Booking Conditions

The following capitalised terms in these Booking Conditions have the meanings given to them in this article, both in singular and plural form.

1.1  Eurail.com: Part of Eurail.com B.V., registered with the Chamber of Commerce under number 30206952, with registered office at Leidseveer 10 in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Through its Website, www.interrail.eu, customers can purchase Rail Passes and related products.

1.2   Eurail Group G.I.E: The umbrella organisation of Railway Companies, which jointly issue the Rail Passes. With registered office in Utrecht, the Netherlands, and registered with the Chamber of Commerce under number 30172825.

1.3   Customer: The natural or legal person who or that purchases a product, such as a Pass or Reservation, through the Website.

1.4   Agreement: The agreement between the Customer and Eurail.com.

1.5   (Rail) Pass: The tickets for the European rail network, which can be purchased in several variants and under various conditions. Also referred to as Interrail/Eurail Passes, depending on the market.

1.6   Reservation: The possibility to reserve a seat or sleeping place for a future train journey through the Interrail Reservation Service or Reservation Self-Service. The physical or electronic proof of reservation is referred to as Reservation Ticket.

1.7   Interrail Reservation Service: The online portal where Customers and other people who have an Interrail Pass can request Reservations, which will be booked by agents at Eurail.com.

1.8   Reservation Self-Service: The online portal where Customers can book Reservations themselves.

1.9   Railway Companies: Parties whose services a Customer can use, namely transport by train and any other services provided by these parties, such as transport by boat, tram, or bus. Railway Companies as referred to in these Booking Conditions are members of the Eurail Group G.I.E.

1.10   Booking Conditions: These conditions, also referred to as the General Conditions.

1.11   Vouchers: Codes that the Customer can use to receive a discount on the purchase of Passes.

1.12   Website: The website of www.interrail.eu and its subdomains, which are part of Eurail.com.

2.1 Eurail.com has been designated by the Eurail Group G.I.E. as general sales organisation for Rail Passes and may act as an intermediary for the sale of Rail Passes to Customers who wish to make use of the European Railway Companies. Eurail.com thus acts as an intermediary in the provision of Passes and Reservations. Eurail.com is not a party to the (transport) agreement between the Customer and the Eurail Group G.I.E. and the Railway Companies affiliated with it.

2.2 The Agreement is concluded at the moment when the Customer accepts the offer from Eurail.com electronically and meets the associated conditions set by Eurail.com. An offer is deemed a binding offer, but may be changed at any time, provided that it is not after acceptance by the Customer, unless in the case of a manifest error.

2.3 Eurail.com will acknowledge receipt of the aforementioned acceptance by email. If it does not, the Agreement may be dissolved at any time.

2.4 Eurail.com has the right to investigate possible fraud and payment problems. If the investigation reveals the possible occurrence of fraud, Eurail.com will inform the Customer accordingly and Eurail.com will have the right not to perform the Agreement.

2.5 The Customer is responsible for providing correct delivery and personal information during the ordering process.

2.6 Complaints regarding the service, the Website and the execution of orders through the Website can be addressed to complaints@interrail.eu. The complaints department handles all communications and/or requests for a refund on behalf of the management of Eurail.com. The complaints department can be contacted during working days and strives to respond to the Customer within two working days.

2.7 Complaints regarding the Pass, the Reservation or the train journey, such as the operation of the Pass, train quality, railway personnel (including seizure of Passes), strikes or the fact that certain trains have only a limited number of seats or require a Reservation, should be addressed to the relevant Railway Company. If preferred, the Customer may also contact Eurail.com at complaints@interrail.eu for such complaints. Where appropriate, Eurail.com will then forward the complaint to Eurail Group G.I.E.

2.8 These General Conditions and any agreements between the Customer and Eurail.com are governed by Dutch law, unless mandatory law dictates otherwise. The competent court is the District Court for Central Netherlands, in the Netherlands.

2.9 If any part of these Booking Conditions appears to be invalid, this will not affect the validity of the other Conditions. Eurail.com will then adopt a new replacement provision or replacing provisions, which will reflect the intent of the original provision or provisions as much as legally possible.

2.10 In case of a dispute about the General Conditions and the translations thereof, the English text prevails over the other translations, provided that the English version has been provided to and can be understood by the Customer.

