Railhop Guides

European rail planning, explained clearly.

Practical guides from a real rail planner — passes, reservations, scenic routes, and what to do when plans change. No generic AI fluff.

Planning

How to plan your first Interrail or Eurail trip (2026)

Route building, accommodation near stations, where to search timetables, tickets vs passes, and what to expect when plans change.

New · ~10 min read
Reservations

Which European trains require seat reservations (2026)

Night trains, high-speed, cross-border, domestic, and scenic trains — what you need to book and what it costs.

New · ~8 min read
Planning

Eurail vs regular tickets: when each wins (2026)

When a pass saves money, when advance tickets win, and how to compare total cost including reservations.

New · ~9 min read
Behind Railhop

Meet the founder: who is behind Railhop and why it exists

Augustin on a lifelong love of trains, why Railhop started, first-trip advice, and favorite scenic routes.

New · ~7 min read
On the move

What to do when your train is delayed in Europe (2026)

How common delays really are, when to expect them, missed connections, EU rights, reservations, and Interrail tips.

New · ~11 min read