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A Pass valid for 6 months for participants to travel by train during their Erasmus+ experience

4 or 6 travel days in 6 months

An unforgettable experience

Travelling to your exchange can be so much more than going from home city to host city. Chart your own path across Europe and turn your Erasmus+ into the adventure of a lifetime.

Learn more and live more

On an Erasmus+ exchange, learning happens in more than just the classroom. 

Unlock true adventure with your extra travel days.  Visit a city you've never seen before, or take the time to explore a small town just a stone's throw from your university. 

Collaboration with the Erasmus Student Network (ESN)

The Interrail Global Pass for Erasmus+ has been developed in collaboration with the Erasmus Student Network (ESN), one of the biggest student associations in Europe.

Why travel with an Interrail Pass for Erasmus+

Travel sustainably and affordably, let your curiosity take you places, essential info about this pass, how to use the interrail pass for erasmus+, 1 plan your route.

Choose the destinations you want to visit and your train journeys.

2 Pick your Pass

Choose a Pass that suits your needs (either 4 or 6 travel days). 

3 Reserve your seats

Book any mandatory seat reservations. 

4 Activate your Pass

Add your Pass to the Rail Planner App and jump on a train!

More info that's good to know

Make your seat reservations in advance .

Some European rail services require Interrail travellers to reserve a seat before boarding the train. Seat reservations are not included in your Pass, but for an extra fee, they guarantee you a comfortable seat on busy routes across Europe. Find out everything you need to know about making seat reservations  here .

Who can buy this Pass?

This Pass is exclusively available for Erasmus+ participants. 

These Passes are only for Interrail travellers participating in Erasmus+; they are not available as Eurail Passes. Non-European Erasmus+ participants must be residents of a European country, and therefore eligible for an Interrail Pass, to take part in the programme.

Not an Erasmus+ participant? You can still travel with an Interrail or Eurail Pass . 

More on how to use the Interrail mobile Pass

Click here to learn how to download the Rail Planner app and use your Interrail Erasmus+ Pass, – from adding your Pass and finding trains to creating trips, making seat reservations, and using travel days. Or contact us  if you have any questions about using your Pass.

FAQs for Interrail Pass for Erasmus+

Only European residents participating in the Erasmus+ programme can travel with an Interrail Pass for Erasmus+. If you’re not participating in the Erasmus+ programme, you can still travel with an Interrail or Eurail Pass .   

The Interrail Pass for Erasmus+ is valid for travel in your country of residence during one outbound journey and one inbound journey that occur during travel days at any point in your trip. Read more

The Interrail Pass for Erasmus+ is valid for travel with participating train, ferry and public transport companies. Read more

Most high-speed and night trains require a reservation at an additional cost. Read more

1st class Passes are valid in both 1st and 2nd class carriages. 2nd class Passes are only valid in 2nd class carriages.

To travel with a Youth Pass, you must be aged from 12 up to and including 27 on the date you choose to start your trip.

The Interrail Pass for Erasmus+ is refundable or exchangeable if it is returned unused. Read our booking terms and our refund & exchange policy . 

We recommend booking any necessary seat reservations in advance, especially on busy routes (reservation fees are not included in the Pass). If you wait to book your reservations, you may discover that no seats are available to book during your preferred travel times. 

You can travel without a seat reservation on most regional trains, but buying a seat reservation is mandatory for some high-speed, international, and night trains. 

To buy this Pass, you must be a citizen or resident of Europe participating in the Eramsus+ programme. Non-European Erasmus+ participants must be residents of a European country to buy this Pass. 

The European Commission offers “green travel support” for Erasmus+ participants who travel sustainably to and from their home country. To learn more about how to access this financial support, please contact your home university before purchasing a Pass. 

There is no limit to the number of Passes an Erasmus+ participant can buy, provided that the Passes are used during the exchange period.

Participants are advised to consult their home university to determine the amount of financial support they are eligible to receive.  

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Check out the full list of railway companies covered on the Interrail website.

The Pass allows for up to two journeys in your home country: one to leave and one to return. 

Participants should indicate their home country as their country of residence when ordering the Pass. 

A travel day ends at 23:59 CET of the day you travel, on which you can take all the trains you want! 

Curious about night trains or time zones?  

Keep an eye on this page for information about train disruptions that could potentially affect your trip.

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Start your mobility journey the best way possible, with the Interrail Pass for Erasmus+. The Interrail Pass for Erasmus+ created in partnership with Eurail and exclusively by considering the needs of Erasmus+ participants. You can choose between two versions of the Pass: 4 or 6 travel days to use over six months.

