Do I need to reserve a seat on German trains?


Do I need to reserve a seat on German trains? Reserving a seat is optional on most German trains. You can add a reserved seat to your booking for €4.90 in 2nd class, €5.90 in 1st class.


How reliable are German trains?

German trains are clean, comfortable, reliable and fast. Between the downtown areas of most German cities the travel time by train is as fast or faster than the travel time by plane, when you calculate in the time it takes to get to and from the airport. Buy your ticket before boarding!


What is the best app to buy German train tickets?

Deutsche Bahn (DB Navigator) The Deutsche Bahn Navigator is a must-have public transportation app for anyone traveling in Germany. It provides up-to-date information on train schedules, buses and trams. You can also use the app for ticket purchases and to check fares. The best part?


Do you have to reserve a seat on Eurail?

If you're planning to see a lot in a short amount of time on your Eurail trip, then you'll most likely need to buy some seat reservations for high-speed routes before you go. You can see which trains require a reservation in our timetable, or you can check by country or by train type.


What happens if I dont buy a seat reservation?

If you do not purchase a seat assignment, one will be randomly assigned free of charge. However, your party may be separated.


Do you have to pay for luggage on Eurail?

On all trains covered by Interrail/Eurail: No, just as long as you can carry it. Be aware stowing away large suitcases on busy trains can be a bit difficult, but there often are luggage racks. There are some exceptions on “low-cost” trains, that I know: Ouigo (France & Spain) and Avlo (Spain).


Do trains sell out in Europe?

Advance tickets can be an especially smart buy for popular high-speed trains (such as France's TGV trains and Italy's Le Frecce trains), which frequently sell out.


Are train seats assigned?

Can I choose a specific seat? Not while you're making a reservation. Your seat will be automatically assigned when you complete your reservation. You may change your assigned seat at any time after your booking is complete using interactive seat maps on the Amtrak app or on Amtrak.com.


What is the difference between Frankfurt Main and Frankfurt Main HBF?

The complete name of Frankfurt is Frankfurt am Main, because the name of the river is the Main River. So, when you read Frankfurt Main Hbf. it means the train station in the center of Frankfurt. Once you land, you should be emerging into the main part of the airport with-n 30-45 min.


Do you have to book train tickets in advance in Germany?

Regional trains in Germany are priced based solely on the distance traveled so you don't need to book early because the price is always the same. You can book still book most regional trains via Omio or TrainLine simply for the convenience of not needing to buy them at the station.


Do European trains have assigned seats?

Seats are allocated automatically when booking your train ticket. You will also be able to change your seat according to your preferences (aisle seats, windows seats…) and subject to availability.


What does HBF mean in German?

Hbf – Hauptbahnhof, the main or central station of a town or city.


What is the 7pm rule on the Eurail?

Here's how the 7pm rule works If your overnight train is leaving after 7pm then you can put in the following day's date on your rail pass and use one rather than two days of travel for the overnight trip.


What happens if you skip seat selection?

Skipping seat selection doesn't mean you won't get a seat on the flight. You might get stuck in the middle seat if you don't pay for one. Even if seat selection is free, you might want to skip it if only lousy seats are available (see the upgrade hack” below).


Can I get on a train without a seat reservation?

In most circumstances, you must purchase a ticket before you board a train. Most trains require reservations and you should not board reserved trains without a reservation. Passengers who do so are not guaranteed a seat and may be instructed to get off the train at the next station stop.


Why are Eurail seat reservations so expensive?

Because some trains are more expensive than others, or historically have received less income from Eurail/Interrail to cover the large amount of passholders making use of those trains (Spain and France mainly). Reservations are usually a fraction of the cost of regular 1st class tickets, with some exceptions.


How far in advance should I reserve Eurail seats?

We advise you to start making reservations at least 2 months in advance. Many high-speed and night trains can already be reserved from 3 months in advance, and will get fully booked in that period.