Comparison

Interrail Rail Planner vs HappyRail

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Interrail Rail Planner

Plan your European train adventures with this comprehensive travel companion. Search for train times, map out your routes, and manage your journeys all in one place. Go paperless with a mobile pass and book seat reservations directly within the app.

Highlights
  • Offline train time search
  • Route planning and journey tracking
  • Mobile Pass and ticket management
  • Seat reservation booking
  • Station arrival/departure boards
  • Discounts and benefits information
Features
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The Rail Planner app makes your Interrail trip smooth and stress-free, whether you’re boarding your next train at the station or planning your next trip from your sofa. Here’s what you can do: Search for train times with our Planner • Search for connections across Europe, even when you're offline. When you’re online, you’ll see live information such as disruptions, delays, cancellations, or platform changes for some of the railways included in your Pass. • See which trains are scheduled to depart from or arrive at your chosen station in Europe. Plan your dream routes and track all your journeys in My Trip • View your day-by-day itinerary, get statistics for your trip and see your whole route on the map. Travel with ease with your mobile Pass • Add a Pass to My Pass and go paperless on your travels, from planning your trip to boarding the train. • Show your ticket in just a few taps to breeze through ticket inspection with your Pass. Book seat reservations • Check booking options and buy reservations for trains across Europe and secure your seat on busy routes. Save money with extra benefits and discounts • Search by country and get extra discounts on ferries, buses, accommodation and more with your Pass. Find answers to all your questions • Read FAQs for the app, your Pass and train services in every country for a smooth trip, wherever you’re heading.

About

HappyRail

This app consolidates all European train tickets and reservations onto a single platform. It offers independent price comparisons, finds the best deals and discounts, and stores your booked tickets for easy access.

Highlights
  • All European train tickets
  • Independent price comparison
  • Best prices and discounts
  • No booking fees
  • Booked tickets saved in-app
  • Interrail and Eurail pass reservations
Features
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- One app, all train tickets in Europe! - Always the best price & no booking fees - All discounts and offers - Independent price comparison - Your booked train tickets are saved directly in the app The ultimate travel - Traveling by train is seeing, experiencing and enjoying from the moment you board. It is comfortable, relaxing, fascinating and great fun. You don't have to do anything. Just sit, look outside, enjoy the landscape or a good book. Wait quietly until you arrive at your destination. Those who travel for business can work at ease, especially in first class. Many international trains are very comfortable. Traveling on European trains is a special experience. For many people, traveling by train is the only real way to travel. Book international train tickets quickly and easily - HappyRail now makes booking a train trip throughout Europe particularly easy. All train tickets, reservations and Interrail passes at one address. As a true train specialist, we always look for the most affordable and comfortable train journeys. We provide independent advice. For many train journeys, the earlier you book, the cheaper the journey. Book cheap train tickets directly online from: - Deutsche Bahn / Germany - Eurostar / Paris, Brussels, London, Amsterdam - SNCF / France, including all TGVs including Paris-Barcelona - NS International / Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg - National Rail UK / United Kingdom, Wales, Scotland, England - Renfe / Spain - Trenitalia / Italy - SBB / Switzerland - ÖBB / Austria - ÖBB Nightjet / night trains in Europe, including Munich - Rome and Amsterdam - Vienna - Regiojet / Czech Republic, Austria - Italo / Italy - Glacier Express / Switzerland - Bernina Express / Switzerland Interrail Reservations - Book all your reservations for your Interrail or Eurail pass via the HappyRail app. Including: reservations in Spain for AVE trains (Renfe), Italy for all Frecciarossa trains (Trenitalia), SBB, Glacier Express, Bernina Express, almost all night trains in Europe (ÖBB Nightjet), Deutsche Bahn including seat selection on map and National Rail UK. What gives the best chance of cheap train tickets? 1) Book early (day trains can be booked three months before the travel date, Eurostar four months before the travel date and night trains often 6 months before the travel date, advance bookings are recommended); 2) Avoid busy travel dates - for example Saturdays during school holidays, discount rates are hardly available; 3) Compare rates (or have them compared), for example the difference between the lowest rate NS International and DB Bahn can be 100%, HappyRail always looks for the most advantageous and comfortable travel option; 4) Travelling during the week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday gives the best chance of discount rates. How much does a train ticket cost? The price of international train tickets in Europe depends on: - How far in advance booked - Busy/less busy travel date - Booking via which railway company/carrier - Use of train passes - Type of train (for example ICE/IC) - Number of people (in connection with group travel discounts) - Ages (children, depending on age sometimes free) - Discount cards Book Train Tickets Online All cheap European train tickets can now be booked online easily and quickly, no booking costs, online tickets directly in your mailbox and the app. 85,000 train destinations in Europe Book cheap international train tickets online directly to France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, London and most destinations in Great Britain, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Denmark and Poland. Price quote for train tickets to Italy, Spain, Russia, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia

Screenshots

Interrail Rail Planner4 screens
HappyRail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HappyRail at 3.7 against Interrail Rail Planner's 2.8. HappyRail also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Interrail Rail Planner's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 12). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HappyRail holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interrail Rail Planner has 1.6K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interrail Rail Planner ships an update weekly, HappyRail every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Interrail Rail Planner versus HappyRail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterrail Rail PlannerHappyRail
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (1.6K ratings)3.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better12
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInterrail B.V.HappyRail B.V.

Customer experience

Interrail Rail Planner

All ratings1,559 ratings
Positive40.9%
Neutral7.3%
Negative51.8%
Written reviews712 reviews
Positive23.6%
Neutral11.9%
Negative64.5%

HappyRail

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Interrail Rail Planner

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and login issues
  • Disappearing trip data and QR codes
  • Inaccurate timetable and route information
  • Inconsistent behavior across different devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved seat reservation functionality
  • Better synchronization between app and website
  • Real-time train updates and disruption notifications
  • Apple Wallet integration for mobile passes

HappyRail

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Interrail Rail Planner

No in-app purchases

None

HappyRail

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interrail Rail Planner free?
Interrail Rail Planner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HappyRail free?
HappyRail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Interrail Rail Planner or HappyRail?
HappyRail is rated higher. Interrail Rail Planner averages 2.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while HappyRail averages 3.7 from 12 ratings.
Do Interrail Rail Planner or HappyRail have ads?
Neither Interrail Rail Planner nor HappyRail shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interrail Rail Planner or HappyRail?
Interrail Rail Planner ships an update weekly, and HappyRail every 4 months. Most recently, Interrail Rail Planner was updated on November 6, 2026 and HappyRail on November 7, 2026.

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