HimandHer09
Traveller
2 comments
Posted 10 years ago
Hi everyone,
We were just wondering about Italian trains, We have seen that most require compulsory reservations before travelling. Is it best to reserve these online prior to travelling or when we are at the stations in Italy?
I know friends who have done it at the station and said it was fine but am just double checking!
Thanks for your time,
Himandher09
Flo
Traveller
10724 comments
Hi!
It is no problem to make the reservations locally. The most convenient way to do so is at the ticket machines which you find at all stations served by high speed trains. Select the connections you want to take and then the Global Pass option to get the InterRail reservation.
The last time I used such trains it was no problem to get reservations for Venice - Milan - Ventimiglia on the day of departure.
Flo 8)
HimandHer09
Traveller
2 comments
Thanks for the reply, that's brilliant news!
Whilst I am asking; Is this similar for trains in countries such as Germany, Austria and Hungary? As many of those trains say 'may be subject to compulsory reservation' so we were wondering if that was a pre book affair or fine to reserve on the day? Or even if they don't need booking!
Thanks in advance!
Peter
Traveller
9333 comments
Hi.
Usually the trains in Germany and Austria do not require a reservation. In Hungary international trains are free (for example the RJ from Vienna to Budapest). You can never preview if a train is full or not - but in day trains you will always get a seat - or a place on the floor. :)
Night trains might be booked out in peak travel season if you book too late.
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Thank you! :)
Peter :)
Flo
Traveller
10724 comments
What trains say subject to compulsory reservation - and where?