Travel disruptions in Europe
It's important to know if there are disruptions or planned works on the tracks and stations that may affect your travel plans. Some railway companies offer dedicated pages with updates and detailed maps. Below you can find the details, per country. A few railway companies only offer this information in their own language. We've also included those links, as you may want to use a translation plugin to read the updates.
We do our best to keep the information on this page accurate and up-to-date. However, we cannot influence train disruptions or strikes, and there are occasions when a trade union cancels a planned strike action at the last minute without our knowledge.
Please take into account the travel restrictions being applied in some countries in Europe. Follow the updates regarding the COVID-19 outbreak and its effects on train travel on this page.
Ongoing strikes & disruptions
- Ongoing disruptions on Thalys network between Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam
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Thalys: train disruptions on the Thalys network
In the coming weeks, Thalys trains between Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam will be affected by equipment availability issues. As a result, a number of trains on this line will be cancelled, and the trains that are running will probably be much busier than usual.
You can check if your train is cancelled on the Thalys website.
If you are planning on travelling on the Thalys in the coming days, we recommend that you check your planned journey on the link above to see if your plans are affected. If your Thalys is cancelled, you can contact the company where you purchased your reservation for a refund of your reservation booking or an exchange for another day. On the Thalys website, you can also see which other trains are running earlier or later to help you plan accordingly and minimise the impact on your trip.
- Eurostar trains to/from Disneyland Paris not running directly from 7 June 2023
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From 07 June 2023 and until the end of the year, Eurostar direct trains to Disneyland® Paris will not run. However, you can still reach Disneyland® Paris after this date by taking a connection in Lille or Paris.
Connecting via Lille
You can catch a Eurostar train from London St Pancras to Lille Europe station and take a connecting French high-speed train (TGV) from Lille Europe to Marne-la-Vallee-Chessy station which is opposite the Disneyland® Paris park gates.
Connecting via Paris
You can catch a Eurostar train from London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord and from there take local RER trains to Disneyland® Paris.
You can see more details at the Eurostar website.
- Train strike in France on 31 January
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Due to ongoing industrial action disputes in France, SNCF has warned us that strike action will impact the rail network across France on Tuesday, 31 January.
The strike action will affect regional trains across the country. In addition, the following Thalys trains between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Paris Nord have been cancelled:
30th JANUARY Train Number Route Route 9484 Bruxelles-Midi/Zuid Paris Nord 31 JANUARY Train number Route Route 9475 Paris Nord Bruxelles-Midi/Zuid 9365 Paris Nord Bruxelles-Midi/Zuid 9366 Bruxelles-Midi/Zuid Paris Nord 9410 Bruxelles-Midi/Zuid Paris Nord 9427 Paris Nord Bruxelles-Midi/Zuid 9452 Bruxelles-Midi/Zuid Paris Nord 9469 Paris Nord Bruxelles-Midi/Zuid 9336 Bruxelles-Midi/Zuid Paris Nord 9359 Paris Nord Bruxelles-Midi/Zuid 9372 Bruxelles-Midi/Zuid Paris Nord Thalys standard rules on rail passenger rights apply. Visit thalys.com for details.
Eurostar trains have also been affected. The following services on 31 January have been cancelled:
From London to Paris
9004 - Departing at 07:01
9018 - Departing at 10:26
9054 - Departing at 20:01
From Paris to London
9007 Departing at 08:30
9013 Departing at 09:57
9051 Departing at 19:27
Brussels and Lille to London
9153 - Departure Brussels 17:56, Departure Lille 18:34
TGV trains may also be affected. Please check whether your train is running on the SNCF or Thalys website before heading to the train station on 31 January.
Delay compensation: Interrail travellers with an activated travel day on any affected strike dates might request compensation here.
Travel information
High-speed trains and reservations
International travel between the UK and Europe: Pass holder seats have mostly sold out for the Eurostar for the summer of 2022. Check out the alternative route from London to Europe without the Eurostar.
International travel between the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland: the high-speed trains (ICE and IC Berlin) and the Nightjet Zurich are extremely busy this summer - consider using regional trains instead.
Spain and Portugal: seat reservations are mandatory and can be pre-reserved by phone 3 days in advance or booked locally at a train station.
Tips for high season
Due to the exceptional high season in Europe, trains are more crowded than usual, and seat reservations for high-speed trains are limited.
Here are a few tips to help you travel smoothly this summer:
Choose trains that don't require a reservation - tap on "Options" and "No seat reservations required" in the Rail Planner app or select the 'No seat reservations required' filter when using the timetable.
