Do I need to make reservations if I have a railpass?
Reservations are generally not mandatory, although they are recommended for busy times and routings. Reservations are required for some high-speed trains such as the TGV, sleeper trains, or, if you want a couchette during an overnight journey. Reservations can be made at any train station for just a few dollars or in the U.S. for an additional service fee. Couchettes and Sleeper compartments are extra.
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Eurail Pass travel bonus: Shipping lines
Eurailpasses are also valid on the shipping lines operated by:
Adriatica di Navigazione and Hellenic Mediterranean between Italy and Greece (Brindisi - Corfu/Igoumenitsa/ Patras or vice versa). However, from June 10 to September 30 inclusive, a US $ 15 high season surcharge must be paid. During July and August, advanced reservation is recommended. Reservation fee: US $ 3 (all year). Special accommodations (airline-type-seats or cabins) as well as port taxes are extra. Before boarding, all passengers must check in at the shipping line pier office. Passengers willing to stop over at Corfu or Igoumenitsa must say so upon delivery of the steamer ticket.
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Train Tip
Overnight trains not only save you money on accommodations, but get you to your destination early the next day, giving you a full day of sight seeing. Board overnight trains after 7:00pm to conserve money and valuable travel days. Only the day of your arrival will be counted on your railpass, therefore you save a day of travel. Additionally, sleeper and couchette supplements cost less than a hotel room. Private sleepers are approximately $80-$90 dollars per person per reservation, while the couchettes are only about $25-35 per person. You can make these reservations at any train station ticket window.
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European Rail Passes
