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Faqs - booking germany flights, what child safety seat regulations must i be aware of before renting a car in germany.

Children up to the age of 12 who are shorter than 1.5 meters (59 inches) are required by German law to ride in an authorized car seat or booster. In case all the other restraints in your rented car are being used by other kids, the child may ride in the rear seat of the car, but they must have a seat belt.

What other cities can I access from MUC Airport once I reach Germany from the US?

MUC Airport serves several other nearby cities that can be easily accessed by public bus services, a rented car, or a cab. Some of the nearby cities to MUC that you should consider visiting on your visit to Germany include Freising, Neufahrn, Erding, as well as Eching in addition to Munich.

Are there affordable airport lounges on flight routes between the USA and Germany?

Yes. Travelers who wish to enjoy airport lounges before boarding their preferred airlines from the US to Germany should consider flying from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). This airport features an economy lounge known as the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 1. This lounge is widely affordable for passengers who plan on traveling from the US to Germany on a budget.

How can I catch the first flight at New York Stewart International Airport on the SWF-BRE route to Germany?

You should consider booking a hotel room in a nearby hotel to SWF Airport if you intend to catch the earliest flight to Germany from SWF. One nearby hotel for consideration is Homewood Suites by Hilton Newburgh-Stewart Airport, located 0.61 miles away.

Which airport is most convenient to Berlin?

The city of Berlin is served by two major international airports: Berlin Schönefeld Airport (SXF) and Berlin Tegel (TXL). Flying into either airport can get you to downtown Berlin in less than an hour via the 24/7 S-Bahn trains, but coming from Tegel can shave around 10-15m off your total travel time.

Where should I fly into to visit the Black Forest?

For travelers looking to visit the Black Forest, there are a handful of airports that can be a good option. Frankfurt Airport is one of the closest airports in Germany, but it can also be convenient to fly into Zurich, Switzerland, and travel to the Black Forest from there.

Do I need a visa to visit Germany?

US nationals currently don’t require a visa to enter Germany for less than 30 days. However, in 2021, US citizens will be required to apply for an ETIAS before traveling to Germany and the rest of the Schengen Zone. Official information can be sought on US government websites, as the guidelines are subject to change.

I’ll be flying to Germany to visit the Rhine Valley, which airport should I fly into?

The Rhine Valley is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Germany. To reach the Rhine Valley, it is most convenient to fly into either Cologne or Frankfurt. If you’re traveling exclusively to Rhine Valley, Cologne is technically the closest air hub; however, Frankfurt is a popular destination and can also provide convenient access.

How long is the flight to Germany?

An average nonstop flight from the United States to Germany takes 9h 45m, covering a distance of 4632 miles. The most popular route is Newark - Frankfurt am Main with an average flight time of 7h 25m.

What is the cheapest flight to Germany?

The cheapest ticket to Germany from the United States found in the last 72 hours was $153 one-way, and $351 round-trip. The most popular route is Newark to Frankfurt am Main and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $523.

Which airlines fly to Germany?

Lufthansa, United Airlines & Air Canada fly the most frequently from the United States to Germany. The most popular route is from New York to Frankfurt am Main, and Air Canada, Lufthansa and United Airlines fly this route the most.

What are the most popular destinations in Germany?

The next most popular destinations are Munich (21%) and Berlin (14%). Searches for flights to Düsseldorf (4%), to Hamburg (3%) and to Stuttgart (2%) are also popular.

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  • Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt (BER) is widely preferred as the arrival airport for most travelers flying from the US to Germany because of its close proximity to Berlin, the country's capital city. Passengers traveling this route have the choice of flying on indirect flights with just one layover at Zurich Airport (ZRH) for SWISS Airlines or Copenhagen Airport (CPH) for Scandinavian Airlines, among others, from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  • A majority of travelers who plan to tour Germany from the USA’s east-coast region depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to different destination airports in Germany. Those travelers who wish to take the shortest time possible from the US to Germany should consider following the JFK to Munich International Airport (MUC) route. JFK acts as a hub for Lufthansa airlines, one major airline offering direct flights from the USA to Germany.
  • Consider using Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) if you are planning on traveling to Germany from the central regions of the USA. Travelers who fly via this route from the USA to Germany have the option of using connecting flights only as there are no airlines offering direct flights on this route.
  • Consider landing at airports like Hamburg Airport (HAM), Hannover Airport (HAJ), or Bremen Airport (BRE), if you are planning on visiting any of the cities located in the northern region of Germany. All major international airports serving flights from the US to Germany use these three airports.
  • Travelers coming from the Northwest region of the United States should consider flying out of Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Those who indent to take the shortest time possible from SEA Airport should consider landing at MUC. Even though there are no nonstop flights on this route, there is a considerable number of airlines serving indirect flights with a single layover at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), like Lufthansa and American Airways.
  • When you’re booking your flight to Germany, it’s likely that you’ll find yourself with a layover. There are nonstop flights from the US to Germany departing from Baltimore, New Jersey and New Orleans, but those departing from other cities will most likely have at least a single stop along the way.
  • If you’ll be making your way through Bavaria, it can be handy to fly into Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to make getting around more convenient. Flying into Frankfurt Airport puts you more readily within reach of Stuttgart and Rothenburg. However, if you’re traveling throughout the entire area, you can book your return flight out of Munich to save time.
  • For easy access to both southern Germany and Austria, it can be beneficial to book your flight to Germany via Munich Airport (MUC). Munich is a popular destination on its own, and its proximity to Austria can help you add several areas of interest to your vacation with little extra effort.
  • Flying into Prague can be an option if you’re sticking to attractions in eastern Germany and the Czech Republic. Prague is convenient not only to several areas of the Czech Republic, but also Leipzig, Dresden and Nuremberg once you cross over into Germany. A popular route is flying into Prague and returning from Leipzig.
  • Oktoberfest, one of the most internationally famous festivals in Germany, generally runs from the last week of September to early October. Flight prices can surge during these few weeks, so unless you’re traveling to Germany specifically for Oktoberfest, it can save you money to book your flights outside of these dates.

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Had to run to make it only to have the flight delayed to wait for all the late connectors Second drink service skipped up

Boarding was a sh!t show. JFK BOARDING was awful. The agent called three sections at a time Clogging the area then yelling at people to not block the walk way. How are you going to call delta one , premium select and comfort plus at once and the yell at highest paying passengers. Need to do a lot better and the flight attendants in the galley need to understand that their voices travel. They were talking about others and everyone in the cabin heard them

Uncomfortable seats on 14 hour flight. Mediocre food. On time and great crew.

Please see my lengthy description on MSP to Atlanta survey. Tailbone is killing me from old hard seats. Seat would not recline and were not near exit row. Entertainment did not work properly and couldn’t use. No audio and touch screen failed. 3 plus hours of discomfort in narrower seats than previous flight not in comfort plus. Very dissatisfied and deserve comfort plus charges refunds, at the very least, for both my wife and I. The plane needs to be retired. Please feel free to contact me directly for further details.

MSP to Atlanta was much better than Atlanta to St. Kitts. Paid $180 each for myself and wife for Delta comfort from Atlanta to St. Kitts. Seats were more narrow and obviously old and worn out. Tailbone is killing me. Seat would not recline. Seats behind reclined and we were not an exit row or in front of an exit row. Entertainment did not work in that the movie jumped forward and back and there was no audio. The plug in the arm rest was loose. Flight attendant tried “resetting” the video for my seat but no good. She never checked back. Someone else near me had the same issue. Touch screen was unresponsive. No where near as comfortable as MSP to Atlanta flight. 3 plus hrs. flight time without the basic amenities and not even remotely close to comfortable but paid for Comfort plus. I will be very disappointed if I have the same on my return “Comfort Plus” flight St. Kitts to Atlanta. At the very least my wife and I should be refunded for round trip “Comfort Plus” charges. Please feel free to contact me directly for more details.

public website still broken for years randomly blocking browsers with privacy options active after loading a page maybe once. check-in on laptop was almost impossible but eventually randomly worked. had to print pass at airport since couldn't get back in to load digital pass on mobile firefox or chrome. red eye flight so smooth onboarding, plenty of room to spread out, easy offboarding. onboard wifi instructions mention vpn can cause problems connecting but fails to also mention private dns. no printed or built in menu list, seems weird to require personal device to point at qr code link for menu which does not even allow direct ordering. people with health condition risk related dietary restrictions trying to avoid for example cholesterol and sugar are left guessing what they can order either way without nutritional info highlights (cranberry juice was minute maid cocktail with as much suger as typical can of soda). tap to pay wasn't working and always seems sketchy to manually enter card info. good movie variety, so limited tv was okay.

It wasn't really their fault it was the horrible winds and we just got unlucky.

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

The main person that was coordinating everything was a short white/light skin Spanish man and he was very rude. It honestly made me feel like it was everyone’s First day at work. His announcements were very not reasonable and they did not make sense. The stewardess on the flight that made the announcements she didn’t even know what she was talking about she sounded inebriated. There were no snacks or drinks on our flight there wasn’t even much turbulence. This flight was not enjoyable nor was it what a Delta flight should be and just this past week I flew with Delta 3 times.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Flight was delayed by 3 hours. The pilot made up 1 hour during the flight, but that made the wait at the airport 5 hours once you factor getting there 2 hours early.

That flight was smooth, and staff we courteous. it was a full flight so very tight. The boarding through security was not properly controlled. it was rushed and the scanning process for our bags, etc. was pilling up at the other end with no time to empty our belonging my personal items almost toppled over on the floor if i hadn't caught it rapidly. Was it just that time, or always like this - cant say. other than that all else was fine.

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

Some of these FA’s need attitude check. Snarky bitches

Flight from CLT to DUS via MUC ticketed by United Airlines and operated by Lufthansa. 2nd leg of flight from MUC to DUS was cancelled and no notification provided. At check in , Lufthansa agents at airport were unable to locate record and wanted us to contact United Airlines directly.

Flight was on time. Staff were friendly. I paid for Economy Plus but was required to check my standard carry-on luggage due to lack of space on the aircraft. This cost me 30 minutes, unexpectedly, in waiting at the baggage claim. This experience did not meet my expectations.

737 Max was leaking water into the cabin through the windows. Overhead bins opened on landing. Bad bad plane.

Boarding went well, staff was friendly. Food was not goods at all. I had ordered vegan meal. The seat I picked didn’t have storage area in the front and so had to put my small back pack at the top.my flight to Bangalore from Munich, the tv was broken so I got complimentary wifi which never worked. Food there too wasn’t good. I had paid extra for the seats. The only good thing is that the fact we have a flight direct from Charlotte to Bangalore with one stop in Munich!

one hour to board connecting flight from frankfurt trying to beat the far Z gate and with immigration of USA ppus waited for delayed boarding in gare for an hour and fly half gour late worst transit im frankfurt this airlines are for profit passengers are victim of dysfunctional airline frankfurt so crowded restroom are too small

Great seats assigned and comfortable, movies are good, food is delicious, great experience. No delays and they prioritize boarding children with parents which is plus.

they canceled my flight and we’re absolutely atrocious and helping me rebook

My flight was canceled. New flight is 40 hours later and I still didn’t get the flight from Frankfurt to Zagreb.

Great service. The flight was in great condition and the staff was very cheerful.

Check in crew in Charlotte NC was superb. There were 6 of them plus what looked like a supervisor, helping to answer questions and keep things moving. Never saw so many check in crew. Then some of them showed up at the gate later for boarding. Great. The flight was mediocre. The seats were small with little leg room. The screens kept coming on when we were trying to sleep and wouldn’t shut off. I know we paid far less than first class but does that mean we should be shoved in there??

The accommodations are top-notch. The only negative was that both our initial flights were delayed, which caused us to miss one and almost miss the other. The staff immediately handled the missed flight and compensated us for the inconvenience.

Like: On-time performance Dislikes: Old aircraft with faded paint (A330), no WiFi availability, dismal food (dinner was a very poor selection, while "breakfast" was a joke!)

Food should be provided according to the passengers selection. In flight entertainment system must be updated with latest devices and applications. Proper over head headset must be provided rather than providing cheaper ones.

Very organized check in and boarding experience. Good crew very helpfull.

Food could be better quality - everything else was excellent , thanks Lufthansa team . GOD bless you!!!

The crew on this flight were attentive, efficient and friendly. It really made for an enjoyable flight.

The crew on this flight were excellent. They were friendly and attentive. It really made the flight more enjoyable.

They canceled my flight , they put me on a different flight that was delayed and the connection was lost . They lost my luggage. And now I’m stuck with any of my belongings.

British Airways canceled our plane and gave us a new flight scheduled to leave in only three hours, so we had to drop everything and rush to the airport. The new itinerary only left us a one hour layover in Madrid, which was too short because the plane landed late and so we missed our connecting flight. We were then booked onto a flight scheduled to take off 8 hours later, and were not given any compensation or remedial measures.

Seat layout, flight/club attendant service, food variety and quality could have been better. Business class Standard is visibly low compared with 6 other airlines that we have traveled for the past two years.

Despite many attempts to work out a change, neither British Airways nor Kayak nor Chatdeal would allow us to cancel or change this flight so we lost all of the payments when we were not able to fly. Absolutely terrible customer service. We will never use either of the services again.

Overall good, but the fact that there was no WiFi was a big deal for me. I am not used to having no WiFi during long flights. I always fly Delta-KLM and they never have had an issue with WiFi.

It said that there was wifi. During the flight there was no wifi and while waiting at the gate the phone services already got cut off so I wasn’t able to say I am taxiing from the gate to my husband. This left me with an uncomfortable feeling. So I was waiting on the WiFi connection during flight and that never happened.

Asked for a wheelchair multiple times. Got denied the wheelchair in London layover.

They sell 1h /1h30min connection ticket that are impossible to make

Brand new airplane Airbus 330. Great crew. The staff on the ground is always a bit mediocre at Condor.

Some pretty unfriendly check in crew members. This is a no frills airline.

Seat was the worst I ever had in an airplane

I will definitely recommend your service. This is my first experience with Condor and so far it was great!

A flight attendant placed a meal on my tray. I was in 44E. The passenger who was in 44G had gone to the bathroom. I ate the meal. When the passenger in 44G asked where his meal was the flight attendant put the blame on me. She claimed another attendant put the meal on my tray. She then claimed when she gave me the meal she asked me if I had ordered a special meal. She did not Worst experience I have ever had with a crew member.

Entertainment screen was not functioning, there was no effort made by flight attendants to take care of the problem. All I could do was looking at customs forms and watch landing videos for 10 hrs 😁 Bruno Volk

I did not get a flight from JFK to Portland nonexistent Condor flight 308 does not exist and JetBlue knew nothing and someone changed my ticket and eliminated that leg of the flight. I would love to know who’s going to pay for my $750 car rental.

My return flight from JFK to Portland Maine disappeared and it cost me $750 to rent a car and drive home from New York. I don’t even know where to start with who screwed up or what condor blaming the ticket sales or JetBlue JetBlue knows nothing. Everyone giving me the runaround. Gotta say the service all-around sucked.

The flight was fine. We were served a meal and a snack. Boarding was fine.

