Do I have to make a reservation in advance and do I get a fixed seat on the train?
TGV, Eurostar and ÖBB Nightjet
A seat reservation is compulsory and included in the ticket.
ICE and Intercity Berlin
Making a reservation is not compulsory for ICE International to Germany / Switzerland or for Intercity Berlin, but highly recommended.
If you are travelling in first class with a Flexpreis fare, a seat reservation is included.
If you are travelling in first class with a (Super)Sparpreis fare, a seat reservation is not included. A first class seat reservation costs € 5,90 per person per single journey.
For second class, a seat reservation is not included. A second class seat reservation costs € 4,90 per person per single journey.
When you book a ticket, you can indicate whether you want to make a seat reservation. We recommend that you do reserve a seat.
If you have not made a reservation online, you can still do so later online via Buy a seat reservation for ICE and Intercity Berlin. You can also add a reservation to your booking via NS International Customer Service on +31 30 2300023 or at a NS International Servicedesk in the Service & Tickets store. We charge a € 5 booking fee for separate seat reservations.
A reserved seat, couchette or berth are indicated on your ticket with coach and seat number.
A reserved seat, couchette or berth are indicated in the train on a display above or on the space.
Intercity Brussels
Reservations are not possible for the Intercity Brussels, there is a free choice of seats.