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Non-European citizens can't use Interrail. There's a similar product called Eurail but with the discounts available for advance-purchase tickets, the pass ofte
by saryant 11y ago
Non-European citizens can't use Interrail. There's a similar product called Eurail but with the discounts available for advance-purchase tickets, the pass often doesn't make sense if you're traveling with a relatively specific itinerary and can plan ahead.
The surcharges on the various high-speed trains really killed the cost-effectiveness of the Eurail pass.
edit: There's a good overview of why the Eurail pass if often a bad option at Seat61: http://seat61.com/Railpass-and-Eurail-pass-guide.htm#Should http://seat61.com/Railpass-and-Eurail-pass-guide.htm#Should you buy a railpass or pay-as-you-go
- avz 11y ago> Non-European citizens can't use Interrail. Not true. You have to be a resident to use Interrail. So if you don't have a European passport, but live there, you can still use Interrail. Note also, "European" here means a lot more countries than the EU. Other eligible countries of residence include: Albania, Andorra, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, FYR Macedonia, Gibraltar, Iceland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, Russian Federation, San Marino, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine and Vatican City. Source: http://www.interrail.eu/help/ordering-pass/do-i-need-interrail-or-eurail-pass http://www.interrail.eu/help/ordering-pass/do-i-need-interra...
- codecamper 11y agoWhole lotta folk from San Marino! May as well mention sea land then.
- Coincoin 11y agoActually, if you reserve well in advance the surcharges are much smaller, even on high speeds. But I agree, it's situational.
- nerfhammer 11y agoIt's only cheaper if you take only the most expensive possible routes BUT, you can use it to get on any train in Europe even if only by confusing the local conductor with a complicated Eurail pass, even if it's fully reserved or not part of Eurail.
- saryant 11y agoYou can't just hop on any train anymore, that's the problem. Many high-speed routes require reservations and a surcharge. Those are also the trains most likely to have conductors who actually know the rules.
- monksy 11y agoEurorail is a complete waste of money. The companies who sell it in the US are there to screw you over.