hawki1989
Traveller
39 comments
Posted 11 years ago
I have booked a few in advance but what about for the journey's I don't?
I'm just goign to turn up on the day for a few trains - but how will I know if they have additions attached? Do I go to the ticket office or do I get on a train with the pass and pay any additions en route?
Peter
Traveller
9333 comments
Hi.
Which reservations do you still need for which connections?
The standard way to buy reservations is at a ticket window at a station. So yes, you can buy one at the day of departure. Night trains get easily full in the summer months - if you want to stay flexible, buy the reservation for a night train when you arrive in a new city. So you know when you can continue to the next one using the night train.
Check the type of train here (most hostels have internet access): [u]https://rail.cc/en/interrail-train-reservation[/u]
Or use the routes to find out if a train is free or not: [u]https://rail.cc/en/search-interrail-route[/u]
Peter :)
hawki1989
Traveller
39 comments
None at the moment...
I just wanted to be aware incase plans change... I guess planning is the key. I figured that one day i might want to just go to the station and get on a train but I was worried about the attachments... and how to pay them if you don't know about them in advance, since you don't need to go to ticket offices.
Flo
Traveller
10724 comments
Hi!
Well...I would have a look at our supplements and reservations page: :arr: [u]https://rail.cc/en/interrail-train-reservation[/u] and have a look at the countries you are going to visit. Usually it is only the high speed trains which require a reservation and unless you are going to Spain you only have to remember one or two train categories in each country that require a reservation.
At a station you can then check at the departure boards whether it is a train that requires a reservation or not. You maybe also want to buy the Thomas Cook European Rail Timetable which really helps planning a longer trip plus shows trains that require a reservation.
Usually I would not recommend to board a train that requires a reservation without having one - usually you will have to pay a more expensive on board fare or even face a fine. :|
If you are about to enter such a train without having a reservation it is always a good idea to ask the train staff beforehand whether it is OK to board without a reservation!
Flo 8)