Plan an Interrail trip without the tab overload

Build a workable route, check which trains need reservations, and sort out the details before you leave.

Dates, pace and preferences welcome too.

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Covering Europe's major rail operators

Planning a rail pass trip shouldn't feel this hard

Each operator has its own timetables, booking windows, and seat reservation rules. A simple route can turn into hours of research.

20+ hrs

Lost to research

Forums, booking sites, and conflicting advice can eat up an evening before you book a single ticket.

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Reservation rules

A train may require a booking, offer one, or block passholder reservations.

€5–€79

Hidden fees

Seat and sleeper supplements can change the cost of the whole trip.

Take your trip from rough idea to booked route

Plan the route, compare pass and ticket costs, book your seats, and keep the itinerary handy while you travel.

Step 1: Plan

Build a route you can book

Add your cities and dates. Sam maps the legs, identifies trains that need reservations, and checks the connections.

Stops you can reach

Sam suggests destinations that fit the direction and pace of your trip.
Reservation flags

See whether each leg requires, offers, or restricts passholder reservations.
Share or export

Send the plan to travel companions or save it as a PDF.

Itinerary

Grand European Tour

Verified

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.

Step 2: Compare

Check whether a pass saves you money

Compare tickets and eligible rail passes for your route and dates, including reservation supplements and age-based fares.

Live fare data

Use ticket prices for your travel dates instead of estimates from old forum posts.
Supplements included

Include seat reservations and sleeper supplements in the total.
Eligible discounts

Check youth, senior, and family fares alongside the standard price.

Fare comparison

3 legs • 1 adult

Save €87

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

Step 3: Book

Pass and reservations, one checkout

Buy your pass, seat reservations, and sleeper berths in one basket instead of working through several operator sites.

One checkout, every operator

Book across SNCF, ÖBB, Trenitalia, SBB, and more in one payment.
Tickets straight to your inbox

Mobile-ready PDFs, attached to the right leg of your trip.
Sell-out alerts

Sam pings you before reservations open for Nightjets, Eurostars and other limited trains.

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Checkout

3 items

Interrail 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

Step 4: Travel

Get help when plans change

If a train is cancelled or you change your mind about a stop, ask Sam for another route and update your itinerary from the platform.

Live disruption rerouting

Cancelled train? Sam finds the next workable connection in seconds.
Change plans mid-trip

Add a stop, skip a city, or stay another night and update the itinerary.
Answers, on the platform

Which platform? Is luggage storage open? Can I bring my bike? Just ask.

Day 6 · Zurich Hauptbahnhof

14:22

My connection to Vienna was cancelled. What now?

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.

Built by rail pass travelers

Experienced Interrailers built Sam and tested it against thousands of rail travel questions and planning scenarios.

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Journeys planned

Real itineraries planned and verified across 33 European countries.

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Scenarios tested

Unique rail scenarios and edge cases stress-tested before release.

Countries covered

Every Interrail country, with operator-specific reservation rules baked in.

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Common questions

How does the trip planner work?

You start by setting your origin and destination, then describe what you want to experience. Sam suggests stops that fit your route and interests. You can add, remove, or reorder destinations, and Sam shows you reservation requirements and costs for each leg.

What if I just have a quick question?

You don't have to plan a full trip. Visit the Ask page for help with reservations, routes, pass rules, or scenic trains.

What if Sam gives me wrong information?

Ask a human rail pass expert to review Sam's advice through our concierge service.

Can Sam help me spend less?

Sam compares passes with individual tickets, includes reservation fees, and points out routes with lower supplements. The cheapest choice depends on your dates and itinerary.

How is Sam different from ChatGPT?

Sam focuses on European rail travel and has been tested against more than 1,000 rail planning scenarios. You can also ask a human expert to review its advice.

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