In most cases, the best way to purchase European train tickets is through a third-party booking website like Omio or Trainline. These services are much more user-friendly than booking directly through each country's national rail service.
Do you need seat reservations for Eurail?
If you're planning to see a lot in a short amount of time on your Eurail trip, then you'll most likely need to buy some seat reservations for high-speed routes before you go. You can see which trains require a reservation in our timetable, or you can check by country or by train type.
How do you know if a seat is reserved on a train in Europe?
How do you know if a seat is reserved on a train in Europe? Reserved seats are marked by a paper stating which seat and for which route is reserved. These are normally on the side of the windows. If a whole carriage is reserved, there is a paper stating again the route on the door to the train.