I don't believe we were given any food... but for the size of the plane, it was pretty comfortable and a nice flight. I dont believe there was any individual onboard entertainment, and the headphone jack was the one with 2 holes, so I couldnt use my headphones... the boarding times were all over the place, and we never really flew on time.

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The Deutschland-Ticket: one single ticket is valid for local and regional travel by bus and on the rails across the whole of Germany for €49 a month.

49 € Ticket

A single ticket was introduced in May 2023 which is valid for bus and rail travel in Germany. It known by some as the “€49 ticket” for its price, and by others as the “Deutschland-Ticket”. Passengers can use the same monthly ticket on local and regional public transport across the whole of Germany , whether they are travelling in Berlin, Hamburg or Munich.

Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing has described the ticket as “the greatest fares reform which has ever taken place in local passenger travel in Germany.” The deal is aimed at persuading people to use bus and rail transport more often and thereby make their travel more climate-friendly. Expanding Germany’s rail network is considered a key element in the Federal Government’s planned revolution in mobility .

Successor to the €9 ticket

The idea for the Deutschland-Ticket arose from the success of the €9 ticket which was aimed at easing the burden on members of the public who were facing increased costs for electricity, food, heating and mobility in 2022. Through a Federal Government initiative, people could use local public transport for a flat rate of €9 during the summer months of June, July and August.

The new ticket, which is also known as the “Flat Rate for Regional Transport”, is available on subscription for €49 a month. The subscription can be cancelled with a month’s notice. The Federal Ministry of Transport believes the deal will make local travel by rail and bus in German “easy and convenient”. Until now, the cost of local public transport has sometimes varied widely, and local fare systems are often complicated and structured in different ways. With the €49 ticket, all that is now a thing of the past.

Passenger numbers up thanks to Deutschland-Ticket

According to figures from the Association of German Transport Companies (VDV), 10 million people have subscribed to the ticket in the first few months since the Deutschland-Ticket was introduced. That represents a 25% increase over passenger numbers last year.

New trains and tracks improve attractiveness

Faster and more modern trains operated by Deutsche Bahn are expected to make rail travel more attractive. According to the Federal Ministry of Transport, these will create space for almost 20,000 more passengers on long-distance trains. There are also plans to refurbish and extend the rail network. Improved infrastructure is hoped to deliver greater punctuality. Politicians are also promising better mobile networks on board trains.

Swap your driving licence for a Deutschland-Ticket

Some towns and cities are offering a deal targeted at older people, in which they are rewarded with a Deutschland-Ticket for a certain period of time in return for voluntarily giving up their driving licence. On the one hand, the plans aim to spare older people the stress of driving. On the other hand, it also promotes switching to an environmentally friendly alternative to driving a car. Lübeck, Dortmund, Leverkusen and the UN City Bonn are among the cities offering schemes like this.

Is the Deutschland-Ticket a model for Europe?

The Luxembourgian Transport Minister François Bausch has already suggested extending the validity of Deutschland-Tickets to cross-border bus lines. Bausch has said Luxembourg wants to share the costs of the plan, which was welcomed by all parties in the state parliament of Saarland.

France is considering the introduction of a ticket similar to the Deutschland-Ticket, which would also cost €49 a month. President Macron and Transport Minister Clement Beaune have both mooted the idea. The introduction of the ticket would make it possible to consider cross-border validity between Germany and France, Macron said in an interview.

The German Minister of Transport Volker Wissing has proposed extending the €49 ticket to the whole of Europe in the longer term.

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Deutsche Bahn (German Railways) high-speed IC and ICE trains are easily the best way to travel between major town & cities all over Germany, in comfort at ground level.  DB's ICE trains travel at up to 186 mph from city centre to city centre, and if you pre-book direct with the operator you can find some really cheap fares.

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International trains to & from Germany

Station guides, general train travel information, useful country information, how to check train times & buy tickets.

To check times & prices and to buy tickets in advance go to the German Railways website int.bahn.de ( on a mobile device, use this link ).

Anyone from any country can use bahn.de, all international credit cards accepted, you print your own ticket or can simply show it on your laptop or phone.

Tip:   I recommend registering when prompted, so you can log in, check all your bookings and re-print your tickets at any time.

Do you need to book in advance?

When does booking open.

Booking now opens up to 6 months ahead for German domestic tickets.

It was increased to 6 months from the previous 92 days in 2016.  However, the booking period is often less than this for dates immediately after the timetable changes at midnight on the 2nd Saturday in December.  Bookings for dates after the mid-December timetable change, including the Christmas period, usually open in mid-October.

Flexpreis or Sparpreis?

If you use int.bahn.de to book a long-distance train it initially shows the cheapest fare available against each train.

If you click on that fare, you'll then see a range of fares, Super Sparpreis , Sparpreis & Flexpreis .

Flexpreis is the full-price flexible fare.  A Flexpreis ticket can be bought online or at the station on the day of travel, the price in fact varies slightly on different dates, but not by a huge amount.  They are refundable, good for any train that day, just hop on and find any empty unreserved seat, seat reservation on long distance IC, ICE & EC trains is optional for a small extra charge, €4.90 in 2nd class, €5.90 in 1st class.

Sparpreis & Super Sparpreis fares are limited-availability advance-purchase fares, from €12.90, €19.90, €29.90, €39.90 and so on, the price varies significantly depending how far ahead you book and how popular that date, day and train is.  Spar is German for save .  Sparpreis & Super Sparpreis fares only allow travel on the specific train you book, although if your journey involves a connecting regional train you can use any regional train on the regional part of the route.  Prices vary like air fares, rising as departure approaches and the cheaper tickets are sold.  They disappear a few days before departure, leaving only the Flexpreis fare.

Super Sparpreis = no refunds, no changes.   Sparpreis fares are refundable (although for a DB credit voucher, not cash) up to the day before departure with a small fee deducted, no changes or refunds allowed from the day of departure onwards.

  • Children go free!   On DB trains, children under 6 go free, no ticket needed.  Children over 6 but aged under 15 also go free if they travel accompanied by a fare-paying adult, a great offer.  Book your tickets at int.bahn.de and it will work all this out for you.

Only one passenger name is needed

Only one name is necessary as I.D. to support a print-at-home ticket, even if that ticket covers several passengers.

If you buy hard copy tickets at a station, no name at all is needed.

Incidentally, until 2016 you had to show the credit/debit card used for the booking when using print-at-home tickets. I'm glad to say that this changed in October 2016, all you now need is a passport or other recognised ID to support a print-at-home online ticket.  You may or may not be asked for it by the conductor.

Tips for using int.bahn.de

Stopovers .  If you'd like a stopover en route, but still want a cheap saver fare from end to end, no problem.  Go to int.bahn.de and enter your start and end point, simply click Stopover , enter the place where you want to stop off, enter the number of hours stopover and off you go.  Maximum 2 days validity with a Sparpreis fare.

Alternatives to using bahn.de:   Bahn.de is one of the best train operator sites, but if for any reason you want an alternative site which can also book DB trains at DB prices, try these two:

Raileurope.com has a direct connection to DB's ticketing system so it sells the same trains, same prices, same print-at-home tickets at Bahn.de, but with a small booking fee.  It accepts all international credit cards so can be used by anyone from any country.  Raileurope.com also connects to the French, Italian & Spanish ticketing systems so can easily book multi-operator journeys such as Munich to Naples (which involves DB and Trenitalia) or Frankfurt to Bordeaux (which involves DB and SNCF).  Raileurope.com is also capable of splitting the booking to book some cross-Germany journeys (for example, Brussels to Poland) for which you'd have to manually split the booking at some logical point within Germany if you wanted to use bahn.de.

Thetrainline.com also has a connection to DB's system, so can sell print-at-home tickets (but not those which need to be posted) for DB train at the same prices as DB, but with a small booking fee.

Competing lo-cost operator:  Flixtrain

Almost all long-distance trains in Germany are operated by Deutsche Bahn (DB), the State-owned German Federal Railways.  But there is now one other long-distance operator worth mentioning.

Buy tickets by phone in the UK

If you live in the UK you can buy German train tickets direct from Deutsche Bahn on their English-speaking telesales line, 00 49 (0)30 311 68 29 04 .  Lines open 08:30-20:00 Monday-Friday, 09:00-13:00 Saturday & Sunday UK time, 1.5% fee for phone bookings.

Custom-made tours of Germany by train

Railbookers are a train travel specialist who can put together a tour of Germany for you as a package, including rail travel, hotels & transfers.  On their website you'll find a range of suggested tours & breaks which can be varied or customised to your own requirements.  And as you're booking a package, they'll take care of you if anything happens to one part of the itinerary such as a strike or delay.  They now have offices in the UK, USA & Australia.

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Tailor Made Rail can arrange tours of Germany by train, they have suggested itineraries or they can organise a trip based on your own requirements, they welcome complex itineraries!  As it's a package, they'll take care of you if anything happens on one part of the trip, for example, a national strike.  They're TTA-protected - like ATOL, but not only for agencies that sell air travel.

Call their dedicated seat61 phone line 020 3778 1461 and quote seat 61 when booking.  From outside the UK call +44 20 3778 1461.  Lines open 09:00-17:30 Monday-Friday.  Their website is www.tailormaderail.com/destinations/germany .

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DB's discount card:  Bahncard

What are bahncards.

You get the discount on German domestic journeys, and on international journeys to, from or across Germany.

However, for international journeys the discount will not normally be the full 25% or 50% as the reduction is not necessarily applied to the part outside Germany (test it before buying a Bahncard to see what actual effect a Bahncard has - see my top tip below).

Man in Seat 61's top tip:   Before buying a Bahncard, run an enquiry for the journeys you actually plan to make, using int.bahn.de (a) as normal and (b) with a Bahncard 25 or Bahncard 50 discount added.  See what it does to prices.  If you see no difference, the discount may not apply to your particular journey.  If you see a difference, do the savings justify the cost of the card?

Types of Bahncard

Each type of Bahncard can be bought for either 2nd class or 1st class.

Check prices & buy a Bahncard

Special regional tickets.

These one-day unlimited travel passes are well worth knowing about, even though they're not valid on fast long-distance trains, only on slower regional trains.  If you want a railpass valid on all trains, including high-speed and long-distance ones, see the German Rail Pass section below .

Deutschland ticket

Unlimited travel on regional transport nationwide for €49 a month

From 1 May 2023 Germany offers unlimited travel on regional transport nationwide for €49 per month.  This is the successor to the popular (but temporary) €9 ticket created after the pandemic to address the cost-of-living crisis.  Unlike the €9 ticket, the Deutschlandticket will be a permanent product.

The Deutschland ticket is good for all regional trains run by DB and by other operators across the whole of Germany ()marked R, RE, RB, IRE or S-Bahn in the timetable) and other types of local & regional transport including local buses, city buses, trams & U-Bahn.

It's even valid on the famous Harz Railway , including steam-hauled trains, but not on the branch line up the Brocken.

It's not valid on long-distance ICE & IC trains or similar long-distance trains classified EuroCity, Eurostar, TGV, Railjet, Westbahn, Flixtrain or Snälltåget.  So yes, you could cross Germany with it if you wanted, but only using slower regional trains.

The Deutschland ticket covers journeys wholly within Germany, with a few exceptions:  For example, it's valid on cross-border regional trains to/from Salzburg in Austria, to/from Venlo, Arnhem, Hengelo & Enschede in the Netherlands, to/from Basel Bad Bf & Basel SBB in Switzerland, and to/from Zgorzelec in Poland.  But remember, only on the regional trains (marked R, RE, RB, BRB and so on), not EC, RJ, RJX, IC or ICE long-distance trains or privately-run Westbahn (WB) trains.

It's valid from the 1st of the month to the end of the month :  Unlike normal passes or season ticket which can start on any date you choose, each month's Deutschland ticket is valid from the 1st of the month to the last day of the month.  So if you bought one on 30 May, that would be a 'May' Deutschland ticket valid from 1 to 31 May and you'd only get 2 days use out of it, 30 & 31 May - but it would still cost €49!

Only sold as a rolling monthly subscription :  It's aimed at commuters not tourists, so the Deutschland ticket is only sold as a rolling monthly subscription or one-off annual payment.  However, you can cancel the monthly subscription it at any time, even after paying for only 1 month, just be aware that most vendors require you to cancel before the 10th of the month to avoid paying for the following month's €49 Deutschland ticket.  Most vendors require payment by direct debit, a few allow payment by credit card.

Children : As it's aimed at commuters, there's no child version and no provision to add children to your account.  However, a child can travel on an adult ticket (just not the other way around).  If you want to buy Deutschland tickets for yourself and your children, use RMVgo app at sites.rmv.de/en/deutschlandticket , the Rhein-Main Lander, because this (unlike other Landers' apps) allows one person to open an account and buy Deutschland tickets for multiple people including children, with a credit card in one transaction.  The catch?  It may not accept non-German addresses, my correspondent had to use the address of his German hotel but successfully bought tickets for himself and his kids.  Feedback would be appreciated .

If you only want a Deutschland ticket for one month to enjoy a one month's unlimited travel on regional trains across Germany, buy a Deutschland ticket before the 10th of that month by setting up a monthly credit card payment.  Then make sure you cancel the subscription before the 10th of that same month to avoid paying for the following month.

How to buy a Deutschland ticket:

Don't bother trying to use the German Railways (DB) website www.bahn.com to buy a Deutschland ticket as it only accepts payment by direct debit and setting up a direct debit with a non-German bank account results in an error message.  #fail!

The easiest way for foreign visitors to buy a Deutschland ticket is to buy from Bremen area transit authority VBN using their FahrPlaner app because (a) it accepts payment by credit card, (b) it's in English, and (c) it has no problem with overseas users, overseas addresses or UK postcodes.  #result!

Step 1, download the FahrPlaner app for iPhone or MFahrPlaner app for Android (please let me know if those links stop working).

Step 2, the app should open in English.  Click the menu icon top left and go to Tickets .  Then select Deutschlandticket.

Step 3, click the red PROCEED TO LOGIN button at the bottom.  Then click Sign up for free and register, it lists most countries including United Kingdom and United States and has no problem with UK postcodes.

Step 4, select Credit Card and buy your Deutschland ticket.

This is a rolling subscription which you can cancel at any time.

You show the Deutschland Ticket as a QR code in the app on your phone.  Easy!

If you only want one Deutschland ticket for one month, buy it before the 10th of the month then cancel your subscription also before the 10th of the month.  That prevents payment being taken for the following month.

To cancel the subscription, you must open the order confirmation email they sent you when you bought it and click on the cancellation link.  You cannot cancel your subscription from the app.

If you have children, you'll need to use the RMVgo app instead, see the paragraph about children above.

Quer-durchs-Land-Ticket

Unlimited regional off-peak train travel, €46.

The Quer-durchs-Land-Ticket ( Day Ticket for Germany ) gives a day's unlimited travel from 09:00 weekdays or from 00:00 Saturdays & Sundays, until 03:00 the following morning on all regional & regional-express trains (RE, RB, IRE, S-Bahn) throughout the whole of Germany.

The first traveller pays €46, each additional passenger pays just €9 to be added to the same ticket, up to a maximum total of 5 passengers.

