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I want to made a reservations on December 2, 2024 from 11:13 PM BASEL SBB (Switzerland) to 05:58AM KOELN HBF (Germany), even this train is shown no seat reservation required

But when I follow step to proceed payment. its got a error message as below

Part of your journey couldn't be booked

Try booking a different connection or check alternative ways to book your reservation.

And then I found that the ticket type suddeney change from e-ticket to paper ticket

Later, I refresh the browser, the train detail suddeny changed to Seat reservations required

So, do I need to made any reservation about this train?

thibcabe · Accepted Answer

The seating carriages have optional reservations so you don't have to book but as this train can get busy it's a good idea. Do it on the ÖBB website for 3€.

Please don't expect much with the seating carriages: lights will be fully on, announcements and you must keep a close eye on your luggage at all times (no sleep). Additionally 1-2h delays are frequent.

For a somewhat better night you could get a couchette for 49.90€ (Nightjet website).

What's your final destination? This train continues to the Netherlands.

zagmund · Answer

That train is an overnight/sleeper train and things are a little different with these.

The details are a little hazy, but from memory you will need to book the reservation on nightjet.com, specifying that you have an Interrail or eurrail to get the appropriate rate.

Part of your journey couldn't be booked

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