2.11 Eurail.com is entitled to amend these Booking Conditions at any time. New purchases are then subject to the amended Booking Conditions. Purchases already made remain subject to the conditions that were provided at the time of the purchase.

4.1   The Customer may purchase an Interrail Rail Pass if they are a citizen or official legal resident of:

• a Member of the Interrail community: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, FYR Macedonia, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia and Kosovo, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, or the United Kingdom; or

• one of the other European countries: Albania, Andorra, Belarus, Cyprus, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Gibraltar, Iceland, Isle of Man, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Russia, San Marino, Ukraine or Vatican City.

4.2   Railway personnel are always entitled to ask the Customer for an identity document. Citizenship can be proven by means of a valid passport or identity card. For the purpose of this article, an identity card is defined as any identity document the Customer may use for travelling.

4.3   Place or country of residence can be proven by means of official residence documents issued by the government. This must be a document that clearly proves that the Customer is registered in the country where they live. Documents vary by country.

4.4   If the Customer is not a European citizen, but officially lives in one of the countries listed in article 4.1 and can prove this by means of residence documents issued by the government, they may travel with an Interrail Rail Pass.

4.5  Individuals who do not belong to any of the groups defined in article 4.1 cannot purchase an Interrail Rail Pass, but can purchase a Eurail Rail Pass through www.eurail.com, the website of Eurail.com where non-Europeans can purchase Rail Passes.

5.1   Interrail Passes are not valid for travel in the country where the Customer lives. However, Customers with an Interrail Global Pass get 1 outbound and 1 inbound journey to travel by train to/from the country border. The outbound and inbound journey can also be used to travel to/from airports or docks within the country.

5.2   Youth Passes may only be used by travellers who are under the age of 28 on the first day of the validity of the Pass.

5.3   Children under the age of 4 travel free with a Pass. Children aged 4-11 on their first day of traveling also travel free with a Children Pass. Children must travel accompanied by a so-called adult or senior.

5.4   Seniors Passes may only be used by travellers who are 60 or older on their first day of travel.

5.5   Premium Passes have a system that includes Reservations. However, only one Reservation can be made per person per route and Reservations for night trains are excluded. The latter must be purchased separately.

5.6   Each Pass has its own conditions (age, use, number of countries, duration, etc.). These conditions are all part of the offer and are clearly stated on the Website before any Agreement is concluded.

5.7   All bookings are accepted and all Passes are issued subject to the express condition that Eurail.com is not responsible or liable for any loss (consequential loss or otherwise); any damage (including, but not limited to, loss of or damage to clothing, luggage or property of passengers); death, injury, delay, inconvenience or disturbance caused by, arising from or in connection with any defect to a train, vehicle or other means of transport by land or sea that is used or rented or travelled by; or due to negligence, wilful misconduct, strikes or other acts, omissions or negligence by any railway company or other provider of goods and services. After all, Eurail.com is not a party to the Agreement between the Railway Company and the Customer and the Customer shall understand that Eurail.com is acting merely as an intermediary. In the section on liability, the above is summarised as "indirect damage”.

5.8   Travelling with a Pass is subject to the conditions, rates and regulations issued by the relevant European railway, transport, bus or other companies, enterprises or individuals (Railway Companies). These conditions may also stipulate that it is mandatory to make a Reservation for certain trains in some countries.

5.9   Travel insurance is recommended, but not mandatory. Eurail.com offers the opportunity to take out insurance through links to partners of Eurail.com.

5.10   The Customer must ensure that they are in possession of all necessary travel documents and visas.

5.11   The Conditions of Use for the Rail Passes apply. The Customer can find them here.

7.1   This article does not apply to promotional Passes that have been purchased as part of a temporary Interrail.eu promotion. These Passes are not eligible for a refund or an exchange.

7.2  A refund is possible only if the Customer has purchased the Pass through the Website and the Pass is returned to us, unused and not yet activated. Pre-activated Passes are only refundable before the starting date. With Premium Shipping, if the Pass is not delivered to you in time, you can apply for a refund regardless of the starting date.

7.3  In principle, a refund will be granted only for unused Passes that are reported for a refund through the Website before their first day of validity. The Website provides the option to start this procedure in accordance with the refund policy.

7.4  15% of the value of the Pass will be deducted from the refund as cancellation charges, after payment to Eurail.com has been made, unless the Customer has opted for premium delivery (or premium delivery was the only option available) and the first delivery attempt of the order occurred after the expected delivery date, as specified during the order process. In that case, the Customer will be entitled to a 100% refund, including costs of delivery.

