available:
- All zone pass permitting unlimited travel within a one month period
- Two zone pass permitting unlimited travel within two chosen zones valid for 22 days
- One zone pass permitting unlimited travel within that zone valid for 16 days
Conditions
You are able to purchase a ticket up to a maximum of three months prior to leaving. A valid passport is needed, which you should keep with you at all times. Additional services such as seat reservation fees, couchette and sleeper fees are chargeable extras. Supplements and/or special fares are payable on the following services:
Alfa, AV, Artesia, CityNightLine, Cisalpino, Eurocity, Eurostar, Eurostar Italia, Et, Euromed, Elipsos, Intercity, Intercity Express, InterCityLyn, IntercityNight, Lusitania, Lyria, Mydral-Flam, S220 Pendolino, Talgo, Talgo 200, Thalys, TGV, TNR
Please note that, if you are travelling to Germany, the Inter-Rail pass in not accepted on the German Railways 'Metropolitan' services between Hamburg-Essen and Dusseldorf-Cologne.
Fares
1 zone – 16 Days |
26 and over |
Under 26 |
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16 days £205 |
16 days £140 |
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1 zone – 16 Days |
26 and over |
Under 26 |
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16 days £205 |
16 days £140 |
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All zones – 1 month |
26 and over |
Under 26 |
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1 month £400 |
1 month £280 |
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Holders of a Zone E or All Zone pass are eligible to purchase discounted rail and sea ticket connecting London to Calais via Dover. Prices start at just £19 single. Further details of this offer can be seen when you purchase your ticket.
Before you Go
Get the most out of your trip by getting some info on the countries that you plan on visiting. Visit our online European Country Guides for further info on climate, safety, attractions, accommodation, languages and much more. |