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Contents

Introduction

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Dear InterRail traveller,

Introduction Validity of the InterRail Global Pass How to use your InterRail Global Pass Train reservations and additional costs What to expect while travelling Trains in Europe Train Station Smarts & Tips InterRail Global Pass Benefits Participating Companies & Pass Benefits Free InterRail Souvenir

Your InterRail Pass is your personal ticket to a world of discovery in 30 different countries. There’s no better way to experience Europe than by rail, whether using quaint local trains, convenient Intercity services or super-fast TGVs. There’s so much stunning scenery to admire from the window of a train – from the fjords of Norway to the Swiss Alps and the Mediterranean coast. With your pass, you can reach out-of-the-way rural towns, but also arrive right in the heart of Lisbon, Narvik, Palermo, Athens and even Istanbul. Europe’s dense railway network with over 40,000 railway stations offers plenty of opportunities for exploration. Welcome aboard!

View of the city of Porto and D. Luis bridge, Portugal

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this InterRail Traveller’s Guide is accurate and up to date. Information, however, is subject to change without prior notice. Please visit our official website for the latest updates: www.InterRailnet.com.

This booklet has been designed to help you enjoy your journey through Europe and get the most out of your InterRail Global Pass. It provides information on how to use the pass, on how to understand and handle reservations and gives an overview of additional benefits and practical tips. Thank you for choosing InterRail, enjoy your trip!

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Validity of the InterRail Global Pass

How to use your InterRail Global Pass

Where is my InterRail Global Pass valid?

When can I start?

An InterRail Global pass is valid on the national railways and shipping lines listed in the InterRail ticket cover. Furthermore, it is valid on various private railways (see page 13 and further). Please note that it is not valid for free travel in your country of residence.

You can start your first trip anytime after 00.00 hours on the first day your pass is valid. You must finish your last trip by midnight (24.00 hours) on the last day of validity.

Record your journeys Travel in the country where you live Your InterRail Pass is not valid for free travel in your country of residence. However (with the exception of Great Britain), you are entitled to get discounted tickets to or from the border on presentation of your InterRail Pass. This discount is only obtainable in your home country, so please purchase tickets at your local train station before your journey commences. The discount varies from country to country (details at www.InterRailnet.com).

Inside your InterRail Global Pass cover you will find a fold-out Travel Report and Questionnaire. You are required to fill in (in blue or black ink) the details of each journey you take on the Travel Report before boarding your train. Ticket inspectors will ask to see this document during your travels and you can be fined up to EUR 50 if your Travel Report is incomplete.

Travel documents Check your pass carefully to ensure all your personal details are correct. Should there be any mistakes, it is imperative to take it back to the point-of-purchase. During your travels, your pass is like cash – guard it accordingly! InterRail does not grant any refund for lost, stolen or partially used passes. Travel insurance is highly recommended.

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Reservations Although your InterRail Pass gives you access to rail travel in the participating countries, certain trains – such as high-speed, international and night trains – usually require you to reserve a seat and pay an extra fee. Seats on such trains can be in high demand, especially during the summer holiday months of July and August. Note also that the number of seats allocated to InterRail Pass holders can be limited. To avoid disappointment, advance booking is strongly recommended. Most trains can be booked up to 3 months in advance. Please note, when seats for pass holders have been sold out you may have to purchase a full fare ticket or travel on a different day or at a different time.

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Statue of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza in Alcala de Henares, Spain

We hope you’ll take time to send us your completed Travel Report & Questionnaire after you finished travelling. If you do, we’ll send you a great InterRail souvenir (see page 27 for details).

How often can I travel? The number of days on which you can travel depends on whether it is a ‘Flexi’ pass or a ‘Continuous’ pass. InterRail Global Passes valid for 22 days or 1 month are Continuous passes. InterRail Global Passes valid for 5 or 10 days within a longer period of time are flexi passes. ■ Flexi Passes ❖ can only be used for a certain number of travel days within a set period. If you have a flexi pass, a travel calendar will be printed on your ticket. ■ Continuous Passes can be used unlimited (every day) during the period in which the pass is valid. Any section marked with a ❖ applies to flexi pass holders only.

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❖ Filling in the Travel Calendar When travelling with a flexi pass it is important that you record the date of each journey in the Travel Calendar (printed on the pass). You must write in ink and it’s imperative to do this before boarding the train. Not doing so is the same as travelling without a ticket, which means you risk a hefty fine. The month should be written below the day; i.e. 18th October is 18 (see example). Be very careful filling in the 10 date. If you make a mistake you cannot correct it as this could be interpreted as fraud. If you make a mistake you will have to enter the correct date in the next travel day box and consequently lose a travel day.

