Reservation fees

Train in Germany View our overview of reservation fees for popular domestic, international and night trains to help you plan your trip.

Reservations for night trains are always compulsory. The reservation fee varies depending on the type of sleeping accommodation you choose. Advance booking is recommended for domestic and international trains in high-season and during peak times. Some trains have a limited number of seats for InterRail travellers.

Domestic trains
International trains
Night trains

Domestic trains

For some domestic trains advance reservations are compulsory or recommended. Below is a list of the domestic trains that require reservations, plus an indication of the reservation fee.

There are no compulsory reservations for domestic trains in Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Luxembourg, FYR Macedonia and Montenegro. For long distance trains in Turkey is a free reservation possible, but not required.

Reservations are particularly recommended during the high season. Some trains (Thalys and TGV) have a limited number of seats for InterRail pass holders.

You may be able to make reservations before your trip at main train stations in your country or during your trip at most international train stations. It’s also possible to make reservations through the Deutsche Bahn rail company. More about how to make reservations

Please note this list of reservation fees is only an indication and prices may differ. This list is not exhaustive.

Domestic reservation fees per country

Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Great Britain, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

Belgium

Trains to/from Brussels Airport

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

1^st and 2^nd class: €4.50

Bulgaria

Express (Ekspresen) trains

Reservation compulsory

1^st and 2^nd class: approx. €0.25

Croatia

ICN Zagreb – Split

Reservation compulsory

1^stand 2^nd class: €1

IC Zagreb – Rijeka/Osijek/Cakovec

Reservation compulsory

1^st and 2^nd class: €1

Czech Republic

IC/EC (domestic journeys)

Reservation recommended

1^stand 2^nd class: €3

SC SuperCity

Reservation: compulsory

1^st and 2^nd class: €8

Denmark

InterCity / InterCity Lyn

Reservation recommended

1^st and 2^nd class: €4

Finland

InterCity

Reservation recommended, price depends on distance

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

Pendolino

Reservation compulsory, price depends on distance

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

France

TGV

Reservation compulsory

1^st and 2^nd class: €6 (€18 when the InterRail limited seat allocation is full)

There is a limited seat allocation for InterRail pass holders at the €6 fee. When this allocation is full, pass holders must pay the €18 peak reservation fee, which can only be booked locally last minute.
These fares are only valid for domestic routes within France.

InterCités

Reservation compulsory or recommended (depending on train)

Trains with compulsory reservation:

1^st and 2^nd class: €6

Limited seats for pass holders

Trains with recommended reservation:

1^st and 2^nd class: €1.50

Germany

ICE/ IC

Reservation possible but not compulsory

2^nd class: €4
1^st class: €4

ICE Sprinter

Reservation compulsory. 1^st class includes newspaper and catering

2^nd class: €11.50
1^st class: €1

Thalys (between Köln and Aachen)

Reservation compulsory

2^nd class: €5
1^st class: €7

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

Reservation compulsory

2^nd class: €4
1^st class: €4

Greece

ICE (Inter City Express)

Reservation compulsory, price depends on distance

2^nd class: €9.30 to €28.30
1^st class: €11.90 to €35

IC (Inter City)

Reservation compulsory, price depends on distance

Fees:

2^nd class: € 7,10 to € 20,30
1^st class: € 7,10 to € 20,30

Great Britain

For seats in the overnight Caledonian Sleepers from ScotRail a reservation is required.
No reservations required for regular day trains.

Hungary

EC (domestic journeys)

Reservation possible, not compulsory

Fees:

1^st and 2^nd class: €1.50

Reservation compulsory

Fees:

1^st and 2^nd class: €2

Reservation compulsory

1^st and 2^nd class: €0.50

Ireland

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

€3 (no class distinction)

Italy

Frecciarossa / Frecciargento / Frecciabianca (formerly known as Eurostar Italia); EuroCity

Reservation compulsory

1^st and 2^nd class: €10

InterCity; InterCityNotte, Expresso (only seats)

Reservation recommended, not required

1^st and 2^nd class: €3

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 costs if reservation is made locally.
2nd class pass holders pay €11,25 for an upgrade to Komfort class.

