I want to reserve a night train on Sept 21 where I can lay down and sleep. I previously got advice to call City Night Line in Germany and ask if someone speaks english. I tried but I couldn't find someone english speaking...I don't leave for my trip until September 16. I'm a little nervous that if I wait until I get there to reserve it they will already be full. Any ideas for me? Thank you.
Posted by
Ottawa, Canada
4555 posts
If your train starts or ends in Germany, you can book them on line. Go to bahn.de and enter your journey details, and look for the trains labelled CNL in the "products" column. You'll also have better luck getting an English speaking agent if you call during daytime in Germany, which is 8 hours head of MDT.
Posted by
Florida
65 posts
I used Euraide. I originally found out about EurAide via Rick Steves sight. Herman is out of Florida and is connected to the office in Munich. I sent him the information for the night train I wanted, he clarified a few things and I got the tickets via Fedex or Priority mail. We don't normally do this, but because we had night trains and wanted to gaurentee a spot this worked great for us.
-Herman-
http://www.euraide.de/
Herman's email address [email protected]
Posted by
burlington
427 posts
no need to worry. when you get there go to the ticket reservation counter and book a couchette about 20 euros there should be no problem from my experience. booking in advance will only cost you more money.
Posted by
Kent, Washington, USA
7 posts
For advanced reservations, I found RailEurope to be very helpful. You can call them and just brainstorm about your trip at 800-848-7245.
Posted by
dallas, tx, usa
1358 posts
As soon as you arrive in Germany go to the RR station to buy your tickets and make reservations.
When I last traveled by train in Germany I bought tickets at the window same day and asked the clerk for a computer print showing all details of my trip including times, station changes, car numbers, track numbers and route numbers. Be sure to ask for it if it is still being offered.