Interrail Travel Itineraries From Romania
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Since train travel is one of the most sustainable ways of travelling around, this blog post presents a fun way to travel by train around Europe: Interrail! I will first present what Interrail is, followed by some tips on how to make your trip better, two examples of traveling routes starting from Romania and ending with a fun way to win an Interrail pass thanks to OLS!
What is Interrail?
An Interrail pass is basically your golden ticket to easy travel across Europe. You can have access to over 33 countries and 40,000 destinations with just one pass, so you can tailor your trip in any way you want.
Tips to make your trip better
First, you will need to purchase (or win – read at the end of the article) your Interrail Pass. The next step is to activate it, as most Interrail passes require activation before your first journey. Activation can typically be done online or at a train station. Then, you will need to plan your itinerary and check any reservations requirements (some high-speed or international trains may require seat reservations – check everything on the official Interrail website).
Interrail itinerary route 1 from Romania: Central Europe
For this first route, I chose to focus on Central Europe and start from Timisoara.
Departure City: Timisoara
1. Timisoara to Budapest, Hungary:
- Begin your journey with the lively atmosphere of Budapest, exploring its historic sites and vibrant markets.
- Duration: 3-4 days
- Immerse yourself in the classical elegance of Vienna, visit palaces, attend concerts, and try the famous Viennese Apfelstrudel!
- Duration: 2-3 days
- Travel to the fairytale city of Prague, stroll across Charles Bridge, and explore the historic Old Town. My favorite spot in Prague is the Astronomical Clock, so let me know if you make it there!
- Duration: 2-3 days
- Visit the historic sites of Krakow, especially the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial.
- Duration: 2-3 days
- Head to Warsaw, the capital of Poland, and wonder across its UNESCO heritage old city.
- Duration: 2-3 days
Tip: travel by train overnight to save on accommodation!
Interrail itinerary route 2 from Romania: Eastern Europe
This second route will be perfect if you choose to go interrailing over summer, as you get to see Greece!
Departure City: Bucharest
1. Bucharest to Brasov, Romania:
- Start your journey in Bucharest, the capital of Romania. Head to Brasov and explore this colorful city. Don’t forget about the Black Church!
- Duration: 1-2 days
2. Brasov to Cluj-Napoca, Romania:
- Discover the charm of Cluj-Napoca, the second biggest city in Romania, with its medieval architecture. Read more about what you can do in Romania in this blog post.
- Duration: 2 days
3. Cluj-Napoca to Budapest, Hungary:
- Explore the stunning architecture of Budapest, relax in the thermal baths, and take a cruise on the Danube.
- Duration: 2-3 days
4. Budapest to Belgrade, Serbia
- Dive into the rich history of Belgrade, visit the Belgrade Fortress, and experience the lively nightlife.
- Duration: 2 days
5. Belgrade to Thessaloniki, Greece
- Enjoy the Greek charm of Thessaloniki, stroll along the waterfront promenade, and visit the White Tower.
- Duration: 2 days
6. Thessaloniki to Sofia, Bulgaria
- Explore the vibrant streets of Sofia, visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and indulge in the delicious local cuisine.
- Duration: 1-2 days
Win an Interrail Global Pass
If you didn’t know already, OLS has launched a new video contest that will give you the chance to win one All Aboard Gift Card valued €300 which allows you to get an Interrail Global Pass!
All you have to do is submit a short video where you either tell us what or who inspired you to learn a new language, an anecdote about your language learning journey or a fun pronunciation challenge, such as a tongue-twister, a word you like or read a sentence from a book in the language of the country where you’re spending your mobility.
Read more about the rules and how to enter the contest here. The deadline is February 4th, so don’t miss out!
Good luck everyone and enjoy your travels!
Roxana, OLS Community Manager – Romanian
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