7.5  A refund is based only on the purchase price of the Pass; costs of delivery already paid and Loss & Theft Coverage (Pass Protection) are not covered by the refund, except in the situation described in article 7.4.

7.6  In case of an exchange for another Pass or in case of a double order, 100% of the amount per Pass, less administrative charges in the amount of € 15, will be refunded, or an equivalent of € 15 in the local currency applies instead of the normal refund of 85%.

7.7  Once payment has been made, an order cannot be revised, modified, or changed. Orders are processed immediately in order to ensure the earliest possible delivery. If the Customer wants to change something in his order, the Customer must exchange the Pass.

7.8  Lost or stolen Passes cannot be refunded or replaced, unless Loss & Theft Coverage (Pass Protection) has been taken out and the applicable specific conditions are met.

7.9  Delivery costs are not refunded, unless the Customer has opted for premium delivery and the first delivery attempt of the order took place after the expected delivery date that was specified during the order process.

7.10  Partially used Passes are never refunded.

7.11  If a Pass is returned to us after the first day of validity, in derogation from article 7.2, a refund will be granted only under the following conditions:

• railway personnel has marked the Pass 'NOT USED' before or on the first day of validity by placing two diagonally crossed lines on the front of the Pass, adding the words ‘Not Used’ (or a translation thereof) plus a signature and a dated stamp of the office, and the application is filed within 1 month after the last day of validity of the Pass. After this period, applications will never be accepted.

• the Rail Pass has been pre-activated via the online service, but Customer returns it to Eurail.com before the starting date of its period of validity.

• the Rail Pass has been pre-activated via the online service, but a European railway official renders the Rail Pass ‘NOT USED’ before the first day of validity as mentioned in bullet 1.

7.12  In certain cases, the Customer may be asked to provide personal information, to assess whether a refund may be granted.

7.13  If the Customer wants to file a claim for cover of loss or theft of the Pass, the Customer will be asked to enclose airline tickets to and from Europe, replacement Passes/tickets, a police report, and personal information. Please note that it will not be possible to return these documents to the Customer.

7.14  Passes can never be renewed. All available periods of validity are listed on the Website. If the Customer wants to change this, the Customer will have to exchange the Pass for a new Pass.

7.15  The costs of loss and theft of the Pass are not refunded. After payment of the Pass, it is not possible to cancel the Loss & Theft Coverage (Pass Protection) of the Pass.

7.16  It is not possible to issue a duplicate of the Pass or a replacement Pass. If the Customer loses the Pass or it is stolen and the Customer has purchased Loss & Theft Coverage (Pass Protection), then the general conditions of the loss or theft cover apply.

7.17  The Loss & Theft Coverage (Pass Protection) applies only to Passes and not to Reservations.

7.18  Returning a Pass is possible and will be accepted only if the procedures described and provided in the return policy are followed.

7.19   A refund can never be higher than the maximum order value.

8.1   This article only applies to Reservations made through the Interrail Reservation Service.

8.2   Eurail.com offers a Reservation Service for certain European trains. The Interrail Reservation Service is available to everyone who has purchased a Pass, either through the Website or elsewhere.

8.3   A Reservation is a printed ticket (Reservation Ticket) that entitles someone to a seat or sleeping accommodation for a certain transport service. It can also be a so-called digital ticket, i.e. an e-ticket for a Reservation.

8.4   Reservations are made on the basis of the information that the Customer provides to the Reservation Service. The Customer is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of this information.

8.5   Reservations can only be used on the date and time specified on the ticket.

8.6   Payment for a Reservation must always be made in euros. Delivery of Reservations is free and the Customer can find an indication of the costs of a reservation for each train on the Website. Reservations are subject to booking charges, the amount of which will be stated on the Website before any Agreement is concluded.

8.7   Eurail.com offers the opportunity to make a Reservation for a large number of Railway Companies, but it is possible that not all reservation options of the Railway Companies are available. Where possible, Eurail.com will then help you find a way to make a Reservation in an alternative way.

8.8   Traveling with a Reservation made through the Website is subject to the conditions, rates and regulations issued by the relevant European railway, transport, bus, or other companies, enterprises or individuals (Railway Companies).

