Can I Change My Seats?

If you've already booked your train journey and would like to sit somewhere else, the options available depend on the rail carrier you're travelling with.

Some operators allow passengers to change seats online after booking, while others only permit seat changes through a ticket exchange process or onboard, subject to availability.

Rail Carriers That Allow Online Seat Changes

Renfe

Renfe does not generally offer a dedicated seat-change feature after booking. If a passenger wishes to obtain a different seat, this may be possible by modifying or exchanging the ticket, subject to the fare conditions and availability.

To request a different seat:

• Modify or exchange the tickets, where permitted by the fare conditions.
• Select the same train service during the exchange process.
• Choose an alternative seat if seat selection is available.
• Pay any applicable fare difference or exchange fee.

Seat availability and exchange options depend on the ticket type purchased and the conditions of the fare.

Iryo

Iryo offers seat selection during the booking process. After booking, seat changes may be possible through a ticket modification, depending on the type of fare and availability.

Passengers wishing to change their seat should contact our customer support team. We will verify on the Iryo Agencia platform whether a seat change is possible and assist with the modification if available.

Trenitalia

Trenitalia does not generally provide a standalone seat-change function after booking. In some cases, modifying or exchanging an eligible ticket may result in a new seat assignment, subject to fare conditions and availability.

Passengers should review the conditions of their ticket before requesting a modification.

Italo

Italo does not typically offer a dedicated seat-change option after booking. Passengers may receive a different seat assignment when modifying or exchanging an eligible ticket, subject to the fare conditions and seat availability.

Any modification fees or fare differences will depend on the type of ticket purchased.

Eurostar

If the passenger has booked a Eurostar ticket and would like to change their seat selection, they can usually do this themselves through Eurostar's online booking management system, subject to availability.

 To change seats:

1. Visit the Eurostar Manage Booking page.
2. Enter the booking reference and passenger surname.
3. Select Change Seats.
4. Choose a preferred available seat from the seat map.
5. Confirm the new seat selection.

Please note that seat changes are subject to availability, and certain fare types or routes may have specific restrictions.

Rail Carriers Requiring Onboard Assistance

For many European rail operators, seats are automatically assigned and cannot be changed online after booking.

If you would like to move to another seat, you can:

1. Board the train and take your assigned seat.
2. Speak with the Train Manager or onboard staff.
3. Ask whether alternative seats are available.

If the train is not full, onboard staff may allow you to move to another vacant seat. However, seat changes cannot be guaranteed and are always subject to operational requirements and availability.

Important Things to Know

• Seat changes are always subject to availability.
• Some fare types do not permit modifications.
• Additional fees may apply when exchanging tickets.
• If travelling with multiple passengers, changing seats may affect whether your group remains seated together.
• Always check the specific conditions of your carrier and fare type before requesting a seat change.