Recklessly buying a train ticket a couple of hours before departure, the passenger risks getting a lot of negative impressions from the trip. Such tickets are expensive, there is a high risk of getting a bad seat, spending time on the road in complete discomfort. So what are the best seats on the train?

What to look for and how not to overpay? To understand all the nuances of buying tickets, you need to spend a little time and study this issue. Everything is very simple and with a reasonable approach the question of which seats on the train is better to choose disappears by itself.

For lovers of comfort

In many ways, the answer to the question of which seats on the train is better to choose depends on financial capabilities. Obviously, the most comfortable seats will be in modern trains, in CB class carriages. As for the general nuances of choosing the best place, it is worth taking the lower shelves, a place near the conductor, and when traveling with the whole family, it is worth buying out one compartment in full.

Today, comfort is largely associated with the ability to use gadgets, therefore, an important factor is the availability of sockets. Therefore, when deciding which place on the train is better to choose, it is necessary to take into account their presence or absence.

What seats can be purchased on trains with power sockets today?

• in high-speed trains type Sapsan, Strizh, Allegro sockets are present near each row of seats in economy class, near each seat in cars of a higher class;
• in the new double-deck carriages there are sockets in each compartment;
• in Swallow-type trains, the sockets are evenly spaced along the carriage.

With modern carriages it is clear, but what are the places in trains with plugs in ordinary cars? In compartment cars, the sockets are located in the aisle, but their number is limited. As for the old-style reserved seat cars, it will be possible to charge the gadget only by contacting the conductor

Traveling with a child

What is the best seat on the train with a child? To answer this question, you should take into account the age of the little traveler:

• children under 3 months old are not recommended to travel on the train, as there is a high risk of illness due to heat, cold and lack of perfect cleanliness;
• children under one year old are easy to carry on the train, they quickly fall asleep under the swaying and clatter of wheels, however, it is absolutely impossible to take the upper shelves, from where the baby can fall;
• It is the hardest thing to travel with children from one to two years old: they are active, mobile, but still do not fully understand what they want from them. In this case, it is better to take seats in a sleeping car, or buy a compartment;
• children from 2 to 5 are already making contact and it is possible to "negotiate" with them, but it is not worth taking the risk and taking the upper shelves.

It is worth stopping the choice on the middle carriage, where the child does not get seasick. It should also be borne in mind that in many carriages the windows in the first and last compartments do not open. Therefore, in the heat, it is better to take the middle compartment.

When deciding which seat on the train is better to choose with a child, you should also take into account his character. With capricious children, you should not ride in a reserved seat and a common carriage - they will cause a lot of discomfort to others, there is a high risk of contracting viral diseases. In private cases, it is better to fully redeem the coupe for maximum safety and comfort.

Cheapest seats on trains

At first glance, the answer to the question of which seats on the train is the cheapest is obvious. These are the upper bunks in the reserved seat or seats in common carriages. But what if you have a long trip and comfort is important? In such cases, you should adhere to certain rules when buying:

1. Take tickets well before the trip. The opening of sales begins 45 days in advance, and it is worth buying tickets on the day of the opening of sales and the next day. In the future, tickets will rise in price.
2. Use the right to travel discounts. To do this, you need to take a ticket at the box office, since when buying e-ticket benefits do not apply.
3. When traveling abroad, it may be more profitable to take two tickets: on the territory of the Russian Federation and on a foreign train.
4. It is necessary to monitor discounts, which often determine which seats on the train are the cheapest. With a discounted price, a seat in a compartment may be cheaper than a reserved seat.
5. Find out the price of a ticket to the terminal station. There are often discounts for travel along the entire route, and if the destination is several stops before the final station, the ticket to it will be more expensive.

These simple rules will help you buy the cheapest seats on the train 90% of the time. At the same time, the comfort of the trip will be higher than with the spontaneous purchase of a ticket for the same price.

In this case, it does not matter what the shelf will be: top or bottom. People are often puzzled by the question: which seat on the train is cheaper, upper or lower? Taking into account discounts and with a deliberate purchase, the lower seat will cost less than the upper shelf, the ticket for which was bought in a hurry a few days before the trip.

The safest places

If you use your brains a little, then it is easy to figure out which seats on the train are the safest:

• middle carriage;
• middle compartment;
• bottom shelf on the locomotive side.

In the event of a collision or other accident, the middle car will be the safest and the least affected. The same goes for the middle coupe, which has the safest bins. The advantages of the bottom shelf are obvious, but it should be in the direction of travel. In the event of a sudden braking or collision, the passenger will be pressed against the wall, and he will not fall from his seat.

As for the human factor, it is difficult to determine which seats on the train are the safest. It all depends on the fellow travelers. At the same time, it is obvious that the risk of theft is lower in higher class carriages, and “unpleasant neighbors” often do not have the opportunity to purchase expensive tickets.

