Eurail holders must typically pay a 6 to 10 reservation fee per journey on almost all longdistance spanish trains, but with renfes spain pass its all included. Is it necessary to make a reservation when using the eurail pass. Eurail has made it simple to make reservations if you need to. Tell the staff that you have a german rail pass and that you only need a seat reservation.
How do i make a reservation using my renfe spain pass. To check that, you can go on the eurail website or their rail planner app to see the. Yes, it was worth it, and i would buy the pass again. Europe where can i make my reservation for my eurail global pass. Alternatively, if you bought your pass from you can take. With the eurail spain pass, reservations are an additional cost. Or, you can reserve seats at a train station using a selfservice machine or at the international ticket desk. I had bought a eurail global pass and going to france, spain, italy, zurich,switzerland and netherlands for a little. If you make a reservation with us, you can only travel with the official reservation ticket sent to your shipping address just make sure someones available to sign for your package when it arrives.
How to make train reservations with a eurail pass paperblog. Some train stations have a limit on the number of reservations you can make at one time. Eurail 3 or 4 country select passes valid in france. We also recommend using the help section of our website to answer any questions you might have about your eurail pass. Oh, and if you want to know what i thought about my interrail splurge and adventure. Some train companies also offer online reservations for pass holders. Beginners guide to eurail passes 2020 buy a eurail pass online. Jul 20, 2017 if that doesnt make you excited, im pretty sure this post will, because i am going to tell you how you can make sure that you get your moneys worth out of of your interraileurail pass. How to get from florence to munich by train eurail blog. However, the renfe spain pass is usually better value than the eurail spain pass as reservations are included, there are no hidden extra reservation costs as with eurail. Just returned from 3 weeks by train only in germany. Buy your official eurail pass via the partner link.
Where can i book seat reservations to go with a eurail pass. You dont necessarily need to make the reservations that far in advance, but if youre traveling with a rail pass, dont assume you can hop on any italian train with just your pass in hand. The ultimate guide to the eurail pass tickets, reservations. The price basically increase from us 25 to us 44 during check out. Eurail global pass is the most complete rail pass to. How and why to add london to your eurail trip eurail blog. Once the voucher is exchanged, you can make ticket reservations at any time you would like, as long as the date of your train travel falls within the date the rail pass can be used.
My best recommendation is to go to the train station many of them have a dedicated pass holder window and say. A eurail global pass offers free travel for a certain number of days, but doesnt include seat reservations. As i do not use or recommend using eurail passes i do not have full explanation of how it works but there is a standby system for pass holders if seats are available at the last minute. If you need help ordering your eurail pass, post your question on our facebook page and well get back to you within 8 hours. We are in australia and we have paid for and received our eurail passes in the post. Using the timetable below, you can reserve trains in italy, france, austria, switzerland, sweden, germany and the benelux. Reserving seats with a eurail pass train travel forum. Somewhat counterintuitively, you can only purchase a. Youll be travelling in either standard or standard premier, depending on the class of your rail pass. You can book your reservations with us in 3 easy steps. For trains in popular countries like france, spain, and italyespecially in the summeryou will need to make an advance seat reservation at an additional cost generally from around 2 to 10 euros, even if the fare is included with your eurail pass. How to make tgv reservations for eurail pass from overseas. You can visit a train station in europe or contact a railway booking centre. I am trying to make train reservations between these countries on eurails website and its charging me ticket prices to do so.
Eurail pass holders wont be able to make seat reservations at train stations in great britain and northern ireland. If youre new to making seat reservations, make sure to. Reservations at ticket machines are currently available in italy, sweden and germany, usually for domestic connections only. Popular trains book up quickly, so we would recommend booking your seats 2 months in advance. While eurail and interrail passes are accepted on most trains throughout europe, some trains require an advanced booking for an additional fee, which is not covered by your pass. Our routes are barivenice, venice varenna, varenna interlaken via.
