EuroCity (EC): Trains, Routes, Map, Schedule, Timing, Tickets, How to book ticket? - Eu

EuroCity (EC) is an international train category and brand for European inter-city trains that cross international borders and meet criteria covering comfort, speed, food service, and cleanliness. Each EC train is operated by more than one European Union or Swiss rail company, under a multilateral co-operative arrangement, and all EC trains link important European cities with each other. A collaboration between the main train companies for each country including Trenitalia (Italy), SBB (Switzerland), Deutsche Bahn (Germany) and OBB (Austria) – EuroCity trains provide a quick and easy daytime service that hops between some of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

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Facilities at EuroCity (EC) trains

Seat reservation
Power sockets
Clothes hanger
Reading light
Luggage storage
Free WiFi
Bar/restaurant carriage
More legroom

What are the routes served by EuroCity (EC) Train?

EuroCity train Routes in Italy

Milan to Zurich
Munich to Venice
Basel to Milan
Munich to Bologna

EuroCity train Routes in German

Berlin to Amsterdam
Hamburg to Copenhagen
Munich to Salzburg

Country	Routes
Switzerland	Hamburg – Dortmund – Düsseldorf – Cologne – Koblenz – Mannheim – Karlsruhe – Freiburg – Basel – Zürich
Poland	Berlin – Frankfurt (Oder) – Poznań – Warsaw Hamburg – Berlin – Cottbus – Kraków Berlin – Frankfurt (Oder) – Poznań – Gdańsk – Gdynia
Austria, Italy	Munich – Kufstein – Innsbruck – Bolzano – Verona Munich – Kufstein – Innsbruck – Bolzano – Verona – Bologna Munich – Kufstein – Innsbruck – Bolzano – Verona – Venice
Austria	Munich – Kufstein – Innsbruck Munich – Salzburg – Villach – Klagenfurt Frankfurt – Stuttgart – Munich – Salzburg – Klagenfurt Münster – Dortmund – Düsseldorf – Cologne – Koblenz – Mannheim- Frankfurt – Stuttgart – Munich – Salzburg – Klagenfurt Frankfurt – Stuttgart – Munich – Salzburg – Klagenfurt Saarbrücken – Mannheim – Stuttgart – Munich – Salzburg – Leoben – Graz Frankfurt – Stuttgart – Munich – Salzburg – Leoben – Graz Frankfurt – Stuttgart – Munich – Salzburg – Linz
Czech Republic, Slovakia	Binz – Stralsund – Berlin – Dresden – Brno – Prague – Bratislava Hamburg – Berlin – Dresden – Brno – Prague – Bratislava
Austria, Switzerland	Munich – Lindau – Bregenz – St. Gallen – Zurich
Czech Republic	Berlin – Dresden – Prague
Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary	Hamburg – Berlin – Dresden – Prague – Bratislava – Budapest Berlin – Dresden – Prague – Bratislava – Budapest

EuroCity (EC) Route Map

EuroCity trains

EuroCity 37 – Trenitalia service connects Geneva to Venice Santa Lucia
EuroCity 87 – Operated jointly by DB in Germany and ÖBB in Austria, this service connects Munich, Innsbruck and Verona
EuroCity 42 – EuroCity Trenitalia train Central Milan and Geneva daily
EuroCity 85 – Trenitalia operated service runs between Milan and Basel

Ticket types at EuroCity

First Class
Standard Class

Facilities	First Class	Second Class
Luggage storage	✓	✓
Extra comfort seats	✓	X
Power sockets	✓	✓
More legroom	✓	X
Air-conditioning	✓	X
Access to First Class lounges	✓	X

Reservation fees at EuroCity

Germany

Italy

Czech Republic

EC and other DB long-distance services

Reservation optional.

1st class: €5.30
2nd class: €4

EuroCity Berlin-Warszaw/Gdynia Express (domestic journeys)

Reservation compulsory.

1st class: €3.60
2nd class: €3.60

EuroCity (domestic journeys)

Reservation compulsory (can be made locally with a €2 booking fee).

1st and 2nd class: €10
Note: Reservations made locally are 80% refundable prior to departure.

EuroCity (via Brennero)

Reservation compulsory. This train is operated by DB-ÖBB.

1st class: €20.90
2nd class: €14.50

EC (domestic journeys)

Reservation recommended.

1st and 2nd class: €3.60 ( 97 CZK)

FAQ

What is included in EuroCity’s First Class?

As well as more spacious and comfortable seating, First Class tickets on EuroCity trains include lounge access at the station (where available), and an at-seat dining service during your journey.

What is included in EuroCity’s Second Class?

Second Class seating is perfectly adequate on all European trains. You’ll get a nice comfortable seat, plenty of legroom, and your luggage allowance certainly won’t suffer.

Is dogs allowed on EuroCity Trains?

Yes. Guide and assistance dogs can travel for free and don’t need a ticket.

Can you take your bike on Eurocity trains?

Not all Eurocity trains allow you to carry your bike – you should check in advance if you can travel with your bike. If so, you must purchase a ticket and book your bike space before departure at the ticket office.

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