You cannot use the first class lounge with a first class pass in most countries. (Vienna and Budapest excepted). Many trains have only a few first class seats or none at all. Never ever travel first class in Europe.
Leg space really depends on the country. Especially in not-high-speed trains the first class often make a big difference. In Regional trains is it better in almost every train, in long distance trains, I mean non-automotive stock. (I don't mean the highest train product, like in Germany the ICE. I mean the German IC train for example. Which is made of real carriages which you can easily take apart and put another one there, not like the ICE which always has the same carriages.)
Im traveling to rome this year and have booked first class train travel. First class offers a 3 seat wide configuration, and i like to sit alone. Also seats must be wider because in 2nd class, its a 4 seat wide configuration.
Thank you for the video. What you say about seats is true but seats aren't the only thing to evaluate, it would be good to complete the report with the food you are served, the noise, wifi, etc.
I have used the Eurail pass a lot back in the 80s. One of the appeal was that you could just hop on any train without having to make reservations unless you wanted a bed. Now that seems to be different. Also price wise it's not clear that the pass is necessarily cheaper than individual discount tickets.
I think it's highly dependent on where you're going and how many of the trains are likely to have first class. A 15 day over 2 months pass the difference between 2nd class and 1st class is about 250EUR. My perspective with UK, just travelling from UK on Eurostar the 1st class pass bumps up to standard premier which is regularly 100EUR more than standard... it's a nice treat as a one-off. But yes, if you're on a budget there's not a major difference. Doesn't apply so much to me as it's my home country but the UK's first class couches offer ALOT more... they regularly include unlimited food and drink, often a hot meal. So if you're just going round the UK (or even will just come here for quite a small part of your journey) its worth it.
Now the difference is 111 euros. (444 euros vs 333 euros). I think it's a good value for money, since sometimes on normal tickets, prices can double from second to first class.
I’m 6’ 4” (1.93 meters). Do you think It would be better for me to go for first class. The difference it’s an extra 70 euros between class, and would like to save some $ if possible.
I have a question regarding eurail im planning to buy 5 days in a month.. it says a day consist of 24 hour yea.. what if i travel one trip in the a.m. and continue travelling on the same before midnight.. it is allowed?? i cant find answers anywhere..
I see what you mean, yes that’s correct so each 24 hours from midnight you have 24 hours to travel unlimited so if you complete 3 trips in that 24 hours then it just counts as one day, and you would have 4 days left, so I would suggest using it in Western Europe and also Northern Europe as well as Switzerland. That’s the best value. Hope that answers ur question
On that note. I’m 6’ 4” (1.93 meters). Do you think It would be better for me to go for first class. The difference it’s an extra 70 euros between class, and would like to save some $ if possible.
Thank you for 1 st and 2 nd class. Compare. Question 1986 21 days on the rail thinking 2023. 3 month pass could I get to all 33 countries without reservations yours truly Evans w robinson
Some of them charge a reservation fee so basically trying to get abit more money from u, u can do it at the train station u getting the train or some of them online but it was annoying to do it online so at the station and in most cases u can just show up, except maybe London to Paris
@@samh6814 I agree . But for me this Eurail global pass is more worth it if u decide to focus on Central Europe like Czech Republic , Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and maybe Slovenia, even Switzerland ( which is part of balkans ) like that , cause there is no seat reservation required as check in the euro rail app . Unexpectedly Italy and Poland need seat reservation .
Nope, only difference is the seat size, slightly bigger and leather instead of fabric, and less number of seats which can be bad if u didn’t reserve a seat
@@RealBlackBox so if I got a euro rail unlimited pass for a month, do I still have to make reservations or I can just hop on any train? What if no seats are available? Does this even happens?