If youre new to making seat reservations, make sure to read our tips below the timetable. Polten through to the pilgrimage destination of mariazell, austrias longest narrowgauge railway passes through 21 tunnels and crosses 19 viaducts, taking in breathtaking scenery along. Seat reservations using a eurail global pass rick steves. Whether youre traveling with a rail pass or not, its worth taking the time to figure out whether you need seat reservations on european trains depending on the route and type of train, reservations can be criticalor a pointless hassle and expense. That said, each national railway has its own set of rules and regulations, and the rules regarding reservations vary from country to country. How to make eurail reservations with a europe train pass. Railway map national and international connections and reservations buy now start planning your interrail adventure today. You can make reservations at a ticket office in the larger train stations in germany. Sep 14, 2016 these are typically between 7 and 11 euros for eurocity trains between the two cities, and more for sleeper trains depending on your seating or sleeping option.
Interrail passes date back to 1972, when the national railways of europe clubbed together to. Aug 14, 2016 once you got your eurail pass, the next thing to consider is if you need reservations for any of your trains. Details of how to do this differ between countries, and listing them all would make this answer enormous, but the linked seat61 page has plenty of information and links organized by country. Even with a eurail pass, you still need to pay a little extra to ride the fastest trains on the main routes connecting italys bigger cities. Welcome to showmethejourney s guide to using eurail and interrail passes, that comprises info and insights gleaned from using rail passes to travel on 84 days around europe by train. Do i need to make reservations when using a eurail select. Italia rail reservations and supplements italiarail. Unable to reserve over the phone for eurail pass for border crossings although other sources suggested it was possible. You can make seat reservations through the website for 95% of all european trains to do this, you need a eurail pass and a account. There are also a limited number of seats allocated to eurail pass holders, so the sooner you book the better.
I have a eurail pass and i want a reservation for the train from a to b on x day even possible for the same day and at x hour. With your purchase you support all the free information on. We have an itinerary but also like to keep some flexibility so most all hotel reservations are changeable. Information about free train types and trains with compulsory reservation. Eurail reservation guide how do i reserve a train in europe. Making a reservation with eurail is easy as you can do it online or at the train stations before you leave. How to make train reservations with eurail pass rick steves. Apr 06, 2017 you need to reserve a seat on the train ahead of time. I have an eurail global pass and i was trying to make a reservation from paris est to prague hl. You need to print these etickets and bring them with you on the train.
The train offices always can in person, but the machines and websites may not. The best way really depends on of the train you are taking and the amount of time you have before your trip. How to make train reservations with eurail pass rick. Beginners guide to eurail passes 2020 buy a eurail pass. In belgium, reservations can only be made for trains that arrive or depart in belgium. The complete guide on how to use your eurail pass in 2020. Some high speed, high quality and night trains require reservations. Using eurail and interrail passes a starting point. How to tour europe by train using eurail first class passes. How to buy eurail reservations for trains in switzerland.
From may 2020, a seat reservation near the luggage area will be mandatory in the shinkansen of the tokaido, sanyo and kyushu lines if the sum of the. Eurail pass holders do not need to make reservations on this line and there are no additional fees. Pre purchased german eurail pass from the usa wanted first class which was worth it and not much more than second class. A eurail pass gives unlimited free travel on all the normal scheduled train services run by the national train operator in each of the countries it covers, although youll need to make a reservation andor pay a supplement on some trains, see the countrybycountry guide. You can make these reservations at the station ticketing booths, online at, or by using the eurail reservation service. Our routes are barivenice, venice varenna, varenna interlaken via montreux, interlaken amsterdam and finally amsterdamparis. Swiss panorama trains golden pass, glacier express able to make reservations online using a swiss pass with no issue see disclaimer at end of post german rail able to book online for segments without a eurail pass. Using the website of whichever national train operator is running the service. About reservations train reservations, reservations. Eurail pass holders can make reservations on the eurostar from three months in advance. Where can i make my reservation for my eurail global pass. The various types of eurail passes, from the global pass to the single country pass exist because of the cooperation between some 27 european countries. Reservations can be made even before youve received your interrail pass.
