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2000yearsagoRail rookie
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My Children Not Together Italy

That train is almost full, only a few seats left and none together.You can see seat maps at the trenitalia website by starting a booking.https://www.lefrecce.it/Channels.Website.WEB/# As long as you are not blocking other people’s seats, blocking the aisle or otherwise causing a problem for other passengers the staff won’t be bothered if you have your children on your lap rather than their booked seats. People get fines for not having reservations on compulsory trains or not having validated tickets or correctly filled out passes.

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carogonzo
carogonzoRail rookie
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First global pass day in a single country

Yes. You can choose any 4 days to use the pass within one month from the first use

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David Josephy
David JosephyRail rookie
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wifi or mobile data?

I just did 2 tests Test 1: Save a journey for a future date to My Trip. Add it to My Pass. Go to My Pass. Tap on the active pass. (The app shows “loading your tickets" or something similar) Turn on flight mode. Tap on "Show ticket”. Result: QR code shows. Test 2: Save a journey for a future date to My Trip. Add it to My Pass. (Waited until the switch turned yellow and "Travel day” was added to the date.) Turn on flight mode. Go to My Pass. Tap on the active pass. Result: The pass won't show. The app becomes unstable, crashes and/or restarts, each time I tap on my active pass. In My Trip, the new journey is shown as added to the pass. I suppose loading the tickets now doesn't work. Shall I create support ticket? I had error logs turned on. IMO, it should load the tickets immediately after activating the travel day and not wait until you go to your pass. In addition, lack of connectivity should never crash the app.  Yes, there is definitely something wrong with your app there,

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David Josephy
David JosephyRail rookie
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wifi or mobile data?

  Also to generate QR code by "Show ticket", I checked just now that it doesn't require us to be online. It was when I last tested this… I'll retest. It would indeed be good if it isn't needed anymore. As long as the journey is saved to the Trip and added (activated) to the Pass, I found showing the ticket can be done offline. Of course let me know if you find it different on your end   I think you both may be misunderstanding each other.It is activating the Aztec (QR) code for a travel day by activating the first journey of the day that requires internet connection, once the day has been activated internet is not needed for showing the ticket code or for adding/removing journeys.Internet is needed for cancelling a travel day.

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mikebRight on track
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message:"seat reservations needed" and the trip cannot be added

Sorry - not making myself clear. First time user with a ten day first class pass (x2) that I have only just activated and find we cannot get out of the UK !!!! We are trying to go Chester/ London, London /Paris in April and onwards.  All the direct trains from Chester are Virgin. All need seat resevations,as do EuroStar. Probably a better question is “ How do I turn a planned and saved trip into a ticket that I can use to make a seat reservation with the operator?” Thanks again.  As already explained UK domestic trains DO NOT need reservations, just add the train to your pass and travel, the pass is your ticket and a QR code for each travel day is generated once you have added and activated travel for that day.If you wish to get a reservation then visit any manned ticket office or use the free seat reservation service on www.gwr.com that is available once you make an account there.Eurostar needs reserving, the best option is as explained above via raileurope.com.

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petershottsRight on track
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Checking on reservations before paying for a eurail pass

There are other places that are usually better and cheaper to get passholder reservations.https://www.seat61.com/interrail-and-eurail-reservations.htm

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SuraauRail rookie
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Which pass is applicable to my plan?

Ignore that pass selector, it gives nonsense results.The shortest length global pass is 4 days but I would suggest you look at the price for regular tickets for those journeys first as it may be cheaper than a pass and reservations. Use www.bahn.com for Germany and for the Paris - Germany, also look at www.sncf-connect.com and  www.raileurope.com for that leg as French and German railways offer different prices for cross-border trains.www.sbb.ch for  Konstanz to Zurich as Swiss trains run directly from there.

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holiday1234New aboard
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How do I book a 2nd class seat with a 1st class global pass?

use www.raileurope.com for bookings on Eurostar, only the desktop site gives the option to add a rail pass.

