In Austria (OEBB), what does "Book reservation for trains" give me?

I'm booking a train from Vienna to Graz on February, taking the Railjet train.

I have an option to reserve my seat via the site, and I was wondering what would happen if I do not do this: will there be an option in which I may not sit on the train? Or does this just guarantee me a seat I choose?

Best Answer

While Vince's answer is correct, it may also be that you are not allowed to enter the train at all.

This happens very rarely and only on days where really a lot of people travel (e. g. the last weekend before Christmas or the beginning of big holidays) in peak hours. See for example the newspaper article in German: https://derstandard.at/1308680291332/Wien-Westbahnhof-Polizei-muss-ueberfuellten-OeBB-Zug-raeumen In pratice though, you could (if you have a normal ticket) take simply the next train.

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How does the Einfach Raus Ticket work?

This ticket allows every passenger to take a bicycle on the train. The Einfach-Raus-Ticket is valid for groups of between two and five persons traveling together. The composition of the group may not alter during the day \u2014 write the names of the group on the ticket.

How do I reserve seats on Ã?BB?

How to book a seat

at the \xd6BB ticket shop.

at the \xd6BB App.

at the \xd6BB customer service at +43 (0)5 1717.

at the \xd6BB ticket counters.

What is Oebb in Austria?

\xd6BB: Austria's largest mobility services provider As a provider of comprehensive mobility services, the \xd6BB corporation takes 323 million passengers and 95 million tons of goods to their destinations in an environmentally friendly way every year.

How do I book a return ticket with Ã?BB?

If you need assistance for your booking, please get in touch with the \xd6BB customer service at +43 (0)5 1717 or go to one of the \xd6BB ticket counters, \xd6BB travel agencies and to the sales partners of \xd6BB.

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