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Amazing opportunities connected to just one card!

Did you know that more than 150,000 international students get their ESNcard every year ? 

If you're embarking on a journey abroad as an international student or trainee, the ESNcard is your essential companion. 

The ESNcard is your gateway to opportunities and services provided by ESN and our partners . It serves as the official membership card of the Erasmus Student Network and gives you access to various discounts and events during your period abroad.

Key benefits

Access to Local Events and Services  

You get to participate in various events and activities organized by ESN Zagreb at a discounted price. Whether it's cultural outings, educational workshops, or adventurous excursions, the ESNcard opens doors to unforgettable experiences at your Erasmus city. 

Check out our past and upcoming events in Zagreb on our Facebook or Instagram .

Exclusive Discounts

Embrace the freedom to explore Europe without breaking the bank. Studying or working abroad can be financially challenging, even more so if you plan to travel around. From essential travel needs to cultural attractions, your ESNcard ensures that every euro counts. We worked hard to ensure more than 1,500 different discounts with partners such as Ryanair, Flixbus, and Eurosender.

You can check all available discounts anytime on our official ESNcard website.

Supporting the Community

By getting an ESNcard, you're not just gaining access to a world of benefits; you are directly supporting the work of ESN Zagreb and making it possible for us to further organize events and opportunities for you and the future Erasmus generations. Without ESNcard holders, there may not be ESN at all! Together, we shape the tapestry of the Erasmus generation.

You can get your ESNcard starting from the Welcome Weeks onwards, during the whole semester. Unfortunately, it is not possible to get the ESNcard during summer months between two semesters.

It’s simple. Only takes the following 3 steps: 

• Fill out the ESNcard form . 
• Prepare Your Documents. Gather your essentials - a recent photo of yourself and a valid identification document (such as your ID or passport). 
• Visit our Office. Once you've completed the form and assembled your documents, it's time to pay us a visit! Drop by our office at Harambašićeva 10 during working hours to finalize the process. Don't forget to check our Instagram for the most up-to-date information on our office hours.

At the office, you will immediately receive your shiny new ESNcard, ready to unlock a world of discounts, events, and community connections. 

You can get the ESNcard, if you belong to one of the following groups:

• Erasmus+ students
• Erasmus+ trainees
• Erasmus+ Full International Degree incoming students
• International incoming students or trainees on a mobility programme, other than Erasmus+
• International undergraduate or postgraduate full-degree students
• EVS participants
• ESC volunteer
• ESNers: either active on the Local, National, or International Level

After you get the ESNcard, do not forget to register it on ESNcard.org for additional discounts! And that's it - you can use plenty of discounts for 12 months anywhere in Europe!

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Travelling around

One of the best things as an exchange student is the chance to travel further from your new home to other great places, and this makes Turku an amazing destination!

• Did you know you can visit Stockholm by taking a ferry in the evening and arriving in the morning, stopping in Mariehamn, capital of Åland ?
• Or that Gdańsk , our sister city from Poland, is at less than 2 hours of flight time, leaving from Turku airport?
• We're also pretty close to Tallinn , we only need to go early to Helsinki and take a ferry for a day in Estonia's capital!
• And we also have a partnership to go visit St. Petersburg and Moscow !
• What else would you like? Visiting other Finnish cities like Helsinki or Tampere ? Or maybe going to Lapland ? Sure thing!

Direct Ferry Route: Turku > Åland > Stockholm

You surely know Stockholm, capital of Sweden, but did you know we have two ferry companies that operate daily trips from Turku? If you're lucky enough, you can find a cabin at €20/person.

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As part of ESN Finland, we have our own cruise event to visit Stockholm for one day with the Pirates of the Baltic Sea ! Once every semester, more than 1,200 students from all over Finland gather in one boat and go to Stockholm and back.

You can also take your bike in the ferry and visit the Åland Islands. Is there a better way to discover these Swedish-speaking islands in the Baltic Sea?

Low-cost Flights: Turku > Gdańsk

Even if it's not really big, we do have an airport in Turku! One of the most interesting destinations you can reach from here are through it!

Gdańsk is a Polish city in the Baltic coast and the largest city in its region, Pomeranian, and one of the twin cities of Turku! WizzAir, a low-cost airline, has a direct route from Turku airport a few times a week, sometimes for as low as €10.

• WizzAir (Like any budget airline, pay attention to the conditions and hand luggage specifications!)

If you want to meet some people there, you're welcome to contact ESN UG Gdańsk, our partner section from Poland. They'll be very happy to help you!

