It is compulsory to present passports to railway officials on request. Passes are not valid on hotel trains, private or specialty trains unless otherwise stated. On Flexipasses, before boarding the first train or ship of the day, you must enter the date in ink, in the appropriate calendar box on your pass. Failure to comply with validation and date of use regulations is considered traveling without a ticket and will result in a fine collected on board the train. Train personnel are authorized to confiscate the pass in addition to levying the fine.
Passes are available in first and second class unless stated otherwise.
Reservations are also compulsory for all sleepers and couchettes, and should be made in advance. These, including meals and refreshments, are all to be paid separately. Luggage checking, port taxes, meals and refreshments as well as seat reservations, sleepers and couchettes reserved locally must be paid abroad in local currency. Your ticket will indicate specific time and place of check-in. Tips for driver and guide are not included.