Planning a much needed summer holiday? Looking at what to do in your gap year? Why not give interrailing a go? It’s a great way to travel across Europe without having the faff of getting through airports, or feeling like you’re tied to visiting just one city.

A big reason why we love the idea of interrailing Europe as a brilliant way to discover more of Europe is because it’s super cheap!

Interrailing has become a rite of passage for students looking for a super flexible, affordable way to travel through Europe by train. It gives travellers the opportunity to jump on and off as many trains as they like, fueled by spontaneous adventures across 33 countries in Europe.

An Interrail Pass, or Eurail Pass for Non-Europeans, gives travellers the chance to roam Europe by train and even ferry, for a set number of days or months, depending on the length of your rail pass.

European Citizens: 

An Interrail Pass can be used by European citizens. If you’re not a European citizen, but a resident of Europe, you can also use an Interrail Pass. The great news is UK citizens can still use the same European Interrail Pass, Brexit hasn’t changed these terms of travel.

Non-European citizens: 

Non-European citizens need to get themselves a Eurail Pass instead, available from 

. This one is the same price as an Interrail Pass, and works more or less the same.

Remember to bring the correct documentation for your trip. 

 to find out exactly what you need for your next Interrail adventure.

There are different types of passes you can choose from, which will either give you access to explore a single country in depth, or travel to as many different countries as possible.

can help give you an idea of which pass is best for you.

The Interrail Global Pass is the most flexible way to travel across Europe. You simply choose the length of time you want to travel for, and it gives you access to over 33 different countries in Europe. 

Prices vary depending on the number of days you want to travel each month, but the most popular and the best value is the

. For 7 days of train travel, it will cost you

£219

. A perfect option for those of you wanting to explore 6-8 destinations. If you fancy getting to more locations there are plenty more options to choose from to give yourself more travel days a month. Have a look through the options at

and find what will best fit your adventure plans.

The single country pass, or a One Country Pass, allows you to travel around one European Country. So if you want a deep dive into a single countries culture, go for this one. Prices will vary depending on the country.

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There are all sorts of places you can get your Interrail pass from. We recommend getting your pass from a company you recognise and are used to. It makes things easier as you start your adventure. You can get your pass from

, which is Britain’s official Interrail pass provider, offered by National Rail. You can also get your pass from

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is the first point of call when you’re thinking about planning your trip. It will help you find and plan your rail trips. Whether you are one of those people who likes to plan in advance, or a last minute decide on the day kind of person, you can save your journeys, and put together travel itineraries for you to follow.

Before you start looking at trains, you’ll want to figure out a rough idea of the route you want to take. From there, you can start thinking about how long you want to stay in each place. The good thing about interrailing is that you have way more flexibility in travelling about and organising your tickets than if you were flying.

Although you can plan your own route, and decide where abouts you want to go, here are some classic routes that you can look at for inspiration and tailor them to what you want to do on your interrailing holiday.

When planning your trip, make sure you look at the Train TimeTables for the cities that you are travelling to. We know this sounds obvious, but keep an eye on train times through the Rail Planner app, as you don’t want to get surprised with unexpected changes or delays. Definitely do this before you set off towards the station, and minimise the stress of getting from A to B.

When travelling you want to make sure you stick to a budget. The best way to do this is to think about setting a budget for each city you’re visiting, so you don’t blow all your money on the first couple of cities.

Consider getting a Starling Card, so you can separate your travel budget out, and know where you are at all times. A big bonus of using

when you're travelling is that they do not charge any fees for using your Debit Card overseas, it’s even free to withdraw cash from ATMs abroad too! It’s wise to keep a bit of extra money aside in your budget just in case of any emergencies.

Did you know you can travel across Spain free of charge! Which makes city hopping even easier. This free travel discount covers any return rail trip less than 300km with the Spanish National rail company, Renfe. There are some ticket types that are not included in this, such as single fares and multi tickets. Find out more about this and other discounts on

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Now you know how to interrail, where to get your tickets, and how much everything will cost. If you’re considering any other ways of saving money on your travel, check out our

, and also our guide on

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