theodore
Traveller
3 comments
Posted 8 years ago
Hi I've used Interail several times before, but I'm new to the forum .
I'm planning to travel from Cologne to Prague around 20th this December by CNL, but then I realize there are no options for the 4 berth couchettes via the Bahn.de website. They only have the 6 berth couchette option.
Is there a problem with the website? Or is it not open for booking yet?
I hope you guys can help! Thank you very much!
Flo
Traveller
10723 comments
Hi!
There will only be 5-bed couchettes available on CNL trains in the new timetable valid from December 13. I assume that the online booking system has not been updated accordingly - you probably will be booked in a 5-bed couchette if you choose the 6-bed option.
Of course the coaches will remain the same with six bunk beds, however only five of them will be sold.
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Flo 8)
EDIT: I just checked for December 20 and you can book both 6bed and 4bed couchettes.
theodore
Traveller
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Thank you very much Flo for the update!! That explains a lot!
So my only option now for a group of 4 adults is to travel in 2 separate 2-beds sleeper?
Flo
Traveller
10723 comments
This would be an option, yes.
Apparently it should/will be also possible to book a whole couchette compartment for a group of four persons but I am not sure that this will be implemented in the online booking system. In that case you might ring up DB or a DB sales agent in the UK to make the booking and then collect the tickets at a ticket machine in Cologne (or send the tickets via post).
I am not really sure if the move for 5-bed couchettes only was a good idea of DB, I've already read a lot of criticism...regarding the use of a couchette cabin as private cabin for four persons it will be interesting to see whether you will need 5 tickets plus five reservations or if there will be a special fare for four persons.
theodore
Traveller
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Thank you again Flo! I tried Googling all over for answers, but I can't find anything about the new compartment arrangements.
I think my family will just stick to the 2 bed sleepers then. At least there's more privacy! :D :D
Thanks again!
Flo
Traveller
10723 comments
There has not yet been an official announcement of the changes I guess, that's probably why you didnt find anything. ;)
Two sleeper cabins will be the maximum comfort - you could even book one deluxe (with ensuite shower+wc) plus one economy cabin; there are connecting doors between adjacent cabins so you would have one big suite all for yourself.
In the morning, you can also go to the restaurant car for a proper breakfast.
theodore
Traveller
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Flo, that's a brilliant idea! Now I'm really looking forward to travel from Cologne to Prague!
Thanks again for the help and suggestions!
Flo
Traveller
10723 comments
Travelling in a suite (economy+deluxe cabin) certainly will be great fun; and the Czech restaurant car (which is available from Berlin) serves warm breakfast (although breakfast is also included in the sleeper supplement) - if you go to the restaurant within the territory of the Czech Republic you can benefit from cheaper Happy Hour fares.