You can also book many trains through our rail planner app. Is it necessary to make a reservation when using the. Reservations can then be collected at a ticket desk or ticket machine directly at a station. Seat reservations can be made on and their regional sister sites for australia, canada, and the rest of the world, but they charge a significant fee can be around 10, often more than the reservation itself. We arrive in paris on 3 january and want to travel on the 15. The complete guide on how to use your eurail pass in 2020 and. If you cant make a reservation online, you can book over the phone with the rail company operating the route, or even make the reservations at a. We have hotel bookings in 5 cities from 312 january and know which trains we want to book. Seat reservations arent included in your eurail pass, but for a small fee they guarantee you a comfy seat on busy routes across europe.
Apr 15, 2018 for this reason alone it is always better to make a reservation if you intend to travel first class even though your eurail pass or app says it is not necessary. Make sure you mention that you have an interrail pass and that you only want to make a reservation. I have tried to make reservation for train ticket from rome termini to florence and during check out there was additional fee on top of reservation. We have eurail first class 5 day flex passes and i know most of the trains we will use require seat reservations. Even with a eurail pass, you still need to pay a little extra to ride the fastest trains on. Rail passes rail passes give you extensive rail travel within one country, or, depending on the pass, between multiple countries. Jun 21, 20 as noted, in europe, reservations and fares are separate but not all systems can cope with selling these separately in 2 parts. The price basically increase from us 25 to us 44 during check out, and we are talking about just one way ticket. There is no eurail office in france so the only way to obtain additional information would be to visit an sncf boutique or train station service window. They also allow you to make last minute travel plans as well as save money, offering travel discounts, benefits and bonuses. I have tried to make reservation for train ticket from rome termini to florence and during check out there was additional fee on top of reservation fee indicated during selection. The countries participating in the eurail pass scheme are. Reservations for italy, france, austria, switzerland, germany and the benelux will be sent to you as etickets. When i use the timetable that eurail sent me with my pass, it says that there is an ice train leaving at 19.
You can make your reservations for most european trains through railway call centres. I am trying to make train reservations between these countries on eurail s website and its charging me ticket prices to do so. As douglas mentioned, its usually not a problem to make these reservations once you are in spain, a day or two ahead at any train station or travel agency. What is an interrail pass interrail is the railpass range for european residents. This reservation guarantees a seat or bed on a specific train and sometimes includes additional amenities. We recommend using one of the following call centres which have english speaking staff. A global interrail pass gives unlimited train travel on the scheduled train services of the national train operators across most of europe. Wherever you want to go, well help you find your way. You can see the average train travel times between all major cities on the rail map of europe below. For the most part, it is a fairly popular thought that you do not have to make a reservation with your eurorail pass at any time of the year. The mariazell railway, eastern austria running from st. Apr 16, 2019 swiss panorama trains golden pass, glacier express able to make reservations online using a swiss pass with no issue see disclaimer at end of post german rail able to book online for segments without a eurail pass. Reservations can lose their validity if there are changes to rolling stock at short notice.
Best way to travel europe by train using interrail pass. To travel with eurostar using your pass you need to book your seat in advance and pay a seat reservation fee. So take 10 15 mins to discover how to save money and be less confused, so that youll have an easier and hopefully more wonderful rail adventure. Seat reservations can be made online using the eurail reservations service or through rail ticket websites, such as acp rail. I recently bought eurail passes for travel between france, switzerland and italy. First things first choose which pass youre going to travel europe with. Some special trains, such as highspeed, international. Some countries also offer a reservation service via phone. The renfe spain pass, however, is unique in that reservation costs are already included in the cost of the pass itself. Even though there is no additional charge for reservations with the renfe spain pass, it would still be required that you make reservations on each of your trains. If you want to make them before leaving home, you can do this through rail europe just click on the pass reservations link. If you cant make a reservation online, you can book over the phone with the rail company operating the route, or even make the reservations at a european train station whilst on your trip.