8.9   Eurail.com advises the Customer to check the order immediately upon delivery. If the order is not complete or the information on the Reservation Tickets is not correct, the Customer shall contact customerservice@interrail.eu within 48 hours. If the Reservation Tickets are not received at all after confirmation, the Customer should also contact customerservice@interrail.eu within 48 hours.

8.10   Once the address for delivery has been entered, the Customer can no longer change it. If the Customer leaves home before the estimated delivery date, it is recommended to have the tickets dispatched to an address in Europe.

8.11   The delivery times listed on the Website are indicative. Eurail.com does everything possible to deliver the package on time, but cannot guarantee that the Reservation Tickets are delivered on time. Eurail is not liable for delays and the consequences thereof if the delivery time is indicative. If the stated delivery time is a strict deadline, the above does not apply and Eurail.com is obliged to deliver within the stated period, provided that the Customer has provided correct information and is able to take receipt of the order. If the Customer has not received the tickets on the estimated delivery date, they should contact the support team of Eurail.com at customerservice@interrail.eu.

8.12   The Customer will receive the tracking data in the email confirming dispatch. It is the responsibility of the Customer to check the tracking data periodically to see if there are any problems with the delivery, and act accordingly.

8.13   Reservations (tickets) can only be delivered to a physical address or, if it concerns an e-ticket, to an email address.

8.14   Once the package has been delivered and/or the Customer has signed for receipt, the risk in respect of the order passes to the Customer

9.1   This refund policy only applies to Reservations made through the Interrail Reservation Service. The statutory right of withdrawal does not apply to Rail Passes and passenger transport or Reservations for these.

9.2   Once payment has been made, Reservations will be refunded only in accordance with this refund policy.

9.3   Only Reservations made through the Website may be refunded.

9.4   A change to a Reservation after payment will be treated as a cancellation and a new booking, and will be invoiced as such.

9.5   Refunds are offered only for individual Reservations with a value of more than € 25 per person and cancelled at least 1 working day before departure. The amount of the refund may vary per train type and is subject to the regulations of the relevant Railway Company. The amount will be refunded within 2 working days after returning the original ticket, using the credit card or the payment method the Customer has used for the purchase. Booking charges are not refunded.

9.6   Unless otherwise has been agreed, cancellations are possible only before the deadline specified in article 9.4 by sending an email to customerservice@interrail.eu. The Customer should note that the opening hours of the Reservation Service are from 8.30-17.00 CET on Monday to Friday and that cancellations will be processed only during these hours.

9.7   The original physical Reservation Ticket is needed to process a refund. This Reservation Ticket must be returned to Eurail.com within one month after the departure of the train to which it relates.

9.8   Compensation for delays, strikes and failed trains can be applied for by email to customerservice@interrail.eu. If possible, railway personnel must have marked the original Reservation Ticket as unused.

9.9   When a request for compensation is made in connection with a cancellation due to sickness, the Customer may be asked to provide personal information.

9.10   The Loss & Theft Coverage (Pass Protection) of the Pass does not apply to Reservations. The cover applies only to Passes.

10.1   This article only applies to Reservations made through the Reservation Self-Service.

10.2   The Reservation Self-Service is available to everyone who has purchased a Pass through the Website or elsewhere.

10.3   The personal information that the Customer provides is used to make the Reservation(s). The Customer is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of this information.

10.4   A Reservation consists of a reservation fee and booking fee.

10.5   After payment, the customer will receive a confirmation email from Eurail.com, in which the invoice and e-ticket are attached. E-tickets will also be saved in customer’s own account on the Website.

10.6   Reservations can only be used on the date and time specified on the e-ticket. It's the customer's responsibility to be in possession of a valid and activated Interrail Pass on this date.

10.7   Traveling with a Reservation made through the Reservation Self Service is subject to conditions, rates and regulations issued by the relevant European railway company, transport, bus or other companies, enterprises and individuals. An overview of the terms & conditions of the railway company can be found on the website of the respective operating carrier.

10.8   Any request to change a Reservation after payment must be directed to the respective operating carrier and are subject to their terms and conditions. Changes to Reservations can’t be made through the Website.

11.1   This refund policy only applies to Reservations made through the Reservation Self-Service. The statutory right of withdrawal does not apply to Reservations made through the Reservation Self-Service.

