Are panoramic glass trains worth the extra reservation fee?
Regular regional trains often provide a better experience than premium panoramic glass trains on the exact same scenic routes. Because local regional trains do not have allocated seating, passengers can easily switch sides to catch the best views, whereas panoramic trains require steep extra reservation fees for a fixed spot.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
- 1Using regular local regional trains instead of panoramic trains
- 2Self-guiding routes with regional trains and flexible tickets
In their words
Unedited, most upvoted first, each linked to the thread it came from.
“are the premium panoramic glass trains actually worth the extra reservation fee? or do you get just as good of an experience using the regular local regional trains on the exact same routes?”source ↗
“I actually usually think the regional trains are a better experience. They don't have allocated seats so you can switch side.”source ↗
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