Interrailing

If exploring Europe excites you, Interrailing is one of the most flexible, affordable, and fun ways to travel the continent. Perfect for recent graduates craving a gap adventure before starting work, young travellers wanting to meet new people and explore more cities, or anyone seeking a once-in-a-lifetime European experience. Interrail doesn’t discriminate so even if youre in your 60s, interrailing is for you! Interrailing lets you travel at your own pace, skip expensive tours, avoid rigid itineraries, and truly immerse yourself in Europe’s culture, history, nightlife, and hidden gems, all while staying on a budget.

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Wondering Where To Go?

Learn all about the incredible places you can visit all around Europe. Our Europe guides provide insights about the incredible destinations available for you to explore in Europe on your interrail journey.

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Created by Travel Girls Corner, this pocket-sized Interrail guide gives you everything you need to start your journey across Europe by train. Designed for first-time interrail travellers, it covers the essentials of planning routes, choosing the right Interrail pass, and managing your budget. With concise tips drawn from first-hand experience, it simplifies the process of understanding and executing your Interrail adventure to help you feel more confident on your journey.

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Planning Interrail

If you’re anything like me, planning an Interrail adventure can feel overwhelming. Where should you go? Who should you travel with? How much will it cost? And how long should you stay? These are questions I, and many others, have faced before. Travel Girls Corner makes it easier with insider guidance from our own Interrail journeys across Europe. Here, you’ll find tested tips, route suggestions, packing strategies, and stories from the trains we’ve taken. From choosing the right passes and managing budgets to discovering hidden gems off the main tracks, our first-hand advice ensures a smoother, smarter, and more memorable journey. Discover our Interrail hub and get inspired to plan your next European train adventure.

5 Weeks Interrailing & 11 Countries

Travel Girls Corner shares insights from my five-week Interrail adventure across Europe. From retro-cool Berlin and its Hat Jazz Bar to Lake Bled, Hallstatt, and Lake Como, each stop had its own charm. We savoured Krakow doughnuts, Split’s incredible fish, and Parisian reastraunts, navigating sleeper trains, packing, and sore feet along the way.

Sleeper Trains

Whilst interrailing you will likely decide to use a sleeper train at some point in your journey. They can be beneficial, efficient and get you from place A to be in quite literally a blink of an eye. If you are wondering what to expect on a sleeper train and how to prepare your in the right place as I have prepared a guide for you on how to have the best sleeper train experience.

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Backpacks

Many of you will associate interrailing with backpacks and note that it is not the time for a suitcase. I think backpacks add fun to the trip and you really don’t need an expensive one if you can’t afford it or done think it’s worth the value. If you live in the UK get yourself down to Go Outdoors or pop onto Amazon and you will find the backpack I used for my entire 5 week trip – which is still now in perfect quality, and it only costs £30!

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Click on a country to explore honest travel guides, hidden gems, and smart tips from travellers who’ve been Interrailing. Let our stories guide your Interrail journey.

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Interrailing provides you with one of the most unique, enriching travel experiences. Explore our sections to understand it much more and get insider details.

Planning Interrail

At Travel Girls Corner, we know that planning an Interrail trip across Europe can feel overwhelming. Where should you go, how much will it cost, and how long should you stay? Our guides combine first-hand experience with practical tips on routes, budgeting, and pacing your journey across countries al over Europe. From money-saving tricks to itinerary inspiration, we share everything that helped us on our trip. Start planning with confidence and lets simplify the interrail process together.

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Interrail Pass

The Interrail Pass is your ticket to exploring Europe by train, and at Travel Girls Corner, we make it easy to understand. Should you choose a Global Pass for multi-country travel or a One Country Pass for exploring as single country in depth? We explain seat reservations, sleeper trains, how to active your pass, how to use the interrail app, and hidden costs with insights from our own trips. With clear, trustworthy advice, you’ll know exactly how to pick the pass that fits your route and budget. Find the right pass and begin your journey today.

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Interrail Packing

Packing for Interrail is all about travelling light but without missing essentials and those little bits that you just can’t bare to leave behind. At Travel Girls Corner, we share what really worked while moving through cities like Vienna, Berlin, and Split. From smart backpacks and packing cubes to laundry hacks, our advice comes from weeks travelling around Europe out of a backpack! Pack smart and travel with freedom.

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Everything Interrail

Unlike our focused sections on planning, passes, or packing, this section is designed for when you want to see the bigger picture. If you’re still in the early stages, just exploring ideas, curious about routes, or wondering what’s possible, this is where you can dip into a mix of guides, tips, and real travel stories. From budget insights to hidden gems across Europe it’s a broad collection that helps you discover what sparks your interest. Think of it as a starting point for inspiration before diving deeper. Explore Everything Interrail and see where your journey could begin.

