Train connections & reservations

Your go-to platform for discussing everything related to reservations

  • 5,476 Topics
  • 23,766 Replies

5476 Topics

R
Ronnie MRight on track
asked in Train connections & reservations

Trying to reserve seats

Hi. I bought a mobile global pass in the November sale from the myinterrail website. I’m trying to make some seat reservations on Eurostar through this site and although I’ve created an account, I can’t make a reservation. It’s saying I need to be logged in, which I am. Do I need to create a trip first on this website to be able to book reservations? I can’t see how to add my pass. Will anything I book on here link with my Railplanner app? Any help gratefully appreciated! (I don’t want to make the payments on my phone via the app) Thank you

2
R
2 months ago
Eleonoram
EleonoramNew aboard
asked in Train connections & reservations

Unable to book seats Marseille to Madrid April 23

Hi everyoneI’m trying to book seats for the train from Marseille to Madrid on 23 April at 08:04 but interrail website says I cannot do it on the website. I live in Italy and am travelling with a friend so we’d like to book seats at the same time to be together. Before the login interrail website gave it available to book, but then it isn’t. I’m not going to be in Marseille before the 21 April so I should book it in advance, but how?Can I do this in Italy? Or can I do it over the phone with a train company?Thank you!Eleonora

2
A
Full steam ahead
2 months ago
B
BNW99New aboard
asked in Train connections & reservations

First time user looking for advice re seat reservations in Spain.

Hi. Did a search but couldn’t find an answer. Just bought 1st Interrail pass and planning trip from UK to France & Spain. Made seat reservations online OK for initial UK / France part of holiday. However, can’t make seat reservations online for Spanish part of holiday. We are travelling to 7 Spanish cities and booking accommodation so need to be sure we can reserve train seats / tickets. Can we do this in advance in the UK before we leave or only when we arrive in Spain which seems a bit risky as we will have already booked accommodation? Please advise the best way to do this. many thanks in advance.

1
R
Railmaster
2 months ago
K
Keeps calm and carries on
KarenSKeeps calm and carries on
asked in Train connections & reservations

Seat reservation Rotterdam - Barcelona

I bought an Interrail global pass (for my 4-person family) to travel from Rotterdam to Barcelona by train. However it now seems to me that it is impossible to make the seat reservations on the dates we want to travel.I use https://www.raileurope.com/en to plan for the full trip or for the trip in parts. However it repeats to says that “rail pass doesn't apply for this trip".Does this mean that I cannot make the trip on the date that I wanted to?This would mean that I cannot use the Interrail card and I have bought it for nothing?Anyone who can help me out to find a way to travel from Rotterdam to Barcelona on April 28th or April 29th?

20
K
Keeps calm and carries on
2 months ago
B
Keeps calm and carries on
BadgerKeeps calm and carries on
asked in Train connections & reservations

ÖBB Nightjet – booking how long in advance ? 90 days or… ?

Hi Interrailers (and hopefully Interrail customer service)Not a happy bunny – been planning a trip starting in May (10 days, theoretically over 2 months) and most of the planning hinges on the Nightjet from Paris to Berlin (or Vienna).The Eurail/Interrail app clearly states, in red letters, “Prices for this journey will start to be available 90 days before departure”.OK, so i checked out the departure on 27 April, to see what changed when the date came within that 90-day window. At midnight plus one nanosecond, then every few minutes.No prices available.So i checked on the ÖBB Nightjet website and what do i see? “Seats can usually be booked 180 days in advance”. And indeed when you try their booking engine, it allows you to specify any date 180 days from now.Result: there is zero availability from May onwards. Zero.If it weren’t for the notice in red letters on the Eurail/Interrail app i might have had a chance of getting a Nightjet reservation to somewhere. As it stands, hours and hou

2
B
Keeps calm and carries on
2 months ago
A
AhadoRight on track
asked in Train connections & reservations

Tight connection at Strasbourg

End of March I’m on a fast trip to southern Italy. One possible route takes the Inoui 2369 from Paris Gare de l’Est to Strasbourg and then connects to the TER 96225 down to Basel but this only gives a14 min connection time (at 15:40 on a Wed afternoon). The INOUI are pretty prompt but I’m not familiar with Strasbourg statation. Is this too tight? There are no later trains if I take this route! 

4
A
2 months ago
U
UkoRail rookie
asked in Train connections & reservations

Mistake in eurostar reservation on SNCB

Hello, I want to ask you about a reservation on SNCB international.I made a reservation of 2nd class seat as eurail pass holder on SNCB international. Although I have a 2nd class pass, I mistakenly chose 1st class pass holder. I think it isn’t so serious problem because I’m a 2nd pass holder and I bought a 2nd class seat. However, I want to make sure it’s okay or not. 

