Let's supposed I do not reserve a seat and just get on a train. What would happen if there ARE no seats available? Since the conductor doesn't check until after the train gets going, what would he do with me!?! I really dislike paying all these extra fees for reservations...I understand when reservations are required, I would face a fine...but if there are NO seats, and I am already aboard?
Posted by
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
368 posts
According to this site, you would end up standing...
Posted by
Lakewood, Colorado
19274 posts
You didn't say what country or what type of train. In countries like German and Italy, for a regular IC, reservations are optional. If you don't reserve, and there are no seats, you stand. But on certain "premium" trains, like Italian EuroStar, TGV, and Thalys, it's not just a reservation, but a supplement to ride that train. Then you can't legally get on without paying the supplement.
Posted by
OP
Houston, Texas, USA
34 posts
I'm speaking only about Spain and Portugal here...when I check RailEurope for schedules, it looks like everything has a reservation fee. That's why I asked. I remember just jumping on a train in the past w/o paying extra (except for TGV, etc.). TY