Golden Pass reservations with Happy Rail

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A traveler is unsure if they successfully completed their reservation for the Golden Pass Train on June 4. They didn't receive any confirmation or seat selection option and are seeking guidance on whether they need to make another reservation.

Key takeaways:
  • Check if you received confirmation emails to confirm your reservation status.
  • For the Golden Pass Line, specific seat selection is typically available only on the Zweisimmen to Montreux leg during tourist season.
  • June 4 is not peak tourist season, but reservations can still be made if you want specific seats.
  • You can book reservations with seat selection through other platforms if needed.
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  • Anonymous
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    25 May 2018 at 19:48:52 #816225

    I just bought (I think) reservations for the Golden Pass Train on June 4 through HappyRail.com. I completed the traveler info, inputted my credit card info. The next screen I got was looking for me to set up a secure code for my credit card which I didn’t want to do. I never got a chance to pick seats. Did I miss a step?

  • rockoyster
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    Reply 1 of 5 • 25 May 2018 at 23:06:52 #886303

    Did you actually complete the transaction and pay? I don’t believe HappyRail offers specific seat choice.

    You can make reservations including seat selection at bit.ly/2kaq6Rf. Just change the class of travel, date of travel and start/end points to suit. And click the “e” for English language top right of the page. (where it says “Sprachwahl: d i f e”)

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    Reply 2 of 5 • 26 May 2018 at 0:19:28 #886304

    Thanks for the quick response, this forum is great.

    I’m not convinced that I completed the process, didn’t get a chance to confirm the purchase. It was hard to tell.

    if I don’t get any reservation tickets emailed to me soon, I’ll try the link you sent. You do advise getting reservations for the afternoon of June 4, right?

    thanks again

    rockoyster
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    Reply 3 of 5 • 26 May 2018 at 2:56:51 #886305

    You don’t say which part of the Golden Pass Line you are travelling. Normally reservations are only required for the Zweisimmen to Montreux (or vice versa) leg during tourist season. You can only pick specific seats on the MOB Panoramic and MOB Belle Epoque trains on that leg.

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    Reply 4 of 5 • 26 May 2018 at 10:21:15 #886306

    I’m looking at the Z to M leg. Is June 4 considered part of tourist season?

    thanks

    rockoyster
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    Reply 5 of 5 • 26 May 2018 at 10:48:30 #886307

    July August is peak tourist season. But you can make reservations anyway if you want to choose specific seats.

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