I’m traveling with my 14-year-old daughter from Paris to Interlaken on July 11. We have the 4 day, 1st Class Eurail pass. This will be our first trip using the pass, and I’d like to book the trip below. Reservations are required for the first leg, and optional on the last leg. I worry about the stops in between. What if the trains are full? Or, is there a pretty good chance we’ll be able to hop on and find a seat?
Best answer by thibcabe
Reservations in Switzerland aren't really a thing. They are available on Intercity (long-distance) and some touristy trains but nobody bothers.
Trains are frequent, large enough with plenty of seats. See the country as a giant subway network where people hop on hop off.
General tip for 2nd class: check train occupation on SBB app and walk to the front or rear carriages.
But then, 1st class is never busy: you will always get a seat, guaranteed. Just board wherever you want. 2nd class tickets are expensive enough lol
Book the TGV through Rail Europe to avoid extra fees (eurail.com adds 2€ fee per person per train). Have a look at this comprehensive guide: https://www.seat61.com/interrail-and-eurail-reservations.htm
Feel free to ask anything. I've travelled a fair bit (to say the least!) across Switzerland.
Reservations in Switzerland aren't really a thing. They are available on Intercity (long-distance) and some touristy trains but nobody bothers.
Trains are frequent, large enough with plenty of seats. See the country as a giant subway network where people hop on hop off.
General tip for 2nd class: check train occupation on SBB app and walk to the front or rear carriages.
But then, 1st class is never busy: you will always get a seat, guaranteed. Just board wherever you want. 2nd class tickets are expensive enough lol
Book the TGV through Rail Europe to avoid extra fees (eurail.com adds 2€ fee per person per train). Have a look at this comprehensive guide: https://www.seat61.com/interrail-and-eurail-reservations.htm
Feel free to ask anything. I've travelled a fair bit (to say the least!) across Switzerland.
Also on raileurope.com: change currency to euros because prices in other currencies are around 5% higher.
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