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imogenejsRight on track

Train connections & reservations

Optional Seat Reservations - Switzerland & Germany

Hello! We are travelling with our 2nd class eurail pass, 2 of us, in the coming weeks.We have a few trains with “seat reservations optional” mainly in Switzerland, and we are just wondering what the thoughts of the community are, as to whether we need to purchase these? Is it common on these routes?We don’t mind having to move seats for others or sit apart if we have to, but would ideally like to avoid the ground or standing… haha. Since it’s not high season, I wonder if we’ll be ok? JOURNEYS• IC680 Lugano to Luzern 24/10. • PE2926 Luzern to Interlaken 25/10.• IC817 Interlaken to Zurich 27/10.• EC191 Zurich to Munich 28/10.• ICE1110 Munich to Berlin 30/10.• IC146 Berlin to Amsterdam 1/11. We are leaning towards YES for the bottom 3 and no to the others based on journey length but open to advice. Also, which websites are the most cost effective for these reservations?

Eurail & Interrail Passes

Is the first class pass worth it? (update!)

Hello! How are you?I re-open a discussion about this topic to see if there are news for the next year.I am thinking about a 15 days in 2 months pass, there is a 110 euro difference between first and second class.I already used a first class pass, in 2023, and it was ok. Not huge advantages, but ok. I liked first class with the Eurostar (Italy) and I think the reservation fee was mostly the same price. More space in Spain, nice lounge in Vienna. More availability in general and reservations costs are, in the continental area, almost the same (I avoided France). In Germany I did not notice huge difference between 1l2 class. Bulgaria and Romania, you must anyway adapt a bit.I used a lot of night train, but with bed, so there the first class is not helping at all.I read that first class is particularly good if travelling in UK, but I am not planning it.Do you have some particularly good experience?I am searching feedback in particular about Scandinavian countries (Denmark, Sweden, Norway)

Marco_New aboard

Hello, my name is Marco and I am new in the community. The question is about travelling to Spain from Italy. I don’t have a lot of time and I would like to visiti in three weeks just Spain and Portugal, and I noticed that the trains to go there are more expensive than a plane (around 20/30 euro). Do you think it would make sense to travel with the plane to spare money and time, and then activate the pass once I’ll be there? thank you

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8 hours ago

Marco Petrungaro

Routes & destinations

My 2 months on rail crossing Europe

Hello everybody!How are you? I decided to “shout out” my trip, done from 6th of April to the 6th of June – 2023It was a great experience and maybe it can inspire some route you can do, connections available and maybe I can be helpful sharing few hints.Short bio: I am 40 y.o. I love to backpack around but I’m getting a bit soft, but still a good walker.I did this as solo traveler, pretty often I spent 2/3 nights (so, mostly 3 full days) each city, in some cases a bit longer (Istanbul, 6 days, Lofoten Islands, 8 days). I think travel by train make it possible and less stressful, even the itinerary was a bit crowded. Stations are closed to the center, travel is most of the time relaxing, a good way to refill the battery.Eventually, this trip was planned in weird way. I wanted to visit Istanbul and Scandinavia (easy peasy!).On the way I was invited also by some friends in Spain, so I added it at the end of the list. Plus, many years ago, I did my Erasmus in Germany and I lived for a while

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Marie PmRight on track

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Baltics

Hey ! I plan to travel with Interrail in november and I would like to end my trip with Tallin (I would come from Stockholm) and Krakow before my return to Paris. I am totally flex about Krakow, I can change for Warsaw or even Vilnius if I can come back to Paris after. But I don’t find any connexions between those cities.I know that there was no train but I read there is now one (here : https://www.lefigaro.fr/voyages/relier-la-france-aux-pays-baltes-en-train-c-est-desormais-possible-grace-a-cette-nouvelle-ligne-20231221) so my question is : is there really a train Tallinn-Krakow (or Tallinn-Warsaw or Tallin-Vilnius) ? Or can’t I find it because of the weather ? If it is the case, do you think it would be repared before my trip ?Thank you in advance, Marie

DaveHNew aboard

Eurail & Interrail Passes

Buy now, use in March 2025.

Looking at buying a 5 or 7 day pass now and using in March 2025. We fly into Zurich mid month and plan to train it to Interlaken. Then on to Strasbourg, Belgium and Amsterdam. Those trips I want to book close to the day as they will be at the mercy of flights. However I want to book the train from Amsterdam to London as early as possible as we will be flying out of London in the evening of our train to London. Can I buy now, activate for March and book our last train at the end of March now?

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Sarah WCommunity Manager

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Celebrating 65 years of Eurail 🎉

In 1959, the first travellers set off to explore Europe by train with a Eurail Pass. Since then, Eurail travelers let their curiosity guide them, discovering hidden gems and forging meaningful connections along the way. To celebrate, we're offering 25% off selected Eurail Passes! Now, it’s your time to explore Europe and make memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.Join the celebration by sharing your favourite Eurail travel memory in the comments👇

pipooNew aboard

Hello, I am a German citizen but have lived in Indonesia for several years. This December I will go to Germany and Italy with my child. My child is a German and Indonesian citizen and lives in Indonesia. My question is, what ticket should I buy for me and my child. Eurrail or Interrail? Thank you, James