Features of double-decker trains

At the moment, the old cars are being replaced by modern double-deckers. A reasonable question arises: what seats on the train (double-decker train) to choose in this case? Key features of such cars:

• absence of vestibules from the side of the conductor;
• staircase to climb to the second floor;
• possible ventilation problems;
• fewer toilets in relation to the number of passengers;
• less space for luggage;
• less space overall.

Double-decker trains are more suitable for regional travel and it is not recommended to travel in such a car for long distances. When choosing which seats to buy on a double-decker train, it is better to opt for the lower seats on the ground floor. Otherwise, there will be problems with luggage, there is a risk of injury on the stairs, the trip as a whole will be difficult and unpleasant.

conclusions

By buying tickets in advance, thinking through possible difficulties and choosing the right carriage and type of train, it is easy to buy the best seats on the train. Moreover, the cost of such tickets will be several times lower than with a spontaneous purchase.

Even going on an unexpected trip, you can buy the safest and most comfortable seats. The main thing is not to postpone the decision. this issue before last moment, buy a ticket deliberately and correctly.

Of course, any journey always starts with the road. Unfortunately, we cannot choose our neighbors, but it is quite possible to choose a place. In this article, we will tell you how to choose a comfortable seat on the train.

Choosing a seat in the carriage

When choosing a seat on the train, pay attention to the following guidelines:

1. It is not recommended to choose compartment 9 (near the toilet), as well as compartment 1, near the conductor and the second toilet. Almost always, tickets for these seats are sold with great difficulty, since they are considered inconvenient. "And which seats are recommended to buy?" - you ask. So, the lower seats are more convenient places. The lower shelves are always odd numbered. Such shelves will be much more convenient and safer than the top shelves.
2. If you choose a seat in a compartment carriage, we do not recommend buying seats in the third and sixth compartments. The fact is that such compartments are equipped emergency exits, and the windows cannot be opened in them. It is unlikely that you will be comfortable in a compartment with closed windows, especially when it comes to a trip in the summer. Please note that, just like in the compartment carriages, the seats near the toilet are not comfortable. Of course, the trip will be comfortable if you buy a ticket to the lower shelf or to the shelf in the compartment carriage. Side seats are also a good option. However, side seats are often bought when there are no tickets for the lower shelves.
3. The last top shelf in second-class carriage has significant differences from other upper shelves in that it has a partition. If you are tall, then it will be very uncomfortable for you on such a shelf. Also, such a place does not have a step with which it will be possible to climb onto the shelf. Places No. 1, 2, 35 and 36 are slightly shorter than others, which is unlikely to be liked by tall people. The most common dimensions of the lower shelf in the carriage are 177 cm, and the upper one - 167 cm.The width is 60 cm.
4. Many people ask the question: "How can you buy a place near the outlet?" However, it is unlikely to work. In the compartment, they are located between the 3rd and 4th compartments, as well as between the 7th and 8th.
5. In the reserved seat, sockets can be found near seats 5,7,8,9,29,30,31,32,41,42,59,60, as well as in the very tail of the car near the toilet. However, we do not recommend buying seats in the very tail of the car, because in addition to the toilet there is also a garbage bag. However, be prepared for the fact that everyone will rush around your place and constantly ask to charge the phone.

As you can see, it will be very easy to find a good seat in the carriage. Follow the recommendations above and your train ride will be as comfortable as possible.

Similar materials

If you buy a ticket at the box office, you can discuss with the cashier your preferences regarding the selection of a seat in the carriage. In the same case, if you buy a ticket on the website, you will have to make a choice yourself. To do this, you must first familiarize yourself with some of the nuances of various places. Otherwise, encountering them during the trip, you will have to endure inconveniences that could have been avoided.

Carriage selection

First, you need to familiarize yourself with the classes of service in order to have an idea of ​​what level of comfort you will meet during your trip.

Soft (M), Lux (L), Compartment (K), Recessed (P), With seating (S).

Individual air conditioning, shower and toilet are provided only in a soft carriage. In all the rest there is a shared air conditioner, no shower, two toilets in the carriage.

In a soft carriage and a luxury car, there are 2 berths per compartment, and in the compartment - 4.

In addition to the type of carriage, it is important to consider the classes of service. There are quite a few of them, and they differ in the presence and diet (hot / cold), the category of bed linen equipment, the presence / absence and configuration of sanitary and hygienic kits, and the provision of the press. Moreover, different shipping companies use different designations for service classes, and the same class by designation may have different service fillings.

Branded trains consist of carriages of new modifications, and include their different types, so you can choose the right option without any problems.

