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GriswaldsTakeOnEurope

I'm sure this is a redundant question but I want to make sure I don't mess this up! 

I just bought the 7 day Global Pass for my husband and I for a trip that doesn't start until April 2023. I added both to the app on my phone. My app is attached to a trip and his is attached to a separate trip because the app said it can't be added to the same trip as mine.  Was that correct? The next step says to activate,  but do I do that now or in April just before the 1st day of travel ( which will be the day we travel to Paris from London). 

 

Next...I want to purchase the tickets for the London to Paris train now. When I purchase those on Eurail or another site, will it ask for my pass number? Then...do I go back to the app and add those to our respective trips and can that be done without activation?

Best answer by Al_G

There is nothing to be gained from activating a pass far in advance and it makes it harder if you change phones or need to cancel and get a refund.

 

A small number of reservation booking sites look for pass cover numbers, these are not present on mobile passes, even activated, they can be generated here:

https://community.eurail.com/mobile-pass-62/pass-cover-number-generator-is-live-5653

 

As well as the eurail site there are many other sources of reservations that can be used, in many cases they are a better alternative due to cost or reliability.

London - Paris can be booked here https://www.b-europe.com/EN/Booking/Pass#TravelWish

 

A list of alternatives with guides is on this thread

 

Reservations are not linked or displayed on your app/pass, they are separate and remain so. As long as the reservation is for the train you are using it is valid with your pass which is your ticket.

You still have to add the individual trains to the pass, this as well as activating the pass and pass days can be done close to when you travel.

Activating pass and pass days requires internet connection so keep that in mind, adding or altering trains as you travel does not.

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There is nothing to be gained from activating a pass far in advance and it makes it harder if you change phones or need to cancel and get a refund.

 

A small number of reservation booking sites look for pass cover numbers, these are not present on mobile passes, even activated, they can be generated here:

https://community.eurail.com/mobile-pass-62/pass-cover-number-generator-is-live-5653

 

As well as the eurail site there are many other sources of reservations that can be used, in many cases they are a better alternative due to cost or reliability.

London - Paris can be booked here https://www.b-europe.com/EN/Booking/Pass#TravelWish

 

A list of alternatives with guides is on this thread

 

Reservations are not linked or displayed on your app/pass, they are separate and remain so. As long as the reservation is for the train you are using it is valid with your pass which is your ticket.

You still have to add the individual trains to the pass, this as well as activating the pass and pass days can be done close to when you travel.

Activating pass and pass days requires internet connection so keep that in mind, adding or altering trains as you travel does not.

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For Eurostar bookings this is the best source, you do not need a pass number but it will probably need passenger names. 

 

 https://www.b-europe.com/EN/Booking/Pass#TravelWish

 

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Yorkie wrote:

For Eurostar bookings this is the best source, you do not need a pass number but it will probably need passenger names. 

 

 https://www.b-europe.com/EN/Booking/Pass#TravelWish

 

You do need a Pass Cover Number for making reservation at b-europe @Yorkie 

The link for getting the PCN is provided by @Al_G above.

Please note that I don't work for Interrail/Eurail and that I don't reply to personal messages.
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Yorkie wrote:

For Eurostar bookings this is the best source, you do not need a pass number but it will probably need passenger names. 

 

 https://www.b-europe.com/EN/Booking/Pass#TravelWish

 

You do need a Pass Cover Number for making reservation at b-europe @Yorkie 

The link for getting the PCN is provided by @Al_G above.

Many apologies - I was thinking of when you look for availability. I assume you mean once you go to the basket. It is a few months since I used it that far but have looked a few times for availability where it only asks what type and class of pass you have.

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