2^nd class: €6,25
1^st class (Komfort): free

Flåm (scenic train)

Reservation recommended

Reduced price for InterRail pass holders (30% discount)

Poland

TLK

Reservation compulsory in 1^st class (no reservation possible in 2^nd class)

1^st class: €1,20

EC (domestic journeys)

Reservation compulsory

1^st and 2^nd class: €1.50 or €3.00

EIC (domestic journeys)

Reservation compulsory

1^st and 2^nd class: €3.80 (except EIC Neptun €0.75 and EC Praga, Polonia, Sobieski, Wawel: €1.50)

Reservation compulsory

1^st and 2^nd class: €3

BWE (Berlin – Warszawa Express) (domestic journeys)

Reservation compulsory

1^st and 2^nd class: €3 - €4

Portugal

Alfa Pendular, IC

Reservation compulsory (can only be made locally)

1^st and 2^nd class: €5

Romania

IC/IR (domestic journeys)

Reservation compulsory

€1

IC (international journeys)

Reservation compulsory

1^st and 2^nd class: €3

Serbia

ICS Beograd-Subotica/Prijepolje

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

2^nd class: €0.50 to €1.50
1^st class: €0.80 to €2

Slovakia

InterCity

Reservation compulsory

1^st class: €7
2^nd class: €5

Slovenia

ICS trains (domestic journeys)

Reservation compulsory.

Fees if made on train:

2^nd class: €3.40 (if made on train)
1^st class: €5.10(if made on train)

Spain

Arco, Talgo, Diurno

Reservation compulsory

2^nd class: €6.50
1^st class: €10

Avant

Reservation compulsory

€6.50 (no class distinction)

AVE

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

2^nd class: €10
1^st class: €23.50

Euromed, Alvia, Altaria, Alaris

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

2^nd class: €6.50
1^st class: €23.50

TRD

Reservation compulsory

€4.50 (no class distinction)

Sweden

InterCity and regional trains

Reservation recommended

1^st and 2^nd class: €3

SJ High Speed train

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

2^nd class: €7
1^st class: €17

Inlandsbanan (scenic train)

Reservation recommended

1^st and 2^nd class: €5

Veolia Transport (Malmö – Stockholm)

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

2^nd class: €5
1^st class: €15

Switzerland

Scenic train routes:

Bernina Express
Reservation only compulsory for special panorama train.
Fees in summer: CHF12
Fees in winter: CHF 9
Chocolate Train
Fees 1^st class: CHF49
Fees 2^nd class: CHF56
Glacier Express
Fees in summer: CHF33
Fees in winter: CHF13
Golden Pass
Reservation only compulsory for special panorama train.
Check the Golden Pass website for more information.
Wilhelm Tell Express
Fees 1^st class: CHF39
Fees 2^nd class: CHF86

International trains

For some international trains advance reservations are compulsory or recommended. Below is a list of the international trains that require reservations and an indication of the reservation fee.

On some high-speed trains, including Thalys and TGV, there is a limited number of seats available for InterRail pass holders.

You may be able to make reservations before your trip at main train stations in your country or during your trip at most international train stations. It’s also possible to make reservations through Deutsche Bahn and the ÖBB. More about how to make reservations

Please note: this list of reservation fees is only an indication and prices may differ. This list is not exhaustive. A booking fee may be charged in certain countries.

EuroCity Berlin-Warszawa Express (Germany, Poland)

Berlin – Poznan – Warszawa (Warsaw)

Reservation compulsory

2^nd class: from €4
1^st class: from €4

EuroCity (Germany, Austria, Italy (via Brennero))

Munich (München) – Innsbruck – Bolzano – Verona – Milan/ Bologna/ Venice

No reservation required for travel in Germany and/or Austria only.

Reservation compulsory when crossing the border.

