Domestic train reservation fees per country

ÖBB Railjet trains

Reservation optional.

• 1^st and 2^nd class: €3.50 (excl online reservation fee of €3)

WESTbahn trains

1^st class pass holders can upgrade to PLUS service. 

• 1^st class: €13.90
  
• 2nd class: €5
  

Upgrade can only be booked on the train.

1st class fee depends on the travelled distance. Updgrading to WESTbahn PLUS for a fee of €9,90 offers you high level of service quality, a second seat for comfort, a welcoming gift, a free of charge daily newspaper, guaranteed service at your seat.

Trains to/from Brussels Airport

Supplement only for passengers who start or end their journey at Brussels Airport (there's no need to buy a supplement if you're just passing through or changing trains). You can buy the "Diabolo" supplement in Belgium stations from the NMBS/SNCB ticket offices or machines, in the Rail Planner app or online at www.belgianrail.be.

• 1^st and 2^nd class: €5.70

Express (Ekspresen) trains

Reservation compulsory.

• 1^{st & 2nd} class: €0.30 (0.50 BGN)

The currency of Bulgaria is the Bulgarian lev (BGN).

ICN Zagreb - Split

Reservation compulsory.

• 1^st and 2^nd class: prices range from €1 to €3.60 (27.60 HRK)

IC Zagreb - Rijeka/Osijek/Cakovec

Reservation compulsory.

• 1^st and 2^nd class: prices range from €1 to €3.60 (27.60 HRK)

The currency of Croatia is the Croatian kuna (HRK).

IC/EC (domestic journeys)

Reservation recommended.

• 1^st and 2^nd class: €3.60 ( 97 CZK)

SC SuperCity

Reservation compulsory. Includes newspaper and catering in 1^st class.

• 1^st and 2^nd class: €8 (220 CZK)

The currency of the Czech Republic is the Czech koruna (CZK).

InterCity / InterCity Lyn

Reservation recommended.

• 1^st and 2^nd class: €3.90 (30 DKK)

The currency of Denmark is the Danish krone (DKK).

InterCity

Reservation recommended, price depends on distance.

• 1^st class: €10 - €27
• 2^nd class: €5 - €21 

Pendolino

Reservation recommended, price depends on distance

• 1^st class: €10 - €15 
• 2^nd class: €5 - €10 

There's a limited number of seats (and beds) available for pass holders on the InterCités and InterCités de Nuit trains. Make your reservations for these trains as soon as possible. Read more.

InterCités

Reservation mandatory or recommended (depending on train).

Trains with mandatory reservation:

• 1^st and 2^nd class: €10 (if all €10 seats are booked, the reservation fee will be €20)

Trains with recommended reservation:

• 1^st and 2^nd class: €1.50 

TGV

Reservation mandatory.

• 1^st and 2^nd class: €10 (if all €10 seats are booked, the reservation fee will be €20)

ICE/IC/EC and other DB long-distance services

Reservation optional.

• 1^st class: €5.30
• 2nd class: €4
   

EuroCity Berlin-Warszaw/Gdynia Express (domestic journeys)

Reservation compulsory.

• 1^st class: €3.60 
• 2^nd class: €3.60 

IC Bus: Reservation mandatory

• 1st class: €5.90
• 2nd class: €4.50

IC (Inter City)

Reservation mandatory and free of charge.

EC (domestic journeys)

Reservation compulsory.

• ^1st and 2^nd class: 1.50 - 3.50 euros (555 - 1296 HUF)

IC

Reservation compulsory.

• 1^st and 2^nd class: €1.50 - €3.50 (555 - 1296 HUF)

IP

Reservation compulsory.

• 1^st and 2^nd class: 0.50 euros (185 HUF)

The currency of Hungary is the Hungarian forint (HUF).

IC

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

• 1st class: €12.50 - €25 
  
• 2nd class: €5 

EuroCity (domestic journeys) and Le Frecce / Frecciarossa / Frecciargento / Frecciabianca

Reservation compulsory.

• 1^st and 2^nd class: €10 

InterCity; InterCityNotte, Expresso (only seats)

Reservation recommended.

• 1^st and 2^nd class: €3 

EuroCity (via Brennero)

Reservation compulsory. This train is operated by DB-ÖBB.

• 1^st class: €20.90
• 2^nd class: €14.50 

InterCity Direct (formerly known as Fyra)

Supplement compulsory.