Samar's Gadgets World there is a Eurail app which you should download and it will show you which trains u need to reserve for, mostly the bullet trains or the fast trains as well as night trains are the ones you have to reserve but the app shows u that, definitely there r seats available, even when they say it’s full just show up and go for it specially now,
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Man just casually takes his camera goes in sits in almost 3 seats and then talks 🐸👍🏼
Respect, right?
Exactly the video I was looking for, short and sweet, and very helpful, thanks!
I’m looking at booking online right now and wanted to see if the price was worth it. Thank you so much!
You cannot use the first class lounge with a first class pass in most countries. (Vienna and Budapest excepted). Many trains have only a few first class seats or none at all. Never ever travel first class in Europe.
Leg space really depends on the country. Especially in not-high-speed trains the first class often make a big difference. In Regional trains is it better in almost every train, in long distance trains, I mean non-automotive stock. (I don't mean the highest train product, like in Germany the ICE. I mean the German IC train for example. Which is made of real carriages which you can easily take apart and put another one there, not like the ICE which always has the same carriages.)
Thanks god someone is agree
with me about the not that much difference between first and second class. 😎👌
I was hoping that buying reservations won't be necessary if you travel first class. So that's not the case?
Thanks for the information. I’ll
Be in Spain and Italy this summer and this video very helps to make a decision ♥️
Man got that confidence
super cool video and intel on 1st vs 2nd. cheers!
Im traveling to rome this year and have booked first class train travel. First class offers a 3 seat wide configuration, and i like to sit alone. Also seats must be wider because in 2nd class, its a 4 seat wide configuration.
I love meeting people so I enjoyed meeting random people and ended up doing shots with them
Thank you for the video. What you say about seats is true but seats aren't the only thing to evaluate, it would be good to complete the report with the food you are served, the noise, wifi, etc.
No food and no wifi on most of these trains
In most countries you get food and wifi in second class.
I have used the Eurail pass a lot back in the 80s. One of the appeal was that you could just hop on any train without having to make reservations unless you wanted a bed. Now that seems to be different.
Also price wise it's not clear that the pass is necessarily cheaper than individual discount tickets.
@@icdgyixify most countries? can you give any examples?
@@lucgheysens In UK, you can actually sit in your 2nd class seat on a long distance service and use an app to order food. Did you not know this?
Great video, quality and short. Thanks! Funny how you sit next to that random guy 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks bro.now i know,the difference first class and second class in the eurail train👍
spanish tickets are crazy expensive 1st class premium barcelona-madrid was 400 euro for 2 and 2nd class turista is 100 euro for 2
I think it's highly dependent on where you're going and how many of the trains are likely to have first class.
A 15 day over 2 months pass the difference between 2nd class and 1st class is about 250EUR. My perspective with UK, just travelling from UK on Eurostar the 1st class pass bumps up to standard premier which is regularly 100EUR more than standard... it's a nice treat as a one-off.
But yes, if you're on a budget there's not a major difference.
Doesn't apply so much to me as it's my home country but the UK's first class couches offer ALOT more... they regularly include unlimited food and drink, often a hot meal. So if you're just going round the UK (or even will just come here for quite a small part of your journey) its worth it.
Now the difference is 111 euros. (444 euros vs 333 euros). I think it's a good value for money, since sometimes on normal tickets, prices can double from second to first class.
To each his own! I love your video.😊
the difference between the passes is only the seat? Does the first class pass not include food or VIP waiting room?
Yes 🙌🏻 , this was just the train 😂
Awesome video man, thanks!
Great explanation on the differences sir
this helps me a lot, much appreciated (and subscribed to) ! :)
Very helpful! Thanks!
Somone said that 2nd class does not have seats assigned, is that true?
I think so, but there’s usually always seats, even when super busy u can find something many people on and off
I’m 6’ 4” (1.93 meters). Do you think It would be better for me to go for first class. The difference it’s an extra 70 euros between class, and would like to save some $ if possible.
I think u be ok, don’t need first class as there r some seats facing each other with more legroom
I really like your videos you. Put out stay safe Big Rhino wva
I know I’m late with my response, but how tall are you? That would be a great help.
