5 Great Ideas for Your Next Interrail Trip
These are five great ideas for your next rail trip across Europe, making use of the 15% discount offered by Interrail.
Interrail sale
There is currently a great spring sale in which you can get a 15% discount on all Interrail and Eurail passes.
This sale lasts until Tuesday 31 March.
You can read the terms and conditions on the DiscoverByRail Interrail sale page, where you can also buy your pass.
I receive a small commission if you buy your pass through DiscoverByRail, which does not affect the price you pay but does help me maintain this website and provide you with the latest train travel news.
Inside a Swiss first class panorama coach on the Zurich-Graz ‘Transalpin’ EuroCity train. ©AndyBTravels
Travel ideas
Just like regular Interrail or Eurail passes, one bought during this spring sale must be used within 11 months of the purchase date.
Even if you do not have any fixed plans yet, you can still buy a pass now and plan your itinerary at a later stage.
These five great train travel ideas are worth considering if you buy an Interrail or Eurail pass:
1. European Sleeper to Italy
European Sleeper will soon launch its brand new night train route from Brussels to Milan.
This exciting new night train will take a scenic route across Germany and Switzerland, and in the morning you will be treated to gorgeous window views as it traverses the classic Gotthard railway line.
European Sleeper trains are included in your Interrail pass, so why not book a berth in a couchette or sleeper and head to Italy with them?
Explore the city of Milan, visit the great Italian lakes, or travel further south to Florence, Rome, or even Sicily!
Couchette carriage on the European Sleeper night train. ©European Sleeper
2. Explore the beautiful cities of Poland
As I discussed at length on my Substack, Poland is one of my favourite countries to explore by train.
The trains are excellent, and I love to take a seat in the superb Polish dining cars and watch the world go by.
Why not plan a trip and discover beautiful Polish cities such as Gdansk, Krakow, Wroclaw, and Warsaw?
3. By train to the Austrian Alps
Heading by train to Austria is another great way to make excellent use of your Interrail or Eurail pass.
As Austrian trains do not require compulsory reservations, travelling with an Interrail pass is extremely easy and gives you maximum freedom to explore.
Needless to say, the Alpine scenery in Austria is stunning, and there are plenty of interesting cities and beautiful mountain towns to discover.
4. Visit Santa Claus in Rovaniemi
Have you always wanted to take a trip above the Arctic Circle?
Travel with a combination of trains and ferries to the Finnish capital, Helsinki, and then take the excellent sleeper train from there to Rovaniemi.
With an Interrail pass, you even get a 20% discount on overnight sailings with Tallink Silja Line ships between Stockholm and Helsinki, which is surely a useful bonus.
As Interrail passes must be used within 11 months of purchase, you can buy your discounted pass now and use it in December for an exciting trip just before Christmas!
Boarding a night train at the station of Helsinki. ©AndyBTravels
5. London to Istanbul by train
If there is one epic European rail adventure, it is London to Istanbul by train.
No other route is so steeped in history or carries such cultural significance, and it is about as far as you can travel across the continent using an Interrail or Eurail pass!
Conclusion
With an Interrail or Eurail pass in hand, you can enjoy some epic train journeys to exciting destinations across Europe.
These five ideas should hopefully give you some inspiration for your next Interrail adventure.
Don’t forget to take advantage of the current Interrail spring sale and buy your pass with a 15% discount.