Book seat reservations well in advance (subject to availability)
If you cannot book seat reservations for high-speed and night trains, check out our reservation-free itineraries and learn more about how to avoid reservations.
Visit overlooked destinations to escape the crowds.
Consider postponing your trip until after the peak season.
Check out current and upcoming travel disruptions per country below, to ensure you're informed about any scheduled works or changes in the countries you want to visit. Even though we do our best to keep our timetable updated, some information might not reach us on time.
Disruptions per country
Belgium
This page contains information on all the ongoing track disruptions and engineering works in Belgium.
Bosnia-Herzegovina
You can follow updates of the Bosnian railway network ZFBH via this page.
Warning - disrupted international connections:
- Croatia
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It is possible to travel between Bosnia Herzegovina and Croatia with a seasonal train connecting Sarajevo and Ploče. This train runs only during weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) between July 1st and September 11th.
Trains to Zagreb and other parts of Croatia are suspended until further notice.
- Serbia/Montenegro/Croatia
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International trains between Bosnia Herzegovina and Serbia are suspended until further notice. It is possible to travel to/from Bosnia Herzegovina to Serbia, Montenegro and Croatia by international bus. The tickets for such bus journeys are not covered by the Pass.
Bulgaria
You can check live updates on the Bulgarian rail network BDZ on this page.
Warning - disrupted international connections:
- Greece/Serbia
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International connections from Bulgaria to Greece and Serbia are suspended until further notice.
- Turkey
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The Sofia - Istanbul connection has resumed circulation on the 25th of April, 2022.
- Available alternatives
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There are different international buses connecting Bulgaria to neighbouring countries. Please notice these buses are not included in the Pass.
Croatia
Traffic is also disrupted due to construction works on several lines during the second half of 2022, including Zagreb - Rijeka. You can read the details about their railway works on this page.
Warning - disrupted international connections:
- Bosnia Herzegovina
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It is possible to travel between Croatia and Bosnia Herzegovina with a seasonal train connecting Ploče and Sarajevo. This train runs only during weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) between July 1st and September 11th.
Trains from Zagreb and other parts of Croatia to Bosnia Herzegovina are suspended until further notice.
- Serbia
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Unfortunately, international trains connecting Croatia to Serbia are suspended until further notice. The available international buses serving these routes are not covered by the Pass.
Czech Republic
You can find details about both domestic and international disruptions affecting the Czech rail network on this page. Unfortunately, this information is only available in Czech; we recommend contacting the Czech railways for more details if you're planning to travel on any of the affected routes.
Denmark
The Danish railway company (DSB) has planned track work which will affect both regular trains and their S-tog system, including a few main routes, such as Copenhagen - Aarhus. You can see the complete list on this page of their website.
Estonia
You can check live updates on train times and replacement buses of the Estonian railway network (Elron) via this page.
Warning - disrupted international connections:
- Latvia
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When travelling between Estonia and Latvia by rail, it is necessary to change trains at the Valga border station. It is advised to check the timetables of both the Estonian and the Latvian Railways.
Finland
You can check the latest updates on the Finnish rail network via this page of their website.
France
For information about upgrades, maintenance and construction works on the French railways, you can visit this page on their website, where they share all the recent updates and maps of their rail network. Please note there are engineering works planned which will affect international routes (Spain-France) in May.
Germany
The extensive German rail network is under constant maintenance and expansion. The German national railway company, Deutsche Bahn (DB), dedicates an entire section of their website to delays, track works and passenger rights. Unfortunately, this information is only available in German - for the maintenance/engineering works, you can check this page, while their online timetables have real-time updates on train delays/cancellations.
Greece
You can follow updates on international train times of the Greek railway network TrainOSE via this page.
Warning - disrupted international connections:
- Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Turkey
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International train connections from Greece to Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Turkey are suspended until further notice.
- Available alternatives
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You can still use a Global pass or a Greek Islands Pass to travel between Greece and Italy. More information can be found here.
Another option is to travel by international buses. The tickets for such bus journeys are not covered by the Pass.
Finally, Pass holders are entitled to a discount when travelling with some of our benefits partners on alternative ferry routes.
Hungary
Some of the Hungarian rail network, both international and domestic, is or will be affected by minor works on the tracks, which may cause some trains to run on modified schedules.The Hungarian railways share the details on this page (only in Hungarian).
Notice: some connections to/from Romania are affected from June to November 2022.
- Serbia
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Because of construction works, international connections between Hungary and Serbia are currently suspended until further notice. There are international buses connecting Serbia to these neighbouring countries (unfortunately, not covered or discounted for Pass holders).
