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Do you need a seat reservation with Interrail on trains from Denmark?

Reservations with a pass

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Short answer

Your Interrail pass is not a seat reservation, and some international trains from Denmark require one. A reservation is needed on Copenhagen–Stockholm (X2000 and Snälltåget), on the night trains to Berlin, and on Snälltåget between Hamburg, Copenhagen and Stockholm. On Eurocity-Express and Railjet trains between Copenhagen and Hamburg a reservation is required from 26 June to 16 August and optional the rest of the year. Øresundståg to Malmö and IC and regional trains towards Oslo need no reservation.

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Why

  1. A pass does not include a seat reservation.
  2. The Hamburg trains need a reservation in summer.
  3. Most regional trains need no reservation.

Details

On Snälltåget, Interrail seat reservations start at SEK 49 on most routes in the 2026 low season.

Tip

Book reservations through DSB online, on +45 70 13 14 18 or at DSB Salg & Service in Copenhagen, Aarhus or Odense.

What may differ

Reservation rules and periods change with the timetable, so check them before each trip.

Common misconception

Many think an Interrail pass lets you board any train without paying anything more.

What actually happens

Night trains and some international trains need a paid reservation on top of the pass.

People also ask

  • Is Interrail valid in Denmark?
  • How much is a seat reservation with Interrail?
  • Is there a direct train from Copenhagen to Stockholm?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.

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