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  • July 6, 2026
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I want to take the Berlin-Prague train, and it says that seat reservations are recommended. However, when I try to book, it won't let me. The reservations must be sold out. My question is: can they deny me boarding if I have a travel ticket (but no seat reservation)? I don't mind standing, it wouldn't be a problem; my fear is that they won't let me get on the train.

Best answer by rvdborgt

Please mention date and departure time. If you're trying on the Interrail website: there are multiple possible reasons why a reservations there can fail.

The best place to book the day trains on this route is cd.cz (use "Reservation only”). You'll also find a seat map there.

Reservations are not mandatory for the day trains on this route, but stil recommended. If you don't have a reservation, you can still board and find a free seat. Some people don't show and there are often free seats for part of the journey.

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  • rvdborgt
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  • July 6, 2026

Please mention date and departure time. If you're trying on the Interrail website: there are multiple possible reasons why a reservations there can fail.

The best place to book the day trains on this route is cd.cz (use "Reservation only”). You'll also find a seat map there.

Reservations are not mandatory for the day trains on this route, but stil recommended. If you don't have a reservation, you can still board and find a free seat. Some people don't show and there are often free seats for part of the journey.

Please ask questions in the community and not via a private message. That's the quickest way to get a response. I don't work for Eurail/Interrail.
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  • zagmund
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  • July 6, 2026

“I don't mind standing, it wouldn't be a problem; my fear is that they won't let me get on the train.” - you will be able to board the train. Unless a train is marked as “reservation required” you will always be allowed on.

The only exception here is where a train is *totally* rammed and it is unsafe to allow passengers on.  In this case (as in a cafe or some other venue), if it’s unsafe to enter then you are obviously better off not boarding.  This very rarely happens, so you don’t need to plan around this scenario really.

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