Patrick ClasenJan 9, 2023
It seems like #travelling by #train just got a little easier in Europe starting this year. You can now book international trains with other carriers via other plattforms, so I can now book the connection from Brussels to (my hometown) Duisburg on the #DB website, even if I want to take the Thalys!
Show threadPepijnJan 9, 2023
@realPatrickCl just be aware that the database is not complete. There might be optimal routes that are simply not shown.
Show threadPatrick ClasenJan 9, 2023
@Pepijn thanks for the info. I've been toying around a bit and also found a lot of trains that were not bookable on the website. Not sure why exactly
Show threadPepijnJan 9, 2023

@realPatrickCl Might also be that they have the routing information but no access to availability and/or prices. Maybe @jon knows?

OR it is the booking platform protecting you from accidentally booking with companies like FlixTrain that approach availability and timing like a train version of Dirk Gently (Holistic Detective #book)..

Show threadJon WorthJan 9, 2023
@Pepijn @realPatrickCl Pfff, this has sort of been possible for years. Omio, Trainline etc have been doing it a long time. The problem is these are separate tickets, meaning if things go very wrong you can end up being stuck somewhere...
Show threadPatrick ClasenJan 9, 2023
@jon @Pepijn ah,.makes sense. Guess I got a little bit too excited
Show threadJon WorthJan 9, 2023
@realPatrickCl @Pepijn These toots remind me that I have been meaning to write a guide about this stuff - what sorts of connections would and would not work reliably on routes like this... I hope I find time by the end of the week to write that up!
Show threadPepijnJan 9, 2023
@jon @realPatrickCl And maybe include a blurb on how certain booking options/sites give "full route" tickets with consumer protection on missed connections, and how others give a bunch of individual tickets that combine to a route
Show threadJon WorthJan 9, 2023
@Pepijn @realPatrickCl I will try. It's often complex to know what each portal will offer, but I will have a go!
Show threadJon WorthJan 18, 2023
@Pepijn @realPatrickCl These toots turned into the diagram that I released Monday.
Show threadPatrick Clasen
@jon @Pepijn very nice resource! I'll be sure to refer to it whenever the occasion arises ;)
Jan 18, 2023 at 1:06pmWeb