The poster mentioned that train operators in Spain do not recognize the Eurail mobile pass. Is that actually true? I am planning to buy tickets at train stations while I am there with my Eurail mobile pass for travel around Spain.
So I had a wonderful phone call with an SNCF representative. I was able to book the high speed train (TGV inOui) from Paris to Barcelona over the phone via your instructions, and the representative was able to SEND THE TICKET BY EMAIL. I now have my ticket in my email inbox, and do not have to pick it up in person. This must be a very recent change because I have not seen this as a resolution for the Paris to Barcelona route in any other topics.The representative also did not require any information regarding my Eurail Global Pass number. All I had to do was tell her that I had a pass, and she only charged me the seat reservation fee. NOTE FOR AMERICAN RESIDENTS : The representative told me that they are only able to purchase tickets over the phone with an American Express card because Visa and Mastercard numbers are not recognized in their payment system. I tested it with my Visa travel card, and the phone payment system said that the number was not recognized. Thankfully, I have an
Thank you for the reply, rvdborgt. I will try calling them here shortly when their office is open. I was actually wondering something. I saw your reply in a different topic that you were able to see dates that were still available to pass holders. Is that something that I am able to see myself (via Book Reservations), or is it something on your end that you could see? I am hoping that the availability that I saw for May 16th is actually accurate on the Eurail website.
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