• 1^st class: €2.70 
• 2^nd class: €2.70

No supplement required on the route Amsterdam – Schiphol.

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.

"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 (95 NOK) for an upgrade to "Komfort" class.

• 2nd class: €6 (50 NOK)
• 1st class: free

Flåm (scenic train route)

Reservation highly recommended.
Reduced price for Eurail pass holders (30% discount)

The currency of Norway is the Norwegian krone (NOK).

IC, TLK and EIC (domestic carriage) trains

Reservation recommended.
Reservations made locally in Poland are free of charge.

Reservations made from abroad are €3.50.

EIP (ExpressIC Premium)

Reservation compulsory.

Reservations made locally in Poland are free of charge.

Reservations made from abroad are €3.50.

All travelers must pay an extra surcharge:

If a reservation is made abroad, an extra charge of €10 (43 PLN) must be paid on the train.
​If a reservation is made in Poland, you pay only the surcharge of €10 (43 PLN) at the ticket counter.

Domestic night trains

Reservation compulsory. These are regular PKP InterCity trains with sleeper cars.
From €13.25 (53 PLN) for a 6-bed couchette to €68.25 (273 PLN) for a Single sleeper.

The currency of Poland is the Polish zloty (PLN).

Alfa Pendular and IC

Reservation compulsory (can only be made locally).

• 1^st and 2^nd class: €5

IC(domestic journeys)

Reservation compulsory (can only be made locally)

• 1^st and 2^nd class: €3.60 (16.20 RON)
  

IR (domestic journeys)

Reservation compulsory (can only be made locally)

• 1^st and 2^nd class: €1 (4.50 RON)
  

IC (international journeys)

Reservation compulsory (can only be made locally).

• 1^st and 2^nd class: €3 (13.50 RON)

The currency of Romania is the Romanian leu (RON).

ICS Beograd - Novi Sad / Subotica / Prijepolje

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

• 1^st class: €4 euros (466 RSD)
• 2nd class: €4 euros (466 RSD)

Domestic routes

Reservation optional. 

• 1st class:  €0.90 (106 RSD)
  
• 2nd class: €0.90 (106 RSD)
   

The currency of Serbia is the Serbian dinar (RSD).

Inter City trains

Reservation compulsory.

• 1^st class: €7 - €13
• 2^nd class: €3 - €9

Supercity

Reservation compulsory.

• 1st class: €1  
• 2nd class: €3

Upgrade to 1Plus in high speed trains - includes snack and added comfort.

• 1st class: €5

ICS trains (domestic journeys)

Reservation compulsory.

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

InterCity and Regional trains

Reservation recommended.

• 1^st class: €3 (SEK 27)
• 2^nd class: €3 (SEK 27)

SJ High Speed trains

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

• 1^st class: €17 (SEK175)
• 2^nd class: €7 (SEK 75)

Inlandsbanan (scenic train)

Reservation recommended.

• 1^{st class: €5 (SEK 44)}
• 2^nd class: €5 (SEK 44)

Snälltåget (Malmö – Stockholm)

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

• 1^st class: €15 (SEK 133)
• 2^nd class: €5 (SEK 44)

The currency in Sweden is the Swedish Krona (SEK)

Bernina Express (click for more information about this train)
Reservation only compulsory for observation car.

• March to May: €22.90 (24 CHF)
• June to September: €24.80 (26 CHF)
• October: €22.90 (24 CHF)
• 1 November to 10 December: €19 (20 CHF

Connecting bus between Tirano and Lugano: Same reservation fees as train.

Chocolate Train

• 1^st class: €55 (59 CHF)
• 2^nd class: €64 (69 CHF)

Glacier Express

• High season (June 16 - September 19): €40 (43 CHF) 
• Mid season (March 30 - June 15 / September 17 - October 14): €30 (33 CHF) 
• Low season (December 10 - March 29): €21 (23 CHF)

(Short haul journeys are less)

Golden Pass
Reservation only compulsory for special panorama train.
Check the Golden Pass website for more information. Fees range from 4.40 - 24.40 euros.

Gotthard Panoramic Express

Reservations mandatory. 

• 1st class: €15 (15.50 CHF)
  

IC trains (domestic)

• Fee: € 4.40 (5 CHF)
   

The currency of Switzerland (and Liechtenstein) is the Swiss franc (CHF).

Reservation for long distance trains are mandatory. There are no fees.