International train reservation fees
Some international trains require advance reservations. Learn more about the trains and their fees.
Domestic train reservation fees
Our timetable is the most up-to-date source for specific information about reservations. You can use it to search for specific trains and find out whether or not a reservation is required and how much it costs. Furthermore, it is the most reliable source for finding out if your connection is included in the pass.
An additional overview of reservation fees for domestic European trains can be found on this page. Find out if reservations for your train are compulsory, recommended or optional. You can reserve your domestic trains through our Reservation Service or through other channels.
All prices are based on carriers’ booking information, click here to find out where and how to book your seat reservations.
Please note that the reservation fees given on this page are indicative only and are subject to change. Prices may be different when you book your reservations through an agent or when you pay in the local currency.
Most popular domestic trains
| Train route | Country | Train name | Reservations | Reservation fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome – Florence – Milan | Italy | Le Frecce (FR) | Mandatory | €10 / €13 |
| Barcelona – Madrid | Spain | AVE | Mandatory | €10 / €23,50 |
| Paris – Marseille – Nice | France | TGV | Mandatory | €10 / €20 |
| Berlin – Hamburg | Germany | ICE | Optional | €5,20 / €6,50 |
| London – Edinburgh/Glasgow | United Kingdom | IC | Required / Recommended | €6 |
Domestic trains per country
- Austria
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ÖBB Railjet trains
Reservation optional. Free WiFi on board.
- 2nd and 1st class: €3
WESTbahn trains
For Westbahn trains, Passholders can buy a reservation for Standard Class and upgrade for Comfort and First Class online via the WESTbahn website or directly on the train for an additional fee.
Fees (depending on the travel distance)
- First Class: €9,90 – €44,90
- Comfort Class: €7,90 – €11,90
- Standard Class (optional): €1,90 – €4,90
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- Belgium
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Trains to/from Brussel Airport
In Belgium, trains to Brussels Airport require a ‘Diabolo supplement’.
Cost of the supplement?
- €6,40 in first or second class
Where to buy?
- Buy the supplement at ticket vending machines in Belgium or online via the SNCB website
Exception
- A diabolo supplement is not required if you are not getting off at Brussels Airport
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- Bosnia-Herzegovina
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ZFBH and ZRS
Trains in Bosnia-Herzegovina do not have seat reservations. You can board all trains and sit anywhere.
** Be advised: Currently, you can only use an Interrail paper Pass on ZRS trains in Bosnia-Herzegovina. We are working with ZRS to improve customer experience and make sure our mobile Passes are accepted in the future.
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- Bulgaria
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'Fast' trains
Reservation compulsory
- 2nd and 1st class: approx. €0,30 (0,50 BGN)
The currency of Bulgaria is the Bulgarian lev (BGN).
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- Croatia
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ICN Zagreb – Split
Reservation compulsory.
- 2nd and 1st class: prices range from €1 to €3,60
IC Zagreb – Rijeka/Osijek/Cakovec
Reservation possible.
- 2nd and 1st class: prices range from €1 to €3,60
R (Domestic) trains
Reservations recommended.
- 2nd and 1st class: prices range from €1 to €3,60.
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- Czech Republic
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IC/EC (domestic journeys)
Reservation recommended*
- 2nd and 1st class: €3,60 (97 CZK)
*Reservation compulsory on direct IC trains Prague – Ostrava Svinov – Opava (IC 513/514/515/517)
SC SuperCity
Reservation compulsory. 1st class includes newspaper and catering.
- 2nd class: €2,90 (70 CZK)
- 1st class: €5,15 (125 CZK)
The currency of the Czech Republic is the Czech koruna (CZK).
RegioJet
Reservation compulsory for the routes underneath:
- Prague – Pardubice – Olomouc – Ostrava – Bohumin
- Prague – Brno – Breclav
Cost of ticket:
- Prices range from €1,30 - €2,80
- 2nd class: Low Cost, Standard, Relax
- 1st class: Business
LEO Express
Reservation compulsory for the routes underneath:
- Prague – Přerov – Staré Město u Uherského Hradiště
- Prague – Přerov – Ostrava – Bohumin
Cost of ticket:
- 2nd and 1st class for free
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- Denmark
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InterCity / InterCity Lyn
Reservation recommended.
- 2nd and 1st class: €4,- (30 DKK)
The currency of Denmark is the Danish krone (DKK).
