Going on a train journey, passengers can independently choose the desired seats in the carriage. The most convenient way to do this is to have a carriage diagram in front of your eyes.
When buying a ticket on the Tutu.ru website, passengers choose seats either on the train carriage diagram, or by specifying only the range of seats. When choosing, you can see in advance which seats are already occupied and which are free. The numbering of seats in the carriage begins from the compartment of the conductor.
The most popular way to travel by train is in a reserved seat. It has 54 seats, of which 18 are side seats. Traditionally, even places are top, and odd places are bottom. Seats 37 and 38 are very disliked by passengers. Not only are these “sides” of questionable comfort, but they are also located near the toilet. However, the direction is popular or it will not take long to travel, these places are actively sold out on a par with others.
The compartment carriage has 36 seats, divided into 9 "compartments". One compartment has 4 shelves: two lower and two upper. The arrangement of seats in the carriage here is organized according to the same principle as in the reserved seat: even - upper, odd - lower. The upper bunk in a compartment is often sold at a discount and sometimes even compared in cost to travel in a reserved seat. There are sockets in the car not only near the toilets, but also in the corridor, so it will be possible to recharge your mobile phone without any problems.
Traveling in SV or in a suite can be called one of the most comfortable. One sleeping car can carry 18 people at a time, two in each compartment. The layout of the seats here is simple - there are no upper shelves.
On international trains you can find double, triple and four-seater compartments. These trains run to the Baltic States and the European Union. The numbering principle is the same here as in other trains. However, in three-seater coupes it is different: the average will be seats ending in "3" and "4" - for example, 13 and 14.
High-speed trains "Sapsan", "Lastochka" and "Strizh" are equipped with seating carriages of different classes. When choosing a seat, the passenger is primarily interested in how he will sit - against or in the direction of the train. Most often, you can pre-select the location of interest in the carriage, but sometimes when forming a train, the carriages can "overturn". In a seated carriage, when choosing a seat, you need to be especially careful not to be crushed by neighbors' knees all the way. Most often, it will not be possible to indicate the necessary seats on the train on the diagram, so you need to know the "comfort range" in advance. This is usually the middle.
A diagram of a carriage with seats usually hangs near the ticket office at the station. This does not mean that now you will have to go there - when buying a ticket to Tutu.ru, you can choose a comfortable arrangement of seats on the train on an interactive scheme, where you can see free shelves, their tier, and also list the services that a passenger of a particular type of carriage receives. ...
© depositphotos.comAny trip starts with the road. And if fellow travelers (unfortunately) are not chosen, then choosing a comfortable place is quite real. Children and people who rarely travel, due to their "novelty", may absolutely not care whether they go in a reserved seat or a compartment, on the lower side or on the upper one near the toilet. For example, I would rather postpone a trip than go on the top bunk, especially in a reserved seat. Together with uticket.ua, we offer you to get acquainted with the nuances, thanks to which you can grab a better place for yourself.
Seat selection in the compartment carriage:
- "Bad" places are considered 9 compartments (close to the toilet) and 1 compartment, next to the conductor and the second toilet. That is, places 1-4 and 33-36. Such places are usually bought out last.
- Also considered more comfortable lower shelves, they are oddly numbered. Upper shelves are even numbered.
- It is also worth paying attention to coupes No. 3 and 6, in such coupes windows do not open... They are considered equipped emergency exits.
- The standard length of the lower shelf in a compartment carriage is 184 cm, and the upper one is 183 cm.The width is 60 cm.
Choosing a seat in the reserved seat:
- Just as in compartment cars, seats close to the toilet are considered least comfortable... These are places 1-4 and "sides" 53-54 and 33-36 and 37-38.
- Naturally, are considered more comfortable lower shelves, and shelves in the "compartment". Less demanding side seats
- Compartments No. 3 and 6 are also equipped with emergency exits, and the windows in their compartment do not open, as well as in compartment cars.