LouEganRail rookie

Global Pass activation and tickets

HiOkay going on a Chocolate/Cheese/Christmas Market adventure - weather may not be perfect but that’s what we’ve got available so this is when we are going. Switzerland and Germany 22/11-12/12.Have a 22 day 1st Eurail Global Pass that we are using to visit Just wondering about the tickets - Have added the pass to the App but not activated it until the day we leave. Have got many trips in the planner but haven’t got solid plans on times but just wondering once we activate the pass does it create tickets for those trips in my saved trip?Also I see many recommendations to download DB Navigator, SBB Mobile & Muj viak which I have done but can I connect this to my Global Pass or do I just use these to book a seat reservation?Plans22/11 Zurich24/11 Luzern29/11 Stuttgart (from St Gallen)1/12 Stuttgart - Nuremberg3/12 Nuremburg - Dresden5/12 Dresden - Berlin7/12 Berlin - Hamburg9/12 Hamburg - Cologne11/12 Cologne - FrankfurtWe would like to know which trips between cities to book a seat r

johannaMariekeNew aboard

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ÖBB reservation Winter

Hi Community!does anyone know when the reservation for ÖBB opens for dates after the change of schedule (after dec 14th)? Thanks! Johanna

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Global Pass activation and tickets

HiOkay going on a Chocolate/Cheese/Christmas Market adventure - weather may not be perfect but that’s what we’ve got available so this is when we are going. Switzerland and Germany 22/11-12/12.Have a 22 day 1st Eurail Global Pass that we are using to visit Just wondering about the tickets - Have added the pass to the App but not activated it until the day we leave. Have got many trips in the planner but haven’t got solid plans on times but just wondering once we activate the pass does it create tickets for those trips in my saved trip?Also I see many recommendations to download DB Navigator, SBB Mobile & Muj viak which I have done but can I connect this to my Global Pass or do I just use these to book a seat reservation?Plans22/11 Zurich24/11 Luzern29/11 Stuttgart (from St Gallen)1/12 Stuttgart - Nuremberg3/12 Nuremburg - Dresden5/12 Dresden - Berlin7/12 Berlin - Hamburg9/12 Hamburg - Cologne11/12 Cologne - FrankfurtWe would like to know which trips between cities to book a seat r

Natália LibováNew aboard

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Italy to Greece

Hello, I'd like to ask, does anyone know if they're any ferries going from Venice to Corfu, cause officially there should be some, but I can't find any... trying to get from Europe to Greece by train, but that's not possible...and traveling with a dog is quite expensive in Italy I guess...any advice, please? 🙏 Thank you very much... Natalie

joshmb90Keeps calm and carries on

Travelling by train

Trans-Siberian Railway (Italy)

Hello, Is Italy’s trans-siberian railway included with the pass? I cannot find, say, Abruzzo on the rail planner app, although Sulmona is on there. Thanks!

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3 months ago

Orion CanyonNew aboard

Train connections & reservations

Night train between Prague and Budapest

I know there are similar threads, but if someone could help give me peace of mind I would appreciate it. I got the reservation for the 457 Nightjet departing Prague at 22:03 and getting to Hungary at 8:29 on 08/19. I got the 4 person couchette reserved and want to clarify that I do not need anything else apart from activating my eurail pass on that travel day. In addition, would you advise booking more train reservations for routes im taking. My route is Prague->Budapest->Ljubljana->Venice->Florence->Cinque Terre->Naples->Amalfi Coast->Milan->Nice->Barcelona->Valencia->Madrid->Sevilla. It will span mainly throughout September and October using the 2 month 15 travel day pass. I’d like the flexibility, but if you think any of those may be highly advisable to reserve in advance please let me know. Thank you!

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3 months ago

Marta SienkiewiczNew aboard

Train connections & reservations

Summer 2024, Vy Night train: Stockholm - Narvik

Hi, I'm hoping to travel to to Abikso from Denmark. It is not easy (I wonder if not impossible) to book the tickets from Stockholm to Narvik by calling vy.se (+46 771-444 111). Have it worked for anybody? I was trying to call them from 7.00 today, and still without success… Waiting for hours on the line. By the way I used an app (Rebtel) for calling to save the money, after noticing that the waiting costed me much too much… My question is - how much does it cost to book a seat for vy's night train from Stockholm to Abisko? And also whether it has to be a bed or there is (perhaps) some cheaper option. I'm just a poor student:) Also I wonder if the alternative for trying to call this out-of-hell-company, that is waiting for sj.se to release the bookings, is anyhow realistic plan? It is weird that vy has some tickets open for sell on their website (although there are some errors if one tries to buy them), while all the other websites have no booking open whatsoever.And actually, what is t

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salerno to positano

Is it required to reserve boat from salerno to positano in italy this August or is it pay as you go? Do they get filled fast? Thanks.

GormNew aboard

Greek island pass to Skopelos

Hi.I cant see how we can use the Greek Island Pass on Seajets ferries from Thessaloniki to Skopelos.Is Seajets the only company to sail to Skopelos and Alonissos?

Monty3New aboard

T3 singolo sleeper vs doppla cabina intera

How can I be sure Ive booked a double sleeper for 2? Eurail site offers a T3 singolo , while Trenitalia offers a doppia cabina intera? Is this the same thing?

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4 months ago

Kevin FaivreNew aboard

Eurail & Interrail Passes

Train/bus between Narvik and Stockholm

Hi every one, I have a small question for you, I planned to take the train beetween Narvik and Stockholm but it close because of derailment. There are bus beetween narvik and Björkliden station and classic train after. I don’t find how to reserve the transfert and if it include in the eurail pass because it replace a train.thanks for your answers kevin

TatzenhausRight on track

Travelling by train

Train strike Italy 19/05/2024

Hi there,we want(ed) to go from Brennero to Roma on Sunday, 19/05/2024. Now Trenitalia will go in strike that day. We have a One-Country-Pass, but many trains are not included in this pass.Will it be possible to take these not included trains, if the included trains won’t run? And what about our (really expensive) seat reservatoins? We are travelling with a child. Unfortunately, it would be rather difficult to postpone the trip.Thanks for your help and have a nice eveningAnja

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