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SparticusRail rookie
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Holyhead to Cardiff

TfW currently do not offer seat reservations on any of their trains, even the premier service.https://tfw.wales/ways-to-travel/rail/travel-information/reserve-your-placeJust turn up and board, Holyhead is typically not that busy so normally you won’t have any problem getting a seat there, the line towards Chester is very well used and you can expect the trains to fill up along the journey, especially when short 2-car units are used.It typically takes about 25-30 minutes from ferry arrival in Holyhead to getting to the train station so, you won’t catch a train scheduled to depart any sooner than that.The food on the premier services is excellent, right up there with the best you can get on any scheduled train in Europe, the issue with the full service trains being replaced with units not equipped with catering is ongoing, the best chance is going for the 16.49 Manchester or 17.14 Holyhead from Cardiff,  it’s unusual for neither of these to run as booked.

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sharenRail rookie
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Travel in UK & Europe

Eurail is valid on all scheduled trains in Britain and Northern Ireland except Heathrow Express.It is not valid on London Underground, docklands Light railway, Glasgow Subway, all metros and trams, buses (except rail replacement buses) and heritage railways.

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Traveller EuropeRail rookie
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How to book train tickets from Lisbon to Porto

CP reservations can not be made online, you will have to make them at station ticket offices in Portugal.IC and Alfa Pendular services require reservations, cost €5, all other trains are unreserved.

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LoeffleRight on track
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To the British Isles from Germany for hiking and parkruns

A shame to miss the railway though... ;) But thx for the heads-up The bus trip is also very scenic and takes a different route for much of the journey, both are worth doing.

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melanienardiRail rookie
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Munich-Fussen-Munich Global Pass

None of those trains (R, RE) are reservable, just add to your pass, board and take any seat.

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LoeffleRight on track
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To the British Isles from Germany for hiking and parkruns

The Freiburg - Paris direct TGV is indeed very convenient. It also stops in Ringsheim, Lahr and Offenburg if it helps. :) I never had issues in Paris. Always went through the checks in 3-5 min. Obviously the terminal is always crowded but it's worse in London. It's an easy walk from Gare de l'Est to Gare du Nord so you don't have to deal with métros or RERs either. Yes sure, you've got time. French trains won't be on sale for quite some time too. Feel free to ask further questions. Thanks - yeah, I saw it. But those places are even further North. I come from the East of Freiburg, a village with no train station. So it’s a bus ride plus a ride by the very unreliable S-Bahn to Freiburg. But it’s not totally impossible to make that TGV. If I may ask another one? I get only one York - Fort William connection. Departure 11:56, Arrival 22:07. Is there maybe another option, arriving a bit earlier? Maybe including a bus? Departure York either on a Sunday or Monday. Thanks agai

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marcuslim
marcuslimRight on track
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Can't see reservation details on SNCF

It is not possible to add passholder reservations to the SNCF website, I just tried with an upcoming reservation I have and the Eurostar portion shows but the TGV doesn’t.It is just one of SNCF’s oh so amusing quirks.As @thibcabe says, the reservations are fully valid with your pass.

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pauljmeehanRail rookie
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Train from Basel to Zurich - Seat Reservations required ?

There is no need to reserve seats on Swiss trains in general, even when available most locals do not reserve, just take any available seat. The ends of trains farthest from platform entrances are usually quieter as most people will board the closer carriages.

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mattg751New aboard
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Can you see out both sides of the train on most European rail services?

Some countries still have some compartment stock, especially in 1st class but most are now open coaches.Mainly it is the more Eastern countries that still retain hauled trains with corridor coaches primarily on IC services.You can see seat layouts for trains on many operator websites and some enthusiast sites have extensive details on train formationhttps://www.vagonweb.cz/razeni/index.php?rok=2024 is one of the best.

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lauvalevanegasNew aboard
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How many trains can I take per travel day?

You can take as many trains as you please in one day.To count as one day the last train must be scheduled to depart from where you board it before midnight.

