Depends on the train, for regular trains you can buy just before departure. There is always 'room' but you may have to stand (there is always room except around 0800 and 1700).
More fancy trains as the Thalys/TGV, nighttrains, other special lines need a reservation. Then you will have a seat guaranteed
Also it depends on the country, in Holland (and in many other european countries) you can buy tickets easily from a machine and even on the internet. In some countries you can only buy tickets at location.
It depends on the same stuff, some trains only have seats, then you need to make a reservation (for a specific time). In regular trains I guess the Eurail pass itself is enough.
Dont know anything else about it, never bought one myself.
It can often be cheaper to book tickets in advance instead of buying them on location. But I guess my advice doesn't matter since you seem to be be headed for continental Europe and not Sweden.
Originally posted by Mr_TrekIt can often be cheaper to book tickets in advance instead of buying them on location. But I guess my advice doesn't matter since you seem to be be headed for continental Europe and not Sweden.
Maybe its the same in other European countries, in Holland it doesnt matter in price. Except for the same special lines, the earlier the better in that case.
