FabMon
Traveller
62 comments
Posted 11 years ago
I´ve been using this app for Android for a week just to see if it´s useful or not. I´m not travelling yet but it seems a good option if you don´t want to bring a European Rail Timetable book with you as far as weight goes.
Here´s the link for Android:
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.hafas.android.eurail
And for Iphone:
itunes.apple.com/dk/app/rail-planner-offline-timetable/id579547877?mt=8
Any experience with it?
Can it substitute a book?
Peter
Traveller
9331 comments
Doesn't include the free routes from railcc.
Doesn't include all the details railcc offers concerning reservations fees, night train reservations.
Doesn't include special connections.
It is just an electronic schedule planer based on the same database as for example the one from DBahn.
NatureOne
Traveller
273 comments
I haven't known that app yet. Thanks for informing :) I just downloaded and tested the app.
I think there's just one reason of using this app: offline routing service, so you save money for roaming costs.
But I do not believe it will replace the Timetable book, because you do not know, which place are directly connected or if there are any night trains. I think a railcc App would be nice, because here you find all information, you need for railing :) but there's also a pdf version of the book, which can be used on tablets or smartphones as well: eurail.com/sites/all/files/eurail.com/downloads/2013/eurail_timetable_2013.pdf
Peter
Traveller
9331 comments
If all people who use the railcc information would also buy their official rail passes on the recommended website, we would also have the time and money to develop a railcc app ... :)
FabMon
Traveller
62 comments
[quote]Doesn't include the free routes from railcc.
Doesn't include all the details railcc offers concerning reservations fees, night train reservations.
Doesn't include special connections.
It is just an electronic schedule planer based on the same database as for example the one from DBahn.[/quote]
It´s not comparable with railcc website of course.
I mean, would it be a good option while you are travelling and don´t have an Internet connection available?
Somehow you must plan using something, so eitheir a Rail Timetable book or this App is going to be used.
Flo
Traveller
10723 comments
For me, personally, I could only imagine it as an addition to my Thomas Cook Timetable while travelling:
With the Thomas Cook (TC) I am much quicker as I know exactly where to look and there is no need to enter departure, arrival and via stations, no need to select time and date, no need to fiddle around with options as no high speed trains (which you sometimes want to exclude only on some parts of the journey requiring the need of several via stations).
The only practical use I could think of is to verify a route I found in the TC - whether there are alterations on a specific date or not.
Peter
Traveller
9331 comments
I personally prefer as well the Thomas Cook Timetable: [u]https://rail.cc/en/search-train-route[/u]
Beside the advantages Flow already mentioned, a big one for me is: you don't need electricity. :)
Everyone is different - some are addicted to mobile phones, some not. I'm always happy not to use my mobile phone, especially while travelling. I am often surprised how many travellers in trains or hostels hide themselves behind their phones or laptops instead of communicating with other travellers, one of the most interesting things on such a rail trip! :) But it is my personal opinion and my personal observation - and like I said: everyone is different and has to find the perfect way for itself. :)