- The last upper seat in a reserved seat carriage (the next 37th is already a side seat) is 36. It differs from the rest of the upper seats in that it is equipped with a partition. This can be inconvenient for tall passengers. It also doesn't have a footboard to lean on to climb onto the shelf.
- Places No. 1, 2, 35 and 36 are slightly shorter than others, which should also be taken into account by people with a height above average. The standard length of the lower shelf in a reserved seat carriage is 177 cm, and the upper one - 167 cm.The width is 60 cm.
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The cars on the trains of Russian Railways are divided into several types, depending on the number of seats and the level of comfort. For most types of cars on Tutu.ru there is a seat map.
Seated car
The seated carriage has free-standing soft chairs with armrests. It resembles the cabin of an airplane or intercity bus, but there is much more space. Better to take a seat carriage ticket when the journey lasts several hours. This way you won't have time to get tired. These are, for example, daytime express trains between Moscow and St. Petersburg or Nizhny Novgorod and Kirov.
Seated coaches differ greatly in location and number of seats, as well as in service classes. Therefore, there is no single scheme for them. For example, the figure shows a diagram of a carriage of train No. 102Ya Moscow - Yaroslavl.
On Tutu.ru in the "Trains" section there are seat maps for many sit-down trains, including popular ones. When buying a train ticket (on the seat selection page), the direction of travel is indicated for some trains. This allows you to choose comfortable seats so as not to go backwards.
High-speed train "Strizh", 1st class carriage
Econom-class train
This is the most popular type of carriage due to its low ticket prices. The carriage has 54 seats - 9 compartments with 6 beds each. Two upper, two lower and two lateral. There are no doors between the compartments; they are all connected by a common corridor. All the bottom places are odd numbered, and the top ones are even numbered.
Places 37 to 54 are "sidewalls", they are shorter than places in block 4. Places 33 to 38 are located near the toilet. The slamming of the door leading to the corridor and unpleasant odors can interfere here.
In the third (seats 9-12) and sixth (seats 21-24) compartments, windows do not open. This is true for older trains without air conditioning. On new trains, ventilation is working properly.
Usually there are two toilets in the car, there is titanium with boiling water for brewing tea. Each compartment is equipped with tables, a table on the sides and two seating positions are obtained if the lower shelf is expanded. There is a lot of luggage space in the reserved seat - these are compartments under the lower seats and third shelves.
In a fully occupied reserved seat it can be stuffy and cramped (especially in the side seats). Platzkart cars in branded trains are cleaner and more comfortable: there is an air conditioner and a dry closet, and more sockets.
Platzkart carriage in the corporate train of Russian Railways
Common carriage
Usually it is a reserved seat carriage with three seats on each lower bunk, including the lower side ones. This car has several serious drawbacks.
Firstly, reserved seat shelves are not suitable for long seating due to the lack of a soft back and headrest. Secondly, a feeling of tightness is created - there are no armrests separating people from each other. Finally, in most cases, in a common carriage, all tickets are sold without a seat - whoever had time earlier took the best seats.
This is the least comfortable type of carriage, but the ticket is also the cheapest.
Compartment carriage
A compartment carriage usually has 32 or 36 seats, divided into compartments with four seats in each. There are wagons with 38 seats, where 37-38 seats are a double compartment. The bottom places are odd, and the top ones are even. The compartments are isolated from each other and locked. There are folding chairs in the common corridor.
The compartment has a mirror, a table, hangers and hooks for clothes, as well as a night lamp for each passenger. Unlike a reserved seat, there is no third shelf in the compartment - it is replaced by a luggage niche under the ceiling. Therefore, you can freely sit on the top bunk in the compartment.
The compartment is one of the most popular types of carriages due to the combination of price and comfort. There are fewer people in the carriage, extraneous conversations do not interfere, and personal belongings are safe. The compartment car, similarly to the reserved seat, has two toilets and a titanium. But in the compartment there are fewer queues for the toilet in comparison with the reserved seat, since there are significantly fewer passengers in such a carriage.
