Interrail Press Kit 2018 Information for media
What is an Interrail Pass? Interrail has been providing multi-destination train travel in Europe since 1972. With just one rail pass, travellers have the ability to travel in and through up to 30 different European countries. Eurail Group Members Make Interrail Possible Over 35 European railway and ferry partners form the network to enable the Interrail programme. Available to European and Russian residents, there is an Interrail Pass for everyone and every trip. From first-time travellers to experienced globetrotters, solo adventurers, or families with young children, Interrail Passes ensure everyone gets the most out of their European adventure. Interrail Pass validity can be as short as three days or as long as one month, and each Interrail Pass can be adapted to give travellers the vacation they desire at the best possible price. Interrail Passes are available for purchase via local European railways at stations across Europe and at www.interrail.eu. *Great Britain and FYR Macedonia are only included in the Interrail Pass offer. 2
Interrail Product News Eurostar Joins Eurail Community Customers can now use their Eurail Pass on Eurostar trains allowing travel between London and mainland Europe with ease and speed. Due to demand, mind that seat reservations are required on these high-speed routes. Increase in Youth Age Customers aged 27 years and under are now eligible for Interrail youth fares, saving up to 35 percent on the standard adult price (age cap was previously 25 years). Interrail Premium Pass The Interrail Premium Pass* for travel in Italy and Spain, offers the freedom to travel comfortably aboard modern trains with free seat reservations! *Premium Pass is not valid in own country of residence. Longer Pre-Sales Period Customers can now easily purchase their Interrail Pass up to 11 months in advance of their trip. This allows customers to plan well in advance, and book their Interrail Pass at the same time as booking flights to their desired starting destination Travel in Country of Residence Customers can now use their Interrail Global Pass to travel within their country of residence. The number of trips is limited to two (one out-bound and one in-bound journey), however, an airport or port is also considered a border. Family Concept: Children Travel For Free Up to two children 11 years of age and under travel for free with at least one full-paying adult. 3
Travel with Interrail and create your own story! Ever since its creation in 1972, Interrail has become a symbol of unlimited rail travel in Europe providing Europeans access to more than 250,000 km of interconnected railways in 30 different countries. One Pass il? a r Eu l i a rr e t n I y h Why 10,000+ European Cities, Towns, and Villages 35+ Rail & Ferry Companies 100+ Pass Benefit Partners 30 Countries 250,000+ Travellers Every Year 250,000+ Kilometers of Train Tracks W and infinite number of lasting memories Benefits of travelling with Interrail Offers in-depth discovery Ultimate borderless 4 Cost-effective way of of European cities and travel in Europe nature Wide product portfolio for Unlimited rail travel in Passengers can take as different travel categories multi-destination destination avoiding long benefits including almost all many trains as they want Flexible way of travelling: Stress-free and transfers free or discounted European countries on each travel day freedom to change your comfortable way of Ideal choice for last transportation, Extensive railway Unique travel experience trip as you go travel minute bookers accommodation, ferry network and vast to travel and meet people Self-customised way of No baggage weight Environmentally-friendly crossings, attractions route options from different cultures travelling restrictions way to travel and tours travelling for Arrive in the heart of the Additional Pass
Interrail More Than 45 Years of History Founded by European Railways in 1972 to enable young Europeans to discover their continent and now available for all ages. 1972 Interrail is founded Valid in 21 countries Available to European travellers up to the age of 21 years old 1994-1998 2007 Eurail Group takes over the management of all Interrail Interrail becomes valid in 29 Pass products countries and available to all ages 2014-2015 Eurail and Interrail brands align their logos Family concept and Greek Islands Pass are launched 1st Class option for youth is introduced 1972 2018 1976-1979 Foundation of Eurail Group G.I.E. Within 3 years, age limit is raised from 21 to up to 26 years old 2001 2013 Launch of Rail Planner App 2016 1 million downloads of Rail Planner App Country of Residence Concept is introduced New 7 days in one month Pass validity is introduced Pre-booking period 2017 Eurostar joins Eurail Group Youth fare age cap raised to 27 years extended to up to 11 months New premium Pass launched 5
