Accommodation differences between travel classes

Different rail carriers offer different accommodation classes depending on the train type and route. While not every service offers every class, the information below explains the general differences you can expect.

Please note: The services available may vary depending on the train type, route and country. Always check the amenities displayed during booking.

  • Eurostar
  • Trenitalia
  • Renfe (AVE)
  • Iryo
  • Ouigo (France)
  • Deutsche Bahn (DB)
  • RegioJet
  • ÖBB
  • National Rail
  • SNCF TGV INOUI
  • TER
  • SBB
  • RhB
  • Bene

Eurostar

Available classes

  • Standard
  • Eurostar Plus
  • Eurostar Premier
Class Seating configuration What's included
Standard Usually 2+2 seating Comfortable reclining seats, free Wi-Fi, power sockets at most seats, generous luggage allowance, access to the onboard cafe by additional purchasing.
Eurostar Plus Usually 2+1 seating (most routes) More spacious seating, additional legroom, complimentary light meal and drinks on routes to/from London, free Wi-Fi, power sockets. On continental routes (France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany), Plus mainly offers more spacious seating without meal service.
Eurostar Premier 2+1 seating Maximum comfort, fully flexible ticket, priority boarding, lounge access (where available), premium meal served at your seat on London routes, complimentary drinks, free Wi-Fi, power sockets.

Good to know

  • Meal service in Eurostar Plus and Premier depends on the route.
  • Lounge access is available only at selected stations for Premier passengers. 

Trenitalia

Available classes (Frecciarossa)

  • Standard
  • Premium
  • Business
  • Executive
Class Seating configuration What's included
Standard 2+2 seating Ergonomic reclining seats, free Wi-Fi (where available), power sockets, luggage space, air conditioning.
Premium 2+2 seating More comfortable leather seats, welcome snack and drink, additional comfort, Wi-Fi and power sockets.
Business Mostly 2+1 seating Wider leather seats, quieter coach environment, welcome food and drink, additional luggage space, Wi-Fi, power sockets.
Executive 1+1 seating Extra-wide reclining seats, meeting area, gourmet meal, dedicated staff, Fast Track (selected stations), lounge access (selected stations), Wi-Fi, power sockets.

Good to know

  • Executive Class is available only on selected Frecciarossa trains.
  • Frecciargento and Frecciabianca trains generally offer only First and Second Class. 

Renfe (AVE)

Available classes

  • Básico
  • Elige
  • Prémium
Class Seating configuration What's included
Básico Usually 2+2 seating Comfortable reclining seats, power sockets, Wi-Fi (where available), luggage allowance.
Elige 2+2 or 2+1 depending on seat selection Flexible fare options, choice of Standard or Comfort seat, Wi-Fi (selected services), power sockets.
Prémium Usually 2+1 seating Large reclining seats, greater flexibility, onboard meal (selected routes), complimentary drinks, Wi-Fi, power sockets, lounge access where applicable.

Good to know

  • Services may vary depending on the AVE route.
  • Meal service is not offered on every departure. 

Iryo

Available classes

  • Inicial
  • Singular
  • Singular Only YOU
  • Infinita
  • Infinita Bistró 
Class Seating configuration What's included
Inicial 2+2 seating Comfortable reclining seats, free Wi-Fi, power sockets, luggage allowance..
Singular 2+2 seating Greater ticket flexibility, seat selection, Wi-Fi, power sockets.
Singular Only YOU 2+1 seating Extra comfort, access to Only YOU hotel-inspired services on selected routes, larger seating area, Wi-Fi.

Infinita

 2+1 seating Spacious leather seats, maximum flexibility, onboard catering, Wi-Fi, power sockets.

Infinita Bistró

 2+1 seating Premium seat, gourmet meal included, flexible ticket, Wi-Fi, power sockets.

Good to know

  • Some onboard services differ by route and journey time. 
  • Catering is available only in premium classes. 

Ouigo

Available classes

  • Standard (single class)
Optional paid upgrades:
  • OUIGO Plus
Class
Seating configuration
What's included
Standard
2+2 seating
Comfortable seats, luggage allowance according to fare, paid Wi-Fi not generally available, paid extras available.
OUIGO Plus (add-on)
Same seating
Includes seat selection, additional luggage allowance, power outlet (where available), and other optional benefits depending on the route.

Good to know

  • OUIGO operates a single-class service.
  • Food is available for purchase onboard.
  • Most services are optional and can be added during booking. 

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Available classes

  • Second Class
  • First Class
Class
Seating configuration
What's included
Second Class
Usually 2+2 seating
Comfortable reclining seats, free Wi-Fi on ICE trains, power sockets at most seats, luggage racks, family areas on selected trains, access to the Bordbistro/Bordrestaurant.
First Class
Usually 2+1 seating
Wider seats with additional legroom, quieter coaches, at-seat food and drink service on ICE trains (where available), reserved seating included with Flexpreis fares, free Wi-Fi, power sockets, access to DB Lounges for eligible passengers and ticket types.

Good to know

  • Seating layouts may vary on IC, EC and regional trains.
  • Regional trains (RE, RB, S-Bahn) generally offer fewer onboard amenities than ICE services.
  • Wi-Fi is primarily available on ICE trains. 

