How do I add a seat reservation to Eurail?


How do I add a seat reservation to Eurail?

You can book your reservations with us in 3 easy steps:
  1. Buy your Pass. First things first – choose which Pass you're going to travel Europe with. Get my Eurail Pass now ?
  2. Plan your route. Choose where you want to go and check whether you need to reserve a seat. Check for reservations ?
  3. Buy your reservations.


Do they check passports between France and Spain?

Border crossings Spain has FOUR European land borders. Two are with Schengen countries (France and Portugal), so routine immigration and customs checks do not take place on crossing the border - see the Schengen Agreement section below for more information.


How do I reserve seats on the Eurail in Spain?

You can make seat reservations through the Eurail.com website for 95% of all European trains. To do this, you need a Eurail Pass and a Eurail.com account. You can also book many trains through our Rail Planner App.


Do Eurail seat reservations need to be printed?

The email says this: “Remember, you'll need physical copies of your reservations to show the conductor on board the train, along with your eurail Pass. Showing this email won't be enough, so make sure you keep your print-outs somewhere safe.”


How do I use Eurail without seat reservation?

To find trains that don't require reservations you can use our Rail Planner app on a mobile device. Make sure to tick the 'No reservation needed' box when searching for trains. In some cases, reservations can't be avoided simply because no other options are available.


Do trains stamp your passport?

You won't get a stamp when crossing internal borders, no matter whether it's train, plane or car. There is simply no one to give it to you. It's equal with crossing border from New York to New Jersey (for example).


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).


How do I add a seat reservation on Trainline?

Purchase a seat reservation at the time of booking To book simply select a reservation from the comfort options whilst selecting your ticket type. Add seating preferences when prompted during the booking flow and we'll do our best to provide a seat meeting those preferences.


How do I know if my train seat is reserved in Europe?

These are normally on the side of the windows. If a whole carriage is reserved, there is a paper stating again the route on the door to the train. Some times you will see a paper stating express reservation. This means that the seats might or might nt be reserved, they are made available for last minute reservations.


Why does my train ticket not have a seat?

The train operator may not have released seat reservations at that time. The train operator will only open seat reservations when the train path has been confirmed by Network Rail. This is usually 12 weeks ahead of your travel date. The train on which you wish to travel is full at the time of booking.


What is the difference between 1st and 2nd class on Eurail?

The difference between 1st and 2nd class rail travel is the level of comfort and the facilities provided. A 1st class Eurail Pass is more expensive than a 2nd class Eurail Pass, but it also gives you access to seats with more space and extras that can even include food and beverages.


Is first class worth it on Eurail?

First class also has wider seats and aisles, and is more likely to have amenities such as air-conditioning and power outlets (though outlets are still rare on Europe's trains, in any class). While first class is less conducive to conversation, it's more conducive to napping.


Do they check passports on Eurail?

We ask for your passport or ID number for safety and verification that the Pass you are travelling with is actually yours. You may be asked to show your passport or ID card when your Pass is being checked by ticket inspectors, so the number on your Pass should match the number on the passport or ID you are carrying.


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.