3
BrendanDB
Full steam ahead
2 months ago
M
Keeps calm and carries on
mwey97719Keeps calm and carries on
asked in Train connections & reservations

SNCF/TGV Basel or Zurich to Paris seat reservation

How far advance can seat reservation can be made for SNCF/TGV train from Switzerland (Basel or Zurich) or Strasbourg to Paris?? We are planning to travel at the end of May. Currently not too many options showing on SNCF website, and on Eurail website, all show Pass not Valid, I understand it is too soon to make a seat reservation, but can anyone help me with the timeline please ?? Thanks so much

9
T
Full steam ahead
2 months ago
I
imerik1Right on track
asked in Train connections & reservations

Do I need supplements for Amsterdam Schiphol to Brussels Midi

I'm a Eurail 2nd pass customer and I'm creating my journey, but on my way from Schiphol to Brussels Midi it appears that I need supplements.I want to take the regional train trip at 8:43 on February 18, 2023.Should I do something with this add-in or is it a mistake?Do I need to pay something? Just add it to my journey? Do I need to buy something at the train station?

2
Hektor
Keeps calm and carries on
2 months ago
Susan Martinson
Susan MartinsonNew aboard
asked in Train connections & reservations

Venice to Milano/ milano to Locarno

Why can’t I find a train via global europass from Venice to Milan and Milan to Locarno 

1
Hektor
Keeps calm and carries on
2 months ago
L
leo4566New aboard
asked in Train connections & reservations

There's a train on the Rail Planner App but not in the Seat Reservation System

I discovered a train journey listed on the Rail Planner App, departing from Muenchen Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg Hbf, scheduled for 07:46 - 10:44. However, I couldn't find this particular train in the Seat Reservation System. Can I use my Eurail Pass for this journey?

1
Hektor
Keeps calm and carries on
2 months ago
M
Matteo SekelaRight on track
asked in Train connections & reservations

Which QR Code do I use to board: Reservation or app?

Hello,  I am planning on travelling to several destinations in Europe beginning in February. I purchased a 2 month, 10 day travel pass. I just reserved my seats to go from Milan to Bern, and I received an email providing me with a QR code. I have also connected my pass to the Rail Planner app. To my understanding, once I click the button on one of my selected journeys, I will be given another QR code under the “passes” section of the app. Is this QR to use one of my 10 days of travel? do I need both QR codes to board the train, or only the one from booking my reservation?

3
T
Full steam ahead
2 months ago
J
Keeps calm and carries on
Joost26Keeps calm and carries on
asked in Train connections & reservations

Paying twice for a reservation?

Hello,I ran into a very strange situation this morning. I try to make a reservation for the direct TGV from Brussels to Valence on the 27th of april. While trying that at raileurope it says ‘rail pass does not apply for this trip’. While trying at the interrailservice it says ‘tickets may be sold out’. However if I split the reservation it does work. The train from Brussels to Valence stops at Lille Europe. If I request a reservation from Brussels to Lille and from Lille to Valence it does allow me to make a reservation. So that basically means two separate reservations for the same train? Raileurope even puts me in exactly the same seats. What is going on here? I dont really like paying the double fee.

13
T
Full steam ahead
2 months ago
M
miawisbeyNew aboard
asked in Train connections & reservations

Seat Reservation Numbers

I have just tried to buy 2 tickets for interrail travel, and kept having an error occurring. When my boyfriend and I did it separately, it went through. I have just received the tickets and completely forgot that we would not be sat next to each other. These are for trains that ‘seat reservations are reccomended, not required’. Does anyone know how strict these seats are? We would like to sit next to each other but don't want to incur any fines. Luckily, the seats are in the same coach, just different seat numbers. 

2
A
Railly clever
2 months ago
L
LindsfisherNew aboard
asked in Train connections & reservations

Salzburg to Paris Couchette

I’m looking to book couchettes for my family on a Friday night train in late August from Salzburg to Paris. I know it is too early but I can’t find any couchettes available for Friday nights that appear to be “open”. Is there something special I need to do? Should I plan an alternative route or way of transportation?

1
T
Full steam ahead
2 months ago
T
TonisRight on track
posted in Train connections & reservations

Reservations on Italian Trains - Eurail Pass

Hi all, we are going to purchase a 10 day over 2 months global Eurail Pass, 1st Class,   as we are travelling from the UK to Budapest to Switzerland and then into Italy. The only thing I'm confused about is booking reservations for trains in Italy, and what class 1st class Eurail relates to on the many classes on the high speed Italian trains, Business, Premium etc? Also do I make the reservations through the rail planner, or Italiarail or somewhere else?Thanks 😊 

1
A
Full steam ahead
2 months ago
Diane Borg
Diane BorgRight on track
asked in Train connections & reservations

Change set "change over" time + Group seating

Hi, I have 2 questions; When planning a trip requiring a train change, I notice there is often a very brief amount of time eg: Brugges to Paris via Brussels has 10 mins (or less). The first leg does not require a reservation so, can I catch an earlier train to ensure I have enough time to catch the second one, which DOES required a reservation? If so, how do i do this on the planning function on the app as it defaults to the quickest trip? or doesn’t it really matter as long as I am there in time for the train requiring reservations? We are a group of 6 and would like to sit together if possible. Does this mean 1 person has to make all the bookings? How does than work with the app?Thank you and I apologise if I have been long-winded and unclear.Diane.