Train reservations and additional costs To ensure you have a seat, it is possible to make a reservation for most trains. For certain European trains, such as the high-speed, international or night trains, reservations are compulsory. To find out whether reservations are compulsory, check an online timetable, or enquire with your travel agent or at a railway station. On some trains the number of seats available for InterRail Pass holders may be limited (reservation is subject to availability), so you should make reservations as early as possible.** Reservations can be made at most major train stations. The costs for a reservation are not included in your pass and can vary widely depending on the country

❖ Travelling by night train For passes with flexible travel days there are 2 possibilities for travelling by night train: 1. In the event that your train departs before 19.00 hours, you need to use 2 travel days (fill in the day of departure and the day of arrival) or 2. If you’re travelling on a direct night train or boat that departs after 19.00 hours, you may take advantage of a special rule which allows you to use just one of your travel days. If your first trip of the day is on a direct overnight train departing after 19:00 hours, enter the following day’s date (i.e. the date of arrival) in the calendar box. For example: if, on 2nd August, you take the direct night train from Prague to Budapest departing at 21.53 hours; you only have to fill out 3rd August in the travel calendar. When travelling by night boat (Superfast or Blue star Ferries) you can fill in either the day of departure or the day of arrival. Please note that you cannot start travelling before the first day of validity on your pass.

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Helsinki Cathedral (Suurkirkko), Finland

and type of train, as well as the date of purchase and/or travel. ** In case seats for InterRail Pass holders are sold out, you may be asked to buy a normal ticket. If this happens you could always consider taking a different train, or travelling on a different date. Quality trains that offer special amenities (such as sleepers) or which are faster than conventional trains, often require a reservation at extra cost. The surcharge for this includes the compulsory seat reservation and sometimes also either a meal aboard the train or other perks. For an overview of trains that require a reservation please see the table on the reverse of the InterRail map.

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What to expect while travelling

Trains in Europe

1st or 2nd class on the train

There is a diverse range of train types in Europe, each offering a unique and interesting travel experience.

Depending on your type of InterRail Pass, you are allowed to travel in either 1st or 2nd class. If you have a 1st class pass, you are not entitled to a refund if you travel 2nd class. In order to travel in 1st class with a 2nd class pass, you must pay the difference in fare. Please note that some trains do not have 1st class cars, and on ships there is generally no class distinction.

Will there be food on board? Many long-distance trains have full-service restaurant cars offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Buffet and bar cars sell light meals

High-speed trains Want to get there really fast? How does up to 300 kph sound? Many high-speed services criss-cross Europe, all offering comfortable 1st and 2nd class cars and catering.

Other day trains There is also a full schedule of domestic and international trains running at regular speed that can get you to your destination quickly.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

throughout the trip, and vendors with food trolleys often pass through the train selling beverages and snacks. Enquire at the station whether the train you want to take has a buffet or restaurant car.

These are generally called Intercity (IC) or EuroCity (EC) trains. Others, such as Direct, Interregio or Express trains, make more frequent stops along the way.

Legendary scenic rail lines Shimmering lakes, plunging gorges, snow-capped mountains, coastal splendours – Europe abounds with picturesque, backcountry routes that boast breathtaking scenery. Try the line between Perpignan and La Tour de Carol in France or Italy’s Ventimiglia to Cuneo train. There are also legendary tourist lines that dot Europe’s landscape. InterRail Passes are accepted on many of these trains or entitle you to a discount.

Night trains Imagine gently rocking to sleep to the rhythm of the rails and

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arriving at your destination the next morning relaxed, refreshed and ready for a day of sightseeing. Night trains serve Europe’s major cities and offer a variety of sleeping accommodations. Most overnight trains offer either sleepers or couchettes, and some also offer seats. Prices vary according to the amount of comfort and privacy. If you’re on a budget, consider a couchette (from € 15 to € 69) or a seat (from € 5). Couchettes are mixed compartments (men and women together), with four open bunks in 1st class and four or six open bunks in 2nd class. A sheet, blanket and pillow are provided, but be prepared to sleep in your day clothes. Seats are available on selected trains, and are generally only available in 2nd class.

Train Station Smarts & Tips Check your station! Many larger cities have multiple train stations, and trains do not always stop at them all. Double check exactly which station you need to depart from so you don’t miss your train. If there is a specific station in a city you want to arrive at, also check that the train you’re taking does stop there.

Train schedule and platform information Most European railways have a website where you can consult train schedules and platform information. The website www.railpassenger.info/ also offers a lot of information that can help you plan your journey.

Baggage Most major railway stations have baggage carts, left-luggage offices or coin-operated lockers for storage of your luggage. Aboard the train, luggage racks are found above seats or at the end of the car, but do keep an eye on your baggage as the railway is not responsible for lost or stolen bags.