But in a double-decker car you can find much more inconvenience than it might seem at first glance. There are twice as many seats as compared to a single-deck car, and the number of conductors is the same (wait longer for tea, boarding the train as well), the compartment does not have a third upper shelf and there is nowhere to put things. Instead of titanium - an ordinary electric kettle. There are only 3 toilets, a staircase, which is not easy for the elderly to climb with luggage, and a low ceiling on the second floor.

Seat selection

In standard Russian carriages of compartments and reserved seats, the rule applies: the lower seats are odd, the upper ones are even.

Side seats in the reserved seat start from 37. Above it - 38, which are located directly at the toilet. The last upper non-side seat (36) cannot be called convenient either, since there is a toilet behind the wall, and from all other places from which, excuse me, the legs hang down, it differs by the presence of a partition and the absence of a footboard for climbing.

It may not be pleasant to be near the conductor's compartment either. The compartments provided for luggage may be occupied by coal, blankets and other things. Arguing with a guide about this hardly makes sense for your calm and comfortable stay on the road. It is better to choose a different place in advance.

Tall passengers should take into account that in the reserved seat seats 1, 2, 35, 36 are 15 centimeters shorter than the rest.

There is one fairly common misconception about carriages with seating. These wagons are often confused with general ones. There is no air conditioning in the common carriage, and there are 3 passengers sitting on the shelf. In the carriages, on the contrary, it is very comfortable. The arrangement of the seats is like placing them on a bus. The seats are soft, they can be reclined to take a nap.

In carriages with seats, despite the many different modifications, the “odd window” principle remains unchanged. Therefore, if you are a fan of stretching and cannot sit still for a long time, it is better to buy an even seat, it is closer to the aisle.

Even with the current problems, you can always find the option that is most suitable for you. By ditching an awkward location, you can maintain good spirits and create a precedent for the company to pay attention to unclaimed places and reduce the price for them in the future.

The plazkart carriage consists of 9 unclosed compartments and 54 berths.

Each compartment consists of 4 shelves - two lower and two upper.

Opposite the compartment there are two side seats - the lower and the upper.

Each car is equipped with two toilets with sinks at the beginning and end of the car, titanium for water heating and two vestibules, one of which is for smoking.

You can see what a reserved seat carriage looks like on a train.

Numbering of the lower and upper shelves

If you are traveling together, then it is best for one of the passengers to take the shelf below, and for the other - the shelf above it. So you will be more comfortable and calmer, because it is always easier to negotiate household details with a familiar person on the way.

Side seats and coupe

If your trip in time is less than a day, and you do not plan to sleep during the trip, then you can choose. Tickets for these tend to cost less. Side seats include seats from 37 to 54. It is advisable to take side seats also for those who are traveling together. You don't have to share a table with by a stranger and worry about your own and his convenience.

Are you planning a long trip? Then it is best to choose a 4-seater coupe. Their numbering is from 1 to 36. Such a compartment is also better for people with tall stature. If it is simply impossible to stretch your legs on the side seat while lying down due to the longitudinal arrangement of the shelf, then in a 4-seater compartment you can freely stretch your legs in full length, unless, of course, you are not embarrassed by the possibility that passing passengers will constantly touch them.

Location of vestibules, toilets and conductor rooms

One toilet is at the end of the carriage, the other is at the beginning. If it is important for you to find a toilet nearby, then you should choose a compartment in accordance with its location.

Smoking on the train is allowed only in a specially designated place - the vestibule. For smoking passengers, a vestibule located in the tail of the carriage is allocated. Smoking is prohibited in the vestibule located at the beginning.

The compartment of the conductors is located at the beginning of the car, next to the first passenger seats... Buying a shelf next to such a compartment, you can always quickly get the information of interest from Russian Railways employees.

1. The best places are 1, 2, 3 and 4.
   • First reason: they are closest to the compartment in which the conductors travel. This means that in case of unforeseen circumstances and problems, you can always turn to the train employees for help.
   • The second reason: the side compartment opposite is most often left without passengers, as it stores blankets and bed linen. This means that in such a compartment there will be no neighbors opposite, which makes it similar in convenience to a closed compartment.
   • Third reason- walking distance of a boiler with water and a vestibule with a window, where the passenger can always be in solitude, look out the window and stretch his legs.
2. The second most popular among passengers and for convenience are 4-seater compartments in the middle of the pasture - these are places from 14 to 27. It will be convenient on these shelves that you do not have to wake up from the sounds of slamming toilet doors and inhale the tobacco smell coming from the vestibule for smokers.

Which ones shouldn't you buy a ticket for?

The most inconvenient shelves are from 33 to 37. These are places located next to the toilet and the smoking area. The whole trip will be accompanied by clinking doors, unpleasant smells and passengers walking past you.

