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Frankfurt - Lyon fully booked. Can I get on without reservation

  • 11 August 2022
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hello i have interail pass and want to take the Frankfurt-lyon route. so i would like to ask if i can get on without a seat reservation, as unfortunately online all seats are fully booked

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Best answer by Yorkie 11 August 2022, 17:35

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Not a good idea.

Without a reservation you are likely to be told your interrail pass is not valid and need to pay full fare (plus a possible fine). 

I am sure others will advise you on alternative routings - possibly via trains to Lille and then TGV to Lyon.

To advise further we would need to know when you plan to travel.

Userlevel 7
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A quick check on the IR planner with the reservations not required filter applied shows many routings with 3 or 4 changes that take between 8 and 12 hours. Some via Switzerland.

Userlevel 7
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Can go nearly ev 2 hrs-in fact up to Geneve ev hour-via local trains with also better views and be happy that you took otherwise very expensive swiss trains. Learn to use app fuller; can also set to ´trains without RES´.

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