You can't use fast IC, ICE or EC trains, only slower regional trains, so a long-distance journey which could be made on a fast direct IC or ICE train could be very slow and involve several changes if made using purely regional trains.  But it can be a very cheap way to go, especially if you haven't been able to book a cheap advance-purchase ticket for an ICE or IC train.

For more information, see int.bahn.de/en/offers/regional/day-ticket-germany .

To buy a ticket online and print it out yourself, see int.bahn.de/en/offers/regional/day-ticket-germany .

Alternatively, these tickets can be bought on the day of travel from the self-service ticket machines at German stations, although it costs €2 more if you buy from a staffed counter.

Lander tickets

Bayern ticket, schönes-wochenende-ticket :  discontinued, railpasses for germany, interrail germany pass:  click to check prices & buy online, german rail pass, maps of the german rail network, what are german trains like , intercity express (ice).

InterCity Express high-speed trains, usually known as ICE, are German Railways' front-rank trains, travelling at up to 200 km/h (186 mph, ICE3), 280 km/h (175 mph, ICE1 & ICE2) or 250 km/h (155 mph, ICE4).  They have 1st & 2nd class, a restaurant car, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.  More about ICE trains .

InterCity trains (IC)

InterCity trains travel at up to 200 km/h (125 mph), usually using a locomotive and conventional carriages.  Some InterCity trains cross borders into neighbouring countries and these may be classified EuroCity (EC) rather than InterCity.  Power sockets at all seats, and usually some sort of refreshment service.  More about IC trains .

A German Intercity train at Amsterdam Centraal .

2nd class seating on an Intercity train.  Larger photo .

Regional trains

Regional trains are shown as R, RB, RE and so on, where RE is a faster regional express.  Some are operated by Deutsche Bahn (DB, German Railways), others are outsourced to private operators such as Abellio, Metronom, Erixx, but still run as part of the national network with tickets sold by DB at int.bahn.de .  They come in many different shapes and sizes, some single-deck, some double-deck.  No  catering, so bring your own food & drink.  No seat reservation necessary or possible, you sit where you like.

Sleeper trains

There are several German domestic routes where a sleeper is an option.  These are now run by ÖBB (Austrian Railways) and branded Nightjet:

Düsseldorf, Cologne, Koblenz < > Munich, see the Nightjet page .

Hamburg, Hannover < > Munich, see the Nightjet New Generation page .

Seat numbering plans : Click here

Travel tips.

Language problems?

First-time visitors often think this will be a problem, but it hardly ever is.  At stations, signs are usually in English as well as German, or they use easy-to-understand pictograms.  On-train announcements on long-distance trains are often made in English as well as German.

Food & drink on German trains

Most long-distance trains have at least a bistro car serving tea, coffee, wine, beer & snacks from a counter, with some tables nearby if you'd want to eat and drink in the bistro car rather than take it back to your seat.  See sample ICE bistro menu .  Many German long-distance trains have a proper sit-down waiter-service restaurant car.  In first class on ICE you'll often be asked if you want to order food or drink, and it will be brought and served at your seat.

Alternatively, feel free to bring your own food and drink (even a bottle of wine, if you like) onto the train, there's no rules against that on the rails.

Luggage on trains

There are no baggage fees or weight limits, and you don't check your bags in, you simply take them with you onto the train, placing them on the racks at the end of each car or amongst the seats, or above your head.  It's usually possible to keep all your bags in sight.  More about luggage on trains .

Should you reserve a seat or not?

Reserving a seat is optional on most German trains.  You can add a reserved seat to your booking for €4.90 in 2nd class, €5.90 in 1st class. 

If you don't reserve, you simply sit in any empty unreserved seat.  Small LED displays above each seat show which seats are reserved between which stations, and which seats are free.  Travelling alone, middle of the day, mid-week in February, you'll have plenty of seats to choose from.  But a family group, travelling on a Friday afternoon in July would be well advised to reserve seats.  And for any long journey it's best to be on the safe side and reserve. 

You can make a seat reservation separately (i.e. after buying your ticket) by going to int.bahn.de , clicking in the from or to field to open the parameters panel, set up an enquiry and run it by clicking Book seat only .

On the seat reservation display for each seat:

ggf. reserviert - this means the train's on-board reservation system hasn't been updated with the latest information from the main DB reservation system.  Usually all of the seats show this message if this happens.  Seat reservations are still valid, but cannot be shown on the LED displays, so you can sit in these seats but you could be asked to move if someone shows up with a reservation.

ggf. freigeben - this is a last-minute reservation seat.  You can sit in it if you like, but will have to move if someone shows up with a reservation.

bahn.comfort - travellers holding a frequent traveller BahnCard have priority for these seats. You can sit in these seats but someone with a BahnCard may show up and claim it.  Though how they'd know you didn't have a BahnCard and so ask you to move is another question!

Schwerbehinderte means that seat is reserved for people with disabilities.

First class lounges at stations

There are lounges for holders of certain types of first class ticket at Berlin, Bremen, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt Main Airport, Hamburg, Hanover, Cologne, Leipzig, Mannheim, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart. Follow the signs to the DB Lounge .  They're typically open 07:00-21:00 daily, search int.bahn.de for details.  The lounges offer complimentary tea, coffee, soft drinks, beer & snacks.  Unfortunately, only holders of expensive 1st class Flexpreis tickets get lounge access, you don't get access with 1st class Sparpreis or Super Sparpreis fares or 1st class Interrail or Eurail passes.

Left luggage at stations

All German stations except the smallest have left-luggage lockers in various sizes, up to suitcase-sized.  More information on left luggage lockers & prices .

Bikes can be carried on all German trains if semi-dismantled & placed in a bike bag, they then travel as ordinary luggage. 

Undismantled bikes are carried on most suburban & regional trains, you need a Bicycle Day Ticket ( Fahrradtageskarte ) which you can buy online at int.bahn.de (use the site search to find it) or at stations for a few euros.

Undismantled bikes are also carried on most InterCity trains , ICE-T & ICE4 trains for a fee as these have been fitted with bike racks, prior reservation required.  Undismantled bicycles are not carried on high-speed ICE trains other than ICE-T & ICE4 .

To find a train that takes bikes, go to int.bahn.de , click in the from field to open the details panel and select Bicycle transport possible .

To book yourself and your bike on a train in Germany, go to int.bahn.de , click in the from field to open the details panel, click on Passenger, bicycles and add a bicycle to the booking.  For more information, see the bicycles by train page .

Dogs & pets

Dogs can be taken on all German trains, sometimes free, sometimes for a small fee.  For more information, see the dogs & pets page .

Places not served by the main rail network

Neuschwanstein, Germany's fairytale castle:   See details here .

Eagles's Nest:   See details here .

Take a good guidebook.  For independent travel, the best guidebook is either the Lonely Planet or Rough Guide.  Both guidebooks provide an excellent level of practical information and historical and cultural background.  You won't regret buying one!

Buy in the UK from Amazon.co.uk

Or buy in the usa from amazon.com.

Or buy the Lonely Planets from the Lonely Planet website , with shipping worldwide.    Alternatively, you can download just the chapters or areas you need in .PDF format from the Lonely Planet Website , from around £2.99 or US$4.95 a chapter.

Tours of Germany by train

Railbookers, railbookers.co.uk.

If you want to tour Germany by train, with all your train reservations and hotels sorted for you, contact rail travel specialists Railbookers and they'll create the best rail holiday for you, hassle-free.  They take good care of their clients and get a lot of repeat business.  They have offices in the UK, USA & Australia.

Tailor Made Rail, tailormaderail.com

Tailor Made Rail can arrange tours of Germany by train based on your own requirements, they welcome complex itineraries.  As it's a package, they'll take care of you if anything happens on one part of the trip, for example, a national strike.  They're TTA-protected - like ATOL, but not only for agencies that sell air travel.

Recommended hotels

Here are my suggested hotels conveniently located for arrival by train in key German cities, all with good or great reviews.  You are unlikely to be disappointed by any hotel scoring over 8.0 out of 10 on Booking.com .

In Frankfurt

If you walk out of Hamburg Hbf's main eastern exit, you'll find a row of good hotels lined up in front of you on the opposite side of the Kirchenallee.  The pick of these is the excellent 4-star Hotel Reichshof Hamburg , across the road and to the left with art deco-based design and great reviews.  It has its own restaurant for lunch or dinner, although I'd still be tempted to try the beer & traditional German food at Nagel's bar, 150m south along the Kircheallee, restaurant-kneipe-hamburg.de .

The Hotel Europaischer Hof is another good choice and directly in front of you across the road when you walk out of the station.  Other hotels next to Hamburg Hbf with good reviews include the 5-star Hotel Continental Novum (to the right of the Europaischer), Hotel Furst Bismarck (to the right of the Continental Novum), and the Hotel Atlantic Kempinski .

If you'd prefer a hotel right in the city centre, the Henri Hotel Hamburg Downtown is 5 minutes walk from the station on the city side, and gets really great reviews.

If you're on a budget, private rooms in the A&O Hotel start at around £33 for one person or £49 for two people booked at www.hostelworld.com .  The A&O is an 11-minute 900m walk south of Hamburg Hbf, see walking map .  Also try the innovative Cab20 capsule hotel , a 550m 6-minute walk from the station, see walking map .

Affordable hotels right next to Munich Hbf with good or great reviews include the reliable Eden Hotel Wolff or the NH Collection München , both directly across the road from the station's north side exit, ideal for an overnight stop between trains.  I've used the Hotel Wolff myself.

Also consider the more upmarket 25 Hours Hotel The Royal Bavarian , Excelsior by Giesel or Mercure München City Center , all a stone's throw from the station with great reviews.

If you want to push the boat out, the luxurious 5-star Sofitel Munich Beyerpost is right outside the station's south side exit, located in the former Royal Bavarian Post Office building dating from 1896-1900.  It comes complete with a spa with massage service and sauna.

If you're on a budget, the Wombat's Hostel Munich is close to the station's south side exit with private rooms & dorm beds, with good reviews.

Booking.com for hotels

I generally use Booking.com for hotels for 3 reasons:

(1) It keeps all my hotel bookings together in one place;

(2) I've come to trust Booking.com 's review scores;

(3) Booking.com usually offers a clearly-marked Free cancellation option.

Free cancellation means you can secure hotels risk-free even before trains open for booking, and if necessary change those bookings if your plans evolve.

If I'm only staying a night or two, I look for a hotel near the station to make arrival & departure easy.  You can enter the station name (e.g. Berlin Hbf ) as search location.  If staying longer, I look for a hotel close to the sights, entering the name of a city attraction as the search location, then using map view.

AirBnB:  Airbnb.com

www.airbnb.com began in 2008 when two designers who had space to share hosted three travellers looking for a place to stay.  AirBnB is a platform which connects hosts with guests, so you can now book a room in people's homes, or an apartment, flat or house which people want to rent out.  It can be nicer than a hostel, cheaper than many hotels.

Backpacker hostels: Hostelworld.com

www.hostelworld.com :  If you're on a tight budget, don't forget about backpacker hostels.  Hostelworld offers online booking of cheap private rooms or dorm beds in backpacker hostels in Paris and most other European cities at rock-bottom prices.

Travel insurance & other tips

Always take out travel insurance.

You should take out travel insurance with at least £1m or preferably £5m medical cover from a reliable insurer.  It should cover trip cancellation and loss of cash & belongings up to a reasonable limit.  These days, check you're covered for covid-19-related issues, and use an insurer whose cover isn't invalidated by well-meant but excessive Foreign Office travel advice against non-essential travel. An annual policy is usually cheapest even for just 2 or 3 trips a year, I have an annual policy with Staysure.co.uk myself.  Don't expect travel insurance to bail you out of every missed connection, see the advice on missed connections here .  Here are some suggested insurers, I get a little commission if you buy through these links, feedback always welcome.

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Get an eSIM with mobile data package

Don't rely on WiFi, download an eSIM with a European mobile data package and stay connected.  Most newer mobile phones can download a virtual SIM including iPhone 11 & later, see device compatibility list .  There's no need to buy a physical SIM card!  Maya.net is a reliable eSIM data retailer with a 4.5 out of 5 Trustpilot rating and a range of packages including unlimited data .

Get a Curve card for foreign travel

Most banks give you a poor exchange rate then add a foreign transaction fee on top.  A Curve MasterCard means no foreign transaction fees and gives you the mid-market exchange rate, at least up to a certain limit, £500 per month as I write this.  The money you spend on your Curve card goes straight onto one of your existing debit or credit cards.  And you can get a Curve card for free.

How it works:   1. Download the Curve app for iPhone or Android .  2. Enter your details & they'll send you a Curve MasterCard - they send to the UK and most European addresses.  3. Link your existing credit & debit cards to the app, you can link up to two cards with the free version of Curve, I link my normal debit card and my normal credit card.  4. Now use the Curve MasterCard to buy things online or in person or take cash from ATMs, exactly like a normal MasterCard. Curve does the currency conversion and puts the balance in your own currency onto whichever debit or credit card is currently selected in the Curve app.  You can even change your mind about which card it goes onto, within 14 days of the transaction.

I have a Curve Blue card myself, it means I can buy a coffee on a foreign station on a card without being stung by fees and lousy exchange rates, just by tapping the Curve card on their card reader.  The money goes through Curve to my normal debit card and is taken directly from my account (in fact I have the Curve card set up as payment card on Apple Pay on my iPhone, so can double-click my phone, let it do Face ID then tap the reader with the phone - even easier than getting a card out).  I get a little commission if you sign up to Curve, but I recommend it here because I think it's great.  See details, download the app and get a Curve card , they'll give you £5 cashback through that link.

Get a VPN for safe browsing.  Why you need a VPN

When travelling you may use free public WiFi which is often insecure.  A VPN encrypts your connection so it's always secure, even on unsecured WiFi.  It also means you can select the geographic location of the IP address you browse with, to get around geoblocking which a surprising number of websites apply.  See VPNs & why you need one explained .  ExpressVPN is a best buy with a 4.7 out of 5 Trustpilot ranking which I use myself - I've signed up as an ExpressVPN affiliate, and if you go with expressvpn.com using this link you should see a special deal, 3 months free with an annual subscription.  I also get some commission to help support this site.

Carry an Anker powerbank

Tickets, reservations, hotel bookings and Interrail or Eurail passes are often now held on your mobile phone.  You daren't let it run out of power, and you can't always rely on the phone's internal battery or on being near a power outlet.  I always carry an Anker powerbank which can recharge my phone several times over.  Buy from Amazon.co.uk or Buy from Amazon.com .

Touring cities?  Use hill walking shoes!

One of the best things I've done is swap my normal shoes for hill-walking shoes, in my case from Scarpa.  They're intended for hiking across the Pennines not wandering around Florence, but the support and cushioning for hiking works equally well when you're on your feet all day exploring foreign cities.  My feet used to give out first and limit my day, now the rest of me gives up before they do!

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You can now travel all through Germany with just one ticket.  With the Deutschland ticket from the BVG, you can use all public transport, including regional trains, for only €49 a month. 

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Day ticket for germany.

Flat rate: enjoy any number of journeys in one day on regional services throughout Germany

  • Unlimited travel for one day on regional services throughout Germany
  • Groups of up to five people , ideal for day trips
  • Up to three children between the ages of 6 and 14 travel free of charge

Frequently asked questions

What is the ticket called in german.

