High-Speed Trains

Take high-speed trains to travel through Europe in style and cover large distances quickly while enjoying a bite to eat in a dining car or in your comfortable seat.

Many European high-speed trains are included in the Eurail passes, but the reservations for these trains are not included in your Pass. Reservations for high-speed trains are often mandatory and need to be booked in advance. Your reservation will guarantee you a seat. You can book your seat for most high-speeds trains up to 3 months in advance.

Alfa Pendular High Speed Train The Portuguese Alfa Pendular train connects all of the major cities in Portugal. Read about routes, reservations, facilities and services.
Altaria High-Speed Train The Altaria is a high-speed long-distance train that connects the Spanish capital Madrid to the southern cities of Spain.
Alvia High-Speed Train Alvia trains combine both a long distance and a high-speed service to connect major cities across Spain. Find out more!
AVE High-Speed Train The AVE is a modern high-speed train in Spain. Find out about routes, reservations, and more!
Euromed high-speed train Euromed trains run along the east coast of Spain, traveling from Barcelona to Alicante. Read about routes, reservations, services, and more info!
Eurostar high-speed train Travel between London and the rest of Europe on the Eurostar high-speed train. Transport and convenience are covered with our affordable Eurail Pass!
ICE High-Speed Trains The ICE (InterCity Express) is a high-speed train that connects all major cities in Germany. Find out more!
Le Frecce High-Speed Train The Le Frecce are a series of modern high-speed trains connecting cities and towns all across Italy. Find out more!
Railjet High-Speed Trains Railjet has modern and luxurious trains. It operates mainly in Austria, with international connections. Find out more!
Renfe-SNCF en Cooperatión Train The Renfe-SNCF en Cooperatión is an international high-speed train between Spain and France. Find out more!
SJ High-speed Train SJ high-speed trains travel from Stockholm to other cities in Sweden, as well as to Copenhagen in Denmark. Find out more!
SuperCity high-speed train The SuperCity is the newest and fastest train service in the Czech Railways fleet. Read about routes, reservations, facilities, and services.
TGV high-speed train The TGV is a high-speed train that operates all over France and beyond. Read about routes, reservations, facilities, and services.
TGV Lyria high-speed train The TGV Lyria is an international high-speed train that connects France and Switzerland. Read about routes, reservations, facilities, and services.
Thalys high-speed train The Thalys high-speed train connects 17 cities across Western Europe, like Amsterdam & Paris. Read about routes, reservations, facilities & services.

Reservations for high-speed trains

Reservations are mandatory for some of Europe's high-speed trains. Depending on the train, you can make these reservations online, by phone or through our reservation service. A reservation guarantees you a seat on the train, which is particularly useful if you are traveling with a group and want to sit together.