Travel with Interrail and create your own story! What are Interrail Passes? Founded in 1972, Interrail has since become a symbol of unlimited rail travel throughout Europe. Providing access to more than 250,000 km of interconnected railways, Interrail now offers its customers the opportunity to travel in 30 different countries with an even greater number of transport organisations. Over the last 40 years, Interrail has established itself as a provider of a unique travel experience associated with adventure, freedom, and flexibility. Interrail provides a gateway to the geographical, historical, and cultural richness of Europe, giving both new and seasoned travellers the chance to immerse themselves in the different cultural fabrics that make Europe such an exciting place to explore. All of this is accomplished with just one Pass, which also offers additional benefits such as discounted ferry travel, attractions, and accommodation. Interrail Passes are aimed at European and Russian residents and are available as a Global or One Country Pass. After originally being aimed at young adventurers, the Interrail Pass has evolved into an accessible, and unique tourism product used by over 250,000 European travellers of all ages each year. Interrail Pass Options Interrail Passes can be split into two main groups: Interrail Global Passes: valid to travel in up to 30 countriess Interrail One Country Passes: valid to travel in one of 28 countries Interrail Pass Types Interrail Passes are available in two types of validities: Continuous: offers unlimited consecutive travel days during a period so they are suitable for people who wish to travel a lot with maximum flexibility Flexi: offers unlimited travel for a number of selected days over a period so they are more appropriate for people who have already planned their trip Different Categories for the Passes: 1st or 2nd class Child (4-11), Youth (12-27), Adult (28+), Senior (60+) 6
Interrail Global Pass Itinerary Inspiration The Famous European Cities Tour The Whole of Europe in One Pass London - Paris - Amsterdam - Berlin - Prague - Vienna - Munich - Venice - Geneva The Interrail Global Pass gives you the complete Interrail experience with access to the rail and ferry network of 30 European countries. Travel across Europe however you like, planning out the route in LONDON advance or making it up as you go. From the awe-inspiring landscape of Scandinavia to the secluded beaches of Greece with the Interrail Global Pass the possibilities are endless! AMSTERDAM 5:50 BERLIN 4:15 2:23 3:26 Countries where this Pass is valid: Austria *Great Britain and FYR Macedonia are only included in the Interrail Pass offer Sweden North Sea Finland Norway Denmark Ireland Great Britain* The Netherlands Belgium Germany Lux Atlantic Ocean France Switzerland Italy Portugal Spain Poland Czech Republic Slovakia Austria Slovenia Croatia Hungary Romania BosniaHerzegovina Serbia MNE Bulgaria Black Sea MCD* Greece Mediterranean Sea Turkey Italy Belgium Luxembourg Bosnia-Herzegovina Montenegro Bulgaria The Netherlands Croatia Norway Czech Republic Poland Denmark Portugal Finland Romania France Serbia FYR Macedonia Slovakia Germany Slovenia Great Britain Spain Greece Sweden Hungary Switzerland Ireland (Republic) Turkey Interrail Global Pass is available as Continuous Flexi 15 days, 22 days, or 1 5 travel days to choose as desired in a period of 15 days month of travel 7, 10, or 15 travel days to choose as desired in a period of 1 month PRAGUE PARIS MUNICH 3:59 4:11 6:32 GENEVA Visited Countries Great Britain France The Netherlands Germany VIENNA 4:01 VENICE Czech Republic Austria Italy Switzerland Example Pass benefits included in this route: Traveller type: Child, You th, Adult, Se nior 1st and 2 nd class options Discounted accommodation with Citadines Apart hotels in France, Germany, and Great Britain. Free public transport on S-Bahn in major German cities and in Vienna. Discounted ferry services with Minoan Lines, Grimaldi Lines, Stena line, Fjord line, and SNAV ferries. Discounted tickets for sightseeing cruises with Blue Danube Schiffahrt (DDSG) in Vienna and Wachau. VIP shopping vouchers with extra discounted at Outlets in the Netherlands, Germany, UK, Czech Republic, and Austria. Free access to 1st class lounges in Amsterdam, Prague, Vienna, and Geneva stations with 1st class reservation if required. 7