1^st class €11
2^nd class €7

EuroCity Italy-Switzerland (ITA – CH)

Zürich/ Bern/Basel/Geneva – Milan (Milano)/ Venezia (Venice)

Reservation compulsory

1^st and 2^nd class: €11

Eurostar (Belgium, France, Great Britain)

Paris – London

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

2^nd class: from €89
1^st class: from € 159

Youth single: from €43
Youth return from: €70

Lille – London

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

2^nd class: from €89
1^st class: from € 159

Youth single: from €43
Youth return from: €70

Brussels – London

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

2^nd class: from €89
1^st class: from € 159

Youth single: from €43
Youth return from: €70

Tickets bought with the InterRail pass holders fares can be amended once before departure (known as exchangeable fares). In some cases non-exchangeable fares are cheaper than the pass holders fares. The easiest way to find out about the best Eurostar offers is to call +44(0)123 361 7575 or +33(0)892 353 539. Read more about the Eurostar

Please note that all fares are subject to availability.

Fyra (the Netherlands, Belgium)

Route: Amsterdam – Schiphol – Rotterdam – Antwerp – Brussels

Reservation: compulsory.
Fees - 2^nd class: €4 / 1^stclass : €6

ICE (France, Germany)

Frankfurt – Mannheim – Saarbrücken – Paris

Reservation compulsory only for international travel. 1^st class includes meal (international routes only).

2^nd class: €13
1^st class : €30

ICE / ICE International (Germany to Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands and Switzerland)

Various international routes

Reservation possible, not compulsory

2^nd class: €4
1^st class : €4

InterCity Stockholm-Oslo

Stockholm – Oslo

Reservation compulsory

1^st and 2^nd class: €3

InterCity Göteborg-Oslo (NSB Regiontog)

Göteborg – Oslo

Reservation: possible (no seat allocation)

Fees: €6.30
NSB Komfort Class: €11.40 (upgrade is free for 1^st class pass holders when reservation is made in Norway)

Railjet (Austria, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland)

Budapest/ Vienna (Wien) - Salzburg/ Munich (München)/ Zürich

Reservation possible, not required

1^st and 2^nd class: €3,50
Upgrade to Premium class: €25

Talgo de Jour (France, Spain)

Montpellier – Barcelona/ Cartagena

Reservation compulsory

2^nd class: €18
1^st class : €43

TGV (France, Belgium)

Brussels – France

Reservation compulsory

1^st and 2^nd class: €5

TGV (France, Germany)

Paris – Karlsruhe/ Stuttgart/ München (Munich)

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

2^nd class: €13
1^st class : €30

TGV (France, Spain)

Route: Paris - Figueres Vilafant

Reservation: compulsory
Fees - 1st and 2nd class: €3
Your pass only needs to cover France or Spain

TGV (France-Italy)

Route: Paris - Milano (Milan)

Reservation compulsory

2^nd class: €55 / 1^st class: €75

Route: Lyon - Milano (Milan)

Reservation compulsory

2^nd class: €30 / 1^stclass; €45

Tickets for the TGV route between Milan and Paris can't be bought at Italian train stations.
There's a RailEurope office close to Milan Central station (Milano Centrale).
Here you can book the TGV from Milan to Paris or get help finding alternative routes.

Address: Via Viturvio 1. 20214 Milano
Phone number: +39 0240 32 35

The office is a 15-minute walk from Milan Central Station.

TGV Lyria (France, Switzerland)

Paris – Zurich/ Bern/ Lausanne/ Genève

Reservation compulsory

2^nd class: €9 / 1^st class: starting from €25

TGV Paris-Luxembourg

Paris – Luxembourg City

Reservation compulsory

1^st and 2^nd class: €3

Thalys (France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany)

Paris – Amsterdam

Reservation compulsory. 1^st class includes drink and snack.
2^nd class: €39/1^st class: €62

Paris - Brussels

Reservation compulsory. 1st class includes drink and snack.
2nd class: €30,- / 1st class: €42

Paris – Cologne (Köln)

Reservation compulsory. 1^st class includes drink and snack.

2^nd class: €36/1^st class: €51

Thalys offers two types of fares:

Holders of passes covering the whole journey, ie InterRail Global Pass or multiple InterRail One Country Passes.
Holders of passes partially covering the journey, ie InterRail One Country Pass.

