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Dear Interrail Traveller,: View of The City of Porto and D. Luis Bridge, Portugal

The document provides information for travelers using an InterRail Global Pass to travel by train across Europe, including: - The pass is valid for travel on national railways and shipping lines in 30 European countries, except within the country of residence. - Travelers must fill out their travel report before boarding each train with details of their journey. Train inspectors may fine travelers if this is incomplete. - Reservations are required for some high-speed, international, and night trains and may have limited seating for InterRail pass holders. Reservations can be made up to 3 months in advance. - Flexi passes have a set number of travel days that must be filled in on the travel calendar

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Dear Interrail Traveller,: View of The City of Porto and D. Luis Bridge, Portugal

The document provides information for travelers using an InterRail Global Pass to travel by train across Europe, including: - The pass is valid for travel on national railways and shipping lines in 30 European countries, except within the country of residence. - Travelers must fill out their travel report before boarding each train with details of their journey. Train inspectors may fine travelers if this is incomplete. - Reservations are required for some high-speed, international, and night trains and may have limited seating for InterRail pass holders. Reservations can be made up to 3 months in advance. - Flexi passes have a set number of travel days that must be filled in on the travel calendar

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Contents Introduction

3 Introduction Dear InterRail traveller,


4 Validity of the InterRail Global Pass Your InterRail Pass is your personal ticket to a world of discovery in 30
5 How to use your InterRail Global Pass different countries. There’s no better way to experience Europe than by
7 Train reservations and additional costs rail, whether using quaint local trains, convenient Intercity services or
8 What to expect while travelling super-fast TGVs. There’s so much stunning scenery to admire from the
9 Trains in Europe window of a train – from the fjords of Norway to the Swiss Alps and
11 Train Station Smarts & Tips the Mediterranean coast. With your pass, you can reach out-of-the-way
12 InterRail Global Pass Benefits rural towns, but also arrive right in the heart of Lisbon, Narvik, Palermo,
13 Participating Companies & Pass Benefits Athens and even Istanbul. Europe’s dense railway network with over
27 Free InterRail Souvenir 40,000 railway stations offers plenty of opportunities for exploration.
Welcome aboard!

View of the city of Porto and D. Luis bridge, Portugal

This booklet has been designed to help you enjoy your journey

➔ Every effort has been made to ensure that the information


in this InterRail Traveller’s Guide is accurate and up to date.
through Europe and get the most out of your InterRail Global Pass. It
provides information on how to use the pass, on how to understand
Information, however, is subject to change without prior and handle reservations and gives an overview of additional benefits
notice. Please visit our official website for the latest updates: and practical tips.
www.InterRailnet.com. Thank you for choosing InterRail, enjoy your trip!

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Validity of the InterRail Global Pass How to use your InterRail Global Pass
Where is my InterRail Global Pass valid? When can I start?
An InterRail Global pass is valid on the national railways and shipping You can start your first trip anytime after 00.00 hours on the first
lines listed in the InterRail ticket cover. Furthermore, it is valid on day your pass is valid. You must finish your last trip by midnight
various private railways (see page 13 and further). Please note that it (24.00 hours) on the last day of validity.
is not valid for free travel in your country of residence.
Record your journeys
Travel in the country where you live Inside your InterRail Global Pass cover you will find a fold-out Travel
Your InterRail Pass is not valid for free travel in your country of Report and Questionnaire. You are required to fill in (in blue or black
residence. However (with the exception of Great Britain), you ink) the details of each journey you take on the Travel Report before
are entitled to get discounted tickets to or from the border on boarding your train. Ticket inspectors will ask to see this document
presentation of your InterRail Pass. This discount is only obtainable during your travels and you can be fined up to EUR 50 if your Travel
in your home country, so please purchase tickets at your local train Report is incomplete.
station before your journey commences. The discount varies from
country to country (details at www.InterRailnet.com).

Travel documents
Check your pass carefully to ensure all your personal details are
correct. Should there be any mistakes, it is imperative to take it
back to the point-of-purchase. During your travels, your pass is like
cash – guard it accordingly! InterRail does not grant any refund
for lost, stolen or partially used passes. Travel insurance is highly
recommended.

➔ Reservations
Although your InterRail Pass gives you access to rail
travel in the participating countries, certain trains – such Statue of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza in Alcala de Henares, Spain
as high-speed, international and night trains – usually
require you to reserve a seat and pay an extra fee. Seats We hope you’ll take time to send us your completed Travel Report &
on such trains can be in high demand, especially during Questionnaire after you finished travelling. If you do, we’ll send you a
the summer holiday months of July and August. Note great InterRail souvenir (see page 27 for details).
also that the number of seats allocated to InterRail Pass
holders can be limited. To avoid disappointment, advance How often can I travel?
booking is strongly recommended. Most trains can be The number of days on which you can travel depends on whether it
booked up to 3 months in advance. Please note, when is a ‘Flexi’ pass or a ‘Continuous’ pass. InterRail Global Passes valid
seats for pass holders have been sold out you may have to for 22 days or 1 month are Continuous passes. InterRail Global Passes
purchase a full fare ticket or travel on a different day or at valid for 5 or 10 days within a longer period of time are flexi passes.
a different time. ■ Flexi Passes ❖ can only be used for a certain number of travel

days within a set period. If you have a flexi pass, a travel calendar
will be printed on your ticket.
■ Continuous Passes can be used unlimited (every day) during the

period in which the pass is valid.


