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Corina MächlerRail rookie

asked in Eurail & Interrail Passes

Global Pass valid for public transport within the cities?

Hi all!I am planning my first ever interrail adventure and i’m torn between the 7days within 1 month or 22days pass. I will be travelling for 3 weeks and am planning to stop in around 6 cities (Lyon, Paris, London, Brussels, Amsterdam and Vienna). Now i am wondering if the global pass is also valid for public transport (busses, metro, tram etc.) within the cities. If so, i’d prefer the 22days pass. Do you guys have any tips and recommendations? Thanks so much! :)

8 months ago

Adena AstrowskyRight on track

asked in Train connections & reservations

Seat Reservations - each day is sold out. What are my options?

I bought a 4-day travel pass for my son and I. For each day of travel, it appears ALL trains are sold out. How is this possible and what are my options? Traveling between London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Edinburgh. Some people have said that although the website says seats are sold out, once I get to the train station, I should be able to book the seats. Is that true? Or should I be looking for alternative ways to travel between the countries?

1 year ago

AngeloRailmaster

posted in Train connections & reservations

Strike in Italy - local trains

On Sunday 10.07.2022 there is a strike of local trains in Italy (Regionale, Regionale Veloce and Regio Express)Trenord in Lombardy region (Milan) (trains to Arona Air Show will run regularly) Trenitalia TPER in Emilia Romagna (Bologna) and this trains will run with an replacement bus instead. Trenitalia Tuscany (Firenze)Long distance trains like Frecciarossa or IC will run regularly.Check Trenitalia App if trains will run or the website viaggiatreno.it on Sunday before traveling. Last time a few weeks ago in this 3 regions, almost all trains got cancelled due to strikes.

1 year ago

scottRail rookie

asked in Eurail & Interrail Passes

Does Eurail Global pass really include the Heathrow Express?

My answer to this is no, despite it being advertised in the Eurail planner. After a long flight from Australia, trying to activate our mobile pass for the first time, the train attendant tells us it isnt valid...because Heathrow Express isnt part of Network Rail (the UK rail consortium that combines all the tracks). Im aware of this, and I was happy that the Heathrow Express was listed as being part of the Eurail pass. But no, the ticket lady said it wasnt part of the pass and that they had tried to explain to Eurail many times that they werent involved in the scheme but they kept having travellers come up to them (like I did) showing them the Eurail Planner rules/inclusions and expecting to be able to use it. Can anyone else confirm if it really is part of the pass or if it isnt and Eurail are just false advertising?

3 months ago

Chris_swedenKeeps calm and carries on

asked in Train connections & reservations

Seat reservation via DB Germany site

Hello! I have made a seat reservation in DB webbpage (www.bahn.com/en). You can book seats via clicking the link “Seat only (no ticket)” on their booking page. But now I’m not sure is this is valid with my Interrail global pass. Anyone knows anything about this? It’s also a cheaper than on the eurail page, so thats makes me unsure. /Christopher

1 year ago

IsadmlRight on track

asked in Train connections & reservations

Joe33472Rail rookie

asked in Train connections & reservations

Eurail pass and seat selection on Trenitalia

I’m wondering if there is any way to select specific seats using a Eurail pass on Trenitalia. From everything I read online here, it’s not possible on Trenitalia’s website, Trenitalia Kiosks, Eurail, or even OBB. My travel companion for an upcoming trip has never been to Europe before and I was really hoping I could select seats, rather than have them preassigned. I’m wondering if we go to a Trenitalia agent at a station if they have flexibility of accommodating requests. I’d prefer the one seat arrangements facing each other, but as long as we’re sitting together, that would be fine. What I’m really hoping to prevent is being assigned in different cars or even in the same car not together. Is there a way to see the assigned seats before finalizing a booking? I’m fine with us sitting side-by-side, across from each other, window or aisle, etc. Just don’t want us separated. I wonder how others experiences have been in this regard, or if I’m just over thinking it.

21 days ago

ZinvRail rookie

asked in Train connections & reservations

What if I miss a reserved Eurostar due to a delay?

I want to book a journey from Germany to England, using ICE trains in Germany and a Eurostar to travel to England. As ICEs are often delayed, I wondered what would happen if I miss the Eurostar due to a delay of the ICE before.Does my seat reservation then count for the next train or what would I have to do?Thanks for help!

1 year ago

Ellie O'NoraRail rookie

asked in Train connections & reservations

Seat reservation unavailable

Hello guys, I recently booked the Global Pass to travel from Berlin to Barcelona but I have problems with reservations. On to the website it didn´t appear any train connection, which is not true because the Rail Planner shows many connections. After many attempts on the webseite it suddenly appears: SEAT RESERVATIONS UNAVAILABLE“You need to buy a seat reservation to board this train, but it seems this seat reservations isn't available on our website. Check 'More information' for other ways to book this seat reservation, or buy a separate ticket to board this train.PRICES TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE. There is no result from the bookingsystem. Check back in a few hours to see prices and book this seat reservation.” “More information” doesn´t help either. Does it mean that the train is overbooked? Can someone help me? Thanks in advance :)

1 year ago

Rochelle RiceRight on track

asked in Train connections & reservations

Seat reservations for multiple people

Can I reserve seats together for travelers who have both eurail and interrail mobile passes? Scenario:I am having issues when entering the pass cover number for the interrail traveler on traveler details (I am using order number which does not work).How do I obtain the pass cover number for the interrail mobile pass? I have seen several posts with this same issue but no good answer !Thanks.

