Do you need seat reservations on Trenitalia?

Do you need seat reservations on Trenitalia? Seat Reservation is an additional service offered by Trenitalia and is offered on a voluntary basis and not required to complete the train booking. You can skip this passage if of no interest to you.

How do I pick my seat on the Italian train?

If you buy on the website, select your preferred seat on the train during the process of purchasing your ticket; after purchasing the ticket, seat management will be possible only through Italo Assistance 892020 (calls will be charged) and ITALO staff present at the station.

Do you have to reserve seats on trains in Europe?

Reservations are often required in France, Italy and Spain. Trains in these countries are popular and will quickly get full, especially during the summer months. In many other countries, like Austria, the Benelux and Germany, you can usually get by without reservations.

Do high-speed trains in Italy sell out?

All seats on Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca & InterCity trains are reserved, so they can in theory sell out. However, as there are so many trains each with hundreds of seats there are almost always places available on most trains even just before departure.

How can I reserve a seat without paying?

With most airlines, if you DON'T pay and just check in online as early as you can, you WILL get to sit with the rest of your group – as long as seats are still available. All of the major airlines bar Ryanair told us their seat allocation systems will always try to seat groups on the same booking together.

Does Trenitalia assign seats together?

Just leave everything empty. You'll be assigned 3 seats together or very close together.

What is difference between ItaliaRail and Trenitalia?

Italiarail shows a whole day's trains in the search results and can book up to 20 people at a time. Trenitalia's own website only shows a couple of hours-worth of trains at a time and can only book up to 5 people at a time.

What is a seat reservation on a train?

A seat reservation is what grants you a specific seat on that train and it must be issued for travellng in conjunction with a Rail Pass.

Can you buy Trenitalia tickets at the station?

Where can I purchase tickets? You can purchase your ticket on this website, on the Trenitalia app, by contacting our call centre on: 89 20 21(premium-rate number), at the ticket offices in the station, from the Self service machines and affiliated travel agencies.

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.

Can you choose seats when checking in online?

During the Online check-in, you may confirm the seat number that you have selected, or to select another seat. Please note that seat change is eligible until one hour before the flight departs. Please also be sure to issue a new boarding pass after you have changed seats.