Any section marked with a ❖ applies to flexi pass holders only.

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❖ Filling in the Travel Calendar Train reservations and additional costs
When travelling with a flexi pass it is important that you record the
date of each journey in the Travel Calendar (printed on the pass). You To ensure you have a seat, it is possible to make a reservation for
must write in ink and it’s imperative to do this before boarding the most trains. For certain European trains, such as the high-speed,
train. Not doing so is the same as travelling without a ticket, which international or night trains, reservations are compulsory. To find out
means you risk a hefty fine. The month should be written below the whether reservations are compulsory, check an online timetable, or
day; i.e. 18th October is 18
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(see example). Be very careful filling in the enquire with your travel agent or at a railway station.
date. If you make a mistake you cannot correct it as this could be
interpreted as fraud. If you make a mistake you will have to enter the On some trains the number of seats available for InterRail Pass
correct date in the next travel day box and consequently lose a travel holders may be limited (reservation is subject to availability), so you
day. should make reservations as early as possible.** Reservations can be
made at most major train stations. The costs for a reservation are not
included in your pass and can vary widely depending on the country

❖ Travelling by night train


For passes with flexible travel days there are 2 possibilities for
travelling by night train:
1. In the event that your train departs before 19.00 hours, you need
to use 2 travel days (fill in the day of departure and the day of
arrival)
or Helsinki Cathedral (Suurkirkko), Finland
2. If you’re travelling on a direct night train or boat that departs
after 19.00 hours, you may take advantage of a special rule which and type of train, as well as the date of purchase and/or travel.
allows you to use just one of your travel days. If your first trip of ** In case seats for InterRail Pass holders are sold out, you may be asked
the day is on a direct overnight train departing after 19:00 hours, to buy a normal ticket. If this happens you could always consider taking
enter the following day’s date (i.e. the date of arrival) in the calen- a different train, or travelling on a different date.
dar box. For example: if, on 2nd August, you take the direct night
train from Prague to Budapest departing at 21.53 hours; you only Quality trains that offer special amenities (such as sleepers) or which
have to fill out 3rd August in the travel calendar. When travelling are faster than conventional trains, often require a reservation at
by night boat (Superfast or Blue star Ferries) you can fill in either extra cost. The surcharge for this includes the compulsory seat
the day of departure or the day of arrival. Please note that you reservation and sometimes also either a meal aboard the train or
cannot start travelling before the first day of validity on your pass. other perks. For an overview of trains that require a reservation
please see the table on the reverse of the InterRail map.

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What to expect while travelling Trains in Europe
1st or 2nd class on the train There is a diverse range of train types in Europe, each
Depending on your type of InterRail Pass, you are allowed to travel offering a unique and interesting travel experience.
in either 1st or 2nd class. If you have a 1st class pass, you are not
entitled to a refund if you travel 2nd class. In order to travel in 1st High-speed trains
class with a 2nd class pass, you must pay the difference in fare. Please Want to get there really fast? How does up to 300 kph sound?
note that some trains do not have 1st class cars, and on ships there is Many high-speed services criss-cross Europe, all offering comfortable
generally no class distinction. 1st and 2nd class cars and catering.

Will there be food on board? Other day trains


Many long-distance trains have full-service restaurant cars offering There is also a full schedule of domestic and international trains run-
breakfast, lunch and dinner. Buffet and bar cars sell light meals ning at regular speed that can get you to your destination quickly.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

throughout the trip, and vendors with food trolleys often pass These are generally called Intercity (IC) or EuroCity (EC) trains. Others,
through the train selling beverages and snacks. Enquire at the station such as Direct, Interregio or Express trains, make more frequent stops
whether the train you want to take has a buffet or restaurant car. along the way.

Legendary scenic rail lines


Shimmering lakes, plunging gorges, snow-capped mountains,
coastal splendours – Europe abounds with picturesque, back-
country routes that boast breathtaking scenery. Try the line between
Perpignan and La Tour de Carol in France or Italy’s Ventimiglia to
Cuneo train. There are also legendary tourist lines that dot Europe’s
landscape. InterRail Passes are accepted on many of these trains or
entitle you to a discount.

