Is it possible to reserve a seat for Deutsche Bahn ICE using a vending machine while booking a ticket?
I will be travelling from Frankfurt using an ICE and for some reason online booking is not an option.
Is it possible to reserve a seat using the ticket vending machine?
I really want to avoid the extra fees of visiting the Reisezentrum and also I need a seat maybe beside the luggage rack and don't know the German word for it :(
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How do you reserve seats on ICE trains?
For long-distance trains, you can either book your reservation online directly with your ticket or separately, independently of a ticket. You can also reserve seats for some regional trains - these reservations can be made at the ticket machines.Should I reserve a seat on Deutsche Bahn?
On some trains, especially those offered by Deutsche Bahn, it is not mandatory to have a reserved seat yet it is recommended if you do want to have guaranteed place to sit.How do I know if my ICE seat is reserved?
If you do have a reservation, the seats will be marked by a small electronic displays somewhere above each pair of seats.Does a train ticket guarantee a seat?
Your ticket entitles you to a journey and not a seat. If you want a seat, you can check to see if you can reserve one at the time you buy your ticket. This is free of charge. On long distance trains, most of the seats can be reserved.HOW TO ! Buying train ticket from the machine in Germany
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