vicky77
Traveller
3 comments
Posted 15 years ago
Hihi, I have some questions:
I live in Gothenburg, Sweden. I want to start/end my trip from/to Gothenburg. Is it possible? Or could you tell me how much should I pay?
1, If I buy a Global pass, can I take NSB train to Oslo or Bergen from Gothenburg without supplement?
I know I cannot take train in the resident country, but I asked staff in Gothenburg Central station, one of them said if the train belongs to NSB and it is directly to Norway, then I do not have to pay extra fee. So now I am totally confused...Does it mean I can freely take any trains owned by other foreign companies, e.g. NSB, Euronight, except SJ? :?:
2,Another thing is: if I take Berlin to Oslo/Bergen (or opposite direction:) by night train plus regional trains, I will definitely pass Sweden somehow. Should I pay extra fee for that? How much should I pay?
3, Usually, do we reserve seats in advance in Norway and Denmark or just hop on the train?
Thank you so much!! :P
zeetha
Traveller
13 comments
You cannot travel within your own country on the global pass. But if the attentant in Gothenburg told you so then I don't know. It sounds weird though since many trains travel out of their country of residence hihi. Also, the interrail traveller's guide says nothing about this, only that it's not valid in your own country.
What I've been told is that SJ offers a 50% discount in Sweden if you travel out of Sweden. (Ex Gothenburg - Copenhagen offers a discount, but not Gothenburg - Malmö). What you have to notice though is that this discount is only on the biljett som kan återbetalas (refundable ticket). So buying a non-refundable ticket without discount is often cheaper.
vicky77
Traveller
3 comments
I read all rules of interrail. That is why I think I do not know about the situations I mentioned...
Does anyone know it? :idea:
Peter
Traveller
9333 comments
1) if the staff gave you this information, it should be okay, but like zeetha said, normaly you can not travel for free in your own country of residence.
2) if you cross sweden, you have to pay the swedish part (50%)
3) if you do not need a reservation/supplement, do not buy it. :)
vicky77
Traveller
3 comments
[quote]1) if the staff gave you this information, it should be okay, but like zeetha said, normaly you can not travel for free in your own country of residence.
3) if you do not need a reservation/supplement, do not buy it. :) [/quote]
First, thank you all!!!
1，Today I went to the central station and asked a worker there. This time they have different versions...I should pay internal supplement...
3, I do not need any reservation, but I hope I will not be fined on train because of non paying in advance...