Night trains
Imagine gently rocking to sleep to the rhythm of the rails and

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arriving at your destination the next morning relaxed, refreshed Train Station Smarts & Tips
and ready for a day of sightseeing. Night trains serve Europe’s
major cities and offer a variety of sleeping accommodations. Most Check your station!
overnight trains offer either sleepers or couchettes, and some also Many larger cities have multiple train stations, and trains do not
offer seats. Prices vary according to the amount of comfort and always stop at them all. Double check exactly which station you
privacy. If you’re on a budget, consider a couchette (from € 15 to need to depart from so you don’t miss your train. If there is a specific
€ 69) or a seat (from € 5). Couchettes are mixed compartments station in a city you want to arrive at, also check that the train you’re
(men and women together), with four open bunks in 1st class and taking does stop there.
four or six open bunks in 2nd class. A sheet, blanket and pillow are
provided, but be prepared to sleep in your day clothes. Seats are Train schedule and platform information
available on selected trains, and are generally only available in Most European railways have a website where you can consult
2nd class. train schedules and platform information. The website
www.railpassenger.info/ also offers a lot of information that can
help you plan your journey.

Baggage
Most major railway stations have baggage carts, left-luggage offices
or coin-operated lockers for storage of your luggage. Aboard the
train, luggage racks are found above seats or at the end of the car,
but do keep an eye on your baggage as the railway is not responsible
for lost or stolen bags.

Getting on, off and seating on trains


You’ve checked the schedule and know the departure track, now
you’re ready to board! If you’ve made a reservation, you’ll find the car
and seat number printed on the ticket. Displays on platforms at some
stations show the composition of long-distance and overnight trains,
and indicate where your car will stop on the platform. Be ready to
Train along the Mediterranean coast, France board the train the minute it arrives; station stops are often very short.
You can see if a car is 1st or 2nd class by the numbers posted near the
For maximum comfort and privacy, reserve a 1st (one or two train’s door or on a window (some trains have both classes in one car).
passengers) or 2nd class (two or three passengers) compartment. Pay close attention to destination displays and/or car numbers near
These compartments usually have a wash basin. Toilet facilities can the door. Trains can be split and sent in different directions, so make
be found down the corridor. The costs for sleepers is, of course, sure the car you’re in is going where you want to go.
higher (from € 30 to € 197).
Are we there yet?
Station stops aren’t always announced, or may be announced in a

➔ Dream on
On night trains, customs and passport checks are often conducted
foreign language you don’t understand. Take note of your scheduled
arrival time and the names of the last stations before your stop so
while you are sleeping, so it is common practice for the car you’ll be prepared to exit the train when it arrives at your destination.
attendant to collect your InterRail Pass and passport (or travel ID) Station names are clearly visible at platforms.
for border formalities. The documents will be returned to you in the
morning and you will enjoy an uninterrupted night’s sleep.

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InterRail Global Pass Benefits Participating Companies & Pass Benefits
InterRail Global Pass holders are entitled to a variety of Introduction
discounts and free offers. You can obtain these at local The following pages provide information on the railway and shipping
companies participating in the InterRail Global Pass offer. In addition,
ticket offices or by contacting the company that offers the you will find a list of companies, offering discounts to InterRail Pass
discount. Always double check on your ticket that you have holders. This information is arranged per country.
been given the discount.
Austria
The national railway company of Austria is ÖBB; www.oebb.at
❖ Flexi passes and Pass Benefits A Pass valid in Austria is also valid on the following private railway line:
When travelling on a flexi pass, please note that if the benefit entails ■ Ebenfurt - Sopron operated by ROeEE
free transportation, it requires the use of one of your travel days.
Discounted boat services
Blaue Danube Schiffahrt 20% discount; www.ddsg-blue-danube.at
■ Melk-Krems
■ Vienna-Dürnstein (sundays only)
■ Sightseeing boat trips in Vienna
Donauschiffahrt Wurm & Köck special price; www.donauschiffahrt.de
■ Linz-Passau: reservation compulsory

Other pass benefits


Meininger hotels 10% discount; www.meininger-hostels.com
Located in Berlin, München, Köln, Hamburg, Wien & London: Book direct
at MEININGER hostels and get 10% off on your stay and 10 minutes
internet for free. All-you-can-eat breakfast is only € 3,50 and WiFi
Internet is free in the Hostel. Contact: welcome@meininger-hostels.com
or +49(0)30 6663 6100
Panoramic dome at the top of the Reichstag building, Berlin, Germany
Belgium
In case of a free overnight ferry, you may enter either the day of The national railway company of Belgium is NMBS/SNCB; www.b-rail.be
departure or arrival in the Travel Calendar. If the benefit only entails a
discount in price, this does not require use of a travel day. Therefore, Pass benefits
you can travel using the discount – even if all your travel days have Eurostar special fares for Pass holders (all fares are subject to
been used up – provided it takes place within the overall validity availability)
period of your Pass. ■ London St Pancras / Ebbsfleet / Ashford-Brussels Midi
Reservations at: +44(0)123 361 7575 or +33(0)892 353 539
HUSA-Hotels 10% discount; www.husa.es
Discount on the best internet rate, not in combination with other offers.
Book at www.husa.es (login:Rail Pass, password: Eurrailinterrail) or by
tel. +34 902 100 710 (reference Eurail InterRail)