RegioJet

Available classes

  • Low Cost
  • Standard
  • Relax
  • Business
Class Seating configuration What's included
Low Cost Usually 2+2 seating Basic comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power sockets, access to the onboard entertainment portal.
Standard 2+2 seating Complimentary bottled water, hot drinks, free Wi-Fi, power sockets, entertainment portal, newspapers and magazines (where available).
Relax Mostly 2+1 seating Larger leather seats, quieter environment, complimentary drinks, Wi-Fi, power sockets, entertainment portal.
Business 1+1 or spacious 2+1 seating (depending on train) Maximum privacy, extra-wide leather seats, complimentary refreshments, quiet atmosphere, free Wi-Fi, power sockets, entertainment portal.

Good to know

  • Service offerings may vary depending on the country and route.
  • Complimentary refreshments differ by class. 

OBB

Available classes

  • Economy Class
  • First Class
  • Business Class (available as an upgrade on selected Railjet trains)
Class Seating configuration What's included
Economy Class Usually 2+2 seating Comfortable reclining seats, free Wi-Fi on Railjet trains, power sockets, family and quiet zones (selected trains), restaurant or bistro access where available.
First Class Usually 2+1 seating Wider seats, additional legroom, quieter coaches, at-seat meal service on Railjet trains, Wi-Fi, power sockets.
Business Class Spacious individual seating (typically 1+1 within the First Class coach) Premium leather seats, enhanced privacy, quieter environment, complimentary welcome drink (on selected services), Wi-Fi, power sockets. Business Class requires a First Class ticket plus a Business Class reservation.

Good to know

  • Business Class is available only on selected Railjet services.
  • Nightjet trains have separate accommodation categories (seats, couchettes and sleepers). 

National Rail 

Available classes

The available classes depend on the train operator.

Most long-distance operators offer:

  • Standard Class
  • First Class
Class Seating configuration What's included
Standard Class Usually 2+2 seating Comfortable seats, luggage storage, power sockets and Wi-Fi on many trains, food and drink available for purchase depending on the operator.
First Class Usually 2+1 seating Larger seats with more legroom, quieter environment, complimentary food and drinks on selected operators, power sockets, Wi-Fi, larger tables.

Good to know

  • Amenities vary significantly by train operating company (e.g. LNER, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry).
  • Many regional and commuter services operate Standard Class only.
  • Complimentary catering is not available on all First Class services. 

SNCF TGV INOUI

Available classes

  • Standard Class (Second Class)
  • First Class
Class Seating configuration What's included
Standard Class Usually 2+2 seating Comfortable reclining seats, free Wi-Fi on most TGV INOUI trains, power sockets, luggage storage, café-bar access.
First Class Usually 2+1 seating Wider seats, additional legroom, quieter atmosphere, Wi-Fi, power sockets, larger work tables, greater personal space.

Good to know

  • Food and beverages are available for purchase from the Bar TGV.
  • Some First Class fares include additional flexibility depending on the ticket purchased.
  • Services may vary slightly depending on the train type. 

TER

Available classes

  • Second Class
  • First Class (available only on selected TER routes and train types)
Class Seating configuration What's included
Second Class Usually 2+2 seating Comfortable seating, luggage storage, air conditioning on many trains, bicycle spaces on selected services.
First Class (where available) Usually 2+2 seating with more space between seats Quieter environment, additional personal space, same onboard facilities as Second Class.

Good to know

  • Many TER trains operate with Second Class only.
  • Where First Class is available, the differences are generally limited to additional space and a quieter coach.
  • TER trains do not usually offer Wi-Fi, onboard catering, or seat reservations. 

SBB

Available classes

    • Second Class
    • First Class
    Class Seating configuration What's included
    Second Class Usually 2+2 seating Comfortable seats, free Wi-Fi on many long-distance trains, power sockets, luggage storage, access to restaurant or bistro cars where available.
    First Class Usually 2+1 seating Wider seats, more legroom, quieter coaches, business zones and quiet zones on selected InterCity trains, power sockets, additional workspace.

    Good to know

    • First Class provides more personal space but the onboard services remain largely the same as Second Class.
    • Business and Quiet Zones are available on selected InterCity services.
    • Amenities vary by train category (InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regional). 

RhB (Rhätische Bahn)

Available classes

    • Second Class
    • First Class
    Class Seating configuration What's included
    Second Class Usually 2+2 seating Large panoramic windows, comfortable reclining seats, luggage storage, air conditioning on many trains.
    First Class Usually 2+1 seating Wider seats, additional legroom, quieter atmosphere, panoramic windows, greater personal space.

    Good to know

    • The Bernina Express and Glacier Express (operated jointly with partners) also offer premium classes and optional Excellence Class on selected services.
    • Standard RhB regional trains generally offer only First and Second Class with similar onboard facilities.

Bene (Belgium Domestic Services – SNCB/NMBS)

Available classes

    • Second Class
    • First Class
    Class Seating configuration What's included
    Second Class Usually 2+2 seating Comfortable seating, luggage storage, air conditioning on most trains, free Wi-Fi on selected services and in major stations.
    First Class Usually 2+1 or more spacious 2+2 seating (depending on train type) More spacious seating, quieter coaches, additional legroom, same onboard facilities as Second Class.

    Good to know

    • Domestic Belgian trains generally do not provide complimentary meals or lounge access. 
    • First Class mainly offers extra comfort and a quieter travel environment. 
    • Facilities vary between InterCity (IC), Local (L), and Suburban (S) services. 
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