This is my first time going to Europe and using the trains. I’m slowly figuring it out, but would like some advice in using my pass effectively.
I'll be in Europe for a month from May to June and purchased the 7 travel days in 1 month pass. At the moment, I’m planning the first two weeks of my trip. I’m starting in Paris and would be there for seven nights.
While there, I am considering taking day trips into Chartres and Giverny. For short trips in the same country, would it be more cost effective to buy individual return tickets ? And should I book now?
I plan to use my pass to cross over to Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands. I’ve already used the pass to book seat reservations for going from Paris to Milan and from Milan to Venice. From Venice, I’ll like to go to Verona. I’ve noticed that there is an option to reserve seats and no seat reservations required. At the time of the year I am in Italy, should I risk no seat reservations for flexibility and save some money or would it be better to reserve a seat?
After Verona, I plan to go to Munich. This route also gives me the option of open seating with no reservations or reserving a seat. When going into a different country, would it be a better and a safer plan to reserve a seat?
Thanks!