Often, for a special offer, the upper shelves in a compartment can be bought at the price of a reserved seat. In some carriages, when buying a ticket, you can choose the type of compartment. Both men and women can travel in a mixed compartment, and only women can travel in a female compartment. The type of compartment is determined by the passenger who first bought the ticket.
Compartment in the carriage of the private carrier JSC "TCS"
Luxury carriage (SV)
SV is a sleeping car. It has 8 to 10 compartments with 2 berths each, both located below. But there are suites (SV) with upper and lower seats, but this compartment also has only 2 seats. The standard suite has 18 seats. Lux (SV) is more comfortable than a compartment carriage, as it has no upper bins. The lower shelves have a padded backrest for seating.
According to the level of service, the SV is better than a compartment carriage - the suite usually has a call button for the conductor, air conditioning, and some trains also have a TV. Depending on the carrier company, passengers are provided with a different set of services (food, drinks, travel kit, press, linen). For example, the carrier TKS JSC has high-quality wagons and a high level of service.
Lux (SV) is convenient for a family or romantic trip, when you can redeem the entire compartment. The main disadvantage of SV is the fare. It is usually 3-4 times higher than in a reserved seat and 1.5-2 times higher than in a compartment. A trip to SV will cost more than an airplane for the same distance.
Luxury carriage (SV) of the private carrier JSC "TCS"
Soft wagon
A soft carriage can have 4, 5 or 6 compartments. The layout and furnishings of the compartment itself also vary greatly. Each compartment has 1 or 2 berths. If there are two seats, then the lower one is a sofa that converts into a bed 120 cm wide. The compartments themselves are similar to a suite, but differ in a larger area.
The soft carriage is equipped at the level of a 3-4-star hotel: each compartment has a dry closet, washbasin, shower, air conditioning, TV, soft sofa and armchair. Here they are sure to be fed a hot breakfast, they give out a shower kit, a bathrobe and a terry towel, and the latest press. The soft carriages are equipped with a bar.
The disadvantage is the high price, which significantly exceeds the cost of a plane ticket.
The interior of the soft carriage of the "Grand Express" train.
International carriage with 4-seater compartments
In terms of comfort level, four-seater compartments on international routes are similar to ordinary compartment cars on the territory of the Russian Federation. But, as a rule, new carriages go abroad, so they have a lot of nice little things (for example, a scoreboard with a running line in the corridor).
Another compartment in such a carriage can turn into a suite if the upper bins are raised. Depending on the route, there may be a shared shower in the carriage, air conditioning in the compartment, individual lighting for each seat and sockets.
A four-seater compartment on the Moscow - Nice train. Photo taken from the Russian Railways website
International carriage with 3-seater compartments
Some international trains have triple compartments. There are 33 seats in such a car. In the compartment, all three berths are located one below the other on one side. These compartments can be used as two-seater ones - the middle shelf remains in the raised position.
They are smaller than a 4-seater coupe and may seem cramped. When there are three passengers in it, they are all forced to sit or lie down, since it is impossible to sit with the middle shelf lowered. Therefore, wagons with 3-seater compartments are now used very rarely.
It is pleasant to ride in such a compartment only if two people buy out all three seats and raise the middle shelf. Of the amenities, they can be (but are not in all compartments) an armchair, a table, a washbasin and a wardrobe.
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 cars. As for the general nuances of choosing the best place, then 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 seat 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 sockets today?
- in high-speed trains such as Sapsan, Strizh, Allegro, sockets are present near each row of seats in economy class, near each seat in higher class carriages;
- 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 hardest to ride 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 is also worth considering 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 particular 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:
- 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.
- Enjoy the right to travel discounts. To do this, you need to take a ticket at the box office, since when buying an electronic ticket, the benefits do not apply.
