Dylanii
Traveller
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Posted 9 years ago
Hi,
I am currently in Venice and I was able to make a reservation to get to Villach, Austria where I can connect to Ljubania. However, I am unable to find how to make a seat reservation from
Villach on to Ljubania.
I tried to do it online and I was told that I would need to have it posted to me (not an option) so how do I make the reservation?
I have a train from Venice to Villach on the 4th at 01:20 am arriving in Villach at 4;14 am. If I can't make a reservation then how can I book my accommodation not knowing if I will be there on that day (if I can get a connection that is)
Dylanii
Traveller
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I also tried to buy a reservation in Venice for it and I was told tags I can't do that until I arrive in Villach
Flo
Traveller
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You already got your reservation Venice - Villach? Where did you buy it, how much was it?
For the connecting train to Ljubljana you dont need a reservation; just hop on the train. If you want one though, you should be able to get it at Venice station (but I wouldnt bother).
There are trains from Villach at 0415 (so unlikely that you will catch it, as the night train from Rome - Venice is frequently delayed and the next one at 0625.
EDIT: Just read your second answer. Cant tell if you had bad luck with a unmotivated person or if it is actually not possible (which would be curious).
Dylanii
Traveller
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I purchased my reservation from Venive to Villach from a travel agents in St Lucia Train Station in Venice. It was €23 for two people.
Would it be safe to book accommodation now for Ljubania, or is there a good chance that the train will be full.
Do I just get on the train and take any seat I see?
Dylanii
Traveller
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I think it is not possible... As I asked in both a travel agency and in the main ticket office.
Flo
Traveller
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There are trains from Villach to Ljubljana at 0415, 0625, 1253, 1653, 1853 - you can jump on all of these without an extra reservation. So just book your accomodation, you will get to Ljubljana, no worries.
As I mentioned before, getting the 0415 in Villach is unlikely so you will have to travel with the 0625. This train is the night train from Zürich and two coaches plus a restaurant car are attached to the train in Villach; just get on one of these coaches and grab a free seat. Have a look at the backs of the seats or at the windows where reserved seats are marked with a paper strip. The Serbian restaurant car normally runs only every other day but if it does, jump on it to get a coffee and enjoy a bit of Balkans atmosphere. :)
Hm, the reservation fee for the Venice - Villach train is 9€/person. I wonder why you had to pay more, maybe the charged you a booking fee. Would you mind uploading a picture of your reservation if you have the time? :)
Dylanii
Traveller
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I was charged €9 each plus they charged me a €6 booking fee as it was not in a standard ticket office, but rather an office that sells tickets to local attractions for tourists.
Flo
Traveller
10724 comments
OK I see.
Dylanii
Traveller
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I am now in Villach, I noticed that on the interrail.eu website it says reservations are required for the 6:20 train(but not the 1pm). The ticket office in the station is closed, should I wait and get the reservation (or a later train) or should I just get onto the train without one?
Flo
Traveller
10724 comments
I hope you are already in Ljubljana?
Reservation should only be compulsory for travel to/from Switzerland on this train as far as I know.