2 years ago

PettiRail rookie

asked in Eurail & Interrail Passes

Is the Paris Metro included in a Global Pass

Hello, I’d like to ask, I’d like to buy a global pass from Germany to France Paris, can I also use the Metro or RER transportation?

11 months ago

AngeloRailmaster

asked in Eurail & Interrail Passes

Interrail/Eurail not valid in SNCF TER In South East France!!?!

Hi, on twitter today, someone has found out that in the PACA region (Region South East of France - like Nice. For trips between Paca and Occitanie (South West) is it valid.For more information please check on Twitter.@Nanja @Marion Can you please check if here is a mistake by the regions in France or can they say, Interrail/Eurail is not more valid?

1 year ago

Evita HödlRight on track

asked in Train connections & reservations

Reservation Milan - Zurich - what is the difference between 2nd class and 2nd class priority?

Hello, I wanted to book 3 seats from Milano to Zurich (13€ pp)Now I have the option to choose between 2nd class or 2nd class priority. Can somebody explain the difference to me?Screenshot is attached.Thank you!

1 year ago

Sanne HolierookRail rookie

asked in Train connections & reservations

Unable to book seat reservations

Hi there!! I’m Sanne and in 2019 I won a DiscoverEU Interrail pass. This year I am going to Sweden using the pass and my friend wanted to join me so he bought the same pass as I have. To get to Sweden we need to book some seat reservations. I added him to my trip after reading some community q&a’s. But now I still can’t book. I can book all the reservations for myself, but not for him or us both. It says they’re not available when I try to book them yet I can book them for myself alone. If anyone knows what to do, please let me know

1 year ago

SvenEngin-ius

posted in Train connections & reservations

Frecciarossa 1000 seating plan - business class

I would like to know for sure which seats are nice at the window, so that you have a nice view.I've attached a link from seat61, in the hope that you can tell me which seat numbers look nice on the window.I go for seats that face each other, for 2 people. And which are located in the normal business class, so NOT in the quiet zone. SEAT61 map Additional question :We travel from Roma Termini to Milan Central.Can someone tell me which side of the train is best for the best views?Because in wagon 2 the seats that are opposite each other are on the right side. And in wagon 3 these seats are on the left.Of course it also depends on the direction of travel of the train, but I have absolutely no idea about that.Thank you very much!

1 year ago

greta_travelNew aboard

asked in Eurail & Interrail Passes

Can I use the inbound/outbound journey at any time during my trip?

I'm new to interrail and have two questions that I can't find an answer to so please help ;-)) Can the inbound / outbound journey be at any time of my interrail? so say I go to Italy by car and then start from there and then at some point in the middle, say day 5, I travel into my home country (Germany) and then have the outbound on day 6? and at the end of my interrail I would just go back to Germany by car again. When I go from Italy to lets say the Netherland I would need to change trains in Germany to get there. Does that count as travelling in my own country or is that irrelevant because my home country wouldn't be my final destination? Hope I made myself kind of clear and am thankful for any advice. Greta

2 years ago

Teresa PerezNew aboard

asked in Train connections & reservations

If I miss my connecting train, for which I have a reservation, due to a delay, can I take the next train?

If I miss my connecting train, on which I need a reservation and have already paid for it, due to the delay of the previous train, can I simply take the next train without making a new reservation? Or do I have to make a seat reservation again for this train?And what if this next train doesn't go all the way to my destination (like the train I wanted to take), but has an intermediate stop and I have to change to a train where I also need a reservation?Thanks for your helpTeresa

1 year ago

Ana TalaveraRight on track

asked in Train connections & reservations

Cancel / refund my reservation Eurostar

Hi,I bought a global pass and did a reservation from Paris/FR > London/EN on the website Eurail on June 1st but I couldn't get the extension of my vacation to use it.That said, I need to get the refund or exchange of this seat reservation for another trip that I shall do at the end of the year.Is that possible?

1 year ago

jcaesarNew aboard

asked in Train connections & reservations

No train available from Lisbon to Spain. Why?

Hi!I'm planning a trip to Spain and Portugal with interrail in July/August. I saw as answer to another question that there are currently no trains between Lisbon and Madrid. Does anyone know why and how long that's gonna be (if it's still the case in July/August). That would be super helpful, thanks!Julia

1 year ago

MirtheNew aboard

asked in Train connections & reservations

Problem with booking seat reservation Interrail system

I was making some seat reservations for my trains but I cannot proceed to the payment. I selected all of my trains and times and then I filled in my personal information and checked the whole order. But then I cannot go further to the payment section, even though I selected the button that I accept the booking terms and conditions. So something is going wrong. Hopefully someone can help me with that because I really want to book them this weekend. I already tried to use a different browser, I used safari and chrome and the same problem occurred.Edit: I want to book:Bruxelles midi - Paris (Thalys) Paris - Barcelona (TGV) Barcelona - Nimes (Renfe) Nimes - Marseille (Intersites) Nice - Paris (TGV) Paris - Schiphol (Thalys)

2 years ago

Sherly RuizKeeps calm and carries on

asked in Train connections & reservations

NO SEAT RESERVATION required- how to get ticket???please help

Good day everyone. I want to ask for some help regarding how to obtain a ticket for those trips that does not require any seat reservations as I know that the Eurail pass is not the ticket itself. How do I go about with this? Your responses are much appreciated.

7 months ago

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