Visit the Deutsche Bahn Seat Reservations page (see Resources) and click the red "Book Online" button in the middle of the page. Select your travel details on the next page and click the "Search" button. Select a departure and click the "Purchase" button under the "Standard Fare" column. On the next page click the "Continue without BahnCard" button. Under the header "Reservation" on the next page select "Seat Reservation Only (No Ticket)." In the "Seat Requests" section select the number of seats and preferred location/type. Click the "Proceed" button. Review the next page to make sure your requests have been accepted. If there are any issues, return to the previous page and make changes. If all is well click the "Proceed" button. The following pages will ask for personal and payment information. You can print your reservation confirmation at the end of the payment process.
Visit the RailEurope homepage (see Resources) and click the "Book a Reservation for Your Pass" link below the "Check Fares and Schedules" booking widget on the left side of the page. Select "German Rail Pass" from the drop-down menu in the first field. Type the name of your departure city in the "From" box and your destination city in the "To" box. Type your travel date in the "Departure Date" field in this format: MM/DD/YYYY. Select the number of travelers and class of service from the respective drop-down menus. Click "Search." Select the train journey that fits your schedule and make the reservation. The following pages will request personal and payment information and will lead you to a printable confirmation page at the end of the process.
Call the Deutsche Bahn International Service Hotline for assistance with seat reservations. The English-speaking operators will arrange for tickets and or reservations 7 days per week. Visit the nearest German rail station if you are in-country.
Locate the ticket window and request a reservation for the train of your choosing. Show the ticket agent your German rail pass and you will be charged according to the reservation rate schedule posted on the Deutsche Bahn website.
Visit one of the Deutsche Bahn licensed sales offices located throughout the world. These locations provide a full range of services, including seat reservation sales.