The top shelf, numbered 36, has no handrail to climb up.

You should not choose 4 and 6 compartments for long-distance travel (13-16, 21-24, 43-44 and 47-48 seats). These compartments contain emergency exits.

From a safety point of view, this can be a plus, since in the event of a train fire or accident, you will be the first to get out.

From the point of view of convenience, such places are not always comfortable: the windows in them do not open, which can make traveling in hot weather unbearable.

REFERENCE: The lengths of the shelves in places 1, 2, 35 and 36 have been shortened by 15 cm. Tall passengers will find it uncomfortable to sleep on such shelves.

Compartments that should be preferred by a family with a child

For passengers with children, it is best to choose 4-seater compartments. It is recommended to place the child on the lower shelf, since the upper one may be unsafe for him, because in order to climb it, a certain skill and physical strength are required.

It is worth noting that children under 5 years old are provided with free travel. However, there is no separate shelf for them. This means that a parent with a child will have to share one shelf for two. In this case, it is recommended to select the lower berth in the 4-seater compartment. Not the most the best place for a passenger with a small child, this is. In this case, the table will have to be divided into three.

For seniors

It is best for older people to choose closer to the beginning of the carriage. In this case, passengers will have everything they need within walking distance: guides, a toilet, a vestibule and a boiler with hot water.

Avoid choosing locations with emergency exits (bays 4 and 6), as these can be too stuffy in summer. In winter, on the contrary, such compartments can be the warmest. ...

Those who do not tolerate long trips should choose places in the middle of the pasture - there is least of all motion sickness and does not shake.

What places should the youth take?

When buying a ticket, many young people want to choose a seat that is equipped with sockets. If the path is long, then you cannot do without additional recharging of your phone or laptop. next to the hot water boiler at the beginning of the pasture and in compartments 2 and 8 (places 39-40 and 51-52).

How to buy a discounted ticket?

A trip to the reserved seat of a train can become cheaper if you buy tickets to the most unclaimed seats - the section next to the toilet. It includes places from 33 to 38. Discounts on such shelves can be up to 30%. Also, a discount is provided on the upper shelves and.

To save on your trip, you should buy tickets in advance. They go on sale 45 days before the flight date. This way, you can purchase a ticket for almost half of its original price.

When choosing a seat in a reserved seat carriage of a train, it is important to take into account the distance of the trip, your well-being and personal preferences. It is better to take care of tickets in advance in order to choose the most convenient and safest seat.

Having bought a train ticket, it is always interesting - what place did you get?

Upper and lower shelves, side and non-side ... Everyone has different preferences, in general, better and worse places in the reserved seat can be distinguished.

There are only 54 seats in a reserved seat carriage. Unpaired numbers are the bottom shelves. Paired - upper. Seats 1-36 are usual. 37-54 - lateral.

On non-side seats, as for me, it is more pleasant to ride than on the side seats. Nobody walks back and forth next to you. However, if you are not far away, then I still prefer the side seat - you can sit at a table, looking out the window or reading a book, or fold the table and lie down for a nap. What can not be said about the upper side - it is perhaps the most uncomfortable. It will be bad for tall people on the side - the shelf “height” is about 1.80 m.

The top places are good because no one bothers you - no one is running up and down, not sitting on your shelf, etc. etc. You can hide in a corner and sleep until you stop. I personally prefer this option. However, the top shelf is definitely not suitable for older people. It is also inconvenient if you want not to lie, but to sit - then you will have to "strain" the neighbors from below.

The lower seats are convenient because there is no need to climb up, there is a table, and the entire "trunk" under the shelf is at your disposal. (Of course, you can put your bags there, even if you have the upper seat, but I don't think the fellow traveler will like it if you wake him up to pick up your luggage.) On the lower shelf, you will be bored of neighbors climbing from above, and possibly nesting to drink a seagull on your shelf.

To the "bad" places, I would refer to the place near the toilet (places 33-38). Place 36 has an additional wall (so that the legs do not interfere with opening the door :)). There can be unpleasant odors from outside the door, as well as passengers walking back and forth and slamming the door (which is often the most annoying).

I think places 01-04 and 53-54 are not very good. There are also passengers walking back and forth, constant conversations from the conductor's compartment and possible rattling at the door can be heard (mostly only in winter). Place 53 is sometimes an office one.

In the third and sixth "compartment" (seats 9-12, 21-24) there are windows emergency exit and hammers to break them. Rarely, but it can be a plus too.

Based on this all, I think what is best is the seats in the middle of the car. And lateral or not, upper or lower - already depends on the preferences and conditions of travel of everyone. Also, as practice shows, the comfort of a trip is quite dependent on fellow travelers - a trip in the most uncomfortable place can be much more pleasant than in a good place, but with annoying neighbors.