Last checked: 12 September 2026. Eurail’s official site says the Eurail name is becoming Interrail worldwide from 9 September. The company says existing passes, bookings and accounts continue through the change. That is useful news if you already have a trip planned, but a new name does not mean every traveller now has the same pass rules or that every train is included without an extra booking.
What changes for an existing pass?
The official Eurail site says current passes, reservations and accounts remain in place during the brand transition. If you have already bought a pass, keep your confirmation and check your account and the Rail Planner app before departure. Do not buy a replacement solely because the branding on a website or app changes.
Does everyone now qualify for an Interrail Pass?
The public-facing name is changing, but the current pass conditions still distinguish Eurail and Interrail eligibility by country of residence. The operator’s eligibility guide directs people living outside Europe towards Eurail and European residents towards Interrail. Because some pages still use the older names while the rebrand is under way, enter your actual country of residence in the official purchase flow and check the terms shown for the pass you select. Bring the identity or residence evidence required by those terms.
Does the pass cover unlimited travel?
Not without conditions. A Global Pass covers participating routes during its validity period and within its purchased travel-day allowance; a One Country Pass has narrower coverage. The pass network and available seats matter, and some high-speed and night trains require a separate paid reservation. The operator’s planning guidance explains which journeys may need reservations. Check each train in the official timetable before assuming your pass alone is enough to board.
What should you do before buying or travelling?
- Set your country of residence: confirm which pass and proof of residence the official checkout requires.
- Choose the right coverage: compare a Global Pass with a One Country Pass, and check the number of travel days and the validity window.
- Price the whole journey: look up every intended train, reservation requirement and additional fee before comparing a pass with point-to-point tickets.
- Keep existing bookings: if you already hold a pass or reservation, check it in your account instead of purchasing it again because of the name change.
For help turning a multi-country route into a workable itinerary, see our guide to a free European train-trip planning course.
