Skip to main content
Solved

Do I really need reservations?


ege
Full steam ahead
Forum|alt.badge.img
  • Full steam ahead
  • 16 replies

Hey,

I am going to be starting my travel from Bologna/Italy. I was wondering if booking reservations for each train is a must. For example, If I were to go to Florence from Bologna which takes 25mins, would it be okay not to book a reservation? Or do I need to buy 1 for sure? 
Also, when I go on interrail’s app, it says for most of the train tickets, I must book a reservation. How can I know when I need to book a reservation? Can I just not get 1 for short trips?

Best answer by Angelo

You can take from Bologna to Florence the regional trains with 1 change without reservations, but they need a bit longer, or the Intercity for 3€, but it takes longer than the high speed train Frecciarossa that costs 10€. Almost all reservations in Italy you can get online via ÖBB How to get Reservations :) | Community (eurail.com)

 

You know that you have to book a reservation when it says that a reservation is needed. You are saying it. If not it says optional or hop on the train without. 

View original
Did this topic help you find an answer to your question?

4 replies

Angelo
Railmaster
Forum|alt.badge.img+10
  • Railmaster
  • 2067 replies
  • Answer
  • May 8, 2022

You can take from Bologna to Florence the regional trains with 1 change without reservations, but they need a bit longer, or the Intercity for 3€, but it takes longer than the high speed train Frecciarossa that costs 10€. Almost all reservations in Italy you can get online via ÖBB How to get Reservations :) | Community (eurail.com)

 

You know that you have to book a reservation when it says that a reservation is needed. You are saying it. If not it says optional or hop on the train without. 


ege
Full steam ahead
Forum|alt.badge.img
  • Author
  • Full steam ahead
  • 16 replies
  • May 8, 2022

Hey thanks for your reply!

But when I go on the site you recommended and try to book a reservation, it says this and doesn’t change regardless of the date

 


Angelo
Railmaster
Forum|alt.badge.img+10
  • Railmaster
  • 2067 replies
  • May 8, 2022

I can get the correct prices. 

 

Did you read how it works? I send you the instructions. You don’t choose the seat only option, but one way ticket and the discount Interrail/Eurail - Global Pass


ege
Full steam ahead
Forum|alt.badge.img
  • Author
  • Full steam ahead
  • 16 replies
  • May 8, 2022

Oh! Now I got it! Thank you so much.

 


Reply