Quer-durchs-Land-Ticket

How much does the ticket cost?

1 passenger:  Total price: EUR 46 Price per person: EUR 46

2 passengers: Total price: EUR 55 Price per person: EUR 27.50

3 passengers: Total price: EUR 64 Price per person: EUR 21.33

4 passengers: Total price: EUR 73 Price per person: EUR 18.25

5 passengers: Total price: EUR 82 Price per person: EUR 16.40

How can I book a day ticket for Germany?

You can book the day ticket for Germany online as a digital ticket and save it as a PDF. To do this, select "Local transport only" as the means of transport in the travel information. You can of course also book the day ticket for Germany at DB ticket machines and with personal support at all DB sales outlets. The day ticket for Germany lets you travel across the country in second class on all regional trains (RB, IRE, RE) and S-Bahn trains operated by DB and other cooperating railway companies.

How far in advance can I buy the day ticket for Germany?

You can buy your day ticket for Germany up to six months in advance .

Which means of transport can I use?

The ticket is valid for second-class travel on all regional trains (RB, IRE, RE) and S-Bahn trains operated by DB and other cooperating railway companies.

Can children travel free of charge?

Children up to the age of 5 always travel for free, regardless of whether they are your own children. They do not have to be included when determining the number of passengers.

Up to three of your own or other children aged 6 to 14 can be taken along free of charge, regardless of whether the ticket is purchased for one or more people.

Can I take my bike with me free of charge?

To take bicycles with you, you need one all-day bike ticket per bicycle. Exceptions: This does not apply to routes where special conditions apply that allow holders of DB tickets to transport bicycles for free. Please contact the respective associations and regional units for more information. If you can fold your bike and pack it easily in the luggage racks at your seat, you can take it with you as free hand luggage.

Can my dog travel with me?

Yes. Small dogs (up to the size of a domestic cat) can travel free of charge in a transport box. Larger dogs count as passengers and are charged like an adult person. Please note:  If you are travelling with a dog that requires a ticket, enter the German name for dog (Hund) instead of a passenger name when booking.

Can my fellow passengers simply join me?

Yes. You can use your regional day ticket or day ticket for Germany as a low-cost group ticket. Your fellow passengers can join you on the way.

However, the number and identities of the people who travel with you are already determined when you purchase the ticket. You therefore cannot change your travel companions subsequently. Passengers entered on the ticket must show a valid ID document during ticket inspection to verify their identity.

Why do the names of all passenger have to be entered?

The regional day ticket or day ticket for Germany are available to individuals and groups who want to travel through a federal state for one day at a low price. You may not resell or give away a used ticket. That is why a regional day ticket or a day ticket for Germany is only valid if the surnames and first names of all persons travelling are entered on the ticket. Passengers boarding during the journey must enter their surname and first name on the ticket immediately after boarding. Enter the names as described below: For tickets purchased at DB travel centres and DB agencies: The first person writes their name in the designated line on the front side The passengers write their names on the back  

For tickets purchased online and issued as an online ticket: The names of all passengers must be indicated when booking  

For tickets purchased at a DB ticket machine: All passengers enter their names in the designated lines  

For tickets purchased from a cooperating transport company (e.g. on the bus): All passengers enter their names at a suitable place on the front or back of the ticket

What else do I have to bear in mind with an online and mobile phone ticket?

For multi-person tickets, please indicate which person is the main passenger when booking. This person must travel for the entire journey.

Are there any discounts available?

No. The regional day tickets, day ticket for Germany and other regional tickets already offer heavily discounted travel. Therefore, no additional discounts are available.

Where can I find the tariff regulations for the regional day tickets?

You can find the conditions of carriage and areas of validity for the regional day tickets and other regional offers of the individual federal states under  deutschlandtarifverbund.de/tarifbedingungen (in German)

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Buying and using tickets for German rail travel

The German rail operator DB has refreshed both its website and many of its terms around how German tickets can be booked and used. So this guide has been updated with the new info.

Simon Harper

Welcome to ShowMeTheJourney's guide to booking train tickets for journeys within and from/to Germany , the info covers the core basics of what you can expect to encounter when making bookings. The aim is to provide context for the tickets and journey options you should encounter, in usual circumstances, when making a booking either online or at the station. SMTJ has striven to ensure that the advice we present is as accurate as possible, but a guide such as this cannot cover every combination of journey options.

If you want to go right ahead with a booking, you can go direct to the booking agents, accessible from the content menu, which sell train journeys within and both to and from Germany. Though before doing so, having an idea of what's available is recommended, hence the in-depth answers the questions you're most likely to have about German rail tickets.

In summary the six things most worth knowing about tickets for long-distance train journeys in Germany are:

1. Tickets can usually be booked up to 6 months ahead of the travel date. 2. The further ahead you can book, the greater the savings to be made. 3. 1st class seat reservations are now longer automatically applied when booking the cheaper types of ticket - Super Sparpreis and Sparpreis 4. When purchasing Super Sparpreis and Sparpreis tickets for journeys by express train, you can opt to add a 1st class upgrade AND / OR add a seat reservation - the seat reservation costs are €4.90 in 2nd class and €5.90 in 1st class. 5. Reservations are now only automatically included when upgrading 2nd class Flexpreise and Flexpreise Aktion tickets to 1st class, or when booking to travel 1st class with Flexpreise and Flexpreise Aktion tickets. 6. Tickets are specific to the different train services, so for example, you can't book a ticket for a journey by a IC train and then hop on an ICE express train instead.

Booking tickets online for train journeys within Germany:

Either click a question in the Content Menu to jump straight to the info you need, or take 5-10 minutes to discover all of the aspects of booking tickets for German train journeys which will save you time, money and confusion.

What all of the types of ticket which can be booked for journeys by express trains ; the ICE, IC services on routes within Germany, have in common are:

  • can be usually booked from 6 months ahead of the travel date (booking periods can be shorter in Sept/Oct and Feb/March)
  • adults aged 15 and over can take up to four children aged 6 -14 at no additional charge (5s and under travel for free in any case)
  • those aged 65 and over can travel at a discounted rate

1: Super Saver / Super Sparpreis Tickets The most heavily discounted tickets, though the prices will in effect rise between being placed on sale and the travel date. Key features:

  • priced from €17.90 (though can be cheaper if DB is running a promotion and during a promotion 'Super Sparpreis Aktion' tickets can be available )
  • only valid on the specific departure selected when booking
  • cannot be refunded or exchanged to an alternative departure
  • 2nd class does not include a seat reservation, can be added when booking for €4.90 per person
  • upgrades to 1st class available - price depends on route and departure, but no access to the DB lounges at stations
  • upgrade to 1st class does not include the seat reservation, can be added when booking for €5.90 per person
  • also available on most express train routes to and from Germany = Super Saver Europe / Super Sparpreis Europa tickets

There are also Super Saver Young / Super Sparpreis Young Tickets They can be booked and used by those aged 15-26 at the time of travel. Same key terms as Super Saver / Super Sparpreis Tickets but prices on certain express train routes within Germany are available from €12.90. Though this from €12.90 price is seemingly, and perhaps inevitably, more widely available on comparatively short routes, including:

  • Berlin ↔ Hamburg
  • Berlin ↔ Dresden
  • Koln ↔ Frankfurt
  • Koln ↔ Hannover
  • Munchen ↔ Stuttgart
  • Frankfurt ↔ Stuttgart

2: Saver / Sparpreis Tickets A less restrictive type of discounted ticket, though the prices will in effect rise between being placed on sale and the travel date. Key features:

  • priced from €21.90 (though can be cheaper if DB is running a promotion); those aged aged 15-26 at the time of travel can travel from €16.50 on certain routes
  • can then be cancelled up until the day of a departure for a fee of €10, with the balance returned in the form of a travel voucher
  • inclusive of 'City Ticket' which enables travel to and from the station at both ends of the trip by bus, S-Bahn, U-Bahn or tram
  • also available on most express train routes to and from Germany = Saver Europe / Sparpreis Europa tickets does not include public transport outside Germany

3: Flexible / Flexpreis tickets These are non-discounted tickets, the prices are normally fixed irrespective of how far head you book. Key features:

  • valid on any departure on the travel date
  • can be cancelled or exchanged to another departure up until the travel date for no additional charge
  • inclusive of 'City Ticket'
  • upgrades to 1st class available - price depends on route and departure, seat reservation is included and ticket holders have access to DB lounges at stations
  • also available on most express train routes to and from Germany = Flex Price Europe Tickets

4: Flexpreis Aktion tickets These tickets can be offered when DB is offering a promotion, and they are cheaper than Flexpreis tickets. Key features:

Not if you will taking a local train; either an S-Bahn or Regio train, or if you be travelling longer distances* by the Regio trains. *Some Regio train services to/from Munich/Munchen are an exception.

In contrast tickets for the express IC trains and ICE trains, will be more expensive if you buy them at the station on your travel date

When travelling between German towns and cities there can be a choice of up to three different train services; (1) Regio trains, (2) IC trains and; (3) ICE trains.

This does matter when booking tickets at the station. The tickets for the Regio train will be the cheapest option; and as tickets for Regio train services usually aren't discounted, they won't be cheaper if you book them online - so it's best to buy them at the station just before boarding. If you use a ticket counter, the booking clerk may assume you want to take the Regio train and if you use a ticket machine the cheapest price will be for the Regio trains.

Because tickets for the Regio train are cheaper they can't be used to travel on an IC or ICE train. So once you have booked such tickets you can't just hop on any next train to your destination, you may have to hang back and wait for the next Regio train service to depart. If you board an IC train or ICE train with a ticket that's only valid for a Regio train, you will have to pay a price difference to the conductor when your ticket(s) is inspected on the train; but it's a scenario that's best avoided!

If you're planning to make a long distance journey within Germany by EC trains, IC trains or ICE trains, then you can make big savings if you book online in advance .

Though what soon becomes apparent is the wide choice of departures, routes and prices you will be typically offered, but use the advice below and you should be able to book and save with confidence!

In contrast you can't usually make savings if you want to travel on the Regio trains, because tickets for journeys by these trains aren't* usually discounted *The Regio trains in Bavaria are an exception, so if you will be taking a Regio train from Munchen/Munich, try to book it in advance online.

The minimum price you will see for a journey by an ICE train is often €17.90, but this can still be cheaper than Regio (RE) trains over shorter distances. If your journey is around 60 - 90 mins and there is a choice of IC, ICE and RE trains, don't assume that the RE trains will automatically be the cheapest option.

Though if the journey by ICE is under an hour, it's likely that paying last minute at the station for a journey by Regio train will be cheaper, compared to booking the ICE in advance. Plus you won't be tied to a specific departure if you opt to take the Regio trains.

Tickets for train journeys within Germany by IC trains or ICE trains or EC trains can now USUALLY be booked 6 months ahead .

Though keep in mind that the booking windows can be shorter when LOOKING up journeys between the middle of August and the middle of October - but not when travelling during this time.

The further ahead you book tickets for long distance journeys by EC trains*, IC trains and ICE trains, the more likely it is that you will save money. That's because limited numbers of discounted tickets are made available online for journeys by IC, IC/EC and ICE trains. *= Those international EC trains can travel for long distances within Germany.

The cheapest advanced tickets for journeys within Germany are named ‘Super Sparpreis’ tickets. (DB also uses ‘Savings/ Sparangebote’ terminology; it can depend on which language version of the site you are using).

The next most expensive type of tickets are the 'Sparpreis' tickets, they're also discounted, but are less restrictive than the 'Super Sparpreis' tickets, but the key feature of both types of Sparpreis ticket, is that they can only be used to travel by the specific train selected when making a booking.

The extension of the booking window to 6 months ahead, has resulted in the cheapest possible price of 'Super Sparpreis' tickets being only €17.90 for SOME (not all) exceptionally long journeys, such as Koln/Cologne to Berlin or Basel Bad Bf. However, on the longer routes that do have tickets from €17.90, there MAY not be many of these €17.90 tickets available if you're not booking more than 4 months ahead.

Using Bahn Cards:

DB offers multiple types of Bahn Cards which are railcards which can be used to obtain a 25% or 50% discount when booking tickets for train tickets in Germany.

What's particularly useful if you will be planning a holiday with numerous rail journeys in Germany is that Bahn Cards valid for 3 months are available, which are given the name of Trial Bahn Cards. The prices are:

  • A Trial Bahn Card 25 which gives 25% off 2nd class journeys = €17.90
  • A Trial Bahn Card 25 which gives 25% off 1st class journeys = €36.90
  • A Trial Bahn Card 50 which gives 25 - 50% off 2nd class journeys = €72.90
  • A Trial Bahn Card 50 which gives 25 - 50% off 1st class journeys = €146

If you're happy to commit in advance and book non-flexible, discounted Super Sparpreis tickets for specific departures, the prices of many long-distance German rail journeys in 2nd class start at €17.90. Therefore you need to make only four trips with a card which gives 25% off 2nd class journeys, for the Trial Bahn Card 25 card to be a money saver. However, those €17.90 ticket prices can be hard to track down if you're not booking more than a couple of months in advance, so prices of €39-49 can be more typical. At those prices you only need to make two long trips (one return journey) for the card to be worthwhile.

However the Trial Bahn Card 50 cards are only worth buying if you want to avoid the more restrictive terms of using Super Sparpreis tickets and Sparpreis tickets, because the 50% discount is only applied to the more expensive Flexible tickets. When booking Super Sparpreis tickets and Sparpreis tickets, the Trial Bahn Card 50 cards don't live up to their name and only provide for a 25% discount. Though as Super Sparpreis tickets can't refunded or exchanged, the combination of Trial Bahn Card 50 card + flexible tickets provides protection against a trip having to be cancelled.

The D-Ticket aka The Deutschland Ticket:

The Deutschland Ticket, also known as the D- Ticket , is a new option for exploring Germany by train .

It's significantly cheaper than national rail passes and offers the option to travel further, compared to using the 'Lander' regional day tickets ,

The D-Ticket can be used for a money-saving holiday trip in Germany, but because the primary purpose of the ticket is to make travel cheaper for regular users of trains in Germany, there are four aspects of using a D-Ticket , which need to be front of mind:

  • The ticket won't be cheaper if booked in advance, but whether you obtain the D-Ticket at a station ticket office or book it online you have to take a subscription, a monthly re-occurring fee. So you will need to remember to cancel at the conclusion of your trip, before the next payment is due.
  • D-Tickets are valid for month, but the period of validity begins on the first day of the month, regardless of when you purchase the ticket, or the date of your first day of travel.
  • It can't be used on the express train services; the ICE trains and the IC (EC) trains . The train services on which the D-Tickets can be used, regardless of which company is operating the trains, are:
  • The local trains in German urban areas and cities which are known as S-Bahn services
  • The local trains away from the major German cities, which are the RB services and are branded Regio services.
  • The faster RE trains which connect cities and skip more stations than the S-Bahn and RB services; plus they also operate over longer routes not taken by the express trains - they also branded Regio services.
  • D-Tickets are sold at a flat rate, so there are no discounts for children or group travel

The national 'Quer-Duch-Lands' Ticket:

Also known as the Day Ticket , this Quer-Duch-Lands-Ticket allows for travel anywhere in Germany for a day, as long as you travel only on Regio and S-Bahn services and not on the express IC and ICE trains.

