On account of EM and summer holidays,... - German railway company, Deutsche Bahn, mandates reservations starting June 1st.
### Reserve Your Seat for Germany During the EM
The railway has implemented a new reservation requirement that takes effect June 1st and lasts until September 1st for journeys to Germany due to the expected high demand during the EM.
Spotting Reservation-Required Trains
Upon booking your train, you can identify affected connections thanks to the "R" marking, which stands for "reservation requirement."
No Reservation Necessary Within Germany
The reservation requirement doesn't apply within Germany.
Vacationing by Train: A Long-Standing Regulation
Reservation requirements have been in place for years on trains to France, Poland, Italy, and seasonally to Denmark and the Netherlands.
As of June 1st: Belgian, Austrian, and Czech destinations necessitate seat reservations. Luxembourg, on the other hand, remains exempt.
Swiss Travellers: Special Considerations
For those traveling to Switzerland, only the trains between Munich and Zurich require seat reservations. The longer-distance trains passing through Basel Badischer Bahnhof and Schaffhausen, on the other hand, don't need them.
The reservation requirement between Munich and Zurich applies from June 1st to October 5th.
What's the Cost?
When you purchase a ticket, a complimentary reservation is included regardless of whether you chose a Flexprice Europe, Sparprice Europe, or Super Sparprice Europe ticket. However, if you switch to a different train, a fresh reservation is required.
For Interrail passengers, the railway's flat rate for Europe, you'll need to book your reservation separately. The cost differs per class: €4.90 for 2nd class and €5.90 for 1st class.
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Source: symclub.org