6
Diane Borg
2 months ago
Samantha Lane
Keeps calm and carries on
Samantha LaneKeeps calm and carries on
asked in Train connections & reservations

Info on interrail app OR Raileurope website which one is correct?

I have been looking on Rail Europe for trains - and the information is different on this website than on the interrail app. Train from Bruxelles-midi to Koeln Hbf 24th July 2024 16.23 arr 18.15. I am struggling to get a Eurostar seat booking for this. So looking at trains without seat bookings:On the interrail it states you go to Liege-Guillemins with ICE 317 first, and then to AachenHbf and then Koeln Hbfon Rail Europe ICE 317 is a direct train to Koeln Hbf and I do not need a seat reservation.Do you know which is correct??? Very different trains?

4
Samantha Lane
Keeps calm and carries on
2 months ago
N
Full steam ahead
NewcastleTouristsFull steam ahead
asked in Train connections & reservations

How to use the Rail Europe website for reservations

Can anyone signpost me to instructions on how to use the Rail Europe website or app to make reservations with an Interrail Pass? I’ve tried going through each step of the booking process and cannot see where to enter Interrail pass? Thanks 

5
Samantha Lane
Keeps calm and carries on
2 months ago
M
Keeps calm and carries on
mwey97719Keeps calm and carries on
asked in Train connections & reservations

Reservations TGV/Lyria

Hi everyone, I’m a newbie here, tried to make a seat reservation for our family trip in June; 1/6/24 from Paris to Basel, many options showing “Pass Invalid”, advising me to either book another train or purchase a separate ticket; isn’t Eurail Global Pass including TGV/Lyria with a seat reservation fee?? Or perhaps it is still too early to reserve a seat for TGV, I saw many won’t available until 90 days or 60 days before the travel date, only Eurostar allows reservations 6 months in advance, which I was able to complete it without problems last night. Thanks so much

2
M
Keeps calm and carries on
3 months ago
Ava Clark
Ava ClarkNew aboard
asked in Train connections & reservations

Seat reservation - Boarding one stop later

Tomorrow I am travelling from Amsterdam to Paris I have bought a seat reservation but now want to get on a stop later is this possible ? 

1
R
Railmaster
3 months ago
Y
YorksJamboRail rookie
posted in Train connections & reservations

Question re: reservations in particular sleeper train bookings for group of 4

Hi allWe are looking at buying 4 Interrail passes to travel in the summer as a family.I have some questions in regards to reservations:How do we best make them on trains to ensure we are sat together?  In particular we are looking at a couple of sleeper trains and need to book 2 x double sleepers so obviously need to be together as two pairs for that? In order to create a ticket on the app do we have to have a reservation linked to it somehow or can we just add the journeys/trips and do the reservation separately and show that in conjunction with the QR code the app generates?Thank you

5
R
Railmaster
3 months ago
G
GlennisRight on track
asked in Train connections & reservations

pass, ticket and payment

I am going to buy a Global Flexi Eurail pass and will activate just before use as suggested. Travel date will be 14 April 24.My question is that I want to book my ticket a couple of months out from use but it then needs to be paid for. Problem is that I won’t be activating until the day of?How do you get around this please?Very confusing and can’t find an answer anywhere?Hope you can help fellow travellers or Eurail Help Team.Thank you.

16
R
Railmaster
3 months ago
D
DrummondRail rookie
asked in Train connections & reservations

Changing stations and catching Eurostar to Paris. Do I have sufficient transfer time?

My train from Inverness arrives in Kings Cross at 15.49. Will I have sufficient time to get to St Pancras and go through the passport formalities etc and catch the 17.31 Eurostar to Paris?Thanks

6
R
Railmaster
3 months ago
Felipe González Calquín
Felipe González CalquínRail rookie
asked in Train connections & reservations

Ayuda - Viajes solo con reservas desde UK a Paris y son muy costosas

Necesito ayuda, me encuentro de viaje y con el pase activado, estoy buscando un viaje de Liverpool a París, pero todos los viajes me piden hacer reserva de asiento, y son reservas que superan los 100 USD para dos personas, lo cual, es demasiado, siento que el pase no tiene ninguna utilidad si me van a cobras esos cargos extras tan elevados.

3
T
Full steam ahead
3 months ago
Terms and Conditions & Privacy PolicyCookie settings