Getting on, off and seating on trains

Train along the Mediterranean coast, France

For maximum comfort and privacy, reserve a 1st (one or two passengers) or 2nd class (two or three passengers) compartment. These compartments usually have a wash basin. Toilet facilities can be found down the corridor. The costs for sleepers is, of course, higher (from € 30 to € 197).

You’ve checked the schedule and know the departure track, now you’re ready to board! If you’ve made a reservation, you’ll find the car and seat number printed on the ticket. Displays on platforms at some stations show the composition of long-distance and overnight trains, and indicate where your car will stop on the platform. Be ready to board the train the minute it arrives; station stops are often very short. You can see if a car is 1st or 2nd class by the numbers posted near the train’s door or on a window (some trains have both classes in one car). Pay close attention to destination displays and/or car numbers near the door. Trains can be split and sent in different directions, so make sure the car you’re in is going where you want to go.

Are we there yet? Dream on On night trains, customs and passport checks are often conducted while you are sleeping, so it is common practice for the car attendant to collect your InterRail Pass and passport (or travel ID) for border formalities. The documents will be returned to you in the morning and you will enjoy an uninterrupted night’s sleep.

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Station stops aren’t always announced, or may be announced in a foreign language you don’t understand. Take note of your scheduled arrival time and the names of the last stations before your stop so you’ll be prepared to exit the train when it arrives at your destination. Station names are clearly visible at platforms.

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InterRail Global Pass Benefits

Participating Companies & Pass Benefits

InterRail Global Pass holders are entitled to a variety of discounts and free offers. You can obtain these at local ticket offices or by contacting the company that offers the discount. Always double check on your ticket that you have been given the discount.

Introduction

❖ Flexi passes and Pass Benefits When travelling on a flexi pass, please note that if the benefit entails free transportation, it requires the use of one of your travel days.

The following pages provide information on the railway and shipping companies participating in the InterRail Global Pass offer. In addition, you will find a list of companies, offering discounts to InterRail Pass holders. This information is arranged per country.

Austria The national railway company of Austria is ÖBB; www.oebb.at A Pass valid in Austria is also valid on the following private railway line: ■ Ebenfurt - Sopron operated by ROeEE

Discounted boat services Blaue Danube Schiffahrt 20% discount; www.ddsg-blue-danube.at ■ Melk-Krems ■ Vienna-Dürnstein (sundays only) ■ Sightseeing boat trips in Vienna Donauschiffahrt Wurm & Köck special price; www.donauschiffahrt.de ■ Linz-Passau: reservation compulsory

Other pass benefits Meininger hotels 10% discount; www.meininger-hostels.com Located in Berlin, München, Köln, Hamburg, Wien & London: Book direct at MEININGER hostels and get 10% off on your stay and 10 minutes internet for free. All-you-can-eat breakfast is only € 3,50 and WiFi Internet is free in the Hostel. Contact: [email protected] or +49(0)30 6663 6100 Panoramic dome at the top of the Reichstag building, Berlin, Germany

Belgium In case of a free overnight ferry, you may enter either the day of departure or arrival in the Travel Calendar. If the benefit only entails a discount in price, this does not require use of a travel day. Therefore, you can travel using the discount – even if all your travel days have been used up – provided it takes place within the overall validity period of your Pass.

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The national railway company of Belgium is NMBS/SNCB; www.b-rail.be

Pass benefits Eurostar special fares for Pass holders (all fares are subject to availability) ■ London St Pancras / Ebbsfleet / Ashford-Brussels Midi Reservations at: +44(0)123 361 7575 or +33(0)892 353 539 HUSA-Hotels 10% discount; www.husa.es Discount on the best internet rate, not in combination with other offers. Book at www.husa.es (login:Rail Pass, password: Eurrailinterrail) or by tel. +34 902 100 710 (reference Eurail InterRail)

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Bosnia Herzegovina

Other pass benefits

The national railway companies of Bosnia Herzegovina are: ■ ZFBH (Railway of the federation of Bosnia Herzegovina) ■ ZRS (Railway of the republic of Srpska; www.zrs-rs.com No extra benefits available

Jernbane museum 25% discount; www.jernbanemuseum.dk Danish railway museum in Odense Nordjyske Jernbaner (Railway) 50% discount ■ Frederikshavn-Skagen ■ Hirtshals-Hjørring

Bulgaria The national railway company of Bulgaria is BDZ; www.bdz.bg No extra benefits available

Finland

Croatia

Discounted boat services

The national railway company of Croatia is HZ Putnicki prijevoz; www.hznet.hr No extra benefits available

