Good evening -
I am trying to book a train direct from Krakow to Berlin this Friday. Every time I try to book on the German rail site, the train I want comes up but at some point it says "reservations cannot be made. Due to a compulsory reservation, booking is therefore not possible." I have no idea what this means. Any insights would be greatly appreciated. Maybe I just need to go to the station in Krakow tomorrow and buy the tickets? Again, many thanks in advance.
Posted by
Citizen of the World
3712 posts
I don’t know the intricacies of the Deutsche Bahn website. Have you tried to buy them at www.TheTrainline.com yet?
Posted by
Bavaria
2620 posts
Which train did you want to book? I just tried it for EC 58, departing at 11:49, and it works at both DB and PKP web sites..
Posted by
OP
Atlanta
58 posts
I am trying to book the 11:49 in first class! I have been trying for the last 36 hours. Obviously I'm doing something wrong.
Posted by
Freedonia
18049 posts
No, you are doing nothing wrong. I tried to make a reservation and got the notice that no seats are available in first class.
I rode a DB train today from Vienna to Nuremberg. First class was nearly full most of the way.
Posted by
Los Angeles
1763 posts
PolishTrains.eu is a good alternative to the less-friendly PKP website - perhaps the PKP app is better.
As Frank says, the non-stop trains are basically full, so you may have to consider changes along the way. Going to the station may be the best option.
Posted by
Green Bay
22869 posts
It looks like the 8:02 am direct train is bookable.
Posted by
OP
Atlanta
58 posts
Thanks all. We booked something with one stop - I have no idea what I paid. Just call me the dumb American who procrastinates!