If you've recently spotted "Interrail" instead of "Eurail" on our website, in an email, or on your ticket, don't worry, it's not a typo and nothing's gone wrong with our system. It's an official brand update, and your Pass itself hasn't changed at all.
Eurail Passes used to be for residents outside Europe, while Interrail Passes were for European residents. The two brands are now merging into one: Interrail. Starting September 9, 2026, you'll gradually start seeing the Interrail name and logo replace Eurail across our website, app, and tickets, but it's only the name that's changing, not the rules.
[Why is this brand merger happening?]
This isn't just a name change. Alongside the merger, Interrail also unveiled a brand new platform called "The Interrail Effect." The idea is simple: the deeper you travel, the more the journey changes you. That spirit actually goes back to 1959, when several European nations created this rail Pass so travellers could cross borders freely, with no fixed route and no fixed destination, because the journey itself was the point. Nearly 70 years later, Interrail has decided to bring Eurail and Interrail, its two brands and two Passes, together as one, so travellers everywhere can explore Europe with a single Interrail Pass. Özlem Birkalan, Chief Brand and Commercial Officer at Interrail, put it this way: "For years we've been asking people where they want to go. The more interesting question is who they'll become when they get back."
[The Most Important Questions]
Is my Eurail Pass I already bought still valid? Yes. It will keep showing "Eurail" and remains a fully valid travel document.
Will my existing seat reservations be affected? No, just travel as planned.
Will the Rail Planner App stop working? It will keep working as usual, just with a refreshed look. If you have a Eurail e-ticket, the App may still display "Eurail Pass."
Here's what you don't need to worry about:
Your Pass
Any Pass you already hold, mobile or paper, that was issued as a Eurail Pass will continue to show the Eurail name and remains a valid travel document. No need to reapply or exchange anything.
Existing bookings and reservations
Any seat reservations or bookings you've already made stay valid and aren't affected. Use them exactly as planned.
Benefits
Add-on offers, mountain pass discounts, and all travel perks included with your Pass will remain unchanged. Nothing will be reduced or cancelled as a result of the name change. However, please refer to the latest information on the official Interrail website.
The Rail Planner app
The app keeps working as usual. You'll notice a new look, but your saved trips and routes are all still there. If you have a Eurail mobile Pass, it may still be labelled "Eurail Pass" in the app.
What you need to do
Nothing. This is purely a name change, the rail network, how you travel, and the overall experience stay exactly the same.
If you have any questions, feel free to message us directly or contact GoByTrain's Mandarin-speaking team, we're happy to confirm the details for you.
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