We need to get from Vienna to Zurich at the end of our trip and we're looking into an overnight train. Do we need the Eurail pass or can we just get a point to point ticket?
Posted by
Brisbane, Australia
7175 posts
Book here ...
https://www.oebb.at/en/angebote-ermaessigungen/nightjet
Posted by
Basel, Switzerland
8889 posts
You NEVER need a Eurail Pass. Eurail Passes are only sold outside Europe, and usually more expensive than advance purchase tickets.
What do you think the locals buy in order to travel, just normal tickets.
Posted by
OP
6 posts
Thank you Chris. Good point about the locals. Would you recommend buying advance tickets? There will be six of us.
Posted by
Green Bay
20017 posts
Are you looking at booking sleeping compartments or couchettes? Then yes, you must book ahead or they are likely to be sold out if you wait too long.
Posted by
Basel, Switzerland
8889 posts
Yes, buy tickets in advance to get the cheapest fares and to ensure you can get the sleeping accomodation on the train that you want.
Use the ÖBB website which djp_syd linked to.
ÖBB = Austrian Federal Railways
Posted by
OP
6 posts
I just checked the OBB website and it was very helpful and it looks easy to book.
Excellent, thank you!