There are many details and tips to know about the Interrail ticket, which we often refer to in our other articles. It is important to learn about all of them and use this knowledge to guide your travels. For example, knowing the countries covered by the ticket can help you plan your route, while the ticket’s validity period classification can help you manage your time better. With this in mind, let’s take a quick look at the general information to know about the Interrail ticket.
First, let’s talk about the types of Interrail tickets. What are the different types of tickets, how are they classified, which ticket is suitable for which type of travel, and what is the difference between the one country pass and global pass? We will try to answer these questions.
Interrail Ticket Types
- InterRail One Country Pass – A ticket that is valid only in one of the countries included in InterRail.
- InterRail Global Pass –A ticket that is valid in all countries included in InterRail.
1. InterRail One Country Pass
A ticket valid only in one of the countries included in the InterRail program, during the validity dates you determine for the country you have chosen. It is recommended for those who want to travel in only one country and explore every corner of it. The ticket is divided into 4 different types according to the frequency of travel:
- A one country pass valid for 3 days within 1 month
- A one country pass valid for 4 days within 1 month
- A one country pass valid for 6 days within 1 month
- A one country pass valid for 8 days within 1 month
How to Use One Country Pass?
If you intend to travel to only one country, this is the most advantageous ticket for you. For example, if you purchase a one country Italy pass valid for 3 days within 1 month, you can fly to Rome on May 1st, spend a week in Rome, then start your pass on May 8th and use your first day to travel from Rome to Bari (2 days validity left). After spending 4 days in Bari, you can travel towards the Amalfi Coast using your pass (1 day validity left). After spending a week there, you can use your pass on its last day to go to Milan and stay there until your return date. In this way, you can stay in Italy for about a month by only travelling by train for 3 days. It is the favourite of those who do not want to rush while exploring a country.
2. InterRail Global Pass – a ticket valid in all countries included in the InterRail program
It is a type of ticket that allows you to visit all the valid countries. It is generally preferred by InterRail enthusiasts when there are more than a few countries in the itinerary. This ticket is divided into sections to serve different demands.
a) InterRail Flexi Global Pass
A flexible ticket in terms of usage days and duration, but flexible in terms of valid countries. It starts from a date you determine and continues and ends without interruption during its validity period. You can travel every day during this period, or every two days. Unused days do not affect the ticket. One day starts at the local time of the country you are in and ends at 23:59 local time at your destination. It saves you money on hostels by allowing you to travel at night, but it can be tiring. If we mention their types:
- A flexible ticket that can be used for 5 days within 10 consecutive days
- A flexible ticket that can be used for 10 days within 22 consecutive days (our clear favorite)
So how does this work? Let’s explain it again with an example. For instance, we arrived in Berlin on September 24, 2014 with a flight from Istanbul to Berlin. However, the start date of our ticket was September 26, 2014. After spending 2 days in Berlin, we used the ticket for the first time on September 26 and traveled from Berlin to Munich. The ticket’s duration of 22 days started, so our ticket will expire on October 17. This means that we can travel by train for a total of 10 days between these dates, and with this logic, you have a chance to visit 10 cities, spending an average of 2 days in each city and taking a journey. However, you can extend this time even more with overnight journeys and use the ticket more effectively.
b) InterRail Continuous Global Pass
This is a premium ticket. It is valid in all countries without any limit from the selected start date until the end date. It expires at midnight on the end date. This ticket also has two variations:
- 15-day unlimited continental ticket
- 22-day unlimited continental ticket
- 30-day unlimited continental ticket
After taking a quick look at the types of InterRail tickets, let’s also have a look at the countries where the ticket is valid;
