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Europe by train is a picturesque ride. But what if you could ensure a cozy seat as you traverse these pretty scenes? All the more better, right? That\u2019s what a train seat reservation will guarantee. <\/p>\n

What is an Interrail seat reservation?<\/h2>\n

If you have an Interrail Pass<\/a>, you can get on board most trains in Europe. However, they do not guarantee you a seat, as it works on a first come first serve basis. An Interrail seat reservation is an extra ticket that supplements your Interrail Pass and gets you a seat on the train no matter how crowded it is. Interrail seat reservations come at a small extra cost.<\/p>\n

Purchasing seat reservations can sometimes be mandatory and sometimes, optional. The more important question you need to ask yourself is, do you want to leave it up to chance to get a seat or book your seats ahead and relax on your ride? Here, we breakdown everything you need to know about Interrail seat reservations, including tips to avoid them. Let’s get right into it and eliminate needless Interrail Pass travel concerns.<\/p>\n

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Interrail seat reservation- the why, when & how?<\/h2>\n

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Why should I make a seat reservation?<\/h3>\n

Interrail Pass accords great flexibility to travel via Europe’s rail network, as most trains do not require prior seat reservations. For example, many local, regional & suburban trains do not need seat reservations. There are also trains where you can choose to reserve seats if you want to. However, in some cases, it is mandatory to do so. Yes, reserving seats do come at the cost of flexibility as it ties you to a particular train and departure time but it can be quite beneficial in many circumstances, which we will talk about further down the line.<\/p>\n

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When is it mandatory to reserve seats with Interrail Pass?<\/h4>\n

The trains that ask for mandatory reservations often come with great onboard amenities like wifi and charging points and also take you to your destination in the quickest manner. Mandatory Interrail seat reservations depend on the type of train, country, and the time of the day you are traveling. <\/p>\n