Tallink Silja Oy; www.tallinksilja.com ■ Helsinki-Rostock: 30% discount ■ Helsinki-Stockholm via Mariehamn: 50% discount ■ Helsinki-Tallinn: 50% discount ■ Stockholm-Turku via Mariehamn: 50% discount All discounts granted on the cabin category C-A. Port taxes are extra. Finland +358(0)600 174 552; Sweden +46(0)822 2140 Viking Line 50% discount; www.vikingline.fi ■ Turku/Helsinki-Stockholm

Czech Republic The national railway company of the Czech Republic is CD; www.cd.cz No extra benefits available

Denmark The national railway company of Denmark is DSB; www.dsb.dk A Pass valid in Denmark is also valid on the private railway lines: ■ Arriva ■ DSB-First

Discounted boat services Color Line 50% discount on normal fares (not on seats and meals); www.colorline.com ■ Hirtshals-Kristiansand ■ Hirtshals-Larvik Denmark +45 (0)99 561 977; Norway +47 (0)81 500 811 DFDS Seaways 25% discount on all categories except Commodore class ■ Copenhagen-Oslo reservation at: www.dfdsseaways.com/railpass (subject to availability) Scandlines free transportation; www.scandlines.de ■ Helsingør-Helsingborg ■ Puttgarden-Rødby Færge Stena Line 20% discount; www.stenaline.com ■ Frederikshavn-Göteborg ■ Grenå-Varberg Denmark +45 96 200 200; Sweden +46 (0)31 704 0000

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The national railway company of Finland is VR; www.vr.fi

Other pass benefits Railway Museums free admission ■ Hyvinkää: www.rautatie.org Hyvinkäänkatu 9, tel +358 (0) 3072 5241 ■ Jokioinen: Narrow-gauge railway museum (open June - mid August) ■ Minkiö: Kiipuntie 49, Kiipu village www.jokioistenmuseorautatie.fi Veljekset Salmela free bus transportation ■ Haparanda - Kemi/Tornio

France The national railway company of France is SNCF; www.sncf.fr & www.tgv-europe.com

Discounted boat services Grimaldi Ferries 20% discount on official fares (port taxes, fixed dues and special fares excluded); www.grimaldi-lines.com ■ Civitavecchia-Porto Vecchio (Corsica) ■ Livorno-Porto Vecchio (Corsica) ■ Civitavecchia-Toulon For tickets and reservations fill in the form EURAIL INTERRAIL on www.grimaldi-lines.com. Italy: +39 081 496 444; Spain: +34 932 959 100

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Irish Ferries 30% discount; www.irishferries.com ■ Cherbourg-Rosslare (February to December)* ■ Roscoff-Rosslare (May to September)* *No daily sailings, reservation compulsory. France +33(0)233 234 444; Ireland +353(0)818 300 400 SeaFrance 50% discount; www.seafrance.com ■ Calais-Dover ; reservations: +33 (0)321 177 020

Discounted boat services Donauschiffahrt Wurm & Köck; www.donauschiffahrt.de ■ Linz-Passau: reservation compulsory Scandlines free transportation; www.scandlines.de ■ Puttgarden-Rødby Færge Tallink Silja Oy; www.tallinksilja.com; Finland +358(0)600 174 552 ■ Helsinki-Rostock: 30% discount All discounts granted on the cabin category C-A. Port taxes are extra.

Other pass benefits Admission with a discount ■ France Miniature Parc in Elancourt; www.franceminiature.com ■ Grévin Wax Museum in Paris: 20% off (www.grevin.com) Bus SNCF free transportation ■ Digne-St Auban ■ Digne-Veynes ■ Canfranc-Oloron Chemins de Fer Corse 50% discount; www.trainstouristiques-ter.com All journeys in Corsica Chemins de Fer de Provence 50% discount; www.trainprovence.com ■ Digne-Nice Eurostar special fares for Pass holders (all fares are subject to availability) ■ London St Pancras / Ebbsfleet / Ashford / Lille - Paris Nord Reservations at: +44(0)123 361 7575 or +33(0)892 353 539 RER Paris Free travel from Charles De Gaulle airport to Paris Gare du Nord railway station (in this direction only). In order to obtain access to this RER train, go to the RER station at CDG Terminal 1 or 2. Ask for a ‘contremarque‘ at the ticket window, showing your Pass. You need this ‘contremarque‘ to enter the platform, and to exit the RER station at Paris Gare du Nord.

