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Eurail pass and seat reservations

  • June 12, 2026
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I have a purchased Eurail pass with provision for first class seating.  Do Seat Reservations need to be made through Eurail or can they be purchased thru DB, SNCF, Rail Europe, etc? If so, details please. Also, Eurail shows seating reservations are not open for 5 of my 7 legs of travel; however, Rail Europe shows seating reservations are open for all. Why the difference; is there a remedy on Eurail?

 

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ralderton
Railmaster
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  • Railmaster
  • June 12, 2026

Often, the best place to buy is indeed not through Eurail, but through the operator or another third party.

The Seat61 site has the best guide to where/ how/ how much.

https://www.seat61.com/interrail-and-eurail-reservations.htm


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  • Railmaster
  • June 12, 2026

Eurail have artificial booking horizons for some trains. I don't know why.

@Eurail Community Moderator Can these artificial booking horizons be removed please?