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Unable to book seat for Frankfurt to Paris then Paris to Brest

  • June 16, 2026
  • 15 replies
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Hi, 

 

I have to travel tomorrow Unable to book seat for Frankfurt to Paris then Paris to Brest

I am not able to the book the seat, is there any issue with the reservation system?

 

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Marvin Heer
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  • Engin-ius
  • June 16, 2026

For Frankfurt to Paris i can still see available reservations for tomorrow if you book directly with DB (19€). You can use the following link to purchase it.

https://int.bahn.de/en/buchung/start?KL=2&ET=PASSZUSCHLAG

 

Actually it looks like maybe reservations are sold out for some of the trains.


  • Author
  • Keeps calm and carries on
  • June 16, 2026

After 1100 from Paris there is no seat, when I click to pay


  • Author
  • Keeps calm and carries on
  • June 16, 2026

For Frankfurt to Paris i can still see available reservations for tomorrow if you book directly with DB (19€). You can use the following link to purchase it.

https://int.bahn.de/en/buchung/start?KL=2&ET=PASSZUSCHLAG

 

Actually it looks like maybe reservations are sold out for some of the trains.

for  1100 from Frankfurt, I can not pay for seat, and from Paris there is no seat after 10:57

Add as many details as possible, by providing details you’ll make it easier for others to reply


Marvin Heer
Engin-ius
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  • Engin-ius
  • June 16, 2026

For Frankfurt to Paris i can still see available reservations for tomorrow if you book directly with DB (19€). You can use the following link to purchase it.

https://int.bahn.de/en/buchung/start?KL=2&ET=PASSZUSCHLAG

 

Actually it looks like maybe reservations are sold out for some of the trains.

for  1100 from Frankfurt, I can not pay for seat, and from Paris there is no seat after 10:57

Add as many details as possible, by providing details you’ll make it easier for others to reply

The one at 11:00 is booked out, but the one at 8:53 still has seats


  • Author
  • Keeps calm and carries on
  • June 16, 2026

yes, that’s the problem, unfortunately, I can match both route, is there any alternative now?


Marvin Heer
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  • Engin-ius
  • June 16, 2026

Looks like your only option is to start at 5:54 in Frankfurt if you want to do that journey by train tomorrow. Or atleast i could not find a better option.

Looks like the train to brest is the bigger problem.

I took a look at the sncf website and as you said the later trains to brest are all booked out.


  • Author
  • Keeps calm and carries on
  • June 16, 2026

thanks but there is no way to reach Frankfurt at 5:53, 

If these website don’t show seat is it soldout or theirs (respective website) quote is sold out?


Marvin Heer
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  • Engin-ius
  • June 16, 2026

There is no quota on those trains. If you take a look at the sncf site for normal tickets its also sold out.


  • Author
  • Keeps calm and carries on
  • June 16, 2026

thanks a lot, my bad luck in planning


Marvin Heer
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  • Engin-ius
  • June 16, 2026

Does not look like there is any sensible alternative without reservations. For France i would recommend purchasing reservations early as you can then get them cheaper(10€ instead of 20€ and in case the train books out) But its a bit too late for that tip.


  • Author
  • Keeps calm and carries on
  • June 16, 2026

Yes, first time TGV, Db Bahn is best for this at least travel within Germany , it gives flexibility

 


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  • Railmaster
  • June 16, 2026

What is the total journey you are trying to make? In what class?

Also keep in mind that reservations are only mandatory from the last station in Germany.


  • Author
  • Keeps calm and carries on
  • June 16, 2026

I am traveling from Bamberg to Brest, even for last station, the seat cost is same? 


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  • Railmaster
  • June 16, 2026

If you want help, then please answer all questions: in what class?

Karlsruhe-Paris dep. 11:32 tomorrow has seats in 1st class. (Bamberg dep. 6:43)

Saarbrücken-Paris dep. 15:00 tomorrow has seats in both classes. (Bamberg dep. 9:26, or earlier).

Cheapest place to book (€19 for the train to Paris) was in the first reply. (Do NOT select "book seat only”).


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  • Railmaster
  • June 16, 2026

Paris Montparnasse dep. 18:00 tomorrow currently has 1 seat to Rennes in 2nd class. Book it ASAP. Ask the ticket inspector if you can stay on the train to Brest (arr. 21:31). You'll have to move seats. Or book a separate reservation Rennes-Brest.