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Eurail Select Pass

Regarding the Eurail Select Pass...if we purchase this pass to travel within the four countries we select, are we free ,if you will, to board and travel at our choosing per the rail schedules. Or do we still need to make and pay an extra cost for reservations?

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16893 posts

It primarily depends on the country and the speed of the train, with French TGVs being the most important trains to book ahead at http://ricksteves.raileurope.com/us/rail/point_to_point/triprequest.htm. See also http://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/transportation/trains/reservations. The DB train schedules give you the most objective and detailed information about which legs of any train ride are "subject to compulsory reservation."

Posted by
14481 posts

Hi,

France is no longer a party to the Select Pass,...a pity really, only to the Global Pass. Do you really need four countries listed on a Select Pass. Maybe only two suffice. Which 4 countries are you considering?

Posted by
19630 posts

Well, Eurail seems to be selling Select Passes with France included.

Posted by
2393 posts

April 1st of 2014 France started participating in the 4 country Select Pass.

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14481 posts

I am glad that the French have reversed their decision not to participate in the Select Pass arraignment, assuming that since they can be listed in 4 country Select Pass, that it applies also to a three country Select Pass. Now that France is back on again, that makes it a lot easier to do my zig zag traveling between Germany, France and Austria. I assume the price for a four country Pass is the same for a three country one.