Do children need a rail pass/ticket or seat reservations for the trains?
Each country has slightly different fare structures for children. Some for example, charge half the adult fare for children 4-11 years of age. And often children under 4 years of age can travel free. Fares for children are clearly noted in the price section of each individual country’s pass/ticket information through out the site. As a general rule, children under 4 years of age can travel with an adult at no charge unless the child requires a seat. If the child requires a seat, refer to the child fare in each individual country. The fees quoted for seat reservations are the same for both children and adults. Generally children under age 12 qualify for a child’s pass/ticket in most countries including UK and Switzzerland.. Rail Pass are Free for children under 16 years of age who are traveling with an adult in Britain and Switzerland.
