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PKP

Seat availability is displayed in real time on the EuroPodróże website when selecting a connection and seat in the carriage. In the event of low availability, a message may appear indicating that a seat is not guaranteed. You must then decide whether to continue or cancel your purchase.

Deutsche Bahn

When purchasing via the EuroTravel service, there is no option to check seat availability. If the system is unable to allocate a seat reservation (which is optional on most DB trains), we will refund the amount paid for the seat. You must then take any available seat on the train.

Eurostar

Seat availability is checked in real time during the ordering process on the service. The system will automatically allocate a seat, as seat reservation is compulsory and included in the ticket price. If seats are sold out, the sale is automatically blocked.

TGV/SNCF

Seat availability is visible in real time on the EuroTravel service during purchase. On TGV INOUI trains, seat reservation is compulsory and included in the ticket price.

Renfe

When purchasing through the EuroPodróże service , there is no option to check seat availability. If the system is unable to allocate a seat reservation (which is compulsory on AVE trains), we will refund the amount paid for the seat. You must then take any available seat on the train.

Trenitalia

When purchasing through the EuroPodróże service , there is no option to check seat availability. If the system is unable to allocate a seat reservation (which is compulsory on Le Frecce and Intercity trains), we will refund the amount paid for the seat. You must then take any available seat on the train.

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