There are first and second-class seats on Intercity Berlin. While reserving a seat is not compulsory outside of summer season, it is recommended.
On a journey with multiple reservable trains, the system charges € 4.90 for a 2nd class seat reservation. For (Super) Sparpreis fares, the price of a 1st class seat reservation is € 5.90. With the Flex fare, seat reservations for 1st class are free.
This only applies if the seat reservation is purchased together with the ticket. A separate seat reservation costs € 4.90 per person per single journey for 2nd class and € 5.90 for 1st class (regardless of the fare).
Second Class
Coach with central aisle.
Double seats (two seats next to each other).
Table seats (four seats around a table).
Leg room: 37 cm.
Two power sockets at the table seats.
First Class
Coach with compartments for six people.
Two power sockets at the window seats.
Leg room: 46 cm.
Access to the lounges at German and Dutch stations.
Note: A (Super)sparpreis-ticket does not give acces to the DB-Lounges.
Wheelchair spaces
There are three wheelchair spaces, each with a space for an accompanying passenger in second class.
The disabled toilet is located near the wheelchair space
Reserving for a bicycle is obligatory, and costs € 4.90. A bicycle ticket is also required, at € 12 per single journey.
The bicycle coach has room for a maximum of two tandems; the reservation costs € 4.90 per tandem. Two bicycle tickets are also required, at € 12 per single journey.
Children's section/play area for a maximum of 4 people.
This children's section is intended for toddlers and infants.
In coach 10.
A table for drawing or playing games.
A folding baby-changing table.
1 power socket.
Family section
There are two compartments (2 x 6 seats) in coach 10 for families with children next to the children's section (Kleinkindabteil).
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is available on all Intercity Berlin trains.
Catering
There is no bar coach available on IC Berlin. An alternative option will be offered with railcatering. From 3 February 2025, there will be no catering on board.
What next
If you would like to reserve a specific seat – such as in the children's section or the bicycle coach, please do not book online, but instead contact Customer Service on +31 30-2300023 or go to one of the NS International desks at selected stations.