train help

[prez]

Hi,

As i understand it, you can only make reservations for trains in the particular country you're in (i.e. if in italy you can't reserve a train in France).

However, some of my routes have multiple stops/changes and I will have to change trains (once or twice) to reach my final destination. Is it safe to assume that I can make reservations for all the trains on a particular route at the initial station of departure, even though the second train I catch when a change is required is in a different country.

Hopefully this makes sense.

Any response will be greatly appreciated

[madamtrashheap]

prez, as far as I know you can make reservations for trains other than the country you're in, so you'll be able to do this in your country of departure. It's a matter of going to the 'International" travel section in the train station (some tourist information offices also offer this service) and doing it in person. There are various schools of thought as to how much more expensive this is compared to doing it in the country of travel, but as this is not an option for you (and it's not really that much more), I'd suggest simply reserving what you need ahead of time when you have the chance.

[prez]

thanks for the response.

So i can definitely make reservations from other countries?? I have also heard the opposite...that i can't make reservations, particulalry if the country i'm in is in Italy.

thanks again.