Hello everyone,
I’m new to Eurail and looking forward to my trip in march. I made a couple of reservation already but I’m having trouble with my most important one as I need to make it from Monaco to Barcelona and I can’t make the reservation. any help would be greatly appreciated. on the side note, for the train that don't require a reservation do i only show them my pass ? Thank you
Which train are you looking at precisely ?
The international AVE cannot be booked online for now. Reservations are available at Spanish ticket counters (not useful for you I know) and on the platform by speaking to the train staff. Availability shouldn't be an issue in March.
The cross-border TGV costs 25€ and should be available online.
Domestic French trains (Intercités/TGVs) tickets/reservations for the last March dates haven't been released yet, due on 24th January.
On TER regional trains yes you simply hop on and show the ticket whenever asked. I know that on this route there is often a large group of inspectors checking everybody right after departure. Log the train a few minutes before boarding to avoid issues.
The below itinerary would work best for me
These trains will become available on 24th January then.
As 3 trains require reservations it'll be pretty expensive :
- 10-20€ for the Nice - Marseille TGV (not faster than regional trains as there's no high-speed track)
- 10-20€ for the Marseille - Nîmes IC
- 25€ for the Nîmes - Barcelona TGV
Book through https://www.raileurope.com/en to avoid booking fees (2€ per person per train on Eurail quickly add up). Click on add railpass.
If you wish to save a little bit you could take the earlier TER :
- TER Monaco - Nice-Ville 10:50 - 11:11
- TER Nice-Ville - Marseille 11:25 - 14:03
These trains will become available on 24th January then.
As 3 trains require reservations it'll be pretty expensive :
- 10-20€ for the Nice - Marseille TGV (not faster than regional trains as there's no high-speed track)
- 10-20€ for the Marseille - Nîmes IC
- 25€ for the Nîmes - Barcelona TGV
Book through https://www.raileurope.com/en to avoid booking fees (2€ per person per train on Eurail quickly add up). Click on add railpass.
If you wish to save a little bit you could take the earlier TER :
- TER Monaco - Nice-Ville 10:50 - 11:11
- TER Nice-Ville - Marseille 11:25 - 14:03
There is also reservation free TER from there.
Marseille - Avignon Centre 14.41 - 16.05
Avignon C - Nimes 16.34 - 17.08
That would just leave the Nimes - Barcelona TGV to be booked and paid for.
On https://www.raileurope.com/ click on add railpass right under add railcard (only works on computers for now).
I agree that you could do the journey reservation-free as far as Nîmes quite easily. :)
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