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Thank you all.Had a great journey and trains all booked!!Appreciate your assistance!!
Thank you very much for being helpful.I have booked Rome to Milano.So what happens when I get to Milano to Tirano? Which class do I sit? Also what happens if the trai n is full or cancelled?What backup can I organise for this one?
I’m getting above/attached for Milan to Tirano and for Roma Termini to Milano Centrale, I’m getting, ‘Rail Pass doesn’t apply for this trip’.
Thank u very much for your helpManaged to book this one for 2 adults and 2 kids…is the cost reasonable? I feel the seat reservation fees were very high given I had a global pass.Paris to Basel - Standard Class - Aud $196Basel to Milan - First Class - Aud 87.90Milan to Rome - Business Class - Aud 87.90Total - Aud $371.60Loving the Milan to Rome business class…..there is wifi, seats very comfy, beautiful experience and we even got snacks.Also loved the beautiful scenic route from Basel to Milan? Problem is no food/snacks, no wifi.Question - how is the train station in Rome?Is it safe given we get there after 8pm?Is there anything I should be aware of?Any recommendations on what I can entertain my 7 year old with once in Rome?
Thanks for all your help. Purchased the 1st class global pass via Eurail, now booking Paris and looking for any tips to save on reservation fees?Also, how do I search for destinations that do not require reservations?
Thank you and in the event that I buy a 2nd class global pass, I can always upgrade if I need to experience 1st class right?
Thank you very much - so is the seating in the 1st class mainly 2*1? with 2nd class mainly 2*2?Given we are travelling as a family of 4, we would prefer the 2*2 seating so we are always together
Thank you - please feel free to suggest! I might suggest this itinerary (or the other way around) : London Paris Zurich/Chur : only one night if you don’t want to spend too much time in the Alps Bernina Express (splendid route all year round) between Switzerland and Italy* : Lake Como Florence Rome night train to Munich or Vienna, spend a night or two night train to Amsterdam (book in advance) Amsterdam London Those night trains aren’t required but they would avoid a few long travel days. *36 CHF mandatory reservation on the panorama carriages but you can travel on the reservation-free regular carriages at the front (pull-down windows) or on the hourly regional trains on the same route. Thank you very much for this, very appreciated!!. Does this route save on reservations? Also given 11 train journeys does this mean I need to buy unlimited travel for the month global pass? Also noticed this route takes off Barcelona and Milan?
Those are unfortunately high-speed routes with high demand and thus high reservation fees. Eurail works really good in Germany, Austria, Switzerland (+ the UK) where last-minute tickets are expensive and reservations are optional/inexistant. Optional 1st class reservations are also free when bought through the Austrian railway company OBB (more below). As you can guess mandatory reservations limit your flexibility. However it would be exactly the same with standard tickets or even worse as tickets increase in price while reservations have a set price (with a few exceptions). Have a look at https://www.seat61.com/interrail-and-eurail-reservations.htm Reservations will add a fair bit to the price of the pass, that’s for sure. There are a few ways to save money but it won’t be direct or take a bit longer (feel free to ask for advice). Eurostar from London should be booked ASAP as there is a passholder quota. Same thing for Amsterdam - Paris but there are dozens of alternatives in case (a
Thank you - would you recommend booking 1st class or 2nd class I have seen lots of videos suggesting 1st class is not worth the money It depends on the route exactly. It’s very good on Eurostar - meal included. And on the high speed trains in Italy - coffee or Prosecco + a snack. On the other trains on your route there won’t be any food included, but it’s still more spacious seating. More legroom and 2+1 seating instead of 2+2. Seconds class is absolutely fine, but I tend to pay for first, as I think the extra cost is relatively small. Can I still hop on Eurostar with the global Eurail pass?
About your other questions : definitely don’t try to do too much. Winter is a good time in some ways : way less tourists, less expensive hotels. Of course you’ll never be alone but it’s nothing like July-August in Rome ! Daylight is slightly better in February than December. Right now the sun sets at 4-4:30 pm for example. Weather isn’t great (mostly grey skies and/or rain) but you’ll probably get sun in Rome and Barcelona. Milan isn’t the best Italian city in my opinion, consider Florence and/or Lake Como instead. Btw London, Amsterdam and Paris aren’t really countries… there are a lot of other beautiful places within France, the Netherlands, etc. Thank you - please feel free to suggest!
Unfortunately, you’ve chosen some countries that have expensive reservation fees! There’s a good guide here: https://www.seat61.com/interrail-and-eurail-reservations.htm https://www.seat61.com/how-to-use-a-eurail-pass.htm It can still be good value, but you’re right to consider whether you might get a better price by just buying tickets for your specific itinerary. Thank you - would you recommend booking 1st class or 2nd class I have seen lots of videos suggesting 1st class is not worth the money
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