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Reservation fees domestic trains

High quality trains, such as trains with special services or trains that are faster than conventional trains, often require a supplement. With a Eurail Pass you pay a special price (Pass holder fare) which varies depending on the kind of train and the service offered. The supplement includes the compulsory seat reservation and sometimes also a meal aboard the train or other amenities. Please note that the number of seats available at the special Pass holder fare is limited. Advance booking is highly recommended in high-season.

Below you will find an overview of reservation fees for national trains. See also the fees for (long-distance) international trains.



Reservation fees in Croatia

  • ICN Zagreb - Split
    1st and 2nd class: € 5
    Reservation compulsory.
  • IC Zagreb - Rijeka/Osijek/Cakovec
    1st and 2nd class: € 1
    Reservation compulsory.

Reservation fees in the Czech Republic

  • SC SuperCity
    1st and 2nd class: € 7
    Reservation compulsory.

Reservation fees in Finland

  • Pendolino
    1st class: € 3,90 to € 6,70
    2nd class: € € 2,30 to € 4,50
    Price depends on distance. Reservation recommended.
  • InterCity
    1st class: € 2,50 to € 6,70
    2nd class: € 1,70 to € 4,50
    Price depends on distance. Reservation recommended.

Reservation fees in France

  • TGV
    1st and 2nd class: € 3
    Reservation compulsory.
  • TEOZ
    1st and 2nd class: € 3
    Reservation compulsory.
  • Corail / Corail IC
    1st and 2nd class: € 1,50
    Reservation recommended.

Reservation fees in Germany

  • ICE/IC/EC
    1st class: € 5 / 2nd class: € 4
    Reservation possible but not compulsory.
  • ICE Sprinter
    1st class: € 16 / 2nd class: € 11
    Reservation compulsory. First class includes newspaper and catering.
  • Thalys (between Köln and Aachen)
    1st class: € 7 / 2nd class: € 4
    Reservation compulsory.
  • Berlin-Warszawa Express (between Berlin and Frankfurt/Oder)
    1st and 2nd class: € 4
    Reservation compulsory.

Reservation fees in Greece

  • ICE
    1st class: € 11,90 to € 41,20
    2nd class: € 9,30 to € 33,30
    Price depends on distance. Reservation compulsory.

Reservation fees in Hungary

  • ICE
    1st and 2nd class: € 2,50
    Reservation compulsory.
  • IP
    1st and 2nd class: € 0,80
    Reservation compulsory.
  • EC (domestic journeys)
    1st and 2nd class: € 2
    Reservation possible but not compulsory.

Reservation fees in Italy

  • Eurostar Italia, EurostarCity Italia, CIS
    1st and 2nd class: € 15
  • Eurostar Italia AV
    1st and 2nd class: € 20
  • TBiz
    1st and 2nd class: € 25
  • EC Riviera & Cisalpino, InterCity Plus, Artesia de Jour
    1st and 2nd class: € 5

Reservation is compulsory on all these trains.

Reservation fees in Norway

  • Long distance trains
    1st and 2nd class: € 6,30
    Reservation compulsory. 1st class Eurail Pass holders travel in 'Komfort class'.

Reservation fees in Poland

  • TLK
    1st and 2nd class: € 1,50
    Reservation compulsory. Free reservation if made locally.
  • IC/EC (domestic journeys)
    1st and 2nd class:  € 5,30
    Reservation compulsory. Free reservation if made locally.
  • EX
    1st and 2nd class: € 3
    Reservation compulsory. Free reservation if made locally.

Reservation fees in Portugal

  • Alfa Pendular
    1st and 2nd class: € 4
    Reservation compulsory (can only made locally).
  • IC
    1st and 2nd class:  € 4
    Reservation compulsory (can only made locally).

Reservation fees in Romania

  • IC
    1st class: € 4,20 to € 19,80
    2nd class: € 3,50 to € 18,20
    Reservation compulsory. Price depends on distance.

Reservation fees in Slovenia

  • ICS trains
    1st class: on train € 4,50 / 2nd class: on train € 2,50
    Reservation compulsory. Free reservation if made locally in advance.

Reservation fees in Spain

  • Arco, Talgo, Diurno, Intercity
    1st class: € 10 / 2nd class: € 6,50
    Reservation compulsory.
  • Euromed, Alvia, Alaris, Altaria
    1st class: € 23,50 / 2nd class: € 6,50
    Reservation compulsory. First class includes drink and meal.
  • AVE, Talgo 200, Avant
    1st class: € 23,50 / 2nd class: € 10
    Reservation compulsory. First class includes drink and meal.

Reservation fees in Sweden

  • InterCity and Regional trains
    1st and 2nd class: € 3
    Reservation recommended.
  • X2000
    1st class:  € 17 / 2nd class: € 7
    Reservation compulsory. First class includes drink and meal.

Disclaimer
Please note that this information is not exhaustive. All prices are indicative only (and dependent on the Eurail Pass being valid in the relevant country) and may be subject to change. Fees indicated in euros may be charged in the equivalent local currency, where applicable. These prices exclude a possible administration fee, which may be charged at the railway station.

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