Ireland
The Irish railway company (Irish Rail) shares updates about their planned engineering works and affected schedules on this page of their website.
Italy
While detailed information is only available in Italian, you can still check if your travel plans may be affected by planned works: on this page, you can search for disruptions using either start and end dates and/or the region in which you will be travelling.
Latvia
You can follow updates by the Latvian railways via this page.
Warning - disrupted international connections:
- Lithuania
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International train connections from Latvia to Lithuania are suspended until further notice.
- Estonia
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When travelling between Latvia and Estonia by rail, it is necessary to change trains at the Valga border station. It is advised to check the timetables of both the Latvian and Estonian Railways.
- Available alternatives
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Discounted international ferries:
- Latvia – Germany: Liepaja - Travemunde (Stela line, up to 30% discount)
- Latvia – Sweden: Riga - Stockholm (Tallink Silja Oy Ferries, 20-50% discount)
Discounted international buses:Pass holders are entitled to a discount on Lux Express buses, one of our benefit partners.
Lithuania
You can check the timetables and updates of the Lithuanian railway company LTG on this page.
Warning - disrupted international connections:
- Poland/Latvia
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The train connection between Lithuania and Poland has been improved from December 11th 2022. A daily train now connects Vilnius with Krakow via Kaunas, Bialystok and Warsaw. Passengers change trains in Mockava, on the border between Lithuania and Poland.
Montenegro
You can check international timetables and updates of the Montenegrin railways ŽPCG on this page.
Netherlands
The Dutch railway company (NS) shares up-to-date information about current disruptions and planned engineering and maintenance work on their lines via their website.
North Macedonia
All international traffic to and from North Macedonia is suspended until further notice. Unfortunately, no alternative options offer discounts to pass holders at the moment.
Norway
To see up-to-date information regarding current and planned work on the Norwegian railways, check this page of the official website of the Norwegian railway company (Vy).
Poland
The Polish railway company (PKP) shares up-to-date information about current and planned disruptions on this page of their website.
The train connecting Lithuania and Poland has resumed service, travelling 3 days per week between Kaunas and Bialystok until December 10th, 2022
- Lithuania
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The train connection between Poland and Lithuania has been improved from December 11th 2022. A daily train now connects Krakow with Vilnius via Warsaw, Bialystok and Kaunas. Passengers change trains in Mockava, on the border between Poland and Lithuania.
Portugal
Comboios de Portugal (CP), the Portuguese national railway company, shares information on traffic changes and other news regarding train travel in Portugal through this page of their website.
- Spain
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Train traffic between Portugal and Spain is currently limited to the following options:
- Porto - Vigo (two departures daily)
- Lisboa - Badajoz (which requires a change of trains in Entroncamento)
Serbia
You can check timetables and updates by the Serbian railway company ŽS on this page.
Warning - disrupted international connections:
- Romania/Bulgaria/North Macedonia/Bosnia/Croatia
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International connections between Serbia and the above countries are currently suspended until further notice. There are international buses connecting Serbia to these neighbouring countries (unfortunately, not covered or discounted for Pass holders).
- Hungary
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Because of construction works, international connections between Serbia and Hungary are currently suspended until further notice. There are international buses connecting Serbia to these neighbouring countries (unfortunately, not covered or discounted for Pass holders).
Slovenia
You can see updates about current train delays or cancelations in Slovenia via the official website of the SZ.
Spain
RENFE, the Spanish national railway company, dedicates this page (unfortunately not available in English) of their website to notices about disruptions and planned works.
- Portugal
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Train traffic between Spain and Portugal is currently limited to the following options:
- Vigo - Porto (two departures daily)
- Badajoz - Lisboa (which requires a change of trains in Entroncamento)
Sweden
There are several instances of track maintenance and engineering works planned by the Swedish national railways (SJ). On this page of their website you can find detailed information about current and upcoming track works.
Switzerland
SBB, the Swiss national railway company, shares all the latest updates on operations, disruptions and delays affecting their rail network on this page of their website.
Turkey
You can check the disruption updates by the Turkish railways (TCDD) via this page.
Warning - disrupted international connections:
- Bulgaria/Romania
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The Istanbul - Sofia connection has resumed circulation on the 25th of April, 2022. During summer season, a daily night train connects Istanbul with Bucharest.
- Greece
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International connections between Turkey and Greece are currently suspended until further notice.
- Available alternatives
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There are international buses connecting Turkey to both Bulgaria and Greece. Unfortunately, these buses are not covered or discounted for Pass holders.
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