Though using this ticket becomes a particularly good option if you will be travelling in a group. That's because the base price for one Adult is €42, but up to four other adults can travel on the ticket for only an additional €8 per person.

This ticket can be used for making a long-ish day trip by train, OR a multi-destination single day itinerary, OR as a cheaper, but slower alternative to taking the ICE and IC trains when the cheapest express train tickets have sold out.

Regional 'Lander Passes:

If you are planning a day trip by train within a particular region in Germany , these regional day tickets can be great value for money, they cost from €23 - 31 for an individual, but up to four other people can be added to the ticket for only €3 - 7 per person. Meaning that, for example, five adults can explore anywhere in Bavaria in a day by train for only €52.

Though these 'Lander' tickets can be used to travel only on Regio and S-Bahn services and not on the express IC and ICE trains.

If you want to travel between regions , then the Quer-Duch-Lands-Ticket can be a good option.

Two Other Tips for Saving Money on German Train Tickets:

1: Choose your departure with care:

DB utilises a system of sliding scale prices for discounted tickets and this is seemingly dependent on how popular a particular train is, or is likely to be. As a result the very cheapest 'Super Sparpreis' tickets are not seemingly available on all trains.

Therefore the more flexible you can be re: departure and arrival times on your date of travel, the more you can save (generally). Search through the departures on the day on which you want to travel to find the cheapest fares. DB offers every possible combination of trains between two destinations, so pay special attention to the number of changes of train and the journey times. The cheaper prices may only be available if a change of train is involved, or on a less direct and longer route.

2: Change the default options when looking up a journey:

This advice particularly applies if you will be making a comparatively complicated journey within Germany, with one or more changes of train.

When looking up a journey on the DB website, its search engine automatically assumes that you'll want to make the journey in the fastest possible time AND that you'll want to travel by an ICE train, if they're an option on your route. But it you proactively turn off the 'show fastest connections' on the DB home page, you will then also see slower journey options, which may be cheaper.

Super Sparpreis tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged if you subsequently change your travel plans, or miss the train you are booked into in circumstances not attributable to DB; such as a taxi getting stuck in traffic. They can only be used on the specific departure you selected when booking, with the only exception being when a train delay causes a missed connection.

But a 'Sparpreis' ticket is more flexible, if you want to cancel your travel plans up until the day of a departure, you can pay an admin fee €10 to receive a voucher equivalent to the cost of the ticket, which can be used for future bookings with DB. On the travel date, if train delays are not occurring, Sparpreis tickets cannot be transferred to an alternative departure, meaning that you will still have to re-book another ticket at the last minute, if you miss a train due to circumstances outside the control of DB.

Though it can be worth carefully comparing the price of 'Super Sparpreis; and 'Sparpreis' tickets as the price difference can be as little as €5; particularly if you will be heading for a city centre served by local S-Bahn trains, such as Berlin, Frankfurt (Main) or Munchen/Munich. The 'Sparpreis' tickets include these local journeys by S-Bahn trains but the Super Sparpreis tickets don't.

Actually changing trains can be cheaper than taking direct trains, so when looking up a journey, un-ticking the 'prefer fast connections' options can be a money saver.

Some ICE routes have some departure options, in addition to direct trains, which have changes of train factored into the timetables. The service alternates between direct trains in one hour and indirect journeys with connections in the next hour; a pattern that's repeated throughout the day. And opting to make an indirect journey can be cheaper than the direct trains.

Routes on which this is an option include:

  • Hamburg and Hannover ↔ Stuttgart or Basel via Karlsruhe and Freiburg
  • Koln/Cologne ↔ Ulm and Augsburg
  • Koln/Cologne ↔ Basel via Karlsruhe and Freiburg

Those journey options with changes of train have theoretically simple connections between trains. Usually they involve simply crossing a platform from one train to another; and with the second train departing within 10 mins However, these connections are NOT 100% guaranteed, though SMTJ has experienced connecting services being held back for up to 25mins.

Though if you miss a connecting train, due to the late arrival of a preceding train, any tickets/reservations can be swapped to a subsequent train free of charge at a Reisezentrum travel desk.

The DB ticket booking site also has a neat facility to extend the minimum connecting time between trains, when booking journeys that involve a change of train. When making connections between IC/ICE trains, extending the connection time/ ' duration of transfer' to a minimum of 30 mins is recommended; particularly if you will be travelling long distance at a weekend. The step by guide guide to using the DB website, which you'll find below, explains how to do this.

This varies according to the route you will be taking. Occasionally the IC trains and ICE train take different routes between cities, with the ICEs taking the high speed lines while the IC trains still follow the conventional older routes; and when the ICs trains are notably slower, they're nearly always cheaper, particularly if you won't be booking months in advance.

The option to choose slower, but generally cheaper, IC trains is available when travelling between these cities (and more): Dusseldorf and Koln ↔ Frankfurt (Main) or Stuttgart Frankfurt (Main) ↔ Hannover and Hamburg Berlin ↔ Hannover

However, IC trains and ICE trains also share certain routes, but on these routes such as Berlin ↔ Hamburg and Munchen ↔ Stuttgart, the IC trains departing at popular times can be more expensive than less popular ICE trains, so you won’t always save by taking IC trains.

Reservations are now only automatically included when upgrading 2nd class Flexpreise and Flexpreise Aktion tickets to 1st class, or when booking to travel 1st class with Flexpreise and Flexpreise Aktion tickets.

When purchasing the cheaper Super Sparpreis and Sparpreis tickets for journeys by express train, you can opt to either:

  • travel 2nd class and add a seat reservation for an additional fee of €4.90.
  • book 1st class / upgrade a 2nd class ticket to 1st class and add a seat reservation for an additional fee of €5.90.

When booking Flexpreise and Flexpreise Aktion tickets for travel in 2nd class, you can add a seat reservation for an additional fee of €4.90.

If your journey involves more than one EC, IC or ICE train, you will only have to pay one reservation fee, as it will cover all the trains you will be taking.

It is also possible to book reservations at a later date separately from the ticket booking, both online or by using DB branded ticket machines at stations. Although if you do book your reservations later and your journey involves more than one train, you will then have to pay for separate reservations per train.

Select specific seats

When you opt to reserve, or automatically assigned reservations when booking 1st class Flexpreis tickets/ Flexpreis Aktion tickets, DB tends to assign seats randomly. So if you want your seats to be:

  • by a window or on the aisle
  • adjacent to a luggage rack
  • in a compartment (when available)
  • in a Quiet Zone
  • at a table you can select any seats which are still available on the seating plan Note that facilities such as compartments and Quiet Zones may be in an entirely different coach / carriage to that in which the seats you have been initially assigned are located.

All ICE trains have family compartments and / or family areas, but when making a booking for a party of adults + children, if you opt to add a reservation, you won't automatically be assigned seats in these family areas. So you will need to find and select them (when still available) on the seating plan.

  • On ICE 1 trains the larger family compartments are in coach 6 or in coaches 5 and 9, with additional smaller compartments in coach 5
  • On ICE 2 trains they both in coach 25 and coach 35
  • On ICE 3 trains both the family compartments and family areas are in coach 25 and coach 35
  • On ICE 4 trains they are both in coach 9, or in coaches 24 / 34.
  • On ICE T trains the family area is in coach 24, and on some ICE-T trains there is also a family compartment in coach 26, which is also the restaurant car.

These have recently changed for the better .

  • For journeys by the express trains, the EC , IC and ICE trains , an adult (on German railways an adult is a person aged 15 and over) can now take up to four children aged 6 - 14 with them at no additional charge. The change is that this policy only previously applied when parents or grandparents were accompanying the children. Their ages will need to be entered when booking , so you can't just turn up at the station and hop on board; the kids will still require tickets, but in effect they will be complimentary. These new terms also apply to 1st class tickets and it doesn't matter which type of ticket is chosen; and it also applies to international journeys by these specific trains (except for the ICE trains to/from Paris).
  • For journeys by the the Regio and S-Bahn trains the former child ticket policy applies, namely a parent or grandparent can take up to four children aged 6 - 14 with at no charge
  • Children aged 5 and under travel for free on all trains.
  • Children aged 6-14 travelling unaccompanied by adults, or when travelling in a party of more than 6 people will be charged 50% of the adult rate.

When booking tickets with the German national rail operator DB's ticket booking service , it is possible to select an age 65 and over as option- and this can then apply a discount, depending on the route and departure time etc.

Small dogs which can be placed in pet-carriers can be taken on board any train as hand luggage and there is no charge for doing so.

Dogs which can't be fitted in carrier/container, because they are larger than a typical domestic cat, require tickets, So when booking online for a journey by ICE or IC trains with DB, the German national rail operator, add a larger dog as 'a passenger'. The price charged will be 50% of the adult rate If you want to travel 1st class you will need a 1st class ticket for the dog.

However, most journeys by Regio trains are not available on the DB booking service, so if you will be taking these trains, you can book the ticket for you and the dog at a station ticket counter.

If you opt to book a digital ticket you will be sent an email confirmation.

You can then either;

  • Open the email on your phone and then save the ticket to your phone as a PDF. You can then show your phone to the conductor on the train, what they will need to see is the square barcode.
  • Print the ticket and take it with you.
  • Download the DB Navigator app; once you register, your bookings will be contained within the app.

OR pay the fee to have tickets posted to you.

Taking Regio trains with the Deutschland Ticket

Take your time when booking tickets on DB as it can be important not to miss the fairly small exclamation marks on the journey selection pages. The exclamation marks on a black circle can indicate schedule changes such as arrival times being different to the norm.

However, if you see a red mark and accompanying red text, always click on the the 'Show details' arrow to discover what's been changed from the norm. In an extreme example, such as that below, the info can be informing you that the end-to-end journey won't be possible by train. Though when that is the case, DB will still sell tickets for the journey.

The red warnings when booking tickets on the DB website

Booking tickets online for international journeys:

DB recently made major changes to how it sells tickets online for end-to-end train international train journeys from and to Germany. The good news is that the number of countries to which online tickets can be booked to and from has been extended; it now sells tickets for journeys* between Germany and Austria, Belgium Croatia, Czechia / Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Hungary, Luxembourg, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland and The Netherlands. *= Not every route can be booked online, but most can be; find out more more about this on the step-by-step guide above.

Even better news is that DB now sells end-to-end tickets online for many journeys from and to these countries, which involve a change of train outside of Germany. This has hugely increased the number of journeys which can be booked on the comparatively easy to use DB website .

Though not so good is that DB no longer sells rail tickets for journeys between Germany and The UK (not connected to The UK no longer being a member of the E.U.).

What to look out for when booking:

How DB sells international tickets, in terms of the booking path you will follow on the website, is now dependent on one of three factors;

  • whether you will be taking a direct train,
  • if the journey involves a change of train at a German station,
  • if the journey involves a change of train and/or at a station outside of Germany.

When looking up a journey you will see red buttons to take you on to the next stage of the booking process; the text on these red buttons will EITHER state 'To offer selection' OR 'Determine Price'.

When the button states 'To offer selection' the end-to-end prices of the journey, will be shown, irrespective of how many connections are required to complete the trip. Also when you see 'To offer selection, the booking path is the same as what's followed, when booking tickets for journeys wholly within Germany.

You will see 'To offer selection' if the journey involves travelling by these direct trains:

  • DB-SNCF trains to/from France
  • EC trains to/from Croatia , Denmark , Hungary , Italy , Poland , Slovenia , Switzerland and The Czech Republic .-
  • IC trains to/from The Netherlands and Switzerland
  • ICE trains to/from Austria, Belgium, Switzerland and The Netherlands
  • Railjet trains to/from Austria and Hungary.

You will USUALLY* also see 'To offer selection' buttons for these types of international journey:

  • those which involve making connections into other trains within Germany - and then a direct train from Germany;
  • those which involve making changes of train in Germany and/OR MULTIPLE changes of train in the countries in which you will be completing your journeys; IF these countries are Austria, Belgium*, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland and The Netherlands (*If the journey doesn't involve taking a Thalys train service between Germany and Belgium);
  • those which involve making changes of train in Germany and/OR no more than 1 x change of train in the countries in which you will be completing your journey - IF these countries are Czechia/Czech Republic, Hungary and Sweden.

*The exceptions primarily involve journeys on which a train/route in the other country is provided by a different company to the main national rail operator; though that doesn't apply to journeys within Switzerland.

In contrast, you will USUALLY see a 'Determine Price' button if the journey involves:

  • a direct journey by Thalys trains;
  • taking an ICE to Bruxelles and then travelling on to France by TGV trains;
  • both changing trains in Germany and changing trains in France, Hungary or Italy;
  • journeys which involve multiple changes of train in Hungary and Sweden;
  • journeys with a change of train in The Czech Republic, when on route to another country,
  • travelling on a Nightjet train (most overnight trains from and to Germany are Nightjets).
  • journeys which involve taking an international overnight train from Germany and then making onward connections in the other country.

If you see 'Determine Price' then you may or may not be able to book the ticket online with DB; though if DB IS selling the journey, you will follow a different 'international journey' booking path. Using the 'Determine price' booking path is described on the step-by-step guide to using the DB website shown above.

If DB won't enable you to book the journey online, it will offer you the opportunity to make a telephone booking. Examples of these journeys which seemingly CAN'T be booked online with DB, when you see the 'Determine price' include:

  • those that involve taking a Thalys train from Germany and then connecting into another train,
  • journeys from Germany to Austria or Hungary, which involve changing trains in Czechia/The Czech Republic,
  • journeys which involve changing trains in Poland,
  • onward connections from an international overnight train.

The short answer to this is yes; IF you will be booking a long distance journey by daytime express train, or an overnight train; AND book in advance before the limited numbers of the cheaper tickets are sold out.

The discounted tickets for international journeys are now called 'Super Saver Fare Europe', cheapest of all when available - and 'Saver Fare Europe', the German name for these tickets is 'Super Sparpreis Europa' and 'Sparpreis Europa'. When looking up an international journey on DB, if you see a 'To offer selection' button, then DB will offer these Saver Fare/Sparpreis types of ticket for the end-to-end journey.

The plus of booking these tickets is that you nearly always won't have to be concerned about making all of the connections; if a train delay causes you to miss a connection, your ticket will almost certainly be valid on subsequent trains.

If instead you see a 'Determine price' button then having clicked on it, if you are ultimately offered the opportunity to book a ticket online, you will then usually be offered a range of prices. But carefully check the terms and conditions associated with these prices, the cheapest prices will combine discounted tickets for the train from journey AND the most heavily discounted tickets on the onward train(s).

Though what won't be initially obvious, is that later in the booking process, you will ALSO be able to select different types of ticket per train; when different types of ticket are available. Although even when you're taken down the 'Determine price' booking path, you shouldn't have to pay extra charges if you subsequently miss any specific train you are booked on to in the event of a train delay.

The short answer to this question is no there is not.

Super Saver Europe / Super Sparpreis Europa tickets tickets are only valid on the specific departure selected when booking and cannot be refunded or exchanged to an alternative departure.

