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Reservation fees international trains

On this page you will an overview of the most popular international trains in Europe which require a supplement or reservation. 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. Please note that the number of seats available at the special Pass holder fare is limited. Advance booking is recommended in high-season. For more info, see the page Train Reservations.

Below you will find an overview of reservation fees for international trains. See also the fees for national trains.

Eurail Pass holder reservation fees for international trains *



Allegro Day (30/31)
Countries: Italy, Austria

  • Route: Venezia (Venice) - Wien (Vienna)
  • Reservation: compulsory
  • Fees 1st class : € 9 / 2nd class: € 7

Artesia de Jour (TGV)
Countries: Italy, France

  • Routes: Paris - Torino (Turin) & Lyon - Milano (Milan)
  • Reservation: compulsory
  • Fees 1st class : € 10 / 2nd class: € 10

More about the Artesia de Jour

Berlin-Warszawa Express
Countries: Germany, Poland

  • Route: Berlin - Warszawa (Warsaw)
  • Reservation: compulsory
  • Fees 1st class: from € 4 / 2nd class: from € 4

Cisalpino (CIS)
Countries: Switzerland, Italy

  • Routes: various
  • Reservation: compulsory
  • Fees 1st class: € 5 to € 15 / 2nd class: € 5 to € 15

More about the Cisalpino

Cisalpino (EC)

  • Countries: Switzerland, Italy
  • Routes: various
  • Reservation: compulsory
  • Fees 1st class: € 5 / 2nd class: € 5

More about the Cisalpino (EC)

Eurocity
Countries: Italy, Austria (via Brennero)

  • Routes: Roma (Rome) - München (Munich)
  • Reservation: recommended
  • Fees 1st class: € 5 / 2nd class: € 5

EuroCity 72/73 & 74/75
Countries: Austria, Czech Republic

  • Routes: Wien (Vienna) - Praha (Prague)
  • Reservation: compulsory
  • Fees 1st class : € 7 / 2nd class: € 7

Eurostar
Countries: France, Belgium, Great Britain

  • Route: Paris/Bruxelles - London
  • Reservation: compulsory
  • Fees 1st class: from € 135 / 2nd class: from € 75
  • Includes meal & drink (1st class only)
  • Route: Lille - London
  • Reservation: compulsory
  • Fees 1st class: from € 112,50 / 2nd class: from € 60
  • Includes meal & drink (1st class only)

More about the Eurostar

IC-Bus Klagenfurt-Venice
Countries: Austria, Italy

  • Route: Klagenfurt - Venezia (Venice)
  • Reservation: compulsory
  • Fees 1st class : € 9 / 2nd class: € 7
  • This is a bus operated by ÖBB.

ICE
Countries: Germany, France

  • Route: Frankfurt/Mannheim/Saarbrücken - Paris
  • Reservation: compulsory
  • Fees 1st class : € 20 / 2nd class: € 5
  • Includes meal & drink (1st class only).

ICE/ICE International
Countries: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland

  • Routes: various
  • Reservation: possible, not compulsory
  • Fees 1st class : € 4 / 2nd class: € 4

More about the ICE

InterCity Stockholm-Oslo
Countries: Sweden, Norway

  • Route: Stockholm - Oslo
  • Reservation: compulsory
  • Fees 1st class : € 3 / 2nd class: € 3

Riviera Day
Countries: Italy, France

  • Route: Milano - Nice
  • Reservation: compulsory
  • Fees 1st class : € 5 / 2nd class: € 5

Talgo de Jour
Countries: France, Spain

  • Route: Montpellier - Barcelona/Cartagena
  • Reservation: compulsory
  • Fees 1st class : € 10 / 2nd class: € 6,50

TGV France/Germany
Countries: France, Germany

  • Route: Paris - Karlsruhe/Stuttgart/München
  • Reservation: compulsory
  • Fees 1st class : € 20 / 2nd class: € 5

TGV Genève-Mediterranean
Countries: Switzerland, France

  • Route: Genève (Geneva) - Montpellier/Marseille/St Raphaël/Nice
  • Reservation: compulsory
  • Fees 1st class : € 3 / 2nd class: € 3

TGV Lyria
Countries: France, Switzerland

  • Route: Paris - Genève/Lausanne/Bern/Basel/Zürich
  • Reservation: compulsory
  • Fees 1st class : € 5 / 2nd class: € 5

TGV Paris/Luxembourg
Countries: France, Luxembourg

  • Route: France - Luxembourg city
  • Reservation: compulsory
  • Fees 1st class : € 3 / 2nd class: € 3

More about the TGV

Thalys
Countries: France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany

  • Route: Paris - Bruxelles (Brussels) / Amsterdam / Köln (Cologne)
  • Reservation: compulsory
  • Fees 1st class : € 27/€ 29/€ 32 / 2nd class: € 13
  • Includes meal & drink (1st class only)
  • Route: Bruxelles (Brussels) - Amsterdam
  • Reservation: compulsory
  • Fees 1st class : € 28 / 2nd class: € 13
  • Includes drink & snack (1st class only)

More about the Thalys

X2000
Countries: Sweden, Denmark, Norway

  • Route: Stockholm - København (Copenhagen)
  • Reservation: compulsory
  • Fees 1st class : € 17 / 2nd class: € 7
  • Includes light meal (1st class only)

More about the X2000

* Disclaimer
Please note that this information is not exhaustive. All prices are indicative only (and dependent on the pass being valid in all relevant countries) 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 station ticket window or by travel agents.

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