FYROM The national railway company of FYROM is MZ; www.mz.com.mk No extra benefits available

Germany The national railway company of Germany is Deutsche Bahn (DB); www.bahn.de. For the validity of your InterRail Pass on trains operated by private railway companies please refer to www.interrailnet.com/germanrailways

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Other pass benefits Berlin Night Express reduced fare if the Pass is valid in Sweden (compulsory reservation of a couchette or bed); www.berlin-night-express.com ■ Berlin-Malmö (includes ferry crossing Sassnitz-Trelleborg) Meininger hotels 10% discount; www.meininger-hostels.com Located in Berlin, München, Köln, Hamburg, Wien & London: Book direct at MEININGER hostels and get 10% off on your stay and 10 minutes internet for free. All-you-can-eat breakfast is only € 3,50 and WiFi Internet is free in the Hostel. Contact: [email protected] or +49(0)30 6663 6100 Railway museum in Nürnberg free entrance; www.dbmuseum.de S-Bahn Free transportation on the S-Bahn in major German cities. In Berlin the Pass is only valid on the S-Bahn lines that connect the Berlin long-distance railway stations. S-Bahn can be recognized by the logo; White S on a green background.

Great Britain The railway lines in Great Britain are operated by several private railway companies. Please consult www.nationalrail.co.uk

Discounted boat services DFDS Seaways 25% discount on all categories except Commodore class ■ IJmuiden-Newcastle reservation at: www.dfdsseaways.com/railpass (subject to availability) Irish Ferries 30% discount; www.irishferries.com; +353(0)818 300 400 ■ Dublin Ferryport-Holyhead ■ Pembroke-Rosslare SeaFrance 50% discount; www.seafrance.com ■ Calais-Dover ; Reservations: +33 (0)321 177 020 Stena Line 30% discount; www.stenaline.com; + 353 (0) 12 047 777 ■ Fishguard-Rosslare: Express/Superferry ■ Harwich-Hoek van Holland: reservation compulsory ■ Dublin-Holyhead Superferry (Day Service) ■ Holyhead-Dun Loghaire: HSS (High Speed Service) ■ Stanraer-Belfast: Ferry/HSS

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Other pass benefits Eurostar special fares for Pass holders (all fares are subject to availability) ■ London St Pancras / Ebbsfleet / Ashford / Lille - Paris Nord ■ London St Pancras / Ebbsfleet / Ashford-Brussels Midi Reservations at: +44(0)123 361 7575 or +33(0)892 353 539 Meininger hotels 10% discount; www.meininger-hostels.com Located in Berlin, München, Köln, Hamburg, Wien & London: Book direct at MEININGER hostels and get 10% off on your stay and 10 minutes internet for free. All-you-can-eat breakfast is only € 3,50 and WiFi Internet is free in the Hostel. Contact: [email protected] or +49(0)30 6663 6100

Greece The national railway company of Greece is OSE; www.ose.gr

Discounted boat services HML, service operated by Endeavor Lines ■ Patras-Brindisi, extra stops at Corfu & Cefalonia in the summer. 30% discount on all categories (except the luxury cabin) from 15/0615/09; 50% discount on all categories (except the luxury cabin) outside the high season. Information and booking: Brindisi +39 0831 528 531, Email: [email protected] and Rome +39 06 4740141, Email: [email protected] Ionian Travel 20% discount Day cruise from Athens to the islands of Aegina, Poros and Hydra (includes lunch). Booking: Ionian Travel, 4, Pireos str. (1st floor), Athens Tel: +30 210 523 4774; email: [email protected]. Minoan Lines 20% discount ■ Corfu-Patras ■ Piraeus-Heraklion Minoan Lines; www.minoan.gr Free deck passage (embarkation upon availability) ■ Patras/Corfu/Igoumenitsa-Venice ■ Patras/Igoumenitsa-Ancona Seasonal surcharge: June and September € 16 per person; July and August € 26 per person. 50% discount on upgrades. Italy: +39 041 240 7177; Greece: +30 210 414 5700 The company reserves the right to apply a fuel surcharge when this is inevitable due to extraneous factors. Superfast Ferries / Blue Star Ferries (InterRail Member); www.superfast.com ■ Ancona-Igoumenitsa ■ Bari-Igoumenitsa ■ Ancona-Patras ■ Bari-Patras

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Free air seats/dormitories for 1st class pass holders, free deck passage for 2nd class pass holders. Surcharge: in June and September € 10 per person; July and August € 20 per person. Fuel surcharge is extra & port taxes are € 7. Check-in 2 hrs in advance. Italy, Ancona +39 071 202 034 [email protected] Italy, Bari +39 080 528 2828 [email protected] Greece +30 210 891 9130 [email protected]

Other pass benefits Athens railway museum admission free Daily (except Mondays) 09.00am - 01.00pm + Wednesday from 05.00pm -08.00pm; 4, Siokou street, Athens Ionian travel in Athens 15% discount email: [email protected]. ■ Athens sightseeing tour ■ Certain hotels in Athens ■ One day excursion ot Delfi or Epidaurus (lunch included) Booking: Ionian Travel, 4, Pireos str. , Athens +30 210 523 4774;

Hungary The national railway passenger transport company of Hungary is MÁV-START; www.mav-start.hu. An InterRail Pass valid in Hungary is also valid on the following private railway lines: ■ Györ-Sopron-Ebenfurt & Sopron-Szombately-Szentgotthárd operator: GySEV

Pass benefits Hungarian Heritage Railway Park 50% discount discount on the entrance fee for the Hungarian Heritage Railway Park by motor train from Budapest-Nyugati station (seasonal opening hours).