177cm
I have a question regarding eurail im planning to buy 5 days in a month.. it says a day consist of 24 hour yea.. what if i travel one trip in the a.m. and continue travelling on the same before midnight.. it is allowed?? i cant find answers anywhere..
So do you mean if you travel from morning and continue past midnight?
@@RealBlackBox more like in a day I could I stop at various city ? Eg. At 1am > 5am reached A then 1pm A> B ? Sorry my English sucks hahahha
I see what you mean, yes that’s correct so each 24 hours from midnight you have 24 hours to travel unlimited so if you complete 3 trips in that 24 hours then it just counts as one day, and you would have 4 days left, so I would suggest using it in Western Europe and also Northern Europe as well as Switzerland. That’s the best value. Hope that answers ur question
@@RealBlackBox it does !! Thank you ssooooo muchhhh😘😘
Where can i find how long it takes to get from point a to b?
www.eurail.com/en/plan-your-trip/rail-planner-app
Do most of the not reservation trains have first class
Most trains have both
Was this during the Plandemic that’s why not many people travel? How is it compared this time?
My guess is that you’re not 6’ 5”.
😂 nope
On that note. I’m 6’ 4” (1.93 meters). Do you think It would be better for me to go for first class. The difference it’s an extra 70 euros between class, and would like to save some $ if possible.
Thanks
👌👌
Is this only on regional trains though?
That’s how it was on majority of the trains I took and I traveled most of Europe
@@RealBlackBox some of the high speed long trips seem nicer though
Is there always available WiFi
No most of the time no wifi only around France and England and even then not always and most of the time dosnt work
Thank you for 1 st and 2 nd class. Compare. Question 1986 21 days on the rail thinking 2023. 3 month pass could I get to all 33 countries without reservations yours truly Evans w robinson
Thank you for the info bro.
What is the deal with seat reservations ? Why would we have to book and where do you have to do it
Some of them charge a reservation fee so basically trying to get abit more money from u, u can do it at the train station u getting the train or some of them online but it was annoying to do it online so at the station and in most cases u can just show up, except maybe London to Paris
@@RealBlackBox is that not quite frustrating seeing as the eurail pass should cover that for you?
@@samh6814 I agree . But for me this Eurail global pass is more worth it if u decide to focus on Central Europe like Czech Republic , Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and maybe Slovenia, even Switzerland ( which is part of balkans ) like that , cause there is no seat reservation required as check in the euro rail app . Unexpectedly Italy and Poland need seat reservation .
we r asian, and we have short leg, so second class will be our choice 😁
Can you charge your phone in second class?
I think so yea
We're going on vacation from the U.S. first class is better and not too much more money Second class seats look dirty and worn.
Are you Armenian bro
Born in Iran, raised in Sydney, Australia
@@RealBlackBox how was it travelling to Europe from Australia? I’m planning travelling from melb once borders open up :))
Do you not get food or anything in first class?
Nope, only difference is the seat size, slightly bigger and leather instead of fabric, and less number of seats which can be bad if u didn’t reserve a seat
How to get window seat?
Samar's Gadgets World stand on the end of platforms
@@RealBlackBox what exactly you mean? Can't I reserve the seats?
You can reserve but u need to pay and I would just show up if reservation is not required
@@RealBlackBox so if I got a euro rail unlimited pass for a month, do I still have to make reservations or I can just hop on any train? What if no seats are available? Does this even happens?
Samar's Gadgets World there is a Eurail app which you should download and it will show you which trains u need to reserve for, mostly the bullet trains or the fast trains as well as night trains are the ones you have to reserve but the app shows u that, definitely there r seats available, even when they say it’s full just show up and go for it specially now,
a stopped at :58 because your gestures.. annoying
Understandable, I’m not very likeable
Then make your own video his gestures aren’t annoying it’s how he films