FAQ Night Train: Do I need a reservation?
Whether you need a reservation in addition to your ticket depends on your comfort category and provider.
A reservation is mandatory if you travel in a sleeping or couchette coach. Almost all vendors automatically include the reservation in the ticket when you book a place in a sleeper or couchette coach (e.g. ÖBB, SBB, DB, SNCF, Trenitalia, SJ, VY). However, it doesn't hurt to do a quick check when booking.
The situation is different for seats in seating coaches: Depending on the rail operator, you may have to buy your ticket and reservation separately. Check this during the booking process - otherwise, you may be left without a seat.
If you have an Interrail Pass, almost all night trains require separate reservations and often an additional ticket. The Interrail website has more information.
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This blog post is part of our «FAQ Night Train» series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.
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