A multi-city rail trip you can take, planned in 10 minutes
Tell Sam where you want to go. You'll get a route with workable connections, ticket options and the reservation rules for each leg.
Dates, pace and preferences welcome too.
- 33 countries
- 30+ operators
- Reservation rules included
Rather ask a question first? Talk to Sam.
Covering Europe's major rail operators
Three things you can hand Sam
Ask about one train, plan a whole trip or compare tickets with a rail pass. Sam can start with whatever you know so far.
- Ask your questions Ask "Is 20 minutes enough in Zurich?" or "Do I need to book that night train?" Sam gives you a straight answer. Read an answer
- Plan your trip Name the cities. Sam works out the legs, changes and awkward gaps, including connections no single operator sells. See a trip built
- Buy tickets or a pass Live fares against pass cost, reservations and supplements included. Then one checkout across 30+ operators. See the checkout
The train questions you'd otherwise spend all evening googling
Ask "Do I need to book that night train?" or "Is 20 minutes enough in Zurich?" Sam checks the details and gives you a direct answer.
Reservation help
Which trains need a booking, and what it costs.
Route options
The fastest, most scenic, or best value route.
Yes. Nightjet sleepers require reservations.
Expect €24–€79 depending on couchette vs. sleeper. If you'd rather skip it, take a daytime Railjet via Salzburg with no mandatory reservation.
Plan the route, compare fares and book
Sam turns your list of cities into a route, compares passes with tickets and brings the booking into one checkout.
Say the cities. Sam builds the route.
Start with a list such as Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Sam works out the legs and connections, then flags timings that need another look.
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Just list the places
Add dates and pace if you know them. A list of places is enough to begin.
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A route that works
Sam checks the connections, including those no single operator sells.
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Take it with you
Share the plan with companions or export it as a PDF.
Itinerary
Grand European Tour
Paris → Zurich
TGV Lyria • Reservation required (€9)
Zurich → Vienna
Nightjet sleeper • Private cabin available
Vienna → Venice
Railjet • No reservation needed
Sam's review
Minimises travel time while including the scenic Arlberg Pass. Nightjet availability looks good for your dates.
See whether a pass saves you money
Sam prices the same itinerary with a rail pass and with separate tickets. The comparison includes reservations and eligible discounts.
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A clear cost comparison
See a result such as "The pass saves you €84," based on fares for your dates.
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The hidden costs included
The total includes seat reservations and supplements that can make a pass more expensive.
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Your eligible discounts
Sam applies youth, senior and family discounts to the comparison.
Fare comparison
3 legs • 1 adult
Interrail Global Pass
€289
4 days in 1 month + €27 reservations
Recommended for this trip
Point-to-point tickets
€376
Paris–Zurich €89 · Zurich–Vienna €179 · Vienna–Venice €108
One checkout instead of six websites
Tickets, seat reservations and sleeper berths across 30+ operators, bought in one payment. Then Sam keeps watch and pings you before the sell-out-prone trains fill up.
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Pay once, travel everywhere
SNCF, ÖBB, Trenitalia, SBB and 30+ more in a single basket.
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Tickets straight to your inbox
Mobile-ready PDFs, attached to the right leg of your trip.
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No missing the good trains
Sam pings you before Nightjets, Eurostars and other limited trains sell out.
Checkout
3 itemsInterrail Global Pass
4 days in 1 month · Adult 2nd class
€289
TGV Lyria reservation
Paris → Zurich · 14 Jun · Coach 4, Seat 21
€9
Nightjet sleeper
Zurich → Vienna · 16 Jun · Private cabin
€169
Total
€467
A safety net for the whole journey
If a strike, missed connection or change of plans affects your trip, ask Sam for a new route and update the bookings that need to change.
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Find another route
If a train is cancelled, Sam finds the next workable connection.
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Change plans mid-trip
Add a stop, skip a city or extend a night. Sam updates the itinerary.
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Answers on the platform
Ask about platforms, luggage storage or taking a bike on the train.
Day 6 · Zurich Hauptbahnhof
14:22
Try a new route via Salzburg.
Zurich → Salzburg → Vienna on the 15:40 Railjet gets you in by 22:05 — no reservation needed. I've updated your itinerary.
The fiddly bits, handled
Reservation rules change by country, operator and train. Sam checks the rules for each leg while you plan, before they catch you at the ticket counter.
Reservations
Same trip. Five different rules.
Pass rules
"Valid" comes with footnotes.
- ✓ Railjet: no reservation needed
- ! TGV: valid, but pay €10–€29 supplement
- ! Eurostar: limited pass quota, sells out
- ✕ Spanish AVE: tiny quota, often unavailable
- ✕ Home country: only one outbound + one inbound trip
Checked against the details that affect your trip
Sam checks routes against live timetables and operator reservation rules. We've also tested the planner with more than 1,000 travel scenarios.
350+
Journeys planned
Real itineraries planned and verified across 33 European countries.
1,000+
Scenarios tested
Unique rail scenarios and edge cases stress-tested before release.
33
Countries covered
Every Interrail country, with operator-specific reservation rules baked in.
"Eight hours of rail-pass research, done in ten minutes."
Sam stitched the reservation rules, backup routes, and the best night train option together before we finished dinner.
Pay for the planning you use
Buy credits once and use them for planning, fare comparison, and bookings. Credits last a year, with no subscription.
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A human expert when it gets complicated
For complex itineraries, our rail experts can review your plan, confirm reservations and check the tight connections.
Expert validation
Every leg, timing window, and pass rule checked.
Reservation strategy
When to book, which seats to choose, how to avoid sell-outs.
Backup routes
Alternatives if a train is delayed or cancelled.
Common questions
How is Sam different from ChatGPT?
Can Sam plan a whole trip?
How does pricing work?
What if my trip is too complex for AI alone?
Can Sam save me money?
Start with the cities you want to see
Give Sam your cities and get a route with workable connections and booking options.
Dates, pace and preferences welcome too.
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