T ravel in style across Europe and upgrade to First Class for some or all of your journey. Upgrading your travel to First Class is sometimes a very reasonable additional cost. Ask one of our travel team today and we will advise on the best value upgrades and where it is most recommended. First Class travel brings many other benefits depending on the country and particular train in question. You will have a quieter and more spacious travelling environment with increased leg room. You may also be served a meal at your seat and have access to onboard facilities not available in standard class. Scroll through our gallery below for more information.
Eurostar
The UK to France, Belgium, Netherlands & Germany
Name of service:
Eurostar Plus
Complimentary at seat meal service:
Yes
At-seat meal service (payable locally):
No
Lounge access at station prior to boarding:
No
Eurostar now run former 'Thalys' services from Brussels to Cologne and Amsterdam
ICE Trains
All over Germany and into neighbouring countries such as France, Belgium, Switzerland and Austria
Name of service:
First Class
Complimentary at seat meal service:
No
At-seat meal service (payable locally):
Yes
Lounge access at station prior to boarding:
No
TGV Trains
High-speed trains through France and into Italy, Germany & Spain
Name of service:
First Class
Complimentary at seat meal service:
No
At-seat meal service (payable locally):
No
Lounge access at station prior to boarding:
No
TGV Lyria
Paris to Switzerland
Name of service:
Standard Première
Complimentary at seat meal service:
No
At-seat meal service (payable locally):
No
Lounge access at station prior to boarding:
No
AVE Trains
High-speed trains through Spain
Name of service:
Comfort
Complimentary at seat meal service:
No*
At-seat meal service (payable locally):
No
Lounge access at station prior to boarding:
No*
*Complimentary meal and lounge access only available to ticket-holders of the most expensive ticket type
RailJet
Austria & neighbouring countries
Name of service:
First Class or Business Class (Super-First)
Complimentary at seat meal service:
No*
At-seat meal service (payable locally):
Yes
Lounge access at station prior to boarding:
Yes
* Complimentary snacks and drinks in Business
Frecciarossa
State-run, high-speed Italian trains
Name of service:
Business
Complimentary at seat meal service:
No
At-seat meal service (payable locally):
No
Lounge access at station prior to boarding:
No
Italo Trains
Privately-run Italian trains
Name of service:
Prima and Club Executive
Complimentary at seat meal service:
No
At-seat meal service (payable locally):
Yes
Lounge access at station prior to boarding:
Yes*
* Casa Italo reception can be used by all passengers
X2000 Trains
Main routes in Sweden
Name of service:
First
Complimentary at seat meal service:
No
At-seat meal service (payable locally):
No*
Lounge access at station prior to boarding:
No
*Trolley-service of drinks and light refreshments plus complimentary tea, coffee and water throughout the journey.
EuroCity Trains
Various cross-border routes
Name of service:
First
Complimentary at seat meal service:
No
At-seat meal service (payable locally):
No
Lounge access at station prior to boarding:
Yes*
* In Austria only
Swiss Trains
All over Switzerland
Name of service:
First
Complimentary at seat meal service:
No
At-seat meal service (payable locally):
No*
Lounge access at station prior to boarding:
No
* On some trains there may be a restaurant car. cafeteria or trolley-service of drinks and light refreshments
Recommended itineraries with First Class rail travel
First Class Rail Travel