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Bosnia Herzegovina Other pass benefits
The national railway companies of Bosnia Herzegovina are: Jernbane museum 25% discount; www.jernbanemuseum.dk
■ ZFBH (Railway of the federation of Bosnia Herzegovina) Danish railway museum in Odense
■ ZRS (Railway of the republic of Srpska; www.zrs-rs.com Nordjyske Jernbaner (Railway) 50% discount
No extra benefits available ■ Frederikshavn-Skagen
■ Hirtshals-Hjørring
Bulgaria
The national railway company of Bulgaria is BDZ; www.bdz.bg Finland
No extra benefits available The national railway company of Finland is VR; www.vr.fi

Croatia Discounted boat services


The national railway company of Croatia is HZ Putnicki prijevoz; Tallink Silja Oy; www.tallinksilja.com
www.hznet.hr ■ Helsinki-Rostock: 30% discount
No extra benefits available ■ Helsinki-Stockholm via Mariehamn: 50% discount
■ Helsinki-Tallinn: 50% discount
Czech Republic ■ Stockholm-Turku via Mariehamn: 50% discount
The national railway company of the Czech Republic is CD; www.cd.cz All discounts granted on the cabin category C-A. Port taxes are extra.
No extra benefits available Finland +358(0)600 174 552; Sweden +46(0)822 2140
Viking Line 50% discount; www.vikingline.fi
Denmark ■ Turku/Helsinki-Stockholm
The national railway company of Denmark is DSB; www.dsb.dk
A Pass valid in Denmark is also valid on the private railway lines: Other pass benefits
■ Arriva Railway Museums free admission
■ DSB-First ■ Hyvinkää: www.rautatie.org Hyvinkäänkatu 9, tel +358 (0) 3072 5241
■ Jokioinen: Narrow-gauge railway museum (open June - mid August)
Discounted boat services ■ Minkiö: Kiipuntie 49, Kiipu village www.jokioistenmuseorautatie.fi
Color Line 50% discount on normal fares (not on seats and meals); Veljekset Salmela free bus transportation
www.colorline.com ■ Haparanda - Kemi/Tornio
■ Hirtshals-Kristiansand
■ Hirtshals-Larvik France
Denmark +45 (0)99 561 977; Norway +47 (0)81 500 811 The national railway company of France is SNCF; www.sncf.fr
DFDS Seaways 25% discount on all categories except Commodore class & www.tgv-europe.com
■ Copenhagen-Oslo
reservation at: www.dfdsseaways.com/railpass (subject to availability) Discounted boat services
Scandlines free transportation; www.scandlines.de Grimaldi Ferries 20% discount on official fares (port taxes, fixed dues
■ Helsingør-Helsingborg and special fares excluded); www.grimaldi-lines.com
■ Puttgarden-Rødby Færge ■ Civitavecchia-Porto Vecchio (Corsica)
Stena Line 20% discount; www.stenaline.com ■ Livorno-Porto Vecchio (Corsica)
■ Frederikshavn-Göteborg ■ Civitavecchia-Toulon
■ Grenå-Varberg For tickets and reservations fill in the form EURAIL INTERRAIL on
Denmark +45 96 200 200; Sweden +46 (0)31 704 0000 www.grimaldi-lines.com.
Italy: +39 081 496 444; Spain: +34 932 959 100

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Irish Ferries 30% discount; www.irishferries.com Discounted boat services
■ Cherbourg-Rosslare (February to December)* Donauschiffahrt Wurm & Köck; www.donauschiffahrt.de
■ Roscoff-Rosslare (May to September)* ■ Linz-Passau: reservation compulsory
*No daily sailings, reservation compulsory. Scandlines free transportation; www.scandlines.de
France +33(0)233 234 444; Ireland +353(0)818 300 400 ■ Puttgarden-Rødby Færge
SeaFrance 50% discount; www.seafrance.com Tallink Silja Oy; www.tallinksilja.com; Finland +358(0)600 174 552
■ Calais-Dover ; reservations: +33 (0)321 177 020 ■ Helsinki-Rostock: 30% discount
All discounts granted on the cabin category C-A. Port taxes are extra.
Other pass benefits
Admission with a discount Other pass benefits
■ France Miniature Parc in Elancourt; www.franceminiature.com Berlin Night Express reduced fare if the Pass is valid in Sweden
■ Grévin Wax Museum in Paris: 20% off (www.grevin.com) (compulsory reservation of a couchette or bed);
Bus SNCF free transportation www.berlin-night-express.com
■ Digne-St Auban ■ Berlin-Malmö (includes ferry crossing Sassnitz-Trelleborg)
■ Digne-Veynes Meininger hotels 10% discount; www.meininger-hostels.com
■ Canfranc-Oloron Located in Berlin, München, Köln, Hamburg, Wien & London: Book direct
Chemins de Fer Corse 50% discount; www.trainstouristiques-ter.com at MEININGER hostels and get 10% off on your stay and 10 minutes
All journeys in Corsica internet for free. All-you-can-eat breakfast is only € 3,50 and WiFi
Chemins de Fer de Provence 50% discount; www.trainprovence.com Internet is free in the Hostel. Contact: welcome@meininger-hostels.com
■ Digne-Nice or +49(0)30 6663 6100
Eurostar special fares for Pass holders (all fares are subject to Railway museum in Nürnberg free entrance; www.dbmuseum.de
availability) S-Bahn Free transportation on the S-Bahn in major German cities. In
■ London St Pancras / Ebbsfleet / Ashford / Lille - Paris Nord Berlin the Pass is only valid on the S-Bahn lines that connect the Berlin
Reservations at: +44(0)123 361 7575 or +33(0)892 353 539 long-distance railway stations. S-Bahn can be recognized by the logo;
RER Paris Free travel from Charles De Gaulle airport to Paris Gare du White S on a green background.
Nord railway station (in this direction only). In order to obtain access
to this RER train, go to the RER station at CDG Terminal 1 or 2. Ask for a Great Britain
‘contremarque‘ at the ticket window, showing your Pass. You need this The railway lines in Great Britain are operated by several private railway
‘contremarque‘ to enter the platform, and to exit the RER station at companies. Please consult www.nationalrail.co.uk
Paris Gare du Nord.
Discounted boat services
FYROM DFDS Seaways 25% discount on all categories except Commodore class
The national railway company of FYROM is MZ; www.mz.com.mk ■ IJmuiden-Newcastle
No extra benefits available reservation at: www.dfdsseaways.com/railpass (subject to availability)
Irish Ferries 30% discount; www.irishferries.com; +353(0)818 300 400
Germany ■ Dublin Ferryport-Holyhead
The national railway company of Germany is Deutsche Bahn (DB); ■ Pembroke-Rosslare
www.bahn.de. SeaFrance 50% discount; www.seafrance.com
For the validity of your InterRail Pass on trains operated by private rail- ■ Calais-Dover ; Reservations: +33 (0)321 177 020
way companies please refer to www.interrailnet.com/germanrailways Stena Line 30% discount; www.stenaline.com; + 353 (0) 12 047 777
■ Fishguard-Rosslare: Express/Superferry
■ Harwich-Hoek van Holland: reservation compulsory
■ Dublin-Holyhead Superferry (Day Service)
■ Holyhead-Dun Loghaire: HSS (High Speed Service)
■ Stanraer-Belfast: Ferry/HSS

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Other pass benefits Free air seats/dormitories for 1st class pass holders, free deck passage
Eurostar special fares for Pass holders (all fares are subject to for 2nd class pass holders. Surcharge: in June and September € 10 per
availability) person; July and August € 20 per person. Fuel surcharge is extra & port
■ London St Pancras / Ebbsfleet / Ashford / Lille - Paris Nord taxes are € 7. Check-in 2 hrs in advance.
■ London St Pancras / Ebbsfleet / Ashford-Brussels Midi Italy, Ancona +39 071 202 034 info.anconaport@superfast.com
Reservations at: +44(0)123 361 7575 or +33(0)892 353 539 Italy, Bari +39 080 528 2828 info.bariport@superfast.com
Meininger hotels 10% discount; www.meininger-hostels.com Greece +30 210 891 9130 info.athens@superfast.com
Located in Berlin, München, Köln, Hamburg, Wien & London: Book direct
at MEININGER hostels and get 10% off on your stay and 10 minutes Other pass benefits
internet for free. All-you-can-eat breakfast is only € 3,50 and WiFi Athens railway museum admission free
Internet is free in the Hostel. Contact: welcome@meininger-hostels.com Daily (except Mondays) 09.00am - 01.00pm + Wednesday from
or +49(0)30 6663 6100 05.00pm -08.00pm; 4, Siokou street, Athens
Ionian travel in Athens 15% discount email: ionian@acci.gr.
Greece ■ Athens sightseeing tour
The national railway company of Greece is OSE; www.ose.gr ■ Certain hotels in Athens
■ One day excursion ot Delfi or Epidaurus (lunch included)
Discounted boat services Booking: Ionian Travel, 4, Pireos str. , Athens +30 210 523 4774;
HML, service operated by Endeavor Lines
■ Patras-Brindisi, extra stops at Corfu & Cefalonia in the summer. Hungary
30% discount on all categories (except the luxury cabin) from 15/06- The national railway passenger transport company of Hungary is
15/09; 50% discount on all categories (except the luxury cabin) outside MÁV-START; www.mav-start.hu. An InterRail Pass valid in Hungary is
the high season. Information and booking: Brindisi +39 0831 528 531, also valid on the following private railway lines:
Email: resa@hml.it and Rome +39 06 4740141, Email: hml.roma@tiscali.it ■ Györ-Sopron-Ebenfurt & Sopron-Szombately-Szentgotthárd
Ionian Travel 20% discount operator: GySEV
Day cruise from Athens to the islands of Aegina, Poros and Hydra
(includes lunch). Booking: Ionian Travel, 4, Pireos str. (1st floor), Athens Pass benefits
Tel: +30 210 523 4774; email: ionian@acci.gr. Hungarian Heritage Railway Park 50% discount discount on the
Minoan Lines 20% discount entrance fee for the Hungarian Heritage Railway Park by motor train
■ Corfu-Patras from Budapest-Nyugati station (seasonal opening hours).
■ Piraeus-Heraklion
Minoan Lines; www.minoan.gr Republic of Ireland
Free deck passage (embarkation upon availability) The national railway company of Ireland is Irish Rail/Iarnród Éireann;
■ Patras/Corfu/Igoumenitsa-Venice www.irishrail.com
■ Patras/Igoumenitsa-Ancona
Seasonal surcharge: June and September € 16 per person; Discounted boat services
July and August € 26 per person. 50% discount on upgrades. Irish Ferries 30% discount; www.irishferries.com
Italy: +39 041 240 7177; Greece: +30 210 414 5700 ■ Cherbourg-Rosslare (February to December)*
The company reserves the right to apply a fuel surcharge when this is ■ Dublin Ferryport-Holyhead
inevitable due to extraneous factors. ■ Pembroke-Rosslare
Superfast Ferries / Blue Star Ferries (InterRail Member); ■ Roscoff-Rosslare (May to September)*
www.superfast.com *No daily sailings, reservation compulsory.
■ Ancona-Igoumenitsa France +33(0)233 234 444; Ireland +353(0)818 300 400
■ Bari-Igoumenitsa Stena Line 30% discount; www.stenaline.com
■ Ancona-Patras ■ Fishguard-Rosslare: Express/Superferry
■ Bari-Patras ■ Dublin-Holyhead Superferry (Day Service)

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■ Holyhead-Dun Loghaire: HSS (High Speed Service) Luxemburg
+ 353 (0) 12 047 777 The national railway company of Luxembourg is CFL; www.cfl.lu
No extra benefits available
Italy
The national railway company of Italy is Trenitalia; www.trenitalia.it Montenegro
The national railway company of Montenegro is ZCG;
Discounted boat services www.zeljeznica.cg.yu. No extra benefits available.
Grimaldi Ferries 20% discount on official fares (port taxes, fixed dues
and special fares excluded); www.grimaldi-lines.com The Netherlands
■ Barcelona-Civitavecchia The national railway company of The Netherlands is NS; www.ns.nl
■ Barcelona-Livorno A Pass valid in the Netherlands is valid on the following private railway
■ Civitavecchia-Porto Vecchio (Corsica) lines:
■ Civitavecchia/Salerno/Palermo-Tunis ■ DB Regio Westfalen
■ Livorno-Porto Vecchio (Corsica) ■ Noordnet
■ Civitavecchia-Toulon ■ Prignitzer Eisenbahn
For tickets and reservations fill in the form EURAIL INTERRAIL on ■ Synthus
www.grimaldi-lines.com. Italy: +39 081 496 444; Spain: +34 932 959 100 ■ Veolia
HML, service operated by Endeavor Lines
■ Patras-Brindisi, extra stops at Corfu & Cefalonia in the summer. Discounted boat services
30% discount on all categories (except the luxury cabin) from 15/06- DFDS Seaways 25% discount on all categories except Commodore class
15/09; 50% discount on all categories (except the luxury cabin) outside ■ IJmuiden-Newcastle
the high season. Information and booking: Brindisi +39 0831 528 531, reservation at: www.dfdsseaways.com/railpass (subject to availability)
Email: resa@hml.it and Rome +39 06 4740141, Email: hml.roma@tiscali.it Stena Line 30% discount; www.stenaline.com; + 353 (0) 12 047 777
Minoan Lines; www.minoan.gr ■ Harwich-Hoek van Holland: reservation compulsory
■ Patras/Corfu/Igoumenitsa-Venice
■ Patras/Igoumenitsa-Ancona Norway
Free deck passage (embarkation upon availability). Seasonal surcharge: The national railway company of Norway is NSB - Norwegian State
June and September € 16 per person; July and August € 26 per person. Railways; www.nsb.no
50% discount on upgrades. The company reserves the right to apply a
fuel surcharge when this is inevitable due to extraneous factors. Discounted boat services
Italy: +39 041 240 7177; Greece: +30 210 414 5700 Color Line 50% discount on normal fares (not on cabins); www.colorline.com
Superfast Ferries / Blue Star Ferries (InterRail Member); ■ Hirtshals-Kristiansand
www.superfast.com ■ Hirtshals-Larvik
■ Ancona-Igoumenitsa Denmark +45 (0)99 561 977; Norway +47 (0)81 500 811
■ Bari-Igoumenitsa DFDS Seaways 25% discount on all categories except Commodore class
■ Ancona-Patras ■ Copenhagen-Oslo
■ Bari-Patras reservation at: www.dfdsseaways.com/railpass (subject to availability)
Free air seats/dormitories for 1st class pass holders, free deck passage Fjord 1 Fylkesbaatane 50% discount; www.fjord1.no
for 2nd class pass holders. Surcharge: June and September € 10 per ■ Flåm-Gudvangen and all other tourist ferries, except car ferries
person; July and August € 20 per person. Fuel surcharge is extra & port
taxes are € 7. Check-in 2 hrs in advance. Other pass benefits
Italy, Ancona +39 071 202 034 info.anconaport@superfast.com InterRail Center Trondheim; www.tirc.no
Italy, Bari +39 080 528 2828 info.bariport@superfast.com Open from 1 July until 8 August. Free entrance, bed and breakfast at
Greece +30 210 891 9130 info.athens@superfast.com favourable rates.

