We have reservations for the SNCF train from Paris to Caen on Saturday, October 23 at 8:00 AM and was wondering if anyone knows if it's possible to change the reservation without paying a huge fee? We would like to leave earlier than 8:00 AM if it's possible. Thanks in Advance!
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
If you bought standard fare tickets for the 08:02 train, then you can exchange them free of charge. However, the first train of the day departs at 07:45 and arrives in Caen only eleven minutes earlier than the 08:02 train.
Posted by
Lakewood, Colorado
19110 posts
I agree with Tim assessment that there would be no point to changing the reservation, but if you change it over there, it only means making a new reservation for a nominal fee. Don't try to re-reserve through RailEurope.
Posted by
Napa, CA
3580 posts
I doubt that you even need a reservation for that train.
Posted by
New York, NY, USA
76 posts
Yes, I've taken this train; you do indeed need a reservation with assigned seat numbers.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32905 posts
The DB website that we rely on here shows that a reservation is suggested. It does not appear to be mandatory. However, experience shows that many trains leaving Paris on Saturday mornings can be >>very<< crowded. I would advise to obtain one.
Posted by
Fort Myers, FL, USA
264 posts
But then there are many of us who never use DB. Since this is an SNCF train, I'd strongly suggest using www.sncf.com. You can change your reservation time online at this site. I've done it many times. This is the site that I use exclusively!