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If I buy rail passes P to P.

If I buy rail ticket from P to P do I still need to pay a reservation fee or is it included in the ticket price?

Posted by
1568 posts

Depends on the train. Some reservations are required...some are optional. Seat reservation does require an additional fee. There are some trains that you cannot make seat reservations.

Posted by
62 posts

Just to clarify the above, if a reservation is required (e.g., for Eurostar in Italy, TGV in France, AVE in Spain), the reservation is included. If a reservation is not required but is available, it will be extra. In Germany, if purchased with a ticket it's EUR 1.50, otherwise EUR 3. Some trains do not accept reservations (e.g., RE/RB in Germany, R in Italy).

Paul

Posted by
56 posts

Thanks for the help. However, if I buy an Eurorail pass and I need a reservation it will cost extra. Is that correct.

Posted by
4555 posts

Yes, if the train requires reservations, you will still need to get one at extra cost. Arranging them can be difficult since the number alloted to Rail pass holders is limited.

Posted by
8700 posts

For some very detailed information, click on the "Railpasses" tab at the top of the page you're reading now. Also read the railpasses section at www.seat61.com.

Posted by
3313 posts

Ron - If you buy a Eurail pass then it's not point to point.