hello all, when one purchases train tickets on the tgv-europe website...does the cost shown include the seat reservation? i know you used to have purchase the seat reservation separately and i just want to make sure I don't need to make a second purchase of the reservation. Thanks to everyone for all their help on this trip--you all are invaluable!
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23569 posts
If the seat reservation is required it will be included in the price of the ticket. If the seat reservation is optional then it will be a separate charged or a selected option at time of purchase.
Posted by
Derry
175 posts
Hi Brian, OK this is different. In the past you had to wait until 90 -120 days prior to your journey to purchase your "TGV tickets"depending on the websight. IDTGV tickets could be purchased earlier but didn't have all of the time/train options of TGV. Yesterday I purchased two tickets from Cannes to Paris for the 12th of August on TGV-Europe. I used GB as my home country and purchased in Euros verses British Pounds due to the exchange rate. No problem with my credit card - went through the first attempt. Very excellent price for a first class ticket as well - only two Euros more than 2nd class. The TGV computer will select your coach/seats for you after you enter your seating preference. When you print your tickets the train/coach/reserved seat numbers are all confirmed. Very journey friendly site and less expensive than the Rail Europe state side option. Enjoy your trip. Emma