Brenner and Tarvisio routes

Special supplements are required for Railjet (Xpress) trains from Germany and Austria to Italy. A supplement on these trains is only needed when crossing border between Austria and Italy. Seat reservations are not always included when buying the supplement, but are recommended given the popularity of these trains.

• Trains on the Brenner route with a mandatory supplement:
  • Railjet (RJ) Munich - Innsbruck - Verona - Bologna/Venice/Ancona
  • Railjet Xpress (RJX) Vienna - Linz  - Salzburg - Innsbruck - Bolzano

• Trains on the Tarvisio route with a mandatory supplement:
  • Railjet Xpress (RJX) Vienna - Graz - Villach - Udine - Venice/Trieste

Both routes cover multiple countries, different conditions apply when taking this train on a domestic or an international route:

• Domestic routes
  • In Germany: a seat reservation is optional; no supplement needed.
  • In Austria: a seat reservation is optional; no supplement needed.
  • In Italy: a seat reservation and supplement are mandatory

• International routes
  • Between Germany and Austria: a seat reservation is optional; no supplement needed. 
  • Between Germany and Italy and Austria and Italy: a seat reservation is optional; a mandatory supplement is required. 

The costs of the supplement and seat reservation depend on when taking this train on a domestic or an international route. The costs also vary depending on where the seat reservation or supplement is booked:

• Domestic routes
  • In Germany and Austria - Optional reservation only
    • 2nd class: Between €3 and €8
    • 1st class: Between €3 and €8
    • Business class: €20
  • In Italy - Mandatory reservation + supplement
    • 2nd class: €12,90
    • 1st class: €22,90
    • Business class: €39,90
    • Additional fee when bought on the train: €5

• International routes 
  • Between Germany and Austria - Optional reservation only
    • 2nd class: Between €3 and €8
    • 1st class: Between €3 and €8
    • Business class: €20
  • To and from Italy - Mandatory supplement
    • 2nd class: €10
    • 1st class: €15
    • Business class: €30
    • Additional fee when bought on the train: €5
    • These are only the costs of the supplement, a seat reservation is optional but recommended

How to book online

• Interrail’s seat reservation tool: the supplement is included in the reservation when you book through our self-service tool (“supplement included” is printed on the ticket).
• ÖBB ticket shop: The supplement only appears when ‘Interrail / Eurail – Globalpass’ is selected under changing the discounts. Select ‘One-way tickets and day tickets’ when proceeding to ‘find services’.

How to book locally

• Buy the supplement at a limited number of train stations in Europe – so it’s best to book in advance. 
• Buy the supplement before boarding or on the train for a small fee (€5).

IC Direct in the Netherlands 

In the Netherlands, the Intercity Direct (ICD) and Eurocity Direct (ECD) trains require a supplement to travel on the route between Rotterdam and Schiphol Airport. 

Cost of the supplement

• €3,20 in first or second class

Where to buy? 

Buy the supplement at ticket vending machines in the Netherlands or online via the NS website. 

Exception

An Intercity Direct (ICD) or Eurocity Direct (ECD) supplement is only required if this train is used for domestic journeys.

EIP Poland

In Poland, you need to buy an additional supplement to travel on the EIP trains on top of the mandatory seat reservation fee. 

Cost of the supplement

• PLN 43 (approx €10) – A seat reservation is included in these costs.

There are four ways to purchase the supplement and reservation for the EIP, so take a look at the options below to decide what's best for you.

Where to buy?

• Our Self-Service tool for €10 when buying a seat reservation
• Online via PKP Intercity for 43 PLN (approx €10)
• At the station for 43 PLN (approx €10)
• On board for 43 PLN (approx €10)

Good to know

Information about selling points for these tickets can be found here (information in Polish).

Brussels Airport Supplement

In Belgium, entry to or exit from Brussels Airport via the train station requires an additional charge known as a 'Diabolo supplement.'

As such, this supplement is not displayed in the App related to any trains arriving at the airport as it is unrelated to the Pass itself.

Cost of the supplement

• €7,10 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.

Centovalli Scenic Train

The scenic train between Locarno and Domosossola is known as the Centovalli. This train requires a reservation and a supplement.

Cost of the supplement

• €4 / CHF 5 for reservation
  
• €1,5 / CHF 1.5 for supplement

Where to buy?

The reservation and supplement can be purchased online, at any Italian Station or in the train (only cash in EUR).

If a reservation is bought online, it always includes the supplement.  

TGV and ICE France - Germany

When travelling on TGV or ICE trains between France and Germany, a passholder fare including a reservation is required.

A normal seat reservation (€5,50/€6,90) is not sufficient to/from France and only valid for trips within Germany.

The routes on which this is applicable:

• All ICE routes Germany - France
• All TGV routes Germany - France

Cost of the passholder fare including a reservation:

• 2nd Class: €19
• 1st Class: €19

Where to buy? 

• Through our own Self-Service.
• Through Rail Europe.
• Through DB Passzuschlag.
  • This does not work it if opens the DB Natigator app on your phone
  • Leave “book seats only” switched off to get the correct (€19) fee
  • Please be aware that a normal seat reservation €5,50/€6,90 is not sufficient to/from France

Arlanda Airport station fee

When travelling to or from Arlanda Airport on all trains other than the Arlanda Express, an additional station fee or SEK 135 (€12) needs to be paid at Arlanda Central station.

Trains to/from Arlanda Airport

• Arlanda Express
  • Stops at Arlanda Södra (South) and Arlanda Norra (North) stations
  • No extra supplement or reservation needed
• All other trains to Arlanda Airport
  • Stop at Arlanda Central station
  • Extra station fee of SEK 135 (€12) needed at Arlanda Central station