Saver Europe / Sparpreis Europa tickets are also only valid on the specific departure selected when booking, but they can then be cancelled up until the day of a departure for a fee of €10, with the balance returned in the form of a travel voucher.

In contrast Flexpreis Europa tickets can be exchanged or refunded.

If your journey to/from Germany involves travelling on a train service with mandatory reservations, the seat reservation will be included with your booking on DB, regardless of whether you book 1st OR 2nd class tickets.

This also applies if your international journey involves connecting in another country, into a train service with mandatory reservations; such as a TGV service in France or a Frecce train in Italy. In other words whenever a seat reservation is required, it will be included in your booking, you won't have to proactively add it.

On the other train services to/from Germany on which seat reservations are available, but optional; if you book a 2nd class ticket(s), you will have to pay a €4 reservation fee per person in order to have assigned, guaranteed seats.

The train services to/from Germany, on which the reservations are an optional extra for 2nd class ticket purchases, include:

  • the ICE trains between Germany and Austria, Belgium, Switzerland and The Netherlands,
  • the Railjets between Germany and both Austria and Hungary,
  • the EC/IC train services between Germany and Czechia, Hungary, Switzerland and for most of the year, Denmark.

However, if you book a 1st class ticket(s) on DB, for a train service with 'optional' reservations, you will have guaranteed seats assigned as a complimentary benefit.

So if you want to travel 1st class, it can be worth booking tickets for such journeys on DB (or Omio and Trainline), particularly when travelling to Germany; if you book 1st class on the alternative websites in the countries you are travelling from or to, it's unlikely that you will receive a complimentary reservation.

The reservations differ on the overnight sleeper trains (when ICE and IC trains are used for overnight journeys, the reservations policy is the same as for the daytime services).

If you book an overnight journey by a sleeper train, a EuroNight or a Nightjet service, DB will initially assign you a seat; because reservations are compulsory on such services. The first price you will see will be the price of travelling in a seat, the overnight trains convey seats as well as couchettes and sleeping cabins - but if you click the red 'Continue' button, you will be able to select reserved berths in couchettes and beds in sleeping cabins.

Though it's no longer possible to book reservations on the overnight trains separate to the the ticket booking process, meaning that rail pass users can no longer book overnight train reservations on the DB website

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How to buy train tickets in Germany: Deutsche Bahn guide & travel tips

The best way to travel through Germany is definitely by train. The Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national railway company, features an impressive train fleet and will bring you everywhere in the country. However, some things might seem a bit confusing for first-time visitors: from how to buy train tickets in Germany to the differences in fare classes.

This article explains everything you need to know before booking a train ticket in Germany. Specifically, you’ll find a guide on buying a ticket for the German railways, and I’ll share info about each fare category. Moreover, I include a short glossary with the German words you might come across before or while traveling. Last but not least, I’ll share several travel tips for your train journey with the Deutsche Bahn and what to expect from their services.

Let’s start.

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How to buy train tickets in Germany

The first thing you want to do is visit bahn.com , the official website of Deutsche Bahn in English. You’ll also have the opportunity to choose a couple of other languages, like French, Spanish or Italian, among others. ( If you speak German, you can head over to www.bahn.de )

If you chose English in the previous step, that’s what you’ll see:

So, after choosing your language, you’re now ready to search for your itinerary and book your train tickets. In the example you see below, I chose to travel from Berlin to Munich with Deutsche Bahn. Apart from adding the dates, I chose “2nd class” and the “No Bahncard” option (I’ll explain in the next section what these are). So, just fill in your itinerary and click on “Search.” That’s how it should look:

On the next page, you’ll see the options for your outbound train journey (here, it’s from Berlin to Munich ). Apart from the departure and arrival times, you’ll also see the duration of your trip. Now, the orange-marked column shows how many times you’ll have to change trains. In our example is “0”, which means that’s a direct connection. The green-marked column is about the type of train (here: ICE). You’ll find more info later on. Here’s how your screen should look:

Subsequently, if you have a return journey, you’ll have to choose your itinerary in the next step. Moreover, you’ll also see the price for your entire trip.

So, after choosing your itinerary, you’re now ready to choose your fare and book your train ticket for your German trip. You’ll usually see four options: Super saver fare (from as little as EUR 17,90) , Sparpreis, Flexpreis, and Flexpreis Plus. These are the price categories, and you should imagine them like the airplane fare categories. You can get a glimpse in the image below, and I’ll share more about them later. Then, you can choose the one you prefer.

After choosing your train fare category, you will see the option to purchase a Bahncard. A Deutsche Bahn Bahncard gives you the possibility to reduce every ticket you buy by 25% or 50%. While I will write more about the Bahncard in the next section, I can tell you this: if you plan to stay for a long time in Germany, it makes sense to buy one. However, if you just want to buy just one train ticket, you don’t have to consider it. In the example I follow here, I continued without buying one.

Now it’s time to add your name and surname. In this step, you also have the option to create a Deutsche Bahn account. If you’re here for just a ticket, once again, you don’t have to create one. However, if you plan to book several tickets for your journey or if you plan to stay for a longer time in Germany, I strongly recommend creating an account. Apart from having all your train tickets in one place, you can also manage your bookings (buy seats, change bookings, etc.). That’s what you’ll see.

So, now it’s time to choose if you want to have your train tickets delivered at home or you’ll save them as a PDF file. The latter is the most common option, and it’s, of course, free. In this step, you also have the opportunity to reserve a seat . Remember that buying a ticket doesn’t automatically allocate you a seat. The seats currently cost 4 euros per train; therefore, you’ll have to pay 8 euros for a return ticket. I’ll share my thoughts about reserving a seat below. Here’s what you’ll see:

Before paying, you’ll also have to choose whether you want ticket insurance.

Finally, now it’s time to fill in your details and proceed to the payment. You can pay via bank transfer, credit card, or Paypal.

After completing your payment, you’ll see a confirmation screen, and you’ll shortly receive an e-mail confirming the booking of your train tickets. Done!

Buy train tickets in Germany: Deutsche Bahn travel tips

While the process of buying train tickets in Germany is relatively straightforward, some things might sound confusing. I wrote several times in the tutorial above that “I’ll explain to you below.” So, now it’s time to clear things up and offer you some Deutsche Bahn travel tips .

What are the ICE, IC, and RE that I see while searching for train tickets?

These codes refer to the different trains of the Deutsche Bahn. When you see a train itinerary, you’ll also read the type of train you’ll be traveling. In the example above, see the fourth photo with the green-marked line. Here’s what they mean:

  • ICE . These are the InterCity Express, and they are high-speed trains. They can reach 300 km/h (185 mph) and are more comfortable. The ICE offers free Wi-Fi (not always very reliable), and they have sockets next to the seats.
  • IC . Don’t confuse them with the ICE. The IC is the simple InterCity train, and most of them use locomotives. They are slower, and they feel a bit more old-fashioned. However, they are reliable, and they have an extended network in Germany.
  • RE . The code RE stands for Regional. They all belong to Deutsche Bahn, but other companies sometimes operate them. Some of them are double-deck, and they’ll bring you everywhere in Germany.

To sum everything up: if you want the fastest connection available for your train journey in Germany, look for the ICE. That’s usually possible between major German cities like Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg. For smaller places, you’ll have to use the IC or RE, at least for parts of your journey.

Should I buy in advance train tickets in Germany?

While it’s always a good idea to buy train tickets in advance, the correct reply here is: it depends . What does it mean? Well, it actually depends on the train(s) you’ll be using for your journey and on the money you’re willing to spend.

Here’s what you need to know.

Buy a train ticket in advance if you’re traveling on an ICE train. When you buy them in advance, these tickets can be really cheap, often starting from 19.90 euros. Then, after the first bunch of tickets sell out, the cost will be 29, 39, 49, etc. That’s only for the Super Sparpreis and Sparpreis tickets, i.e., for the Saver fare (for as little as EUR 21,50) . On the other hand, the Flexpreis has a fixed price, and it’s usually 4-5 times higher than the Sparpreis.

No need to buy a train ticket in advance if you’re traveling on a Regional (RE) train. The regional trains of Germany have unlimited availability, and the price is fixed.

How to buy cheap train tickets in Germany

If you’d like to buy cheap train tickets in Germany , then your best option is to book them in advance online. As soon as you have your journey’s fixed dates, head to bahn.com and book your tickets.

Try to find the Super Sparpreis , which guarantees the best available rate. However, keep in mind that the cheap tickets won’t give you flexibility. Sure, traveling first class with Deutsche Bahn gives you plenty of space, but go for the cheaper trains and tickets if the budget matters.

If you don’t plan to travel on public holidays or rush hour, consider not reserving a seat. While seat reservation will give you peace of mind, it can save you some money, especially if you have multiple journeys ahead. Most of the time, you’ll find a spare seat -but don’t take that for granted.

Finally, consider skipping the ICE if you don’t mind stopping at several train stations and have plenty of time. These are the fastest but also the most expensive trains of the DB fleet.

If you want to check the lowest fares, view the DB best prices finder . It will show you the best prices for your itinerary.

Can I buy a train ticket at the train station?

Yes, buying a ticket for the German Railways straight at the station is possible. There are dedicated Deutsche Bahn Centers in most stations, and there are always vending machines. However, consider the previous answer: buying a train ticket for an ICE on the day of your journey will most likely cost an arm and a leg. Therefore, do that only for Regional trains.

How much in advance can I buy my German train tickets?

In most cases, you can book your ticket for the German Railways six months in advance at bahn.com .

Do I need to show the credit card I used to the train’s conductor?

Until recently, when on board a Deutsche Bahn train, you had to show your credit card together with your ticket and your ID or passport. However, during the last couple of years, you don’t have to show your credit card anymore. All you need to show is your ticket (PDF, printed, or in the Deutsche Bahn app) and your ID or passport.

What is the Deutsche Bahn Bahncard? Do I need one?

If you’re on a short trip to Germany, you don’t even have to bother about the Bahncard. Buying a DB Bahncard only makes sense if you plan to travel for a longer period of time extensively by train.

Practically, the Bahncard gives you a discount of 25%, 50%, or even 100% on every ticket. Here’s what you need to know about them:

  • Bahncard 25 . This card gives you 25% off on every ticket you book in the next 12 months. At the time of writing, the Bahncard 25 costs 56,90 euros.
  • Bahncard 50 . This one gives 50% off on Flexpreis tickets and 25% off on Sparpreis and Super Sparpreis tickets for the next 12 months. It currently costs 234 euros.
  • Bahncard 100 . If you travel several times per week and you’d like to have the flexibility to hop on and off the German trains, then this is your card. That’s actually a free pass, and you can use it for unlimited journeys for a year. But, as you can easily imagine, it comes at a price. It costs 4,144 euros.

All these cards offer a trial period of 3 months. For example, if you’d like to use the Bahncard 25 for 3 months (then the regular fee applies), you can order one for 17.90 euros on bahn.com .

I have a Bahncard 25 for my German journeys, and it saved me quite some money. However, I live permanently in Germany, and therefore I use it multiple times per year. Therefore, if you don’t live in Germany but plan to visit Germany, the next section is probably more suitable for you.

Are there any special regional train tickets with Deutsche Bahn?

Yes, and they are a great option. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of regional train tickets for your trips around Germany. They are mainly split into two subsections. So, here’s what you need to know.

Day ticket for Germany: the Quer-durchs-Land-Ticket

This ticket grants you access to all Regional Deutsche Bahn trains for a full day. Specifically, the ticket is valid Mondays to Fridays on any day of your choice, from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. the following day. Moreover, it’s valid at the weekends and on national public holidays, all day until 3 a.m. on the next day.

The Quer-durchs-Land ticket can be used for up to 5 people. How does it work? For one person the ticket’s price is 42 euros. Every additional traveler pays 7 euros. That said, if you are two people traveling, the ticket costs 49 euros, if you’re 3, it costs 56 euros, etc.

The ticket can be really great if you just want to be on a train for a day. However, since the ticket is valid only for regional trains (RE), it means that you can’t travel as fast as with an ICE. Germany is big, and you won’t have the option to see the whole country. However, it’s a great idea if you plan to visit more than one German state (Länder).

See the current offers for the day ticket for Germany .

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Regional day ticket: the Länder-Ticket

Germany is split into 16 Länder, which means the country has 16 independent federal states. Therefore, the Länder-Ticket grants unlimited regional train travel in the Länder/State of your choice. Once again, the ticket is valid Mondays to Fridays on any day of your choice, from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. the following day. And it’s valid at the weekends and on national public holidays, all day until 3 a.m. on the next day.

Again, the Länder-Ticket can be used for up to 5 people . The prices vary slightly per Länder, but most of the time, they start from 24 euros for 1 person, and every additional traveler costs anything between 3 and 7 euros. Therefore, check which Länder you’d like to visit and buy your train ticket accordingly.

Honestly, that’s one of the best train tickets you’ll find in Europe. Apart from seeing a region, you can also use it even more creatively. For example, if you want to travel spontaneously within your region, you won’t have to pay the expensive Flexpreis ticket for an ICE train. Instead, you can buy a Länder-Ticket for a fixed price and travel on a slower train (RE) to your destination.

You can see here all the DB day tickets per region .

The Bavaria Ticket

Deutsche Bahn promotes separately the federal state of Bayern. This beautiful Länder in the Alps has its own regional ticket called (surprise, surprise) Bavaria-Ticket . The ticket costs 26 euros, every extra passenger pays 8 euros, and the terms that apply to the other tickets are also valid here.

However, what makes the Bavaria Ticket special is that you visit some great attractions in the region, and it lets you travel to…Austria! Specifically, you can travel to Salzburg , the city of Mozart, and that’s one of the best day trips you can take from Munich, the capital of Bayern. Plus, if you’re into fairytale places, don’t miss the chance to see the Neuschwanstein castle.

You can see the prices for the Bayern-Ticket here.

Tip for the day tickets of Deutsche Bahn

For all the tickets mentioned above, up to 3 children between 6-14 years old will travel for free. This means that if you are 4 adults with 3 children, you won’t have to buy a second ticket. Last but not least, children up to 6 years old travel for free on all German trains.

Bonus tip : Travel in a group of 6 or more by train within Germany for as little as EUR 8.90 per person – seat reservation included.

What is a City-Ticket in Deutsche Bahn?

When booking train tickets between major German cities (like Hamburg, Bremen, Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt , etc.), you have the option to add a City-Ticket for a small cost. This ticket offers free travel on public transport services to get you to the station where you start your journey, and from the station, you disembark at your final destination. It’s convenient, especially if you don’t want to pay for a taxi.

Do I have to reserve a seat when buying a train ticket with Deutsche Bahn?

Well, once again, it depends . In rush hour, it’s not unlikely to travel on a packed train. Although it’s not usually the case, sometimes you’ll have people standing in the corridors -yes, it can be that crowded.

When booking a train ticket in Germany, you actually buy access to the train. That said, you are not allocated a seat for your journey. There are usually plenty of non-reserved seats to use, but if you want to avoid frustration, it’s always better to reserve one when booking your ticket. And, it’s even more important if you are a group traveling because no one can guarantee you’ll sit together.

