The best of Europe’s Interrail routes

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Interrail routes European capitals odyssey London – Paris – Brussels – Amsterdam – Berlin – Prague – Vienna – Budapest – Belgrade – Sofia open image in gallery London to Sofia covers over 1,500km Take in everything from French cafe culture to centuries-old Bulgarian folk traditions on the ultimate Interrail journey. Eastern European excursion Helsinki – Tallinn – Riga – Vilnius – Warsaw – Krakow – Budapest open image in gallery The extra day afforded with the 10-day pass means you could potentially add on a trip to Vienna or Bratislava Explore this section of Eastern Europe if you’re after an off-the-beaten-track trip. The ‘classic’ route Amsterdam – Berlin – Prague – Vienna - Budapest open image in gallery This route is best enjoyed over 10-14 days for ample time in each city Though it’s certainly a typical route for students and young travellers, it is well-trodden for good reason. Germany and the Benelux Brussels – Amsterdam – Berlin – Munich – Frankfurt – Luxembourg open image in gallery This route is easily accessible from London if you wish to avoid flying the first leg Here’s a route to cover a good portion of northern Europe and some much-loved cities.