Spain: train reservations
Okay, now I have to apologize for posting this twice, the first time under the wrong subject header.
Plans are to travel by train in September, Barcelona-San Sebastian-Madrid-Barcelona over a span of 12 days. I think I've already figured out that booking individual tickets is cheaper than the Eurail-Spain pass. But each of those three journeys will need a reservation, I see. Can someone advise as to how much lead time I must allow for those bookings? I have called the Canadian agent for Eurail, and was told that their access to booking various departure times is limited. I assume that if I book after arriving in Spain, I will have wider access. But is it safe to reserve at the station, within 2-3 days before one's planned departure? Are the trains often filled to capacity? Thanks all. |
Spain: train reservations
wrote in message ... Okay, now I have to apologize for posting this twice, the first time under the wrong subject header. Plans are to travel by train in September, Barcelona-San Sebastian-Madrid-Barcelona over a span of 12 days. I think I've already figured out that booking individual tickets is cheaper than the Eurail-Spain pass. But each of those three journeys will need a reservation, I see. Can someone advise as to how much lead time I must allow for those bookings? I have called the Canadian agent for Eurail, and was told that their access to booking various departure times is limited. I assume that if I book after arriving in Spain, I will have wider access. But is it safe to reserve at the station, within 2-3 days before one's planned departure? Are the trains often filled to capacity? AVE services are often full, though it is usually possible to get tickets on the day for the next service. so booking 2-3 days ahead should guarantee you your preferred service. Obviously this doesn't apply at the really really busy days of the year like Easter However, tickets are cheaper the further ahead you book so you would be advised to consider doing so. You don't need a TA you can do it online for yourself, though I forget what the "pick up" arrangements are. Cross country services are pre-bookable, but you shouldn't have any problem booking on the day, they aren't anywhere near as full as the "Madrid" services IME. HTH tim |
Spain: train reservations
Thanks Tim |
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