For details and fares for other routes, see the Thalys website

SJ High Speed Train (Sweden, Denmark)

Stockholm/ Göteborg – Copenhagen (København)

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

2^nd class: €7
1^st class: €17

Night trains

It is recommended to make reservations in advance for night trains, particularly during peak times – if the night train you’re expecting to get on is full, you don’t want to be stuck with nowhere to sleep! However, if there’s space then it’s possible to reserve a place on the next train. The fee you pay, depends on the sleeping accommodation you choose. Below is a list of the most popular night trains and the approximate reservation fees.

You may be able to make reservations before your trip at main train stations in your country or during your trip at most international train stations. It’s also possible to make reservations through Deutsche Bahn rail company. More about how to make reservations

Please note: this list of reservation fees is only an indication and prices may differ. This list is not exhaustive. A booking fee may be charged in certain countries.

CityNightLine (Germany, various countries)

Various routes

City Night Line offers two types of fares:

Pass 1: for holders of passes covering the whole journey, e.g. Global Pass.
Pass 2: for holders of passes partially covering the journey, e.g. One Country Pass.

Prices for InterRail pass holders

Pass 1 fares:

Seat in closed compartment: €11.50
Seat in open-plan car: €17.50

2^nd class sleeping car (with washing facilities)

6-berth cabin (couchette): €27.50 p.p.
4-berth cabin (couchette): €37.50 p.p.

3/4-berth economy cabin (sleeper): €55 p.p.
Economy double (sleeper): €75 p.p.
Economy single (sleeper): €115

1^st class sleeping coach (with shower/WC)
Only for 1^st-class Eurail pass holders

3-berth deluxe cabin (sleeper): €55 p.p.
Deluxe double cabin (sleeper): €75 p.p.
Deluxe single cabin (sleeper): €115

Pass 2 fares:

Seat in closed compartment: €64
Seat in open-plan car: €67

2^nd class sleeping car (with washing facilities)

6-berth cabin (couchette): €72 p.p.
4-berth cabin (couchette): €77 p.p.

3/4-berth economy cabin (sleeper): €87 p.p.
Economy double (sleeper): €97 p.p.
Economy single (sleeper): €117

1^st class sleeping coach (with shower/WC)
Only for 1^st-class Eurail pass holders

3-berth deluxe cabin (sleeper): €118 p.p.
Deluxe double cabin (sleeper): €128 p.p.
Deluxe single cabin (sleeper): €148

Espresso (Italy)

Various routes

Seat: €3

4-berth cabin (couchette): €19 or €33 p.p. (depending on train)
6-berth cabin (couchette): from €14 p.p.

3 bed compartment: €39 p.p.
2 bed compartment: €48 p.p.

Double seat compartment: €46 p.p.
Special seat compartment: €75
Single seat compartment: €95

Excelsior single (only 1^st class): €180
Excelsior double: €120 p.p.
Excelsior Matrimoniale: €140 p.p.

EuroNight (Germany, Austria)

Cologne – Vienna

Compartment or centre-aisle seat: €25

6-berth cabin (couchette): €39 p.p.
4-berth cabin (couchette): €48 p.p.

Economy double cabin (sleeper): €105 p.p.
Economy single cabin (sleeper): €126
3-berth deluxe cabin (sleeper): €105 p.p.

Extra charge 1^stclass

Deluxe double cabin (sleeper): €116 p.p.
Deluxe single cabin (sleeper): €158 p.p.

EuroNight Allegro (Italy, Austria)

Vienna – Rome
Vienna – Venice
Vienna – Milan

seat (2^nd class only): €7

6-berth cabin (couchette): €27 p.p.
4-bed cabin (couchette): €37 p.p.

3-berth cabin (sleeper): €47 p.p.
Double cabin (sleeper): €67 p.p.
Double Excelsior cabin (sleeper) with private shower and WC: €77 p.p.
Single cabin (sleeper): €107
Single Excelsior cabin (sleeper) with private shower and WC (1st class only): €117

EuroNight Berlin Night Express (Germany, Sweden)

Berlin – Malmö

6-berth cabin (couchette): €29 p.p.

