Is there a particular car (carriage) I should book, since the site asks? We have a 1 year old and I didn't know if Eurostar AV has a "family" car. Also, do you have assigned seats even in second class? This is the Rome to Venice route.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23626 posts
IF seat reservations are require, it is required for second class.
Posted by
The Hague, NL (AMS)
2207 posts
Eurostar will assign you a seat when you purchase your ticket - no matter what class of service you select. Intercity and Regionale trains do not require a seat reservation - it's open seating on those.
A few of the EA trains I have been on do have what they call a "family" section, most frequently located in the first and last coach - But these ONLY entail seating for 4 around a "fold-down" table (as opposed to a "fixed table")...not really much different than regular seating on these trains.
Children under 4 do not need a ticket but will have to ride on your lap ... unless your part of the train has "empty" seats. If you would like a designated seat for your 1 year old you'll have to buy it. Children seats (4-12) are one-half the adult fare. It's about a 4 1/2 hour ride from Rome Termini to Venice S. Lucia. Hope that helps!
Ciao,
Ron