Green Mobility Boost: SEMP + Interrail

Participants taking part in the Swiss European Mobility Programme (SEMP) can now benefit from the Interrail Pass for Erasmus+ — a unique opportunity to travel sustainably across Europe. In addition, the SEMP already covers half of the pass!

How does it work? 

The Interrail Pass for Erasmus+ provides between four or six travel days within a six-month period, making it ideal for covering the return journey for mobility + additional travel days to discover the mobility destination.

4 or 6 Days of Exploration
Participants can use as many trains as they like on each of their travel days – perfect for travelling from home city to host city, with extra days to explore further!

A Semester of Flexibility
Participants can use their travel days any time within 6 months of the start date. Spread them out or use them back-to-back – it’s up to them.

What is the benefit?

Compared to the standard pass, which is only valid for one month, the Interrail Pass for Erasmus+ is valid for six months. 

  • The classic Interrail youth discount (25% off!) is available to under 28s.
  • Unlock 33 countries and over 30,000 destinations in Europe. Travel by train at your own pace.

SEMP covers half the pass

SEMP participants travelling green receive a flat rate that is CHF 100 higher. These CHF 100 cover half of the Interrail Pass (4 days, under 28s). 

Sustainable mobility as standard

This initiative supports the growing importance of sustainability in international education, offering students in particular a practical way to organise their mobility by train. Now available to SEMP participants, it makes the exchange experience even more flexible and rewarding—right from the journey to the stay.

The Interrail Pass for Erasmus+ was developed as a joint project between the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) and Eurail. They have created a guide for its distribution and implementation which you can use for your communication activities in your institution. 

Guidelines for HEIs Interrail Pass for Erasmus+ (PDF, 307 KB)

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