Travel Stories

There's nothing better than getting inspired by stories from fellow Interrailers! From itineraries to tips from locals, we've got you covered.

We asked, you answered: The best Halloween destinations in Europe There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are turning gold and Halloween is almost upon us. In celebration of the holiday, we asked our followers to share their favourite places to spend Halloween in Europe.
The 15 best train rides to take this autumn An off-the-beaten-path route from Paris to Barcelona. An unforgettable journey across the Lower Tatras mountains. And so much more. Here are our top 15 train rides across Europe to take during the fall.
The West Highland Line Want to experience the nature and magic of Scotland? Hop on the West Highland Line to ride through the Scottish Highlands by train.
There’s No Place Like the Camargue Delta Discover the Camargue: Europe’s largest river delta by train with Interrail or Eurail. You’ll find pink flamingos, white horses and black bulls in this beautiful nature reserve.
Your Journey, your Story Thinking of buying Interrail or Eurail to travel Europe by train? Read these testimonials for tips and inspiration from other travellers.
Paris: My Terminus Depot It’s easy to fall in love with Paris. Feel inspired by Iryna’s captivating story about travelling 2000 km by train to Gare de l’Est with Interrail from her home in Ukraine.
A Magic Carpet Made of Steel Newly retired? Ready for a Grand Train Tour in France, Switzerland, and Spain with Interrail? Check out this blog post from a retired widower for rail tips and inspiration.
Mini-city breaks Planning a mini-city break in Europe? Choose one or more of the following rail itineraries: Chasing the sun, Food indulgence, Nature lovers or European cities.
A Briton's Britain Want to know how to travel in England, Scotland and Wales by train? Experience the best of Britain with a Great Britain Pass.
Looking for hidden pots of gold Add the Emerald Isle to your next rail adventure with this two-week rail itinerary from Belfast to Kilkenny (with stops at Giant’s Causeway, Londonderry & Cliffs of Moher).
Next stop: Germany Get ready for this 2-week train itinerary in Germany. Travel to 6 of the biggest and best German cities by train with Interrail (this is a reservation-free route).
Meet Kris Join 23-year-old Dutch girl Kris on her epic Interrail adventure across Europe! Exploring with her wheelchair, Kris shows that travelling by train is possible for anyone.
A Glimpse Of Finland by rail Looking for the perfect rail itinerary to discover Finland's hidden nature? Here's the ideal 9-day train trip you can follow with an Interrail or Eurail Pass.
Benefits of travelling on European trains with kids Dreaming of a family holiday? Europe's comfortable and spacious trains provide the perfect way to explore the continent with small children and young adults.
Switzerland And Italy In Two Weeks Do you want to visit Switzerland and Italy by rail? With some of the best scenic routes in Europe, we have the ultimate two-week itinerary for you.
How You Can Travel The Original Orient Express Route Want to experience one of the world’s most iconic train routes in Europe? Follow the original route of the Orient Express with trains covered by Eurail & Interrail.
6 winter destinations in Southern Italy