Poland is relatuvely cheaper for most usual things compared to Finland, and that's always nice to enjoy your travels!

Bus and Ferry: Turku > Helsinki > Tallinn

Tallinn is the capital of Estonia and its largest city. A very beautiful place to visit during spring, summer and early autumn. It offers many attractions for visitors, including its medieval side around Old Town area. Tallinn is very close to Finland, so it's another destination you should have in your exchange passport.

First, you will need to go to Helsinki. The cheapest way is to take the low-cost buses from Finland. ExpressBus is the national company and thus, the fares are fixed and more expensive.

• OnniBus, the best low-cost in Turku: www.onnibus.com/en/index.htm
• ExpressBus: www.expressbus.fi/timetables-and-tickets

Once in Helsinki you can get a ferry to Tallinn! The trip takes around 2 hours and the companies that go are the already mentioned Viking and Silja Lines , in addition to:

• Eckerö Line

You can get a round trip ticket to Tallinn and back to Helsinki. Leaving in the morning, returning in the evening and eight hours in the Estonian capital in between. You shouldn't miss this!

Timetravels: St. Petersburg & Moscow

These destinations are a bit expensive for an individual or a small group. The easiest way to visit Russia from Finland is through a company called Timetravels ( Aikamatkat in Finnish). They have packages like a three-day trip to St. Petersburg or a eight-day trip to Moscow.

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Bad part? For the second trip you will need a visa. Good part? ESN Finland has a partnership with Timetravels!

Each semester, we organize a trip to St. Petersburg and the Grand Russia trip (which includes as well Moscow and Novgorod). If you want more information about the activities or the itinerary, check our Russia trips page . Information in there is subject to change.

Buses: Around Finland

As mentioned before, in Finland there are a few low-cost bus companies as well as the national ExpressBus. More specifically, OnniBus has one of the departure points from Turku in front of the Caribia Hotel, a hotel right close to Student Village West where many exchange students live.

Prices with OnniBus start from €1 and rise depending on how many tickets are sold.

ExpressBus, by the other hand, has the prices fixed.

Other Trips: Beautiful Lapland!

Coming to Finland is a synonym of visiting Lapland. It's just one of those trips that you can't let escape! There are many activities to do during one week in Lapland you can't imagine! And we make our best effort to bring you the chance to go and visit it at the best prices.

When it comes to Lapland, we have two different kinds of trips , the one organized by ESN and the one organized by Timetravels. There are usually at least four trips each year, two per semester , and it might vary on demand.

• Our own Lapland trip to Levi , fully organized by ESN Uni Turku

These two trips are the cheapest since we, as student organizations, pact the prices with the companies and the accomodation without intermediaries. These trips are to Levi. Besides, we have Timetravels trips which are in two different destionations, Saariselkä and Levi. You can check the trip info from their own webpage here .

If you miss any destination or have questions about trips, just e-mail us at board[at]esnuniturku.fi or send us through the contact form on our website at www.esnuniturku.fi/contact and we will reply as soon as possible!

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ESNcard is the membership card of Erasmus Student Network, and comes loaded with benefits.

Whether you’re going to Lapland with Timetravels, exploring Europe with Ryanair, or raving the Baltic Sea with Sea Battle, ESNcard holders have access to exclusive discounts you won’t find elsewhere.

And, it’s available for all international students, not just Erasmus!

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Are you a true viking? Join over 1000 international students, and embark on our 3-day legendary journey across the Baltic Sea.

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As students we understand you have a passion for travel and discovering amazing new locations and cultures, and ESN UK is committed to assisting you in pursuing this desire!

On the national level, ESN UK will organise large-scale trips each year, which focus on bringing together large groups of students in an iconic location in the United Kingdom and highlighting the vibrant culture whilst having a fantastic time. These national trips are an amazing way to meet like-minded individuals and enjoy a hassle-free trip to a new place. We always provide a range of transport from cities and towns across the country, converging on our chosen location where you will be treated to great accommodation and a fantastic selection of activities and socials to create an unforgettable weekend.

Each year our first semester trip heads to the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. This historic city with a storied past and a vibrant, exciting culture is the perfect place to start your UK travels! During the #ESNburgh trip, you will be exposed to different aspects of Scottish culture and earn your “Erasmus passport” to Scotland.

In the second semester, ESN UK will organise a second trip to a different area of the UK - there are plenty of fantastic destinations to choose from, and we will ensure that you are presented with another fantastic insight into British culture! 

On top of our national trips within the UK, ESN UK will occasionally collaborate with our colleagues across the continent and beyond to provide access to trips and experiences in other countries to further enhance your international experience within the UK.

