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seat reaervation on TGV9577


Jannice Huang

Hello, I really had a hard time booking the seat for my trip.

I would like to travel from Paris (est) to Karlsruhe via TGV9577. I just reserved  a seat on this train successfully,

However, my plan was changed. I’m going to take the same train TGV9577 directly from Karlsruhe to Munchen. But the website reveals that “ no seat reservation required” within Karlsruhe to Munchen.

I would like to know is it correct?

 

Best answer by Hektor

This is correct. 

Reservation is just mandatory when crossing the border.

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Hektor
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  • February 7, 2024

This is correct. 

Reservation is just mandatory when crossing the border.


Jannice Huang
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  • February 7, 2024

Thank you Hector!

Another question is that, how can I tell whether the seat from Karlsruhe to Munchen is not occupied?

Is there any sign? Or every seat from Karlsruhe to Munchen are all available to everyone?

 

Thank you!


Hektor
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  • February 7, 2024

If it's reserved, it should be shown; the TGV to Germany normally do have a electronic display. But of course it's possible to reserve a seat here, too - so there may be a reservation for the seat you are in, too.


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  • February 7, 2024

As an alternative, you can also think about taking another direct ICE train from Munich to Karlsruhe. This trip usually lasts about 3 hours, and you don't have to  to reserve a seat on the ICE if you have an Interrail pass.

Afterward, you can simply transfer to a TGV train from Karlsruhe to Paris. For more detailed information about train connections in Germany, you can find it here: 

https://int.bahn.de/en/


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