Republic of Ireland The national railway company of Ireland is Irish Rail/Iarnród Éireann; www.irishrail.com

Discounted boat services Irish Ferries 30% discount; www.irishferries.com ■ Cherbourg-Rosslare (February to December)* ■ Dublin Ferryport-Holyhead ■ Pembroke-Rosslare ■ Roscoff-Rosslare (May to September)* *No daily sailings, reservation compulsory. France +33(0)233 234 444; Ireland +353(0)818 300 400 Stena Line 30% discount; www.stenaline.com ■ Fishguard-Rosslare: Express/Superferry ■ Dublin-Holyhead Superferry (Day Service)

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Holyhead-Dun Loghaire: HSS (High Speed Service) + 353 (0) 12 047 777

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Luxemburg The national railway company of Luxembourg is CFL; www.cfl.lu No extra benefits available

The national railway company of Italy is Trenitalia; www.trenitalia.it

Montenegro

Discounted boat services

The national railway company of Montenegro is ZCG; www.zeljeznica.cg.yu. No extra benefits available.

Grimaldi Ferries 20% discount on official fares (port taxes, fixed dues and special fares excluded); www.grimaldi-lines.com ■ Barcelona-Civitavecchia ■ Barcelona-Livorno ■ Civitavecchia-Porto Vecchio (Corsica) ■ Civitavecchia/Salerno/Palermo-Tunis ■ Livorno-Porto Vecchio (Corsica) ■ Civitavecchia-Toulon For tickets and reservations fill in the form EURAIL INTERRAIL on www.grimaldi-lines.com. Italy: +39 081 496 444; Spain: +34 932 959 100 HML, service operated by Endeavor Lines ■ Patras-Brindisi, extra stops at Corfu & Cefalonia in the summer. 30% discount on all categories (except the luxury cabin) from 15/0615/09; 50% discount on all categories (except the luxury cabin) outside the high season. Information and booking: Brindisi +39 0831 528 531, Email: [email protected] and Rome +39 06 4740141, Email: [email protected] Minoan Lines; www.minoan.gr ■ Patras/Corfu/Igoumenitsa-Venice ■ Patras/Igoumenitsa-Ancona Free deck passage (embarkation upon availability). Seasonal surcharge: June and September € 16 per person; July and August € 26 per person. 50% discount on upgrades. The company reserves the right to apply a fuel surcharge when this is inevitable due to extraneous factors. Italy: +39 041 240 7177; Greece: +30 210 414 5700 Superfast Ferries / Blue Star Ferries (InterRail Member); www.superfast.com ■ Ancona-Igoumenitsa ■ Bari-Igoumenitsa ■ Ancona-Patras ■ Bari-Patras Free air seats/dormitories for 1st class pass holders, free deck passage for 2nd class pass holders. Surcharge: June and September € 10 per person; July and August € 20 per person. Fuel surcharge is extra & port taxes are € 7. Check-in 2 hrs in advance. Italy, Ancona +39 071 202 034 [email protected] Italy, Bari +39 080 528 2828 [email protected] Greece +30 210 891 9130 [email protected]

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The Netherlands The national railway company of The Netherlands is NS; www.ns.nl A Pass valid in the Netherlands is valid on the following private railway lines: ■ DB Regio Westfalen ■ Noordnet ■ Prignitzer Eisenbahn ■ Synthus ■ Veolia

Discounted boat services DFDS Seaways 25% discount on all categories except Commodore class ■ IJmuiden-Newcastle reservation at: www.dfdsseaways.com/railpass (subject to availability) Stena Line 30% discount; www.stenaline.com; + 353 (0) 12 047 777 ■ Harwich-Hoek van Holland: reservation compulsory

Norway The national railway company of Norway is NSB - Norwegian State Railways; www.nsb.no

Discounted boat services Color Line 50% discount on normal fares (not on cabins); www.colorline.com ■ Hirtshals-Kristiansand ■ Hirtshals-Larvik Denmark +45 (0)99 561 977; Norway +47 (0)81 500 811 DFDS Seaways 25% discount on all categories except Commodore class ■ Copenhagen-Oslo reservation at: www.dfdsseaways.com/railpass (subject to availability) Fjord 1 Fylkesbaatane 50% discount; www.fjord1.no ■ Flåm-Gudvangen and all other tourist ferries, except car ferries

Other pass benefits InterRail Center Trondheim; www.tirc.no Open from 1 July until 8 August. Free entrance, bed and breakfast at favourable rates.