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- Finland
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InterCity day-time trains
Reservation recommended, price depends on distance.
Seat reservations at VR cost 25% of a full fare ticket.
All prices are subject to availability and vary on the route you are booking:
- 2nd class: price from €2,70
- 1st class: price from €5,40
Pendolino day-time trains
Reservation recommended, price depends on distance.
Seat reservations at VR cost 25% of a full fare ticket.
All prices are subject to availability and vary on the route you are booking:
- 2nd class: price from €2,70
- 1st class upgrade to Ekstra Class or seats upstairs of restaurant car: Full ticket price
- 1st class: price from €5,40
- 1st class upgrade to Ekstra Class or seats upstairs of restaurant car: €2,50
A €1 fee applies when making your reservation at a Finnish railway station.
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- France
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There is a limited number of seats available for Pass holders in France. Make your reservations for these trains as soon as possible. Read more.
TER
Certain ‘Nomad’ trains in the Normandy region have mandatory reservations.
- 2nd and 1st class: €1,70
InterCités
Reservation compulsory or recommended (see map).
Trains with compulsory reservation:
- 2nd and 1st class: €10
- If all €10 seats are booked, the reservation fee will be €20
Trains with recommended reservation:
- 2nd and 1st class: €1,60
Reservation compulsory.
- 2nd and 1st class: €10
- If all €10 seats are booked, the reservation fee will be €20
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- Germany
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ICE / IC / EC / ECE
Reservation optional, not compulsory.
- 2nd class: €5,20
- 1st class: €6,50
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- Greece
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Inter City (IC)
Reservation compulsory and free of charge.
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- Great Britain
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For seats in the overnight Caledonian Sleepers, a reservation is required.
Long distance trains
Reservations recommended, mandatory for certain services.
- 1st and 2nd class: Free of charge
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- Hungary
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IC, EC, IR, RJX
Reservation compulsory for certain services:
- 2nd class: €1,70 – €2,60
- 1st class: €3 – €5
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- Ireland
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IC
Reservation optional.
- 1st class: €12,50 – €16
- 2nd class: €0 – €2,50
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- Italy
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Reservation compulsory (can be made locally with a €2 booking fee).
- Frecciarossa / Frecciargento
- 2nd class: €13
- 1st class: €13
- Frecciabianca
- 2nd class: €10
- 1st class: €10
- Freccialink (Frecce + bus)
- Can only be booked in combination with Le Frecce trains. See here for more information.
Note: Reservations made locally are 80% refundable prior to departure.
InterCity
Reservation compulsory.
- 1st and 2nd class: €3
EuroCity
Reservation optional.- 1st class: €10 – €20,90
- 2nd class: €10 – €14,50
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- Frecciarossa / Frecciargento
- Lithuania
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Regular day trains and Pajūrio ekspresas
Reservations highly recommended
First class includes bus transfer on some routes
- 1st class: €5
- 2nd class: free
A €5 fee applies only for 1st class Vilnius - Klaipėda which offers you high level of service quality and bus transfer from Klaipėda to Palanga or Klaipėda to Nida.
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- Netherlands
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Intercity Direct
Supplement compulsory.
- 1st & 2nd class: €2,90*
*Only between Schiphol – Rotterdam Centraal. No supplement required on the routes Amsterdam – Schiphol and Rotterdam – Breda.
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- Norway
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Reservations for most Norwegian trains are shown as optional in the timetable. However, we advise you to always make reservations in Norway because trains often get fully booked.
Long distance trains
Reservation highly recommended.
Reservation fees can differ between different operators.
- 2nd class: €4,40 (50 NOK)
- 1st class upgrade (Premium): €22 – €26,50 (250-300 NOK)
- 1st class (Premium): Free
Reservation highly recommended.
Reduced price for Interrail Pass holders (30% discount).The currency of Norway is the Norwegian krone (NOK).
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- 2nd class: €4,40 (50 NOK)
- Poland
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Express InterCity Premium (EIP)
Reservation and supplement compulsory.
- 2nd class: €10 (43 PLN)
- 1st class: €10 (43 PLN)
Express InterCity (EIC)
Reservation recommended.
- 2nd class: €0,70 (3 PLN)
- 1st class: €0,70 (3 PLN)
Reservation recommended, compulsory on selected trains.