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Nettbus Møre AS 50% discount; www.nettbus.no Slovenia
■ Ålesund-Åndalsnes: bus The national railway company of Slovenia is SZ; www.slo-zeleznice.si
Railway museum in Hamar free admission; No extra benefits available
www.norsk-jernbanemuseum.no
The Flåm railway 30% discount; www.flamsbana.no Spain
■ Flåm-Myrdal The national railway company of Spain is RENFE; www.renfe.com
Veøy buss AS 50% discount; www.veoy.no
■ Åndalsnes-Molde: bus Discounted boat services
Balearia 20% discount on offical seat fares; www.balearia.com
Poland ■ Various crossings between the Balearic islands
The national railway company of Poland is PKP; www.pkp.pl ■ Barcelona-Palma de Mallorca/Ciutadella/Ibiza/Mahon
An InterRail Pass valid in Poland is valid on the following private ■ Denia-Ibiza
railway line: ■ Palma de Mallorca-Valencia
■ PCC Arriva Tickets and reservations available in travel agencies or locally in Balearia
No extra benefits available offices or at +34 902 160 180.
Grimaldi Ferries 20% discount on official fares (port taxes, fixed dues
Portugal and special fares excluded); www.grimaldi-lines.com
The national railway company of Portugal is CP; www.cp.pt ■ Barcelona-Civitavecchia
■ Barcelona-Livorno
Pass benefit For tickets and reservations fill in the form EURAIL INTERRAIL on
Oceanário 15% discount; www.oceanario.pt www.grimaldi-lines.com. Italy: +39 081 496 444; Spain: +34 932 959 100
■ Train station Lisboa Oriente
Other pass benefits
Romania Bus SNCF free transportation
The national railway company of Romania is CFR Calatori; ■ Canfranc-Oloron
www.cfrcalatori.ro FEVE Railways 50% discount; www.feve.es
■ León - Bilbao
Pass benefits ■ Oviedo - Ferrol
Hotels in Romania ■ Oviedo - Santander
■ Hotel Alexandros in Busteni: 30% discount www.hotel-alexandros.ro; ■ Santander - Bilbao
+ 40 (0) 244 320 138 ■ Local lines in Asturias, Galicia, Cantabria, Vizcaya, León and Murcia
■ Hotel Crowne Plaza in Bucharest: 50% discount www.bucharest- tel. +34 985 982 380
crowneplaza.com; + 40 (0) 212 240 034 FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya) 50% discount;
■ Hotel Europa and Ana Asian Health Spa in Eforie Nord: 30% discount www.fgc.net
www.anahotels.ro; +40 (0) 241 741 710 ■ Barcelona-Vallès
Romanian railway museum 50% discount; www.cenafer.ro ■ Cable line of Gelida-Cable line of Montserrat
■ Bucuresti: Nord station, Str. Grivitei nr. 193 B, sect 1 ■ Anoia-Llobregat
■ Monistrol-Montserrat: Rack line
Serbia ■ Nuria-Ribes de Fresser: Rack line
The national railway company of Serbia is ZS; www.serbianrailways.com HUSA-Hotels 10% discount; www.husa.es
No extra benefits available Discount on the best internet rate, not in combination with other offers.
Book at www.husa.es (login:Rail Pass, password: Eurrailinterrail) or by tel.
Slovakia +34 902 100 710 (reference Eurail InterRail)
The national railway company of Slovakia is ZSSK; www.slovakrail.sk Passport RENFE - UNESCO Cultural Heritage Cities;
No extra benefits available www.ciudadespatrimonio.org