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Nettbus Møre AS 50% discount; www.nettbus.no ■ Ålesund-Åndalsnes: bus Railway museum in Hamar free admission; www.norsk-jernbanemuseum.no The Flåm railway 30% discount; www.flamsbana.no ■ Flåm-Myrdal Veøy buss AS 50% discount; www.veoy.no ■ Åndalsnes-Molde: bus

Poland The national railway company of Poland is PKP; www.pkp.pl An InterRail Pass valid in Poland is valid on the following private railway line: ■ PCC Arriva No extra benefits available

Portugal The national railway company of Portugal is CP; www.cp.pt

Pass benefit Oceanário 15% discount; www.oceanario.pt ■ Train station Lisboa Oriente

Romania The national railway company of Romania is CFR Calatori; www.cfrcalatori.ro

Pass benefits Hotels in Romania ■ Hotel Alexandros in Busteni: 30% discount www.hotel-alexandros.ro; + 40 (0) 244 320 138 ■ Hotel Crowne Plaza in Bucharest: 50% discount www.bucharestcrowneplaza.com; + 40 (0) 212 240 034 ■ Hotel Europa and Ana Asian Health Spa in Eforie Nord: 30% discount www.anahotels.ro; +40 (0) 241 741 710 Romanian railway museum 50% discount; www.cenafer.ro ■ Bucuresti: Nord station, Str. Grivitei nr. 193 B, sect 1

Serbia The national railway company of Serbia is ZS; www.serbianrailways.com No extra benefits available

Slovakia The national railway company of Slovakia is ZSSK; www.slovakrail.sk No extra benefits available

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Slovenia The national railway company of Slovenia is SZ; www.slo-zeleznice.si No extra benefits available

Spain The national railway company of Spain is RENFE; www.renfe.com

Discounted boat services Balearia 20% discount on offical seat fares; www.balearia.com ■ Various crossings between the Balearic islands ■ Barcelona-Palma de Mallorca/Ciutadella/Ibiza/Mahon ■ Denia-Ibiza ■ Palma de Mallorca-Valencia Tickets and reservations available in travel agencies or locally in Balearia offices or at +34 902 160 180. Grimaldi Ferries 20% discount on official fares (port taxes, fixed dues and special fares excluded); www.grimaldi-lines.com ■ Barcelona-Civitavecchia ■ Barcelona-Livorno For tickets and reservations fill in the form EURAIL INTERRAIL on www.grimaldi-lines.com. Italy: +39 081 496 444; Spain: +34 932 959 100

Other pass benefits Bus SNCF free transportation ■ Canfranc-Oloron FEVE Railways 50% discount; www.feve.es ■ León - Bilbao ■ Oviedo - Ferrol ■ Oviedo - Santander ■ Santander - Bilbao ■ Local lines in Asturias, Galicia, Cantabria, Vizcaya, León and Murcia tel. +34 985 982 380 FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya) 50% discount; www.fgc.net ■ Barcelona-Vallès ■ Cable line of Gelida-Cable line of Montserrat ■ Anoia-Llobregat ■ Monistrol-Montserrat: Rack line ■ Nuria-Ribes de Fresser: Rack line HUSA-Hotels 10% discount; www.husa.es Discount on the best internet rate, not in combination with other offers. Book at www.husa.es (login:Rail Pass, password: Eurrailinterrail) or by tel. +34 902 100 710 (reference Eurail InterRail) Passport RENFE - UNESCO Cultural Heritage Cities; www.ciudadespatrimonio.org

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Free to Passholders, available in the main stations. After having the passport stamped in a minimum of 7 cities, the Passholder can win free trips to the heritage destinations. Railway Museums 50% discount ■ Barcelona: Vilanova i la Geltru, Pl. Eduard Maristany s/n; www.museodelferrocarril-ffe.com/vilanova ■ Madrid: Paseo de las Delicias, 61; www.museodelferrocarril-ffe.com/delicias Sala club lounge Holders of a Preferente 1st class train reservation have free access to the Sala Club lounge located in several railway stations.