11.2   Once payment has been made, Reservations will only be refunded in accordance with the applicable refund policy of the operating carrier for which the Reservation has been made. Carrier refund policies can either be found on the website of the respective railway carrier or in Appendix 1.

11.3   Eurail.com handles refund requests on behalf of the operating carrier, except cases that apply in 11.6. Refunds must be requested through customer’s own account on the Website (www.interrail.eu). Only Reservations made through the Reservation Self-Service may be refunded, subject to article 11.2.

11.4   If the Reservation qualifies for a refund, the amount will initially be refunded using the original payment method that was used to make the reservation. Booking fees are not refunded.

11.5   Once a reservation is cancelled in the system, it cannot be reinstated. The cancelled ticket is not valid anymore and cannot be used to board the train.

11.6   For refunds for delays, strikes, failed trains or other special cases, the customer should refer to Appendix 1.

12.1   These Booking Conditions apply to voucher codes provided by Eurail.com. These are codes the Customer can use to receive a discount when purchasing a Pass.

12.2   Vouchers can only apply to orders placed directly with Eurail.com through its Website. Voucher discounts cannot be collected on expired orders of Eurail.com.

12.3 Only one Voucher is accepted per order and this unique code can be used only once.

12.4   Any specific conditions applicable to the Vouchers, the products for which the Vouchers can be used and their validity and value will be specified on each voucher issued by Eurail.com.

12.5   To use the Voucher and receive the corresponding discount, the Customer must enter the Voucher in the field 'Gift card or voucher code’ on the shopping cart page during the payment process.

12.6   Vouchers cannot be used to pay for Loss & Theft Coverage (Pass Protection) of the Pass, exchange rate differences relating to the Pass, Reservations, or other charges.

12.7   Vouchers cannot be converted into cash and cannot be sold.

12.8   Eurail.com reserves the right to change the conditions of use for vouchers at any time.

13.1   To make optimum use of the Website and the services offered, the Customer has the possibility to register and set up a personal account.

13.2   During the registration process, the Customer must choose a username (email) and password to log into the Website after registration. The Customer is responsible for choosing a sufficiently reliable password.

13.3   The Customer must keep his login data strictly confidential. Eurail.com is not liable for abuse of login data and may always assume that the person using them is the actual user. All actions through the Customer's account are for the responsibility and risk of the Customer.

14.1   The Customer understands that Eurail.com acts merely as an intermediary and is therefore not liable for any direct or indirect damage resulting from the agreement that the Customer has with Eurail Group G.I.E. and the Railway Companies affiliated with it.

14.2   Eurail.com is not responsible for the agreement the Customer eventually concludes with the Eurail Group G.I.E. and the Railway Companies affiliated with it. This means that Eurail.com is also not responsible for what takes place during the use of the Pass.

14.3   The Website may contain links to websites of third party, through plugins or otherwise. Eurail.com does not guarantee the proper functioning of these links. Eurail.com has no control over these websites and does not accept any liability for the consequences of using and/or visiting these websites.

14.4   Should there nevertheless be any liability for direct damage, then this will be limited to an amount not exceeding the purchase price of the Pass or Reservation to which the damage relates, as purchased by and in the name of the Customer. Eurail.com is not liable for indirect damage, including damage arisen during traveling, stay or otherwise, as stated above in these General Conditions (articles 5.4 and 14.1).

14.5   The above limitations do not apply if intent or deliberate recklessness on the part of Eurail.com is involved.

15.1   Eurail.com has the right to take the Website temporarily out of service or limit its use, for example for maintenance or to make adjustments to the Website. This will never give rise to any entitlement to compensation.

16.1   Through the Website, Eurail.com processes the personal data of the Customer in accordance with the privacy policy published on the Website.

16.2   If the Customer comes into contact with a third party, through a link or plugin or otherwise, he will be providing his personal data to the third party and not to Eurail.com.

16.3   Eurail.com makes reasonable endeavours to protect its systems against loss and/or forms of unlawful use. Eurail.com implements appropriate technical and organisational measures, having regard to the state of the art, to this end.

The use of the Interrail Pass is governed by the conditions of the Railway Companies and the Conditions of Use issued by Eurail Group G.I.E. The link below will show you the most up-to-date Conditions of Use. These conditions are also printed in the Interrail pass guide you get free with your Interrail pass.
 

Interrail Pass 2017 Conditions of Use

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