- 2nd class: €0,70 (3 PLN)
- 1st class: €0,70 (3 PLN)
The currency of Poland is the Polish zloty (PLN).
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- Portugal
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Reservation compulsory (can only be made locally).
- 2nd and 1st class: €5
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- Romania
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IC
Reservations are mandatory.
- €3,60 (RON 16.20)
IR
Reservations are mandatory on many routes.
- €1 (RON 4.50)
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- Serbia
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Fast trains (Brzi Voz)
Reservations are compulsory.
- 1st and 2nd class: approx €1
Soko
Reservations are compulsory.
- 1st and 2nd class: approx €1
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- Slovakia
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IC and EC
Reservation mandatory.
- 1st class: €11 – €16
- 2nd class: €5 – €10
Supercity
Reservation mandatory.
- 1st class: €3
- 2nd class: €1
Upgrade to 1Plus in high speed trains: 1st class €5 (includes snack and added comfort)
REX, Zr, Ex, R, EN and RJX
Mandatory reservations for 1st class domestic travellers.
- 1st class: €2
- 2nd class: €1
RegioJet
Reservation compulsory.
- Prices range from €1,30 – €2,80
- 2nd class: Low Cost, Standard, Relax
- 1st class: Business
LEO Express
Reservation compulsory.
- 2nd and 1st class for free
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- 1st class: €11 – €16
- Slovenia
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IC and Pendolino
Reservation recommended.
- 2nd class: €2 – €4
- 1st class: €2 – €4
Reservation cost depends on the distance travelled. If you travel <60 km, the fee is €2. If you travel >60 km, the fee is €4. It is possible to make your reservations online.
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- 2nd class: €2 – €4
- Spain
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Reservation compulsory.
- Elige: €10
- Elige Confort: €13
- Premium: €23,50 (meal included)
Reservation compulsory.
Please note: Euromed doesn't serve meals on Saturdays.
- Elige: €6,50
- Elige Confort: €10
- Premium: €23,50 (meal included)
- Elige: €10
- Elige Confort: €13
Reservation compulsory.
- Elige: €6,50
Elige Confort: €10
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- Elige: €10
- Sweden
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Regional trains
Reservation recommended.
- 2nd class: €3,10 (35 SEK)
- 1st class: €3 (35 SEK)
InterCity
Reservation compulsory.
- 2nd class: €3,10 (35 SEK)
- 1st class: €3 (35 SEK)
Reservation compulsory. 1st class includes breakfast before 9 a.m, WiFi , fruit, coffee and tea all day.
- 2nd class: €5,70 (65 SEK)
- 1st class: €13,40 (150 SEK)
Inlandsbanan (scenic train)
Reservation recommended.
- 2nd and 1st class: €5
Snälltåget (Malmö – Stockholm)
Reservation compulsory. 1st class includes a light meal.
- 2nd class: €5
- 1st class: €15
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- Switzerland
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IC domestic trains
Reservations optional.
- €4,40 (5 CHF)
Scenic train routes
- Bernina Express observation car
- Short routes* all year long: €30 (28 CHF)
- Long routes** Low season: €34 (32 CHF)
- Long routes** High season: €39 (36 CHF)
- Short routes* all year long: €30 (28 CHF)
Low season: December 12th - April 30th / November 1st - December 14th
High season: May 1st – October 31st
* St. Moritz – Tirano / Tirano – St. Moritz
** Chur – Tirano / Tirano – Chur
Connecting bus between Tirano and Lugano: same prices as the train reservations.
- Chocolate Train
- 1st class: €55 (59 CHF)
- 2nd class: €64 (69 CHF)
- 1st class: €55 (59 CHF)
- Glacier Express
- Short routes*: €37 (44 CHF)
- Long routes: €53 (49 CHF)
- Excellence Class: €506 (470 CHF)
- Short routes*: €37 (44 CHF)
*St. Moritz – Chur / Chur – Andermatt / Andermatt – Brig / Brig – Zermatt. Not available on trains 902, 923, 903, 904 & 905.
- Golden Pass
Check the Golden Pass website for more information, fees range from €4,40 – €24,40.
Gotthard Panoramic Express
Reservations mandatory.
- 1st class: €15
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- Turkey
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Reservation for long distance trains are mandatory. There are no fees.
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Other reservation fees
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Night train reservation fees This list shows the reservation fees for European night trains. Reservations for night trains are always compulsory.
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