I have searched Rail Europe several times over the past couple of days and keep coming up with a $6 fare (+$18 shipping) from Budapest to Munich in August.
I'm worried I'm missing or misreading something though I have read the fine print and have clicked that I do not have a rail pass.
Can this be the real fare? If so I will book it ASAP before it changes.
Thanks for any advice.
Jennifer
Rail Europe is a reseller so don't see how they could be less expensive than the primary carrier; in this case MAV. The MAV site says 39 euro. http://elvira.mav-start.hu/elvira.dll/x/ji But who knows???
Jump on it! Worst you could do is lose $6. Railjet (operated by OBB -Austrian Rail) and Rail Europe are legitimate companies so most likely it's legit. Here's a link to more info on Railjet from the man in Seat 61.
thats rare you are 5 months in advance go for it but watch out for anymore fees when u actually checkout
I see that fare also but personally I'd be very skeptical, especially since it's so far in the future, they often don't even sell tickets that far ahead. I have my suspicion that it's an error on their website and will be corrected. In the mean time if you're willing to risk the $24, go for it. Once you have the tickets, even if they change the price in the future, you're ok.
OEBB does put its tickets on sale 180 days in advance.
I took your advice and booked it, along with first class tickets from Munich to Salzburg for a total of $99 including shipping. The notification that showed up after I submitted the credit card information said my tickets would not be confirmed until my order was processed in 2-3 business days. I will keep you posted as to whether this $6 fare is too good to be true! Thanks for the input.