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Free to Passholders, available in the main stations. After having the Other pass benefits
passport stamped in a minimum of 7 cities, the Passholder can win free Berlin Night Express reduced fare (compulsory reservation of a
trips to the heritage destinations. couchette or bed); www.berlin-night-express.com
Railway Museums 50% discount ■ Berlin-Malmö (includes ferry crossing Sassnitz-Trelleborg)
■ Barcelona: Vilanova i la Geltru, Pl. Eduard Maristany s/n; Länstrafiken in Norrboten free bus transportation
www.museodelferrocarril-ffe.com/vilanova ■ Haparanda-Luleå
■ Madrid: Paseo de las Delicias, 61; Sveriges Järnvägsmuseum (Railway museums) admission free; www.
www.museodelferrocarril-ffe.com/delicias banverket.se/jarnvagmuseum located in Ängelholm and Gävle.
Sala club lounge Veljekset Salmela free bus transportation
Holders of a Preferente 1st class train reservation have free access to the ■ Haparanda - Kemi/Tornio
Sala Club lounge located in several railway stations.
Switzerland
Sweden The national railway company of Switzerland is SBB; www.sbb.ch
The national railway company of Sweden is SJ; www.sj.se A Pass valid in Switzerland is valid for travel on the following private
An Pass valid in Sweden is valid on the following private railway lines: lines:
■ Arlanda Express ■ BLS AG
■ Arriva ■ FART Ferrovie Autoliniee Regionali Ticinese, including the Centovalli
■ DSB First railway to Domodossola (Italy)
■ Inlandsbanan ■ MOB Montreux Oberland Bernois
■ MerResor ■ RhB Rhätische Bahn AG
■ Skånetrafiken ■ SOB Südostbahn
■ Tågkompaniet ■ SSIF Società subalpina di emprese ferroviarie
■ Västtrafik ■ THURBO AG
■ Veolia ■ ZB Zentralbahn AG

Discounted boat services Discounted boat services


Destination Gotland special fare; www.destinationgotland.se Swiss private boat companies 50% discount
■ Nynäshamn-Visby ■ BLS on Lake Brienz and Lake Thun; www.bls.ch
■ Oskarshamn-Visby ■ BSG on Lake Biel and on the river Aare between Biel and Solothurn
Scandlines free transportation; www.scandlines.de ■ CGN on Lake Geneva; www.cgn.ch
■ Helsingør-Helsingborg ■ SGV on Lake Luzern
Stena Line 20% discount; www.stenaline.com ■ URh on the river Rhine between Constance and Schaffhausen
■ Frederikshavn-Göteborg ■ ZSG on Lake Zurich; www.zsg.ch
■ Grenå-Varberg Wilhelm Tell Express discounted fare; www.wilhelmtellexpress.com
Denmark +45 96 200 200; Sweden +46 (0)31 704 0000 ■ nostalgic boat crossings Luzern-Flüelen and connecting train ride to
Tallink Silja Oy; www.tallinksilja.com Locarno/Lugano (reservation compulsory)
■ Helsinki-Stockholm via Mariehamn: 50% discount
■ Riga (Latvia)-Stockholm: 50% discount Other pass benefits
■ Tallinn (Estonia)-Stockholm: 50% discount Bernina express
■ Stockholm-Turku via Mariehamn: 50% discount ■ Chur/St Moritz - Tirano - Lugano: reduced fare for the compulsory
All discounts granted on the cabin category C-A. Port taxes are extra. train reservation Chur/St Moritz-Tirano and for the connecting bus to
Finland +358(0)600 174 552; Sweden +46(0)822 2140 Lugano
Viking Line 50% discount; www.vikingline.fi Swiss private companies 50% discount
■ Turku/Helsinki-Stockholm ■ AB Appenzeller Bahnen
■ ASM Aare Seeland Mobil AG

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■ BB Kehrsiten - Bürgenstock Turkey
■ CJ Chemins de fer du Jura The national railway company of Turkey is TCDD; www.tcdd.gov.tr
■ FB Forchbahn AG No extra benefits available
■ GGB Gornergratbahn
■ LAF Adliswil - Felsenegg
■ LEB Lausanne - Echallens - Bercher
■ MBC Bière - Apples - Morges
■ MGB Matterhorn - Gotthard Bahn (only for YOUTH)
■ MVR Transports Montreux - Vevey - Riviera Free InterRail Souvenir
■ NStCM Chemin de Fer Nyon - St-Cergue - Morez
■ PB Pilatusbahn (Alpnachstad-Pilatus Kulm/ We’d love to know about where you travelled to in order to better
Kriens-Fräkmüntegg-Pil. Kulm) serve your rail-travel needs in the future. If you’ll send us your Travel
■ RA RegionAlps Martigny - Orsières / Le Chàble Report and Questionnaire (the cover of your InterRail Global Pass)

Outdoor café at the Stortorget square in Stockholm, Sweden

■ RB Rigi-Bahn once you’ve finished travelling, we’ll send you a special InterRail
■ RBS Regionalverkehr Bern Solothurn souvenir of your choice as a way of thanks (delivery estimate 4-6
■ SMF-lsm Stöckalp - Melchsee - Frutt weeks). Simply fold and seal the form, making sure the address
■ SMtS St-Imier - Mont-Soleil is on the outside. Wherever you mail it from, there’s no postage
■ SthB Stanserhornbahn necessary!
■ SZU Sihltal - Zürich - Uetliberg
■ TMR Martigny - Châtelard
■ TPC Transports publics du Chablais Travel Notebook
■ TPF Transports publics Fribourgeois (128 pages)
■ TRAVYS SA
■ TRN Transports régionaux Neuchâtelois
■ WB Waldenburgerbahn
■ WSB Wynental - und Suhrentalbahn USB-Stick
(256 MB)

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