Reservation fees

For the domestic trains listed below, advance reservation is compulsory or recommended.

Advance booking is recommended in high-season and during peak hours. Some trains (Thalys, TGV) have a limited number of seats for Eurail travelers.

Please note that this list of reservation fees is only an indication and that prices may differ. This list is not exhaustive. These prices exclude a possible administration fee, which may be charged at the railway station.

Domestic train reservation fees per country

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey.

Austria 

Reservation for domestic trains is not compulsory.

Belgium

Trains to/from Brussels Airport

Supplement only. Can be bought in the station or in the train.

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class: €4.50

Bulgaria

Express (Ekspresen) trains

Reservation: compulsory.

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class: approx. €0.25

Croatia

ICN Zagreb - Split

Reservation: compulsory.

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class: €1

IC Zagreb - Rijeka/Osijek/Cakovec

Reservation: compulsory

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class: €1

Czech Republic

IC/EC (domestic journeys)

Reservation: recommended

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class: €2

SC SuperCity

Reservation: compulsory

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class: €8

Denmark

InterCity / InterCity Lyn

Reservation: recommended

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class: €4

Finland

InterCity

Reservation recommended, price depends on distance

• Fees - 2^nd class: € 1,36 to € 4,17
• Fees - 1^st class: € 1,84 to €5,63

Pendolino

Reservation: compulsory, price depends on distance

• Fees - 2^nd class:  € 2,63 to € 5,03 
• Fees - 1^st class: € 3,55 to € 6,79

France

TGV

Reservation: compulsory

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class: €9

There is a limited seat allocation for Eurail pass holders at a €9 fee. When this allocation is full, pass holders must buy a full fare ticket.
These fares are only valid for domestic routes within France.

InterCités

Reservation: compulsory or recommended (depending on train)

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class: €6

Limited seats for pass holders

Trains with recommended reservation:

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class: €1.50

InterCités de Nuit

Reservation: compusoly

• Fees - €9 for a reclining seat, €20,60 for a couchette

Limited seats and beds available for pass holders

Germany

ICE/IC/EC

Reservation: possible but not compulsory

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class: €4 

ICE Sprinter

Reservation: compulsory. 1^st class includes newspaper and catering.

• Fees -  2^nd class: €11.50
• Fees - 1^st class: €16.50

Thalys (between Köln and Aachen)

Reservation: compulsory

• Fees - 2^nd class: €5 
• Fees - 1^st class: €7

EuroCity Berlin-Warszawa Express (between Berlin and Frankfurt/Oder)

Reservation: compulsory

• Fees - 2^nd class: €4
• Fees - 1^st class: €4

Greece

ICE (Inter City Express)

Reservation: compulsory, no reservation costs

Hungary

EC (domestic journeys)

Reservation: possible, not compulsory

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class: €1.50

IC

Reservation: compulsory

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class: €2

IP

Reservation: compulsory

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class: €0.50

Ireland

IC

Reservation: possible, can be made locally or online at www.irishrail.ie

• Fees - €3 (no class distinction)

 

Italy

Eurostar Italia ( Frecciarossa / Frecciargento / Frecciabianca); EuroCity

Reservation: compulsory

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class: €10

InterCity; InterCityNotte, Expresso (only seats)

Reservation: recommended but not required

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class: €3

the Netherlands

Fyra

               Supplement compulsory

• Fees:1^st class €3 / 2^nd class €2,30

No supplement required on the route Amsterdam – Schiphol.

               Reservation possible, not required:

• Fees: 1^st and  2^nd class €1

Norway

Long distance trains

Reservation: compulsory.

"Komfort" class available for 1^st class pass holders with no cost if reservation is made locally.

• 2^nd class pass holders pay €11.40 for an upgrade to "Komfort" class.
• Fees - 2^nd class: €6.30 
• Fees - 1^st class (Komfort):  free
   

Flåm (scenic train route)

Reservation: recommended

• Reduced price for Eurail pass holders (30% discount)

Poland

TLK

Reservation: optional in 1^st class (no reservation possible in 2^nd class).

