Trains from Palermo to Amsterdam

• You can take your bags on board Trenitalia's Intercity Notte trains free of charge.
• In most cases, there are no baggage size limits – you can even travel with musical instruments and sports equipment. You’ll just need to make sure that your baggage is compatible with the space available on board.

A minibar trolley service is available on all Intercity Notte trains – you can choose from a wide range of snacks and drinks. Vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free options are available too.

Unfortunately, free WiFi is not available on Intercity Notte trains.

• Kids under 4 can travel for free if a seat is not assigned to them. If they do have a seat, they can get 50% off Base tickets (standard fare).
• Children aged 4-14 also get 50% off, or 30% off if they’re traveling in the Comfort couchette or Deluxe cabin Relax.

• You can take your folding bike with you if it’s stored in one of the dedicated luggage spaces.
• If you have a traditional bike, you’ll need to disassemble it and place it in a bag that is not larger than 80 x 110 x 45cm (31.4 x 43.3 x 17.7 inches).

• Small pets are allowed on board free of charge, if they’re placed in a carrier or cage of max dimensions of 70 x 30 x 50cm (27.5 x 11.8 x 19.6 inches). You’ll need to buy a ticket for the whole compartment.
• Bigger dogs are allowed on board if they have a ticket – it’s usually 50% off the Base ticket (standard fare).

Intercity Notte trains have a car with designated spaces for 2 passengers with a wheelchair and 2 companions. You’ll find a wheelchair symbol outside the car.

Depending on the class you’ll be traveling in, you’ll get to enjoy additional perks, including a wake-up service, breakfast, bedding and more.

• You can take your bags on board Trenitalia's Eurocity trains free of charge.
• In most cases, there are no baggage size limits – you can even travel with musical instruments and sports equipment. You’ll just need to make sure that your baggage is compatible with the space available on board.

• You’ll find a Bar-Bistrò on Eurocity trains that are travelling between Italy, Switzerland and Germany.
• A minibar trolley service is also available – you can choose from a wide range of snacks and drinks.

Free WiFi is available on Eurocity Giruno trains.

• With Bimbi Gratis Eurocity offer, children under the age of 16 to travel for free, while adults have 40% off the full Adult Standard fare. The offer is available on Eurocity Italy–Switzerland and Milan–Frankfurt trains for groups of 2 to 5 people, including at least 1 adult and 1 child under the age of 16.
• Book in Second Class and select carriage 7 to secure a seat in the Family Area - it is dedicated to children’s fun and leisure, featuring customised interiors and games set up on the tables.

Not all Eurocity trains allow you to take your bike on board – you’ll need to check in advance if you can travel with your bike. If that’s the case, you’ll need to buy a ticket and book your bike space before departure at the ticket office.

On Eurocity trains, passengers can bring one dog of any size, with a muzzle and a leash. Guide and assistance dogs can travel for free and don't need a ticket.

All of Trenitalia’s Eurocity trains offer dedicated spaces to passengers with disabilities.

A quiet area (or Area Silenzio) is available on all Eurocity Giruno trains.

You can take unlimited luggage for free without reservation, including sports equipment. Store items under seats, overhead racks (70 × 50 × 30 cm), or larger racks by the doors for bigger suitcases.

When traveling with ICE, you can enjoy an extensive menu in the on-board restaurant, or you can grab a snack from the bistro carriage. If you choose the latter, you can enjoy your food and drink in the bistro or take it back to your seat.

Upgrade to First Class and you will be served complimentary food and drink at your seat.

DB change their menu every three months, but you will always find a wide variety of locally sourced food and drink, including a range of vegetarian and vegan dishes.

If you’re traveling on an ICE train, you can connect to the free WiFi and catch up on some work or your favorite TV show.

You can also connect to the ICE portal, where you’ll find a wide range of entertainment, such as films, television, audiobooks, games, newspapers and magazines.

On DB’s ICE trains, kids under 5 years old travel for free and don’t need a ticket. Children up to 14 years old travel for free if they are accompanied by a person who is at least 15 years old.

You can also book family areas and children compartments on all ICE trains.

With ICE, you need a bicycle ticket and reservation to take a bicycle onboard. The reservation for your bike is included in the price.

Generally, bike storage spaces are located in second class carriages. Please note that your seat and bike storage space might be located in different carriages.

You can travel with your pet on all ICE trains. You do not need an extra ticket If you have a small dog and they can travel in a transport box. If your dog or pet is bigger than the size of a house cat, you will need an additional ticket, which costs 50% less than a standard ticket. Dogs not traveling in a transport box must be on a lead and wear a muzzle.

Assistance dogs travel free of charge and do not have to wear a muzzle on the train.

DB’s Mobility Service can assist you with boarding, disembarking or changing trains. Also, staff are happy to answer any questions or assist with any queries to make your journey easier.