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AytunNew aboard
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Outbound

Birmingham - London (and any other train journeys in the UK) are very expensive so I suggest using a pass day. Get a longer pass, it'll be cheaper.    While UK tickets can often be expensive, that isn’t always true.Birmingham - London has 3 direct operators and some reasonably cheap fares, even without having to book in advance. A West Midlands Trains/LNR super off-peak single is £19, an off-peak single is £29. The only restriction on the latter is it cannot be used on trains arriving in London before 10am.

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AbuAwnRail rookie
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Terms and restrictions for Global Pass

3 month continuous pass is valid every day for 3 months from the first day of use.Terms.https://www.eurail.com/en/terms-conditions/eurail-pass-conditions-of-use If you are staying in one place for long periods then a continuous pass may not be good value.Passes are valid on most railways in Europe but not city transport such as bus/tram/metro/underground systems.For city transport local tickets are of more use and better value. You should read carefully before purchasing.https://www.eurail.com/en/eurail-passes/everything-you-need-know-about-eurail Also read this independent website.https://www.seat61.com/how-to-use-a-eurail-pass.htm

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LRMRail rookie
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Using Eurail in France with SCNF - Caens to Paris

Caen, Normandy (North West) or Cannes, PACA (South coast)? Two very different places. The best place for reservations for passholders is www.raileurope.com using the desktop site only

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LeoRail2024Rail rookie
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Interrail from London to Paris in July 2024

I see some availability on July 31, a few morning trains 0601, 0701, 0801 (only the 06.01 has 1st class ) and lots of afternoon/evening, (15.31 onwards has 1st class)There is also availability to Lille.use www.raileurope.com for booking.

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MoniqRight on track
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Mobile Pass how it works

First thing is which pass:A 2 month continuous pass is valid for all days for 2 months from the 1st day of use, for example 12 June to 11 August.A 10 day or 15 day in 2 month pass you have the same overall 2 month period but you decide which 10 or 15 days you use the pass for.To use either you add as many trains as you wish to your trip, you then activate each individually. The first activation for any day generates the ticket for that day. The QR code remains the same for that day but the text part of the ticket lists all trains you have active for that day.You can activate and deactivate trains as you please, the app will allow unlimited changes. The only restriction is there cannot be any time overlap, if it will not allow activation because of this you can deactivate the overlapping train and activate the new one.You must make sure that the train you are on at any point is activated as some ticket checkers will specifically look for this. The app is designed to work offline, it req

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Simone_17New aboard
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Why I can't receive a discount on my ferry booking with the Interrail Code?

The code works, the discount is only on the standard fares and only on the base fare, not cabins or extras or port tax.There are cheaper “special fares” that have refund restrictions, on a day sailing with no cabin the discount on a standard fare works out about €5 cheaper than a special fare. On the night sailings with a cabin the discount still leaves the standard fare more expensive than the non-discounted special fare.50% discount sounds great but as with a lot of the side offers it works out to be just a small reduction with specific conditions.

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1 month ago
Sarah W
Sarah WCommunity Manager
published in Train connections & reservations

How to book your seat reservationsSeat Reservations

how much is the average rate for the seat reservation, we bought the 20 day unli pass, we’ve tried reserving for Zurich to Paris trip, and the reservation is around 65 Euro for us a couple. Is it the correct rate? we thought only for a few Euro like 6 or 8 Euros as we already have the unli pass. Zurich to Paris is €29 in 2nd class, €39 in 1st. Book on raileurope.com to have no additional booking fees. It's expensive because SNCF see international passengers and pass holders as cash cows. You can save money by using a regular IC to Basel, a TER to Mulhouse or Strasbourg and only then a TGV to Paris, which will then cost €10 (limited availability) or €20. Thanks for the prompt response, this is for an unli pass holder right? how much will that be if you are not a unli pass holder? We’ve bought the 20 day unli pass knowing we could save so much. 😭 unli pass? I have no idea what this is, can you link to what you have bought?

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