Interrail One Country Pass Unlimited Travel in Your Chosen Country Itinerary Inspiration Viva España! Barcelona - Valencia - Madrid - Cordoba - Seville An Interrail One Country Pass is the perfect choice for those whose eyes are set on a single country. This Pass allows you to freely explore a country by rail with all the added benefits that the Pass offers in the selected country. Countries where this Pass is valid: *Great Britain and FYR Macedonia are only included in the Interrail Pass offer Austria Belgium Italy Luxembourg North Sea Norway Sweden Finland Bosnia-Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Montenegro The Netherlands Norway Portugal Ireland Atlantic Ocean Spain Great Britain* The Netherlands Belgium Germany Poland Lux Czech Republic France Slovakia Switzerland Austria Hungary Slovenia Croatia Romania Italy Bosnia- Herzegovina Serbia MNE Bulgaria MCD* Mediterranean Sea Denmark Greece Black Sea Turkey Czech Republic Denmark Finland France FYR Macedonia Germany Great Britain Greece Hungary Poland Portugal Romania Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Visited Countries Spain Traveller type: Child, Youth, Adult Ireland (Republic) Turkey Example Pass benefits included in this route: 1st and 2nd class options Interrail One Country Passes are available as... Flexi Pass Options 3, 4, 6, or 8 travel days in 1 month The Interrail Premium Pass*, for travel in either Italy or Spain, was introduced in 2016. The Interrail Premium Pass offers free seat reservations and exclusively available via www.interrail.eu. *Premium Pass is not valid in own country of residence. Discounted accommodation with Europe s Famous Hostels. Discounted tickets to Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza. Discounted ferry services with Balearia Ferries. Free tourist card in Segovia (UNESCO World Heritage Centre). Discounted city cards in Barcelona and Valencia. VIP shopping experience at Value Retail Outlets in Madrid and Barcelona. Free access to Sala Club Lounges in main train stations in Spain. 8
Interrail Pass Benefits Interrail Passes come with a variety of extra benefits, from money off Over 100+ Partners Offering Special Benefits accommodation prices to free public transport in several destinations. Pass Benefits include, but are not limited to: Discounted or free access to public transport in several destinations Price reductions for sightseeing tours and attractions Free access to 1st class lounges (with a 1st Class Pass) Discounts for Hotels and Hostels in most destinations Free gifts or VIP vouchers from restaurants and shopping Outlets Ferries and Boats Museums Outlets Accommodations City Cards And More 9
Travel Documents The Interrail Pass consists of the Pass Cover with the Travel Report together with an attached ticket. Along with the Interrail Pass itself the customer receives: Pass Guide: explains, in detail, how to travel with Interrail and is translated into 18 different languages Interrail Map: shows the main train network in Europe as well as all discounted ferry routes Rail Planner App The best free offline travel resource! With the free Rail Planner App, the customer has everything they need during their Interrail adventure. From train Works timetables to a cross-border journey planner, the Rail Planner App gives travellers quick access to departure and arrival times. Once downloaded, no internet connection is required to view schedules so the traveller doesn t have to worry about Offline data roaming charges. Make e-ticket reservations for multiple high-speed and international trains users will need a working internet connection for this Travel Info & Services per country (Aid Offices, Luggage Assistance, Airport Links) Information regarding mandatory reservations Trip planner look for connections between stations in Europe (works offline!) Find train stations near your current position within an augmented reality environment See all benefits for Interrail Pass holders per country 10 See the train itinerary in Google Maps Save the most frequent searches as favourites. It s Free
Distribution Network Interrail Passes are available for purchase via local European railways at stations across Europe and at www.interrail.eu. About Eurail Group G.I.E. Who We Are Established in 2001, Eurail Group G.I.E. is responsible for the marketing and management of the Eurail and Interrail Passes that provide unlimited, flexible rail travel through Europe. As such, Eurail Group continuously innovates Pass products and distributes them, satisfying worldwide different geographic, demographic, and social market segment needs. The organisation is based in Utrecht, the Netherlands and is wholly owned by more than 35 railway and shipping companies. Information Eurail Corporate Group Website and Media Library For further information about the Eurail Group G.I.E. and its products, please visit Eurail Group s corporate website: www.eurailgroup.org For access to our bank of images register at: www.eurailgroup-portal.org Vision At Eurail Group G.I.E., we strive to provide our international guests with a unique and life-changing travel experience by offering freedom to travel flexibly across Europe, discovering its cultural, geographical, and historical richness and diversity and connecting them with local people and fellow travellers. Eurail Group G.I.E. is a tourist-oriented provider of a life-time experience. Contact Eurail Group Press Team Eurail Group G.I.E. Phone: +31 (0) 30 751 6 500 E-mail: pressinfo@eurailgroup.org 11