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| Should I make a reservation? |
If your plans are flexible All Europe Rail recommends making them in Europe, as they are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. If you must be on a certain train on a certain date, then you should make them before you leave, especially if your travel is during high-season: June, July, August.
If you plan to travel on a high-speed or premier train (i.e. Eurostar Chunnel) you are required to make reservations and All Europe Rai recommends that you make them before you leave to avoid lines and the hassle of having to explain what you want in another language.
If you have purchased your Eurail pass or Eurail tickets with All Europe Rail there is not service charge for making reservations; the only additional cost is the reservations themselves which start at $11 per seat, per person, per leg and overnight train reservations which start at $29 per person, per seat, per leg. |
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| Do I need a reservation? |
With a Eurail pass or a Eurail ticket you may board a train, but you are not guaranteed a seat, sleeper or couchette. To do that you must make a seat reservation. On the Artesia, AVE, Eurostar, and Thalys where the seat reservation price is included in the price of your Eurail ticket, and Eurail pass holders receive a special Eurail pass holder rate for making reservations on these high-speed and premier European trains.
Seat Reservation are required on the following trains:
- Alaris
- Artesia
- AVE
- Cisalpino
- Euromed
- Eurostar
- France-Italy night (Artesia Night)
- Pendolino
- Swiss Scenic trains - Bernina Express, William Tell, Glacier Express, Golden Pass Line)
- Eurostar Italia
- TGV
- Talgo 200
- Talgo Elipsos Hotel Train
- Thalys
- Select Eurocity (EC), Intercity (IC) and Intercity Express (ICE) trains
For most other trains, seat reservations are not required, however, seat reservations are strongly recommended whenever your travel plans are not flexible. If you do not have a reservation and one is not required, you may sit where you like within the class designated on your Eurail ticket or Eurail pass. |
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| How do I make a reservation? |
All Europe Rail will make reservations for clients who have already purchased their Eurail passes, and/or Eurail point-to-point tickets from All Europe Rail. All reservations are subject to availability and our European rail specialists will do their best to make sure you have reservations on the train you request. All Europe Rail can reserve trains with the designation NZ (Nachtzug) and CNL (City Night Line) however these reservations incur a $25 handling charge. CNL (City Night Line) are not discounted for Eurail Passholders in most cases.
If you purchase Eurail point-to-point tickets through our website then you will automatically be prompted for train reservations.
If you have a Eurail pass, or are purchasing a Eurail pass, then you should look for the trains you want to reserve by using our Quick Fare and Schedule Search. Once you found a train you want choose the passholder fare, and follow the automated ordering process. |
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| What is the cost of reservations? |
In general, standard seat reservations start at $11 per person, per seat, per leg. Train reservations are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Reservation prices vary depending on type of train, i.e. High-Speed train vs. a regular train. Overnight train fares are based on distance, and accomodation and may range from $29 to $390 per person. Couchette reservations start at $29 extra per person. Reservations can be confirmed up to 2 months prior to the date of travel. All prices are subject to change. Should the cost be different that what you requested, your approval will be sought before any reservations are confirmed. In most cases, reservations are non refundable and non exchangeable. |
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| I only need this point-to-point ticket and reservation for this date, what if there is no availability? |
All Europe Rail's European Travel Specialists will use their expert knowledge to try to secure reservations for you. In the event it is not possible, alternatives from which you can choose will be provided. |
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| Can All Europe Rail check availability for me? |
All Europe Rail can only check availability for clients that have already purchased a Eurail pass or Eurail tickets. |
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| I did not buy my pass or tickets with All Europe Rail, can they still make reservations for me? |
All Europe Rail will make reservations for persons that have purchased Eurail passes or Eurail tickets elsewhere for a $35.00 agency fee. This fee includes reservations for up to 2 trips, but not the cost of the reservations themselves. Reservations for more than 2 trips will be made at an additional $20.00 service charge each, not including the cost of the themselves. All shipping costs will be paid by the customer. |
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| How far in advance can I make reservations? |
Reservations can only be made 60 days in advance from the last scheduled travel date for point-to-point tickets on regular trains, 90 days in advance for high-speed trains and 120 days in advance for the Eurostar/chunnel train. |
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| When is it NOT possible to make a reservation? |
Reservations are not available in Switzerland except on some specialty trains. Reservations are not available for Bulgaria, Greece, Portugal or Romania in the US, however they can certainly be made locally. Reservations in Eastern Europe can only be requested to and from major cities, and are subject to confirmation. Confirmation of reservations may be a bit difficult for the following: Spain in May and September, Italy in May and September and from Eastern to Western Europe. |
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| I have a Eurail pass do I have to make reservations? |
Your Eurail pass allows you to board a train, but does not guarantee you a seat reservation, sleeper, or couchette. Reservations costs are not included in the price of your Eurail pass, you must purchase a reservation if you wish to reserve a seat, couchette or sleeper. |
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| What is an overnight train like? |
Overnight trains are trains that travel at night, so basically you sleep on the train and wake up at your destination. Travel by train in Europe overnight is a great way to save on accomodation and make the most of your precious travel time.
Common overnigh train routes are:
Artesia Night / France-Italy Overnight train service:
- Paris to Venice / Venice to Paris
- Paris to Milan / Milan to Paris
- Paris to Florence / Florence to Paris
- Paris to Rome / Rome to Paris
Talgo Elipsos Night Train:
- Paris to Madrid / Madrid to Paris
- Paris to Barcelona / Barcelona to Madrid
- Barcelona to Zurich / Zurich to Barcelona
- Barcelona to Milan / Milan to Barcelona
CNL City Nightline Service serving mostly Switzerland, Germany , Austria and Holland/the Netherlands:
- Munich to Amsterdam / Amsterdam to Munich
- Hamburg to Zurich / Zurich to Hamburg
- Zurich to Berlin / Berlin to Zurich
- Zurich to Amsterdam / Amsterdam to Zurich
- Zurich to Dresden / Dresden to Zurich
- Vienna to Frankfurt / Frankfurt to Vienna
Other overnight train service exists between Paris and Munich, Munich and Paris, Vienna and Prague and other destinations. If you don't see your route on this list, just contact All Europe Rail for help on booking your overnight train travel. |
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| What is the difference between a seat reservation and an overnight train reservation? |
A seat reservation guarantees you a specific seat on a specific train. A sleeper reservation guarantees you a couchette, bunk syle bed, in a specific compartment on an overnight train. |
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| Reservations Disclosure |
Reservations will only be made for travelers who have purchased their Eurail tickets or Eurail passes with All Europe Rail.Travelers who would like reservations, and have not purchased with All Europe Rail, have to pay an agency fee. Reservations costs are not included in the price of Eurail passes, but are included in the cost of most Eurail tickets on www.alleuroperail.com. Simple seat reservations start at $11.00 per person, but can vary by type of accomodation desired, by train and by route. Once All Europe Rail reservations have been confirmed and paid they are no longer refundable or exchangeable. All reservations are subject to availability and final confirmation may take 24 to 48 hours after booking. |
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