JimF

When investigating accommodations for four on the Rome to Paris overnight train, I am given an option to book a T3 sleeper compartment. This is train EN 226, from Termini to Paris Bercy.

There will be my wife and I and our two granddaughters, both teenagers.

If the T3 sleeps three, does this mean one person (guess who) would be left out? If so, where does this person spend the night, since this is an all sleeper train? Is there a single seat in the compartment which does not make up into a sleeper?

While asking the question, how comfortable are sleeper couchettes? Is there much cushion provided for sleeping, or closer to being like a thin cot?

Thanks.

Jim

PalenqueBob

these trains also have T-4s or four-person compartments but a T-3 has only three beds and i don't think they will let another person above the three share it unless the child is under 4 and does not occupy their own berth.

There are single compartments but these are very pricey.

If i understand you you put in 4 people and they gave you a T-3 option? Seems impossible but...

PalenqueBob

maybe someone more expert than i in this train make-up can help explain this?

WallyKringen

Did you input three females and one male? That will get you a T3 - it's the gender-separation thang. But you can change it in the selector, at least at http://www.italiarail.com. You can always contact them:

ItaliaRail.com
48 Glen Avenue
Newton Centre, MA 02459
USA Telephone: 1-888-538-RAIL (7245)
email: [email protected]

JimF

That's it! I worked it again and it sorts out perfectly. Thanks.

Jim

PalenqueBob

The T-4 'couchette sleeper' gives you a bunk bed, blanket, sheet and pillow - couchettes a bit better shape on this 'Hotel Train' than on other overnight trains i think.