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Explore my INTERRAIL route

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London
London was first on our radar when travelling Europe, it allowed easy access to Europe via the Eurostar.
Explore London
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PARIS
Second on our list was Paris! Known as one of the most romantic cities in the world, Paris is a simple, iconic and beautiful entry point to Europe.
Explore Paris
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BERN
Next up was Bern! This was my second time exploring Bern and it didn’t disappoint, offering luscious local beers and free access to seeing some bears, Bern is a small but sweet city to admire.
Explore Bern
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MILAN
Milan is known as one of the fashion capitals of the world. With the beautiful Duomo di Milano and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan has some incredibly stunning sights to see.
Explore Milan
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LAKE COMO
Only an hour outside of Milan, is Lake Como, a stunning, romantic and sophisticated lake. With towns like Bellagio and Verenna, Lake Como was my second favourite destination on our interrail trip.
Explore Lake Como
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hAlLSTATT
After Lake Como, we visited the beautiful town of Hallstatt. Hidden away surrounding by Austrian mountains, Hallstatt feels like stepping into a fairytale.
Explore Hallstatt
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VIENNA
Some of my most unique memories come from my time spent in Vienna. When visiting Vienna we experienced a beautiful performance at the Opera and had the most incredible seafood dinner afterwards.
Explore Vienna
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PRAUGE
Prague was the next logical stop. The very first night we got there it was chucking it down with rain but it was one of my favourite memories of the entire trip. That night we visited Pragues castle and got drenched whilst doing so!
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BERLIN
Next up, was Berlin, which turned out to be my favourite (& my friend’s) favourite city of the entire trip. The retro vibes and history that Berlin offered was incredible and something I didn’t expect to experience from Berlin.
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KRAKOW
Krakow was a recommendation made by my parents who had previously visited a couple of months prior. Personally, I found Krakow quite a chill city, certainly one where you don’t feel rushed and you can take your time exploring. I loved the polish dumplings – but don’t order too many as they are more filling than they look.
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BUDAPEST
Budapest is one of my all time favourite cities and somewhere I will happy return too again in my life. I have now visited Budapest twice but it has charmed me every time.
Explore Budapest
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LAKE BLED
If any of you watch The Grand Tour, then you might be aware that Lake Bled, was the final destination of the Eurocrash series. It was watching this series when I first got the desire to visit Lake Bled and the lake itself is stunning and a must visit! Unfortunately, I can’t say too much for the town, which was quite a disappointment in my opinion but it did have some nice cafes.
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SPLIT
Nearing the end of our interrail trip we entered Croatia, and our first stop was split. Split was a lovely town to explore and allowed us to relax and eat some incredible food. We enjoyed wandering the old town and visiting the beach to relax.
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DUBROVNIK
Our final destination was Dubrovnik. Which was the one place I requested to visit on our interrail trip. I had been to Dubrovnik when I was young and for years after it was my favourite destination, so I really wanted to experience it again with someone I cared about.
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Interrail Travel FAQs

You have questions about Interrailing and we are here to answer them.

Yes. The Eurostar is included in the Interrail Pass, but you’ll need to pay a seat reservation fee. In 2025, Eurostar routes from London to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam, are covered. Reservations cost around €30–€43, and they must be booked in advance because seats for pass holders can sell out, especially in summer. For example, if you’re starting your Interrail from London, Eurostar is usually the fastest way to cross into mainland Europe, but you’ll need to plan ahead.

Want to make the most of your pass? Explore our Interrail Pass section for tips, tricks and essential knowledge about the passes.

From my own 2024 Interrail trip: I spent about £3,500 over 5 weeks and I would like to clarify that I didn’t hold back, I stayed in a mix of hostels, hotels, and apartments, ate nice (sometimes expensive) restaurant meals, used taxis to get around in certain cities, and even included a flight home at the end of the trip. That budget covered trains, reservations, accommodation, food, attractions, extras, and the return flight, all without compromise.

Many reditt and facebook online forms allow you to access others experiences and get a rough understanding of how they spent their budget.

Want a budget planner that will help you stay on top of all your spending? We have curated a helpful planner for you. Check it out here!

The best way to protect your bag while interrailing is to bring a sturdy bike lock. You can lock your bag to tables, racks, or bed frames, making it much harder for thieves to steal it. Add an extra lock onto the opening of your bag and you will have a solid system that should help keep your belongings safe and allow you to feel more at ease.

From my own experience: I used a bike lock on long train rides and so I could go to sleep or grab food without worrying about my bag being taken. I also used it to lock together my backpack with my friends to keep them together on bus journeys. This method gave me peace of mind and allowed me to fully enjoy my trip.

Other helpful tips:

  • Keep valuables in a hidden inner pocket or money belt.
  • Avoid leaving bags unattended in crowded stations.
  • Run backpack straps through chair legs when eating in cafes.
  • Consider anti-theft backpacks with lockable zippers.

Yes, Interrailing is absolutely worth it. Even with the challenges it can bring, it’s an incredible experience and a privilege to be able to do it.

From my 2024 Interrail trip, the freedom to explore multiple cities, discover hidden gems, and immerse in local culture far outweighed any planning stress or challenges that came along the way. Watching landscapes change through the train window (or not as you are asleep), meeting fellow travellers (or not as your anti-social), and experiencing Europe at your own pace makes Interrailing not just a trip, but a true adventure worth it for everyone.

Interrailing is the ultimate European adventure – a single train pass that lets you travel through 33 countries and over 30,000 destinations without buying separate tickets.

You can choose from two types of passes:
– One Country Pass – perfect if you’re exploring just one place (like Italy or France).
– Global Pass – for hopping between countries across Europe (perfect for seeing more than one country).

It’s flexible, cost-effective, and honestly, one of the best ways to see Europe. You can buy your pass directly from Interrail’s official site. For a full guide on which pass to pick, check out my Interrail Pass breakdown here.

On my 5-week 2024 Interrail trip, I stayed in a mix of hostels, hotels, and apartments while travelling through Paris, Berlin, and Vienna. Interrailing isn’t just a ticket, it’s a gateway to spontaneous adventures, cultural immersion, and unforgettable experiences, adaptable to your pace, budget, and style.

Your Interrail Pass gives you access to most trains across Europe – from high-speed and regional trains to overnight sleepers. Some trains (like the Eurostar) need a seat reservation, while others let you just hop on and go. Always check if your train requires a seat reservation.

Want to see how to plan your route? Steal my Ultimate Interrail Route.

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Our founder has been travelling for years, including a five-week Interrail journey across Europe, and many of our contributors are always on the move — discovering new cities, revisiting favourites, and keeping our guides modern and up to date.

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