So i have my rail pass and am looking to book the overnight train to Prague from Amsterdam. Is the rail pass just a passport that allows you to get on trains because the online booking says i have to pay an additional 90 euros to reserve a couchette. does this sound right? thanks!!
Posted by
Manchester
495 posts
The railpass gets you onto most trains for free. Some trains, generally high speed or overnight trains, require an additional supplement. You should have got a leaflet with the pass detailing what it does (or doesn't) cover.
Think of it like when you have to pay an additional $2 to have the crab legs at the all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet.
Posted by
Ottawa, Ontario,, Canada
521 posts
Hi jigar,
What the rail pass covers is the distance that you will travel. What it does not cover is enhanced features on certain trains. Some high-speed trains are considered more luxurious, and therefore have a mandatory reservation fee that you must pay in addition to having the rail pass. This reservation fee is included if someone buys a point-to-point ticket so everyone pays it regardless.
A night train is the same concept. Your pass will cover you for the distance from Prague to Amsterdam (assuming it is a global pass, or otherwise a pass that covers all the countries you will pass through) and you would not need to pay an extra fee if you traveled during the day in a regular seat, but you need to pay an additional reservation fee which covers the additional feature of having a bunk to sleep on.
Posted by
OP
Cardiff
21 posts
thanks for the replys guys. i finally understand how it works...