You pass only has to be valid in Sweden.

EuroNight Elipsos (France, Spain)

Paris – Barcelona
Paris – Madrid

Reclining seat: €52
Tourist class: €77
1^stclass double cabin: €119 p.p.
1^st class single cabin: €179
Luxury class double cabin: €173 p.p.
Luxury class single cabin: €222

Your InterRail pass only has to be valid in one of the countries the Elipsos crosses.

EuroNight Hans Albers (Germany, Austria)

Hamburg – Vienna

Compartment or centre-aisle seat: €25

6-berth cabin (couchette): €39 p.p.
4-berth cabin (couchette): €48 p.p.

Economy double cabin (sleeper): €105 p.p.
Economy single cabin (sleeper): €126

3-berth deluxe cabin (sleeper): €105 p.p.

1^st class deluxe double cabin: €116 p.p.
1^st class deluxe single cabin: €158

EuroNight Kálmán Imre (Germany, Austria, Hungary)

Munich – Vienna – Budapest

Seat: €3

6-berth cabin (couchette): €20 p.p.
4-berth cabin (couchette): €25 p.p.

3-berth cabin (sleeper): €35 p.p.
2-berth cabin (sleeper): €50 p.p.
Single cabin (sleeper): €100

EuroNight Metropol (Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia)

Berlin – Prague – Vienna
Berlin – Prague – Bratislava – Budapest

Standard day seat: €5

6-berth cabin (couchette): €14 p.p.
4-berth cabin (couchette): €17.50 p.p.

3-berth cabin (sleeper): €26 p.p.
Double cabin (sleeper): €39 p.p.
Single cabin (sleeper): €91 p.p.

Hotel Tren Lusitania (Spain, Portugal)

Madrid – Lisbon

Seats (1^st class): €10
Seats (2^nd class): € 6.50
Tourist Class: €30

1^st Class Double: €51 p.p.
1^st Class Single: €96

Luxury Class Double: €79.50 p.p.
Luxury Class Single: €136

InterCityNotte (Italy)

Various routes

Seat: €3

4-berth cabin (couchette): €19 or €33 (depending on train)
6-berth cabin (couchette): from €14 p.p.

3-berth compartment: €39 p.p.
2-berth compartment: €48 p.p.
Double seat compartment: €46 p.p.
Special seat compartment: €75
Single seat compartment: €95

SJ Sleeper Trains (Sweden)

Göteborg – Stockholm – Luleå

Stockholm – Narvik

Stockholm – Östersund

Malmö – Stockholm

Seat: 35 SEK (approx. €4)
6-berth cabin (couchette): 230 SEK (approx. €26)
Double/triple cabin (sleeper) 360 SEK (approx. €40)

Toscana Mare (Austria, Italy)

Vienna (Austria) – Livorno (Italy)

6-Berth couchette: €29
4-Berth couchette: €39
3-Berth compartment: €49
Double sleeper: €69
Single sleeper: €109

Veolia Transport Night Trains (Sweden)

Malmö – Stockholm – Åre

6-berth cabin (couchette): €29

Extra information

Swedish night trains can be booked online at www.SJ.se.
Book Italian night trains at www.trenitalia.it.
Book reservations for German night trains at the Deutsche Bahn website. Follow the instructions below:

Enter train details.
Click on ‘Purchase’ or ‘Check availability’ (ignore the prices) for the train of your choice.
At the bottom of the page click on ‘Book only extra charge’.
On the next page select ‘Pass offer (InterRail)’.
You can then choose the type of seat or sleeping accommodation you would like. Prices are shown for the different options.
You can choose online tickets, which you can print (it is possible to have tickets posted but there is an additional charge).

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Please note that the number of seats available for InterRail pass holders is limited on the following high-speed trains:

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Thalys
ICE (Paris – Frankfurt)

We recommend that you make reservations as soon as possible. Make reservations up to 3 months in advance. To check availability for the train,
contact a booking centre or visit a train station.

In case a train is fully booked for pass holders you can:

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