Sweden

Other pass benefits Berlin Night Express reduced fare (compulsory reservation of a couchette or bed); www.berlin-night-express.com ■ Berlin-Malmö (includes ferry crossing Sassnitz-Trelleborg) Länstrafiken in Norrboten free bus transportation ■ Haparanda-Luleå Sveriges Järnvägsmuseum (Railway museums) admission free; www. banverket.se/jarnvagmuseum located in Ängelholm and Gävle. Veljekset Salmela free bus transportation ■ Haparanda - Kemi/Tornio

Switzerland

The national railway company of Sweden is SJ; www.sj.se An Pass valid in Sweden is valid on the following private railway lines: ■ Arlanda Express ■ Arriva ■ DSB First ■ Inlandsbanan ■ MerResor ■ Skånetrafiken ■ Tågkompaniet ■ Västtrafik ■ Veolia

The national railway company of Switzerland is SBB; www.sbb.ch A Pass valid in Switzerland is valid for travel on the following private lines: ■ BLS AG ■ FART Ferrovie Autoliniee Regionali Ticinese, including the Centovalli railway to Domodossola (Italy) ■ MOB Montreux Oberland Bernois ■ RhB Rhätische Bahn AG ■ SOB Südostbahn ■ SSIF Società subalpina di emprese ferroviarie ■ THURBO AG ■ ZB Zentralbahn AG

Discounted boat services

Discounted boat services

Destination Gotland special fare; www.destinationgotland.se ■ Nynäshamn-Visby ■ Oskarshamn-Visby Scandlines free transportation; www.scandlines.de ■ Helsingør-Helsingborg Stena Line 20% discount; www.stenaline.com ■ Frederikshavn-Göteborg ■ Grenå-Varberg Denmark +45 96 200 200; Sweden +46 (0)31 704 0000 Tallink Silja Oy; www.tallinksilja.com ■ Helsinki-Stockholm via Mariehamn: 50% discount ■ Riga (Latvia)-Stockholm: 50% discount ■ Tallinn (Estonia)-Stockholm: 50% discount ■ Stockholm-Turku via Mariehamn: 50% discount All discounts granted on the cabin category C-A. Port taxes are extra. Finland +358(0)600 174 552; Sweden +46(0)822 2140 Viking Line 50% discount; www.vikingline.fi ■ Turku/Helsinki-Stockholm

Swiss private boat companies 50% discount ■ BLS on Lake Brienz and Lake Thun; www.bls.ch ■ BSG on Lake Biel and on the river Aare between Biel and Solothurn ■ CGN on Lake Geneva; www.cgn.ch ■ SGV on Lake Luzern ■ URh on the river Rhine between Constance and Schaffhausen ■ ZSG on Lake Zurich; www.zsg.ch Wilhelm Tell Express discounted fare; www.wilhelmtellexpress.com ■ nostalgic boat crossings Luzern-Flüelen and connecting train ride to Locarno/Lugano (reservation compulsory)

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Other pass benefits Bernina express ■ Chur/St Moritz - Tirano - Lugano: reduced fare for the compulsory train reservation Chur/St Moritz-Tirano and for the connecting bus to Lugano Swiss private companies 50% discount ■ AB Appenzeller Bahnen ■ ASM Aare Seeland Mobil AG

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BB Kehrsiten - Bürgenstock CJ Chemins de fer du Jura FB Forchbahn AG GGB Gornergratbahn LAF Adliswil - Felsenegg LEB Lausanne - Echallens - Bercher MBC Bière - Apples - Morges MGB Matterhorn - Gotthard Bahn (only for YOUTH) MVR Transports Montreux - Vevey - Riviera NStCM Chemin de Fer Nyon - St-Cergue - Morez PB Pilatusbahn (Alpnachstad-Pilatus Kulm/ Kriens-Fräkmüntegg-Pil. Kulm) RA RegionAlps Martigny - Orsières / Le Chàble

Turkey The national railway company of Turkey is TCDD; www.tcdd.gov.tr No extra benefits available

Free InterRail Souvenir We’d love to know about where you travelled to in order to better serve your rail-travel needs in the future. If you’ll send us your Travel Report and Questionnaire (the cover of your InterRail Global Pass)

Outdoor café at the Stortorget square in Stockholm, Sweden

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RB Rigi-Bahn RBS Regionalverkehr Bern Solothurn SMF-lsm Stöckalp - Melchsee - Frutt SMtS St-Imier - Mont-Soleil SthB Stanserhornbahn SZU Sihltal - Zürich - Uetliberg TMR Martigny - Châtelard TPC Transports publics du Chablais TPF Transports publics Fribourgeois TRAVYS SA TRN Transports régionaux Neuchâtelois WB Waldenburgerbahn WSB Wynental - und Suhrentalbahn

once you’ve finished travelling, we’ll send you a special InterRail souvenir of your choice as a way of thanks (delivery estimate 4-6 weeks). Simply fold and seal the form, making sure the address is on the outside. Wherever you mail it from, there’s no postage necessary!

Travel Notebook (128 pages)

USB-Stick (256 MB)

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