The cost of the seat reservation is 4 euros per person per route. For first-class tickets, the seat reservation is included in your ticket’s price.

How do I know where to sit without a seat reservation?

That’s indeed slightly confusing. While it’s pretty easy to find your seat when you have reserved one, things get a bit more complicated without a seat reservation.

When entering a German train, you’ll see an LED display above the seats or attached to the seat’s side. And here’s where the confusion starts -but I’ll help you figure out everything.

The LED says “ggf. reserviert”

This doesn’t mean that the seat is reserved. What it actually means is that the reservation system is not updated. That’s the message you’ll see in every non-reserved seat. You can, therefore, take this seat, but if someone makes a last-minute reservation, they have the right to ask you to move. It won’t most likely happen, but be prepared for it, especially if you’re on a long-distance journey.

The LED display says “ggf. freigeben”

If that’s the case, it’s really likely that at some point, they’ll ask you to move. It means that someone reserved the seat last minute. If you’re on a short train journey, it might be okay, but the chances are that you’ll have to move when the person embarks.

The LED display says “Bahn.comfort”

These seats are for passengers with a Bahncard. Once again, you can sit there, but if a person with a Bahncard claims the seat, you’ll have to move. Don’t ask me how they know if you don’t have a Bahncard, too, it’s one of the mysteries of German trains.

The LED display says “Schwerbehinderte”

This is a seat for people with disabilities, and you should not occupy it.

The LED display shows an itinerary

If you see an itinerary on the LED display, like Berlin-Munich, the seat is taken for this part of the journey. It doesn’t make any sense to sit there because you’ll have to move. If you booked a seat for your train journey with DB, you’ll see your itinerary on the LED display when you find it.

Nothing on the display

The seat is apparently free.

Do I have to pay for my luggage on German trains?

No. You can bring as many things as you want. However, shortly after entering the train, you will have to leave heavier items like suitcases in dedicated racks. You can bring your backpack or small bags to your seat, there are upper shelves to store them.

Are there any restaurants onboard?

Most trains have restaurants, often called DB-Bistro or BoardBistro. You’ll find a selection of meals and beverages, but the prices are usually steep. They also have tables and chairs, so you can enjoy your meal there. In some trains, you also have onboard waiters walking through the train and selling coffee and something to eat.

You are, of course, allowed to bring your own food and have lunch or dinner at your seat.

What is the German Rail Pass?

The German Rail Pass is an excellent option for people living outside Germany. Depending on how you plan to use it, two different German rail travel passes are currently available.

The German Rail Pass for consecutive days of travel

This version of the German rail pass is for consecutive days of train trave l. Specifically, you can choose to travel for 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, or 15 days in a row. You can use every kind of train (also the ICE) and decide where you’d like to travel spontaneously. The prices start from 146 euros.

The German Rail Pass for traveling on days of your choice

As you can see from its name, the difference here is that you don’t have to travel on consecutive days. On the contrary, within one month , you can choose to travel for 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, or 15 days. It’s up to you to select when you’d like to travel, and that’s ideal for people staying longer in Germany. The prices for this German rail pass start from 154 euros.

Common advantages of the two versions of the German Rail Pass

Both versions of the travel pass come with important benefits. First of all, they allow unlimited train travel within Germany. Moreover, you can visit nearby cities in neighboring countries , like Basel in Switzerland, Salzburg, Kufstein, Innsbruck in Austria, Liège, Brussels in Belgium, and Bolzano, Trento, Verona, Bologna, and Venice in Italy.

Apart from that, there’s also a price reduction when two people travel together with the so-called Twin Pass . Finally, children up to 12 years old travel for free when accompanying an adult.

Other rail passes you can buy: Interrail vs. Eurail

These are not strictly for Germany, but I added a short section since you can also purchase them via Deutsche Bahn. The Interrail Pass and the Eurail Pass are more or less the same -the main difference is who can buy them.

The Interrail pass allows unlimited travel for a period ranging from 3 days to 3 months. You can buy one if you come from any European country, Turkey and Russia.

On the other hand, the Eurail Pass is only available for people living outside Europe, Turkey, and Russia. Regarding the period you can use, it’s the same as the Interrail: from 3 days to 3 months.

Both rail passes give you the option to buy either a single-country pass or a global pass. The latter allows you to travel to 33 countries around Europe.

Glossary for your train journey in Germany

You don’t have to worry if you don’t speak German at all. Most announcements for the itineraries will also be in English at major train stations. Moreover, most booklets, tickets, etc., will be in German and English. However, you might come across a couple of words or phrases that might be useful to know what they mean.

In this case, a glossary comes in handy and can help you navigate better while traveling in Germany. Since I wrote about the LED displays above the seats earlier, I won’t duplicate this info. So, here are some German words/phrases that might be helpful to know while traveling by train in Germany.

Abfahrt : The departure.

Ankunft : The arrival.

Bahnhof : The train station. The Hauptbahnhof, also abbreviated as Hbf , is a city’s central train station.

Bahnsteig : The platform.

Fahrkarte (Fahrscheine) : The tickets. You might listen to the conductor using this word when entering the wagon.

Gleis : The track. It’s always accompanied by a number (e.g., 14) to designate the track from which your train departs.

Haltestelle : The stop. You’ll often hear Nächste Haltestelle, which stands for “next station.”

Klasse : The fare’s class. The 1st class is 1. Klasse, and the 2nd class is 2. Klasse.

Reservierung : The reservation.

Super Sparpreis . The Super Saver fare is DB’s cheapest ticket. Search and book the super saver fare tickets here.

Verspätung : The delay. Very useful (and very unpleasant).

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Train travel is among the most environmentally friendly transportation means. If you visit Germany, traveling by train is by far the best option for your journey. The Deutsche Bahn has an impressive fleet, and despite some delays, it’s a reliable company. I always suggest booking your tickets in advance, in order to find the best prices .

So, I hope that you found this guide about train travel in Germany useful. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask me in the comments below. Enjoy your German train journey.

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Germany train guide – how to travel germany by train.

How to travel Germany by train — tips for buying German train tickets and advice for navigating Germany by rail.

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Germany has one of Europe’s greatest rail networks. The trains are fast, frequent, and famous for being punctual. As an added bonus, it’s very easy to book German train tickets online no matter where you’re from. So keep reading because in this Germany Train Guide we’ll cover everything you need to know about traveling through Germany by train—from navigating the system to buying train tickets for the cheapest price.

How To Buy German Train Tickets

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Buying German train tickets is fairly painless since Germany’s rail system’s website is logical and it accepts payments from international credit cards without any hassle. There are also other ways to save (booking early, special tickets, etc.) that we’ll cover below.

Travel Tip: Most train tickets in Germany are now electronic so having reliable high-speed data for your phone is super helpful when traveling by train. Here are a few articles I’ve written to help you get cheap mobile data in Germany:  Guide To Mobile Data Plans and Smartphone Phones in Europe , and  How To Buy A SIM Card and Mobile Data Plans in Europe .

Where To Buy German Train Tickets

Here are a few places to buy train tickets:

Omio (Recommended)

Omio is a search engine that lets you compare and book trains anywhere in Europe. It allows you easily book tickets with your credit card at essentially the same prices as the Deutsche Bahn website — there is a very small service charge.

Additionally, Omio searches routes for multiple rail services across Europe so it’s great for international trips (since it can easily combine rail journeys of multiple countries).

Train tickets sold via Omio are electronic—simply show the conductor the ticket on your phone (you can also print the ticket if you wish).

TrainLine (Recommended)

TrainLine is another third-party booking site that connects directly to Germany’s National Rail Network and it gives you the same prices you’d find there. They also take international credit card payments without any hassle.

Additionally, it searches routes for multiple rail services across Europe so it’s great for international trips (since it can easily combine rail journeys of multiple countries).

Train tickets sold via TrainLine are electronic — simply show the conductor the ticket on your phone (you can also print the ticket if you wish).

Buying German Train Tickets via Deutsche Bahn—aka the German Rail System

You can buy German train tickets directly through Germany’s national rail system — Deutsche Bahn (www.bahn.de). It accepts most international credit cards and tickets can be sent to you electronically or printed at home.

While rare, sometimes you might encounter some translation issues when using Deutsche Bahn—which is why I prefer using Omio or TrainLine .

NOTE: German train tickets can be purchased about six months in advance.

Buying German Train Tickets At The Train Station

You always have the option to buy your train tickets from any train station in Germany. Every train station will have automated ticket machines and ticket windows. All the machines have an English-language option and most employees staffing the ticket windows will speak English.

DO I NEED TO BUY GERMAN TRAIN TICKETS IN ADVANCE?

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Long-Distance Trains

Yes. For high-speed/long-distance trains in Germany, you should book early to get the best price—fares rise as the departure date approaches. For example, a ticket purchased on the day of travel can cost 3x-4x the price as one bought a month or two in advance.

These high-speed trains include InterCity Express (ICE), ICE Sprinter, InterCity (IC), Eurocity (EC).

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Regional Trains

No. These trains have a fixed price based on the distance traveled. Simply show up at the station, buy your ticket, and hop on the train. These trains are obviously slower and you’ll have more connections. However, you can book them via the Omio or TrainLine app simply for the convenience of not needing to buy them at the station.

Types of German Train Tickets

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There are two standard ticket types:

  • Sparpreis:   Sparpreis is a budget ticket that’s valid for a specific route (i.e. it’s not flexible). There is also a first-class version that has the same limitations but you get a few extra perks like nicer seats, more legroom, and access to a nice lounge in large stations — sometimes the first-class and second-class tickets are virtually the same prices so treat yo self.
  • Flexpreis: The Flexpreis is a full-price ticket but it offers a lot more flexibility — it’s valid on any train of the day and you can cancel the ticket before the day of travel. It’s also a lot more expensive.

HOW TO COLLECT YOUR TRAIN TICKETS

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All digital and printed tickets have a QR code that the conductor will scan when they check tickets on the train. It’s super easy.

  • Digital Tickets: You can download the ticket as a PDF and save it to your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. This is the easiest way.
  • Print: You can also print the PDF.
  • DB Navigator App: You can have the ticket loaded to your DB Navigator app.
  • Print at the Station: Most of the time you can print your ticket at the station. You’ll be given a code that you type into the ticket machine and it will print there. You can also go to the customer service counter.
  • By Mail: Yes, you can get printed tickets mailed to you at an extra cost — I think it’s around €5 and takes a while to arrive.

Tips For Using German Trains

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First, we recommend getting to the train station about 20 minutes early so you can find your train platform in plenty of time — by the way, there is no check-in… you simply get on the train. Most are easy to navigate but it’s best to play it safe. Also, if you’re printing a ticket at the station you should leave more time because there can be lines to use the machines.

Once you have your tickets sorted, look at the departure board. This will tell you where to find your train. Pay attention to the board as the platform can sometimes change. Don’t worry if you don’t see your train on the board because they may not list it until it’s closer to departure time.

After you’ve found the platform, use the signs in the station to locate the train. Almost everything should be in English and most Germans speak excellent English.

When the train pulls you’ll want to find your correct car if you have assigned seats (if not, just sit in any non-reserved seat). Each train car will have a number on it so it’s easier to find the car while outside the train than to walk through the train to get to your car. From here, all you gotta do is find your seat.

There is plenty of luggage storage on the train—both above/behind the seats and in the luggage racks at the end of the cars.

Eventually, the conductor will come by to check your tickets.

Rail Passes for Germany

Another great thing about German train travel is that rail passes can actually be a pretty good deal. That’s because they don’t require rail pass users to make reservations — even on the expensive high-speed trains (the exception is overnight trains). So all you gotta do is hop on any train and go.

Check out Eurail.com for the various rail pass options.

Eurail Pass Vs Single Tickets: What’s Cheaper?

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So what’s a better deal—a Eurail pass or single tickets. Well, it depends…

First, you need to look at the per day/per ride cost of the pass — i.e. divide the total cost of the pass by the number of rides it gives you. If you go to Eurail they do a pretty good job of breaking down the per-day price. So, in the image above, a pass that gives four travel days in a month costs $58 (€50) per travel day.

From here you need to estimate how much a single ticket would cost.

The price of a single ticket will vary greatly based on when you buy it and the travel distance. So let’s take a look at a Munich to Berlin ticket.

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If you buy this ticket four months in advance the price is around €30-€40. So this is quite a bit cheaper than the pass.

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If you buy tickets one month in advance the prices are still fairly affordable at €40-€54. This ends up being a little cheaper or about the same as the pass.

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However, when you book less than a week in advance the price skyrockets to well over €50 so a pass is a way better deal.

In conclusion:

Single tickets are almost always cheaper if you buy them a few months in advance but you lose out on flexibility as you have to ride that specific train. Rail passes usually end up being a better deal if your plans aren’t set in stone as you can choose what trains you take on a whim. So we recommend visiting  Eurail  to see what passes might work for your trip and then do some simple math comparisons.

More Rail Pass Considerations

  • 28 & Older: If you’re 28 and over then you’re required to buy a first-class rail pass. This does jack the price up a good amount so it’s less of a deal when compared to 2nd-class single tickets.
  • German Rail Twin Pass:  When two people travel together they get a 50% discount on the second pass (this is good for both 1st and 2nd class passes). You’ll have to travel on the same train because you’re only given one pass with both your names on it.

More Tips For Riding Trains in Germany

  • The Departures Board:  You’ll find your train platform via the departure board at the train station. Don’t worry if you don’t see your train because they often only display trains departing within the next 10-20 minutes.
  • Self-Service Machines Are In English:  Don’t worry if you don’t speak German because the ticket machines (and train station signs) are all in English.
  • DB Navigator App: Download Deutsche Bahn’s official app to book tickets, check timetables, and do other helpful stuff.
  • Download The Rail Planner App:  There are a number of rail apps but we like the  Eurail App  — it essentially has the timetables/info for every train in Europe and it doesn’t require an internet connection.
  • Cheap Tickets Are Non-Refundable:  One downside to cheap tickets is that they’re non-refundable and there is a fee to change (but you can’t do it on the day of travel).
  • Pack A Picnic:  You’re allowed to bring your own food and alcohol on trains. It’s great for those long train rides.
  • Luggage:  There aren’t any weight limits on luggage and you can bring as much as you want (well, as much as you can carry). Simply bring it on and store it above your head, behind your seat, or in the luggage racks in each car.
  • Making Connections:  Your trip might require you to change trains along the journey. Don’t worry if there isn’t much time between trains as switching trains are usually fairly quick and easy (it’s not like flying).
  • Get To The Train Station Early:  Train stations are usually fairly easy to navigate but they can be a little confusing.
  • Changing Stations: Some routes might have you switch train stations in a city to make the journey — pay attention to this because stations are usually far apart.

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Discount Train Tickets in Germany

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Want to explore Germany by train and travel on a budget? It is totally doable.

Trains in Germany are (usually) punctual and one of the best ways to travel the country . You can step on a train right from the center of town in the Hauptbahnhof (central train station) and cruise to anywhere in Germany and beyond at speeds up to 300km/h (186m/hour). At its best, it is comfortable and leisurely, and with a little planning, it can be very inexpensive.