- When traveling abroad, it may be more profitable to take two tickets: on the territory of the Russian Federation and on a foreign train.
- 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.
- 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 in 90% of cases. 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, top or bottom? 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 brainwash a little, then it is easy to figure out which seats on the train are the safest:
- middle car;
- 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 damaged. 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 pushed 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 places 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;
- ladder 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-deck 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.
findings
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 solution of this issue until the last moment, to buy a ticket deliberately and correctly.
Getting ready for the journey and don't know which carriage is better to choose on the train? For some, this question is less fundamental, but if there is still a difference, it is better to contact the cashier in advance in order to have more room for maneuvers and choose the most suitable place.
Most rail carriers are ready to offer passengers several types of wagons. They are distinguished by their comfort and cost.
In such a car there are free-standing soft chairs with armrests, the car is somewhat similar to the cabin of an intercity bus or plane, but there is much more space.
You can take a ticket in a seated carriage if the trip lasts several hours, and the body does not have time to get tired of the monotonous posture.
Seated cars can differ in the number of seats, their location and class of service.
Despite the individual seats, a seated carriage will not be the best choice for long journeys. Econom-class train
This is the most common type of carriage that combines relative comfort with low cost. The carriages have nine compartments, each of which has six seats. There are no doors between the compartments, they are connected by a common corridor.
Each compartment of a reserved seat carriage is equipped with tables. Third shelves and compartments under the seats allow you to store even the largest luggage without taking up useful space. Old trains with reserved seats may not be the most comfortable to travel. A fully occupied carriage can be cramped and stuffy. But in branded trains reserved seats are much newer and more convenient: with air conditioners, dry closets and a large number of outlets.
Separately, there are general type cars - the same reserved seat with three seats on the bottom shelf. Common carriages have several serious disadvantages:
- reserved seat shelves are devoid of a headrest and a soft back, it is not very comfortable to sit on them;
- due to the lack of armrests, a feeling of tightness is created;
- tickets for a shared carriage are usually sold without specifying a seat.
Shared carriages are the least comfortable, but cheap.
This type of carriage implies a breakdown of seats into blocks of four in each, there can be 32 or 36 seats in total. Some cars can be equipped with an additional compartment for two seats - numbers 37-38. The compartments are completely isolated from each other, the door is locked. Each compartment has a hanger, hooks for clothes, a table, a mirror, instead of the third shelf, there is a special niche for luggage.
Compartment cars are in demand due to a good combination of comfort and cost. There are not so many people in the carriage, there are no extraneous conversations, personal belongings are guaranteed to remain safe. Often, carriers carry out promotions, according to which the upper bunk in the compartment costs about the same as the space in the reserved seat.
It's comfortable in the compartment, but you don't need to worry about the safety of things
These cars are usually equipped in such a way that it feels like being at least in a three-star hotel room. A soft carriage can have from 4 to 6 compartments, which differ in layout and the number of berths. Each compartment has a TV, air conditioning, armchair, soft sofa, shower, dry closet. Every morning a fresh hot breakfast, a terry towel, and a shower set are brought to the soft carriage. Of course, you have to pay dearly for luxury - a ticket for a soft carriage can cost more than air travel.
You will have to pay for the convenience Luxury carriage
The carriages of the SV type are reminiscent of compartment cars, but they are more comfortable. The standard suite has 18 seats, two in each compartment, there are no upper bins. Among the advantages of the suite, one can single out the presence of a call button for the conductor, an air conditioner, and sometimes even a TV.
Like a soft carriage, a luxury car will cost much more than a classic coupe - (by 60-100%).
The choice of a carriage on a train should depend on such key factors as cost, duration of travel and the level of comfort required. If you are not used to noisy companies and appreciate cleanliness and order, you will have to fork out, especially when you have to travel far. At the same time, there are much less expensive offers for short trips and picky passengers.
