thesaint Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 10 minutes ago, Broath Boy said: This is my own personal thought, if you buy now you get the choice of all trains on that day although about 15-30 Euro dearer, come January 17th there will be a mad scramble for those tickets as UEFA have said their is limited availability also there will be limited trains to pick from as people buying tickets now will have snapped up all the decent timed trains. Fair enough. Though hopefully Germany will live up to expectations regarding travel infrastructure and have adequate amount of trains etc. They obviously know that there will be a good percentage of Scotland fans moving from Munich onto Cologne and then from Cologne to Stuttgart. Would look pretty poor if they couldn't provide the transport required to move us about the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macwomble Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 40 minutes ago, thesaint said: Is there any real reason why folk are buying train tickets just now and not waiting for the January 17th release of cheap tickets.Not trying to be funny but just wondering if i am missing something.Cheers. My thoughts are. There are a lot of eye watering fares on some of the routes I’ve looked at around game days. The whole German rail system seems to work on looking at potential demand and days of travel. Eg Fridays look dearer than other days throughout the whole year. So day of travel could skew your price. Also if you’ve already got at least 25,000 Scotland fans all looking to get from Munich to Cologne between games in addition to normal travellers, there is no way that everyone will get on trains at the times and/or at the cheap prices that everyone would like. Some of the fares released so far are also in to the €29 and €39 price ranges. So why not buy? In addition only 2 tickets can be bought with each match ticket and you get automatic seat reservations with these. (The tickets I’ve bought in the last week with automatic reservations don’t allow you to choose your seats but allocate you an unchangeable seat). It may then be a bit more hassle for bigger groups to get organised to buy tickets and also to get everyone to sit together on the train unless the system allows you to book multiple Euro 2024 train tickets together in one transaction and/or allow you to choose seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantyboy1983 Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Also, let's not forget that these cheap tickets are not just for Scotland fans. All participating nations fans and ballot ticket holders will have access to these tickets (how many will that be travelling around the country?). Granted, we will all be travelling to different destinations on different dates, but there will definitely be some overlapping of fan travel. People will be travelling from all over the country especially if they are basing themselves in one location for the duration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantyboy1983 Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Just bought 2 tickets from Bonn Hbf to Ludswigsburg on 21st June, 90 Euro for 1st class including seat reservation (dep 11:38). All bigger journey train tickets now purchased. Have also booked a wee return day trip from Bonn to Koblenz on the 20th. All other travel should be local and travel pass should cover it. Plans coming together. What with Xmas and Germany plans I don't think I've ever spent as much in a period of a few weeks but it'll all be worth it. Merry Christmas to all 🎅 🎄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p gala ta Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 When I book the train tickets if I don’t pay extra to reserve a seat will Bahn still allocate me a seat ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfieMoon Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 23 minutes ago, p gala ta said: When I book the train tickets if I don’t pay extra to reserve a seat will Bahn still allocate me a seat ? I’m sure someone else will confirm, but I think the answer is ‘no’. While you will be entitled to travel on the train, you will not be 100% guaranteed a seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoganRoy Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 (edited) 38 minutes ago, p gala ta said: When I book the train tickets if I don’t pay extra to reserve a seat will Bahn still allocate me a seat ? No you'll need to find an unreserved space. Edited December 28, 2023 by LoganRoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich NATA Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 36 minutes ago, p gala ta said: When I book the train tickets if I don’t pay extra to reserve a seat will Bahn still allocate me a seat ? Book the seat when it prompts you. But if you miss it (like I did on my 2nd train booking) you can still reserve your seat separately. Alternatively, don't bother and just head for the buffet car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TA-West Germany Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 7 hours ago, LoganRoy said: No you'll need to find an unreserved space. No need to book a seat unless you are a bigger group and want to sit together. I travel with Deutsche Bahn frequently. Even in packed ICEs you usually find a spare unreserved seat. Worst case you can go to the board bistro and have a pint and seat there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p gala ta Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Great advice ,thanks a lot everyone . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeJohnny Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Think I posted this elsewhere but if you are using the trains look at buying a trial bahn card 25 or 50 card which gives 25% or 50% off. you can get one valid for three months but you need to remember to cancel it within (I think) four weeks of using it other wise it reverts to an annual card. Worked out a lot cheaper for us than rail passes. 