A seat reservation can be purchased for most long distance trains but not for certain local trains. A Rail Europe Internet Team member can tell you if the train you would like to take requires a seat reservation. You may email us to make your inquiry or include it during the ordering process. Reservations can be confirmed up to 2 months prior to the date of travel. Prices are subject to change and all pricing will be confirmed with you via email by a Rail Europe Internet Team member prior to completing the order.
Reservations are non refundable and non exchangeable.
Top of page Exceptions Reservations are not available in Switzerland except on some specialty trains. Reservations are not available for Bulgaria, Greece, Portugal or Romania in the US, however they can certainly be made locally. Reservations in Eastern Europe can only be requested to and from major cities, and are subject to confirmation. Spain in May and September, Italy in May and September and from Eastern to Western Europe. For more information regarding seat reservations, please visit our FAQs or email your question to us.