So after reading online I understand that around the second Sunday in June the train timetables change. My trip is going to occur June 24th-July11th. My question is how much do timetables change? It being January now, could I look at for example March timetables for the same day of the week to get an idea of cost/availability/etc? Will the timetables for a train on June 25th not be available for reference or purchase till after the second Sunday in June? Or do they appear online 90-60days prior to the train? I am simply trying to plan out train costs, time of day I will be traveling, options for routes, etc now, then pre-purchase most of the tickets before I leave for my trip. Please shed light on when would be the earliest (and/or) best time for me to do this. Thanks! -Details: Train travel from Paris>Interlaken, Interlaken>Cinque Terre, etc. Probably doing individual tickets pre-booked rather then a railpass. I've been using seat61.com and sbb.ch for references.
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Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
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Train schedules change very little from time to time. There may be adjustments if time if maintenance is scheduled for the next couple of months. A train could be added or delete, adjustments for day light saving times, etc. but the most part the changes are few minutes if at all. Fare generally change on Jan 1. Purchases should be available about 90 days out and schedules are posted about 90 in advance. You can pre purchase when the ticket is available for pre purchase. bahn.de is a good source for scheduling info.