2nd class card is €20 1st class is €40. We went for the 25. Just be careful when you are booking as you need to indicate you have the card under the passenger/person travelling bit but after that it's a synch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Dave Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 I'm about to book Stuttgart to Munich on the 14th - we fly into Stuttgart about 11, so looking at a ~1.30 train. If we book cheapest tickets (for a specific train), but our flight is delayed, will they let us on a later one? Or will we need to buy extra tickets on the day (if available 😬) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMcD Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 2 hours ago, Wee Dave said: I'm about to book Stuttgart to Munich on the 14th - we fly into Stuttgart about 11, so looking at a ~1.30 train. If we book cheapest tickets (for a specific train), but our flight is delayed, will they let us on a later one? Or will we need to buy extra tickets on the day (if available 😬) You'll need to buy new tickets, which on the day could be expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TA-West Germany Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 8 hours ago, SteveMcD said: You'll need to buy new tickets, which on the day could be expensive. Normally yes but guess if you tell them Tartan Army on way to opening game, behave and give them a hug you should be fine 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Dave Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 10 hours ago, SteveMcD said: You'll need to buy new tickets, which on the day could be expensive. As I thought, thanks 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Dave Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 1 hour ago, TA-West Germany said: Normally yes but guess if you tell them Tartan Army on way to opening game, behave and give them a hug you should be fine 😎 Ha, will see what we can do 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMG1974 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 On 12/28/2023 at 10:26 PM, Rich NATA said: Book the seat when it prompts you. But if you miss it (like I did on my 2nd train booking) you can still reserve your seat separately. Alternatively, don't bother and just head for the buffet car. https://int.bahn.de/en/buchung/start?intern=1#?STS=true&AR=true&VM=00,01,02 Let's you reserve a seat after booking ticket. Posted on the Switzerland game page and I've just used it myself so it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougiemacfarlanearran Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Me n my mate going from Edinburgh via Paris booked it a while back on the Thursday, £400 each to Munich n got digs for £300 each in nice hotel 15km from city centre, train 2 minute walk from digs into centre, just staying 4 days in Munich so didn’t bother about other games and hassle of transport, tickets to opening game purchased, work won’t allow weeks away I’m afraid! canny wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHFC Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 (edited) On 2/6/2024 at 9:26 PM, dougiemacfarlanearran said: Me n my mate going from Edinburgh via Paris booked it a while back on the Thursday, £400 each to Munich n got digs for £300 each in nice hotel 15km from city centre, train 2 minute walk from digs into centre, just staying 4 days in Munich so didn’t bother about other games and hassle of transport, tickets to opening game purchased, work won’t allow weeks away I’m afraid! canny wait. We’re flying from Manchester to Paris on the 12th and then getting a train down to Munich overnight. Edited February 26 by SteveHFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiScotsman Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) On 2/6/2024 at 9:26 PM, dougiemacfarlanearran said: Me n my mate going from Edinburgh via Paris booked it a while back on the Thursday, £400 each to Munich n got digs for £300 each in nice hotel 15km from city centre, train 2 minute walk from digs into centre, just staying 4 days in Munich so didn’t bother about other games and hassle of transport, tickets to opening game purchased, work won’t allow weeks away I’m afraid! canny wait. You & your mate might be on the same flight as me and my dad as we are also on the from Edinburgh via Paris flight on the Thursday as well. 0600 (EDI) - 0850 (CDG) 1305 (CDG) - 14:40 (MUC) Edited February 28 by DesiScotsman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow jock Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 On 2/28/2024 at 11:53 AM, DesiScotsman said: You & your mate might be on the same flight as me and my dad as we are also on the from Edinburgh via Paris flight on the Thursday as well. 0600 (EDI) - 0850 (CDG) 1305 (CDG) - 14:40 (MUC) about 15 of us also on that Edinburgh to Paris flight then the 12:10 flight from Paris to Munich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiScotsman Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 (edited) On 3/4/2024 at 1:58 PM, glasgow jock said: about 15 of us also on that Edinburgh to Paris flight then the 12:10 flight from Paris to Munich Is your 12:10 flight from Paris to Munich that day flying via AirFrance? Mines from Paris was originally meant to be at 10:45 but they have put on the 13:05 instead. Edited March 11 by DesiScotsman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirlish Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Staying in Augsburg , and wondering whether to head back after the match or stay a couple of hours in Munich. Trains seem to be filling up and prices have gone up from €10 to €20 on some trains, this will probably double again nearer matchday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHfaeGTA Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 58 minutes ago, stirlish said: Staying in Augsburg , and wondering whether to head back after the match or stay a couple of hours in Munich. Trains seem to be filling up and prices have gone up from €10 to €20 on some trains, this will probably double again nearer matchday. We’ve booked the 01.29 back. There’s a couple just after midnight but with game not finishing until around 11pm they will be difficult to catch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow jock Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 21 hours ago, DesiScotsman said: Is your 12:10 flight from Paris to Munich that day flying via AirFrance? Mines from Paris was originally meant to be at 10:45 but they have put on the 13:05 instead. 12:10 flight is with Lufthansa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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