• Fees - €1.50 (FREE reservation if made locally)

EC (domestic journeys, running 'to abroad', e.g. Warszawa-Katowice)

Reservation: compulsory

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class: €1.50 (except for Berlin-Warszawa-Express, e.g. Warszawa-Poznan: €3)

EC (domestic journeys, running 'from abroad', e.g. Katowice-Warszawa)

Reservation: compulsory

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class: €3 (except for Berlin-Warszawa-Express, e.g. Warszawa-Poznan: €4)

EC (international journeys)

Reservation: compulsory

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class: €3 (Berlin-Warszawa-Express: €4)

EIC (EkspresIC)

Reservation: compulsory

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class: from €0.85  (EIC "Neptun", Warszawa-Gdynia) to €3 (all other trains)

EX

Reservation: compulsory

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class:  €3.80 (FREE reservation if made locally)
   

Portugal

Alfa Pendular and IC

Reservation: compulsory (can only be made locally)

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class: €5

Romania

A, R, IC (domestic journeys)

Reservation: compulsory

• Fees - 1st and 2nd class: €1

A, R, IC (international journeys)

Reservation: compulsory

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class: €3

Serbia

ICS Beograd-Subotica/Prijepolje

Reservation: compulsory. Supplement only, can be bought in the station or train.

• Fees - 2^nd class: €0.50 to €1.50 
• Fees - 1^st class: €0.80 to €2.00

Slovakia

Inter City trains

Reservation: compulsory.

• Fees - 2^nd class: €5
• Fees - 1^st class: €7

Slovenia

ICS trains (domestic journeys)

Reservation: compulsory. 

• Fees if made on train - 2^nd class: €3.40 
• Fees if made on train - 1^st class: €5.10

Spain

Arco, Talgo, Diurno

Reservation: compulsory

• Fees – Tourist 2^nd class: €6.50 
• Fees - Preferent 1^st class: €10

Avant

Reservation: compulsory

• Fees: €6.50 (no class distiction) 

AVE

Reservation: compulsory. 1^st class includes drink and meal.

• Fees -  Tourist 2^nd class: €10 
• Fees -  Preferent 1^st class: €23.50
• Fees - Club or Business 1^st class: € 38

Euromed, Alvia, Alaris, Altaria

Reservation: compulsory. 1^st class includes drink and optional meal.

• Fees - Tourist 2^nd class: €6.50 
• Fees - Preferent 1^st class: €23.50 (or €10 without the optional meal)

TRD

Reservation: compulsory

• Fees -  €4.50 (no class distinction)

Sweden

InterCity and Regional trains

Reservation: recommended

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class: €3

SJ High Speed trains 

Reservation: compulsory. 1^st class includes breakfast before 9:00, WiFi , fruit, coffee, tea all day.

• Fees - 2^nd class: €7
• Fees - 1^st class: €17

Inlandsbanan (scenic train)

Reservation: recommended.

• Fees - 1^st and 2^nd class: €5

Veolia Transport (Malmö – Stockholm)

Reservation: compulsory. 1^st class class includes a light meal.

• Fees – 2^nd class: €5 
• Fees - 1^st class: €15

 

Switzerland

Scenic train routes:

• Bernina Express
• Glacier Express
• Golden Pass
• Wilhelm Tell Express

Reservation compulsory at a special price for Eurail pass holders.

Turkey 

Reservation for lond distance trains is possible. No fees.

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Below is an overview of popular international trains in Europe, where a reservation is compulsory or recommended.

During high-season and peak hours, advanced reservations are recommended. Some trains (Thalys, TGV) have a limited number of seats for Eurail travelers.

Please note that this list of reservation fees only is an indication and that prices may differ. This list is not exhaustive. These prices are excluding a possible administration fee, which may be charged at the railway station.

International train reservation fees

 

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Reservations for night trains are always compulsory. The reservation fee varies depending on the type of sleeping accommodation you choose. Below you can find reservation fees for some popular night trains.

Reservations can be made in advance (recommended in the high-season and at peak times) through a travel agent or at a train station. Off-season, during non-peak times, you can also ask train staff if there is vacant accommodation.

Please note that this list of reservation fees only is an indication and that prices may differ. This list is not exhaustive.These prices are excluding a possible administration fee, which may be charged at the railway station.