Travel Europe your way with complete freedom. Explore 33 European countries with the Interrail Global Pass, or focus on one destination with the Interrail One Country Pass. Interrail is available for travellers of all ages, with discounted Youth Passes up to 27 years, Senior Passes 60+ and the option to travel in extra comfort with a 1st Class Pass. On many premium services, such as Eurostar, First Class also includes complimentary catering.

As an official Interrail specialist since 2002, HappyRail makes it easy to book both your Interrail Pass and seat reservations for trains across Europe – all online, in one place.

Why Book Your Interrail Pass with HappyRail?

• Official retailer of all Interrail Global Passes and One Country Passes
• Book seat reservations for trains across almost all European countries
• Choose your preferred seat from an interactive seat map where available
• Access your pass and reservations in the HappyRail app, even offline
• Rail travel experts since 2002 and official agent for more than 60 national and private railway operators

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• Compare and book individual train tickets across Europe in our international journey planner
• The same prices as the railway operators – no booking fees
• Fully organised rail holidays throughout Europe
• Carefully selected hotels close to the station, with reservations included

Do You Always Need a Reservation with Interrail?

No. Most regional and intercity trains can be boarded without a reservation. However, reservations are usually compulsory for high-speed and overnight trains.

With HappyRail, you can book these reservations online quickly and easily – even if you purchased your Interrail Pass elsewhere. You can also book reservations without purchasing a new pass.

In Which Countries Is the Interrail Global Pass Valid?

The Interrail Global Pass is valid in 33 European countries, including Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Türkiye.

What Is Interrail?

Since its launch in 1972, Interrail has grown from a youth rail pass into Europe’s most flexible rail travel system for travellers of every age. One pass gives you the freedom to travel by train without buying separate tickets for every journey.

How Does Interrail Work?

1. Choose an Interrail Global Pass or One Country Pass
2. Travel as much as you like on your selected travel days
3. Book reservations where required
4. Create your own itinerary and travel at your own pace

Interrail Passes are available for:

• Youth up to 27 years
• Adults 28–59 years
• Seniors 60+ years

When Do You Need Seat Reservations?

Reservations are compulsory on many international and high-speed trains, including:

• Eurostar
• TGV in France
• AVE and other Spanish high-speed services
• Frecciarossa and other Italian high-speed trains
• Most European overnight trains

With HappyRail you can add unlimited reservations to your Interrail Pass. We can reserve seats on almost every major European railway, including overnight services.

For many trains, interactive seat maps allow you to choose exactly where you would like to sit before you travel.

Seat Maps Available For

• Spain: AVE and long-distance trains
• Germany: ICE and IC
• Italy: Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Italo
• And many other European rail networks

This service is available for both regular train tickets and Interrail reservations, making your journey more comfortable and predictable.

Save Money on Reservation Fees

Some trains, particularly Eurostar, have relatively high reservation fees. As experienced Interrail specialists, we can recommend alternative routes that often save you a considerable amount.

Example

Instead of travelling from London to Paris by Eurostar, you could travel via Lille, continuing on a French TGV. The journey takes only a little longer, while reservation costs are often significantly lower.

Interrail & Ferries

Your Interrail Pass also offers benefits on a range of ferry routes.

• Some ferry crossings, such as routes between Italy and Greece, are included free of charge.
• Many other ferry operators offer discounted fares to Interrail Pass holders.

Overnight Trains & Flexi Passes

Travelling with a Flexi Pass, for example 5 travel days within 10 days?

An overnight train can save both time and accommodation costs. Only the day of departure counts as a travel day; your arrival day does not.

Accommodation Options on Overnight Trains

• Standard seat
• 4- or 6-berth couchette
• Private sleeper compartment for 1, 2 or 3 people
• Compartments with or without private toilet and shower

All sleeping coaches include shared washroom and toilet facilities.

Festivals & Events

Interrail is one of the easiest ways to travel between Europe’s biggest festivals, concerts and sporting events, without being tied to a fixed itinerary or paying expensive last-minute fares.

Organised Rail Holidays with Interrail

Looking for the freedom of Interrail with the convenience of a fully planned holiday?

Alongside individual Interrail Passes, HappyRail offers a wide range of fully organised rail holidays across Europe. Many of these itineraries are built around an Interrail Pass, combined with pre-booked reservations, carefully selected hotels and a detailed travel itinerary.

Perfect for travellers who want:

• The flexibility of an Interrail Pass
• The reassurance of a professionally organised trip
• No need to arrange routes, hotels or reservations themselves

What’s Included?

• Interrail Pass or point-to-point train tickets* – whichever offers the best value
• All compulsory seat reservations
• Hotels within easy walking distance of the station
• A detailed day-by-day itinerary
• All travel documents organised in the HappyRail app
• Personal advice from experienced rail travel specialists
• Financial protection on package holidays where applicable

*Not every rail holiday is based on an Interrail Pass. Sometimes separate train tickets offer better value. We always compare the available options independently to find the best solution for your journey.

See Also

• European train tickets
• Fully organised rail holidays
• Europe by country