And finally, our local sections will organise their own excursions and trips so be sure to check out the social media feed of your nearest section to see what they have to offer!

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Timetravels

Aikamatkat Oy – Timetravels Ltd is one of the leading travel agencies in Scandinavia, specializing in cultural and academic group travel to Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Baltics and Scandinavia.

We are especially famous for our student trips to Russia and Lapland, but we offer also tours for individuals and groups.

Our key product has remained the same since the very beginning: student-aimed tours to Lapland, Saint Petersburg and Moscow. All trips are packed with action, culture and night life. They are provided with experienced students of Finnish and Russian culture and language as tour conductors. Our professional local guides deal with the cultural part of the program. Many trips are organized in co-operation with universities, student unions, ESN organizations etc.

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ALSA. Making your trips easier.

Who are they?

ALSA, is the leading operator in the Spanish road passenger transport sector. With over 100 years of experience and a continuous innovation vocation, ALSA is part of the National Express Group, an international public transport operator that operates buses, buses and railways in the United Kingdom, continental Europe, North America, North Africa and the Middle East.

What are the benefits for Erasmus Students and ESN Members?

The advantages obtained by ERASMUS students and ESN members in regular ALSA services are:

• 15% discount on tickets with any national destination.
• 12% discount on tickets with any international destination.

To be able to enjoy these discounts, they must buy the tickets at the window of their nearest station showing their ESNCard, online, and of course, in the different machines that are in the stations.

Do not forget, that in ALSA, if you travel in a group of 4 or more, you can enjoy a 30% discount.

ENJOY THESE DISCOUNTS WITH THE CODE: ESN24

Website:  https://www.alsa.es/

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ESN Oulu Grand Russia Trip

Did someone say road trip to Russia? St. Petersburg is not enough for you? Let’s go all the way to Moscow! Join us on this epic journey to the heart of Russia!

Discover the three Russian capitals on our one-week road trip. See impressive St. Petersburg, historical Novgorod, dramatic Moscow and the timeless Russian countryside between them. Get ready for the extreme Russian experience!

This sounds simply too good to pass up! Where can I sign up?!

You can find out more and sign up here: http://bit.ly/1DBS1QW

The price of the trip is from 400 €.

What is included in the price:

• Bus transportation from Oulu - Helsinki - Oulu • Ferry trip Helsinki-St. Petersburg • Bus trip St.Petersburg- Novgorod- Moscow- St. Petersburg- Helsinki • Guided city tour of St. Petersburg, Novgorod and Moscow • Guided tour of the Hermitage museum (students only) • Guided tour of the Vitoslavitsya Wooden Architecture Museum • Accommodation in a centrally located *** hotel in St. Petersburg 3 nights (inc. breakfast) • Accommodation in *** hotel in Moscow 2 nights • Medical Travel Insurance (covers medical expenses during the trip up to 3000 EUR)

For extra cost:

• Consular fee + processing for the Russian visa, in average 75 € for most of the EU citizens (Timetravels will take care of your visa!) • Breakfast in Moscow • The guided activities during the trip. They can be prepaid online. If any extra-activity is cancelled due to small amount of participants or changes in the itinerary money will be refunded.

***REGISTRATIONS OPEN ON 15 JANUARY (MONDAY) AT 12:00 AT NOON***

For questions and other information contact Timetravels Customer service for assistance via Helpdesk or [email protected] or via phone +358 10 421 8990, during office hours Mon-Fri 10.00-17.00.

Cost of the phone call is 0,09 €/call + 0,17 €/min + international call charge (for calls outside Finland).

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• Provide access to all services and discounts offered by ESN and our partners to international students.

Who can get the ESNcard?

• Erasmus+ students.
• Erasmus+ trainees.
• Erasmus+ Full International Degree incoming students.
• International incoming students or trainees on a mobility programme, other than Erasmus+.
• International undergraduate or postgraduate full degree students.
• EVS participants.
• ESNers: either active on the Local, National or International Level. They are all members of a section

Know more at ESNcard.org/FAQ .

How can you get the ESNcard?

What fields does esncard contain.

• Photo field (for a photograph of the card holder; with a photo size of 2.7 cm x 3.7 cm )
• Name  (for name and surname of the card holder)
• Nationality
• Date of birth
• Higher education institution name
• ESN section (either the issuing section or home section of the card holder)
• Country (home country of the card holder)
• Validity  (it's valid for 12 months since the date on the card)
• Card number (unique number of each card)
• Bar code and magnetic bar

Visit ESNcard.org website and get more information!

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