ICE has first and second-class seats. While reservations are not compulsory, they are 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 a central aisle
Double seats (two seats next to each other)
Table seats (four seats around a table)
Legroom: 37 cm
One power socket for every two seats
Adjustable back rest
Audio channel for headphones with each seat
First Class
Coach with a central aisle
Double seats (two seats next to each other)
Table seats (four seats around a table)
Individual seats (with power socket)
One power socket for every two seats
Legroom: 46 cm
Adjustable back rest
Audio channel for headphones with each seat
German newspapers
On some ICE International trains, personnel come around to your seat selling beverages and snacks.
Access to lounges at German and Dutch stations
Note: A (Super)sparpreis-ticket does not give acces to the DB Lounges.
Wheelchair spaces
There is one wheelchair space and one accompanying - passenger seat in second class.
The maximum wheelchair dimensions are 120 x 70 cm.
The toilet for the disabled is located near the wheelchair space.
There is a Panorama carriage in a number of ICE's. These are seats behind the driver's cabin. Passengers can see the driver at work in the driver's cabin. The seats are separated from the driver's cabin by a glass wall. However, the driver is at liberty to close off this glass wall, making viewing impossible. The entire Panorama coach also doubles as a Silent compartment.
Family compartment
Intended for families with children aged up to 14.
KleinKindabteil (KKA) [Children's Section]
Suitable for families with small children.
Changing facilities for babies.
A play area.
Wifi
Free Wifi in first and second class, via login WIFIonICE
Special ICE information and entertainment page (in German): ICEportal.de
Free audio books and radio plays, magazines and journey information
Free films (in German) can be watched using the Maxdome app
Bar coach
Every ICE train is equipped with a bar coach. Simple meals, snacks and drinks are available here.
It is not possible to reserve a seat or a meal in the bar coach.
Payment in cash or by credit card.
What next
Specific seats, such as in the children's section or the Panorama coach can be booked at: