To ensure that you have a seat on the train, you should order a reserved seat where possible. On some departures this is obligatory. You may choose between smoking and non-smoking compartments. You may purchase your ticket and your reserved seat at the time of reserving your Tickets or Passes. Reserved seats may be ordered up to 3 months before departure.
Every passenger takes care of their hand luggage on the train.
Suitcases, bags and rucksacks of a total weight of up to 30 kilos are regarded as hand luggage. Your luggage should be placed by your seat or in one of the luggage racks. Self-service trolleys are available for customers in the station halls and at the start of every platform. Night trains are best way to travel , since you can spend the night traveling and have the daytime free for sight seeing. Most overnight trains also offer sleeping accommodations, which vary quite a bit in type and price.