ksm506
Traveller
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Posted 9 years ago
Hi :)
I'm new to this so bear with me...
I've been thinking about doing interrailing for over a year now and I wanted some advice from more seasoned travellers.
My plan currently stands at:
Fly from the UK to Rome, spend a day there then travel to Florence where I'll begin my 5-in-10 interrailing journey.
From Florence, I wanted to go to Geneva, then Amsterdam, then Berlin, then Copenhagen and finish in Stockholm before flying home.
Can anyone advise whether this is a sensible route for a first-timer? I'll be travelling alone - any advice for going by yourself? I'm a 24 year old guy but I've never been away by myself so it'll be a big learning curve for me? Also if anyone can advise how much it's likely to all cost, that would be great!
Flo
Traveller
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Hi!
This is definitely a nice and doable route.
If time allows, I would definitely spend more than one day in Rome. ;)
Florence - Geneva would require two reservations (10€+11€) if you take the direct, fastest connections. I always recommend to look for slower connections where you would only need one of these reservations (travelling completely without reservations would take too long, especially on a trip with the 5in10).
Geneva to Amsterdam is a rather long journey, especially since you cannot use the night train from Zürich (since this would take two travel days, requiring six travel days for the whole route). But at least you do not need a reservation.
Amsterdam - Berlin is easy, direct trains without reservation every two hours.
Berlin - Copenhagen: Have a look at the Berlin - Malmö night train, maybe this suits your travel plans. From Malmö frequent trains run to Copenhagen.
Copenhagen - Stockholm: Fastest with two hourly X2000 trains (7€ reservation).
More info, including a cost calculator: [u]https://rail.cc/en/first-time-interrail[/u]
In addition to the ticket(s) I would calculate with at least 35€ per day - accomodation will be the most expensive part usually.
Have a look at [ux]https://rail.shop/hostelworld[/ux] to get an impression for accomodation costs.
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Thank you! :)
Flo 8)
Wouter
Traveller
102 comments
Geneve Amsterdam is a long route, but have a look at the direct ICE Basel Amsterdam
Geneve 11.18 - Basel SBB 13.53 (Via Neuchâtel, Biel and Delemont), very scenic view!
Basel SBB 15.13 - Amsterdam 21.56 ICE104 (10.40h)
All other ICE routes you will need to change in Frankfurt.
There's no reservation required but I should recommend it.
Other travel routes are via Paris using TGV Geneve - Paris, and Thalys Paris - Amsterdam 9.42-17.42 (8h).
Reservations are on the high side.