All train tickets can be purchased either online, at ticket vending machines at the stations, or at ticket counters of the German National Railway (called Deutsche Bahn ) which are located in most German train stations. Here is a complete guide to finding discount train tickets in Germany.

Buy Train Tickets in Germany in Advance

Tickets are sold at sparpreise (discount prices) from 3 months to 3 days prior to the travel date. Discounts can be up to 63 percent. Outside of those times, or once all the discount tickets are sold, tickets are sold at normalpreis (standard fare).

For this lower price, there are a few restrictions. For example, they are zugbindung which means you must take the train printed on your ticket; it is not flexible.

Schönes-Wochenende-Ticket (Happy Weekend Ticket)

With the Schönes-Wochenende-Ticket , the weekend is all yours—you can take the train as often as you like within one weekend (Saturday or Sunday and is valid from midnight up to 3 am the following morning), anywhere in Germany, and on any regional (RB, IRE, RE) and S-Bahn train (no high-speed Intercity Express). The ticket costs 44 euros plus just 6 euro per person for up to 5 people. 

To give a little perspective, you can ride from Munich to Berlin on this ticket with 4 of your friends. It is crazy cheap but will cost you in time. This journey is usually only 4.5 hours but can stretch to 12 hours on regional trains. Plan your time versus money accordingly.

Länder Ticket (State Ticket)

Every federal state in Germany offers a Länderticket , which allows you to explore their Bundesland by train for one whole day. Travel anywhere within Bavaria or Saxony or Berlin - Brandenburg.

With only one pass, you can travel with up to five people and explore a German state of your choice on a shoestring budget starting at 23 euros plus 6 euros per additional traveler up to five people.

Group Travel

Group saver fares allow groups to travel within Germany for as little as 19.90 euros per person. Groups can range from 6 to 30 people in size and tickets are available up to 12 months in advance. There is also a group saver fare Europe that offers travel to more countries in Europe.

German Rail Pass

With the German Rail Pass , you can travel on all trains on the German Railway including the Intercity Express (also known as ICE) for 5 to 15 days within the period of one month. The German Rail Pass is available for both first and second class travel (as well as youth options) and for consecutive days or flexible.

Prices start at 145 euros for 2 consecutive days up to 280 euros for 7 days within a month.

An important note : This offer only applies to people with permanent residence outside Europe, Turkey, and Russia. If you are European and live outside Europe you must have left more than 6 months ago (indicated by the stamp in your passport).

The German Railway offers frequent train travelers the chance to buy a card that offers discounts on every train journey. There are three different options:

  • Bahncard 25 - This card provides a 25 percent discount on flexpreis (flexible fares) and sparpreis for one year. The card costs just 62 Euros for second class.
  • Bahncard 50 - This card provides a 50 percent discount on Flexpreis and 25 percent discount on sparpreise within Germany. The card costs 255 Euros for second class. Students, senior citizens, and children only pay half the purchase price. 
  • Bahncard 100 - For the constant traveler, this card provides all-inclusive travel for one year. The card costs 695.52 euros for private customers.

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Planning your travels and tours has been easy with the modern infrastructure in Germany. There are five basic kinds of public transportation in Germany, as listed below;

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You must buy a travel ticket in Germany if you want to travel through public transport. There are five different types of travel tickets that you would buy while traveling from one place to another. These travel tickets are classified as;

Single ticket

Group day ticket, week ticket, different travel zones in a city.

Travel zones are crucial for the German public transport system. Almost all systems are interlinked, so your ticket price usually depends upon the number of zones you will need to travel to. Public transport works on a map that is typically divided into different zones. City central point is zone A; a little away is zone B, and further away is zone C.

How to Know if You Have a Valid or Invalid Travel Ticket?

What happens if you travel without travel ticket.

Honesty is a requirement to travel in Germany. There is no barrier to buying a travel ticket. If your ticket is invalid, you will be asked to pay up to 60 Euros. Now in some places you will also see 80€. 

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Online applications have made tour planning and ticket buying easy, convenient, and simple. A few of the latest applications are described below;

Google Maps – this application has integrated timetable, route planning, and schedule for its users. It is a widely available application for Android, iOS, and your browser.

FAIRTIQ – this is a ticketing app that works with local public transport systems in Germany, and it is available for Android and iOS.

Offi – It is an application that operates for all local and regional transport networks in Germany. Offi is available only for Android.

Citimapper – This application is available in almost all major German cities like Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, and Dortmund. It is available for Android, iOS, and your browser.

German Trains for Transportation

It is the busiest network of transportation in Germany. The main railway company in Germany is a private company named Deutsche Bahn. This company has high-speed, intercity, regional, and urban trains to travel throughout the city. It also travels across borders.

There are other private train companies and a dozen regional train services in Germany. The municipal public transport authority runs the U Bahn and the Trams. The prices for train tickets vary because of the different services provided by the service providers to their passengers.

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Benefits of Public Transport in Germany

  • Public transport in Germany is comparatively efficient, simple, and convenient.
  • You can save cost and time while using public transport for your travels.
  • Service stations and stops help travelers to book their tickets and if they need any assistance.
  • All stations have elevators and priority spaces for special people.
  • The transportation system is sustainable and environmentally friendly.

Important Safety Measures and Instructions

Public transport in Germany is safe, but passengers must follow a few rules as necessary safety precautions.

  • FFP2 masks have been compulsory to travel on public transport since COVID 19.
  • Keep an eye on your luggage and take care of your belongings yourself. No one else will be responsible for any inconvenience.
  • Dogs and pets need to be on leads and in buckets.
  • Stay on the right while using escalators.
  • Make sure you have Euro currency in your pocket when you travel.
  • Buying a ticket in advance is good if you are traveling on a long trip. You can purchase tickets online rather than going to the stations and stops.
  • You must validate your ticket before boarding.
  • Alert the transport authority immediately in case of any emergency.

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Save on Local Train Travel in Germany with Länder Tickets

Use cheap Länder-Tickets to save on local public transportation (bus, train, S-Bahn, U-bahn, metro, tram) of Deutsche Bahn (German Railways) and cities in Germany.

Use cheap Länder-Tickets to save on local public transportation (bus, train, S-Bahn, U-bahn, metro, tram) of Deutsche Bahn (German Railways) and cities in Germany.

Cheap Länder-Tickets (State Tickets) are often the best savings deal when sightseeing in a specific area of rural Germany. These cheap tickets are valid on local buses and regional trains of Deutsche Bahn (German Railways) and only for limited geographical areas. Fast intercity and other long-distance trains and buses may not be used. Usually, travel is restricted to one Land (or federal state) but if that limitation is not a problem, the savings on standard German train fares and tickets can be enormous. The Deutschland-Ticket (Germany Ticket) is a bit like a Länder-Ticket but valid for all of Germany, however, it is a commuter subscription season ticket so study the fine print before signing up.

  • Germany has 16 federal states ( Länder ) but as some states are very small, only 13 different Länder-Tickets are sold as smaller states do not have their own Länder-Tickets. It is worth checking journeys and prices at German Railways — sometimes cheaper tickets covering a small geographic area will be suggested.

Save with Cheap Länder Train Tickets in Germany

Länder-Tickets are much cheaper than standard German Railway fares so not surprisingly they do come with severe restrictions.

  • Only German local and regional trains ( Nahverkehr ) may be used. Local buses, trams, and U-Bahn trains are usually, but not always, included as well. Only second-class wagons may be used, although a few states now also have first-class tickets.
  • Local trains have the letters IRE, RE, RB, or S in the train name and number. U-Bahn trains in most cities are covered too.
  • Länder-Tickets have time restrictions. On weekdays, Länder-Tickets may be used from 9 am to 3 am the following day, on weekends and vacation days from midnight to 3 am the following day. For journeys starting earlier, buy a ticket to the first station reached after 9 am and use the Länder-Ticket from there onwards.
  • Even cheaper Night Tickets (Nacht-Tickets) are valid from 6 pm to the following morning 6 am (7 am on weekends).
  • Up to five persons may travel on a Länder-Ticket. Some states have single tickets or price the ticket according to the number of travelers. Usually, for two traveling together, a standard Länder-Ticket is cheaper than two single tickets.
  • All group members must be named before any travel commences — in ink on paper tickets or online for mobile / internet tickets. Group composition may not change and in the case of a mobile ticket, the phone with the ticket has to be present during all journeys. (A flat battery is no excuse.)
  • Länder-Tickets are usually valid to the last station in the state but occasionally the first station in the bordering state is the limit. Similarly, when traveling from a bordering state, additional tickets need to be bought to / from the first station where the Länder-Ticket is valid.
  • A dog larger than a domestic cat counts as a passenger – enter “Hund” rather than the animal’s name. Dogs cannot count as “own children”.
  • Some states require a separate bicycle ticket.

Länder-Tickets are usually available for single travelers or groups of up to five traveling together. The base price is for the solo traveler and then add a certain amount, e.g. €10 in Bavaria, for each additional traveler up to five. The prices differ slightly but are around €29 (€42) for a single traveler and €70 (€130) for a group of five in second class (first class).

Children and Families on Länder Train Tickets in Germany

Calculating children’s fares when using the Länder-Ticket was simplified in recent years but it is important to double check rules and regulations for each state. Study these well in advance as the ticket controller will know the rules and apply fines mercilessly.

In all states, children younger than six years old travel for free and need not be counted when specifying the number of people traveling on the ticket. (In Hessen only three children are allowed per adult.)

In most states, but with the noticeable exception of North Rhine Westphalia and Hessen, three children aged 6 to 14 travel for free per Länder Ticket and need not be included in calculating the number of persons on the ticket. The fourth child counts as a regular passenger and must be ticketed. No family relationships are required. For example, one adult with three children may travel on a Bayern-Ticket Single while one adult with four children will need a two-person Bayern Ticket.

Exceptions include for example:

  • In Hessen and North Rhine-Westphalia : all children 6-14 years must be counted as passengers with no discounts offered. Only children 5 and younger travel for free.

Buy Cheap Länder-Tickets for Saving on German Railways

Deutsche Bahn currently offers thirteen different Länder-Tickets – the links below go directly to the German language pages at Deutsche Bahn. To buy the tickets in English, select the appropriate state from the Regional Day Tickets page:

  • Baden-Württemberg-Tickets may be used in Baden-Württemberg as well as on trains to the Swiss cities Basel and Kreuzlingen.
  • Bayern-Tickets are valid in Bavaria on all trains and on most city buses, trams, and U-Bahn trains as well. It is valid on trains up to Salzburg in Austria.
  • Brandenburg-Berlin-Tickets are valid in Berlin (on all trains and buses), in the state of Brandenburg, as well as on some routes outside the state. (This includes traveling to  Dessau and Lutherstadt-Wittenberg, popular day-trip destinations from Berlin.) For travel in the Berlin and Potsdam region only, cheaper Berlin Transportation tickets may be a better deal.
  • Hessentickets are valid in the state Hesse including all trains, trams, and buses in Frankfurt am Main.
  • Mecklenburg-Vorpommern-Tickets are valid in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein.
  • Niedersachsen-Tickets are valid in Lower Saxony, Bremen, and Hamburg.
  • SchönerTagTickets NRW is valid in North-Rhine Westphalia.
  • Rheinland-Pfalz-Tickets are valid in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
  • Saarland-Tickets have the same conditions as the Rheinland-Pfalz-Ticket.
  • Sachsen-Tickets are valid in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia.
  • Sachsen-Anhalt-Tickets have the same conditions as the Sachsen-Ticket.
  • Schleswig-Holstein-Tickets have the same conditions as the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Ticket.
  • Thüringen-Tickets have the same conditions as the Sachsen-Ticket.

Bremen is included in the Niedersachsen-Ticket. For Hamburg, buy either a Niedersachsen Ticket or a Schleswig-Holstein ticket (including Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) — study the state borders before making a choice!

Travelers can save even more by buying the Länder-Tickets (or any German train ticket for that matter) from ticket machines or online from German Railways / Deutsche Bahn. Buying tickets from ticket counter windows at the station usually has a service fee of €2 to €5. Tickets must be bought before boarding trains.

An alternative to the Länder-Tickets when traveling in several states is the Quer-Durchs-Land day ticket the allows for travel throughout Germany. Many other savings options are available for traveling on German trains, especially for advance reservations and return journeys.

A fantastic savings deal is the Deutschland-Ticket (Germany Ticket) which costs only €49 per calendar month. However, this is a subscription season ticket with a year commitment when signing up but the option to cancel at any time, for example immediately after buying, and use it for only the first calendar month. See more details at Cheap Travel on the €49 Deutschland-Ticket Germany Train Pass and read the fine print before signing up.

The Schöne Wochenende Ticket (Happy Weekend Ticket) is no longer sold.

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The Kills Extend 2024 UK & European Tour: How To Get Tickets

T he Kills just extended their God Games Tour to include additional UK and Germany dates! The extended tour will take the duo across the UK and Europe to promote their recent album release God Games . It looks like Picture Parlour and Baba Ali will be supporting The Kills on this tour as well.

The Kills 2024 European Tour will start on May 1 in London, England at Troxy. The tour will end, pending any additional tour dates, on August 30 in Lisbon, Portugal at Meo Kalorama. The Kills will be wrapping up the US leg of their tour before coming to the UK and Europe.

Presale events for this tour have ended, but you can still get your hands on tickets to The Kills 2024 European Tour before they sell out.

To start, we recommend checking what’s available on Viagogo . Viagogo is the best spot for scoring tickets outside of the US, so we always recommend it for international tours like this one.

If Viagogo doesn’t yield results (again, tickets are almost sold out) then you might have some luck on Stubhub . Stubhub usually will have some tickets left after shows have sold out, so you might just get lucky. It’s worth a shot, at least.

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The Kills 2024 Tour Dates (Plus New Dates)

May 1 – London, UK – Troxy

May 3 – Paris, France – L’Olympia

May 4 – Brussels, Belgium – Ancienne Belgique

May 5 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Paradiso

May 7 – Berlin, Germany – Columbiahalle

May 8 – Warsaw, Poland – Stodola

August 7 – Oslo, Norway – Oya Festival

August 10 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Syd For Solen

August 11 – Hamburg, Germany – Docks (NEW!)

August 13 – Cologne, Germany – Carlswerk Victoria (NEW!)

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August 21 – Manchester, UK – Albert Hall (NEW!)

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August 25 – Montpellier, France – Palmarosa Fest

August 27 – Barcelona, Spain – Poble Espanyol

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Clemson basketball is in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2018.

The Tigers upset 3-seed Baylor on Sunday in Memphis to advance to the second weekend, where they will face 2-seed Arizona on Thursday in Los Angeles. Game time is scheduled for 7:09 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on CBS.

Four ACC teams are in the Sweet 16, and two will be in LA on Thursday. Top seed North Carolina will be in the other West Region semifinal against No. 4 Alabama following the Clemson-Arizona game.

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The ICC Men's T20 World Cup comes to the United States for the first time this June as part of a co-hosting effort with the West Indies. Among the International Cricket Council games is the highly-anticipated India vs. Pakistan match-up. If you're looking to find tickets, then you're in luck, because we've rounded up everything you need to know about how to get India vs. Pakistan tickets for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Last year, India narrowly lost the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup to Australia despite a home-field advantage. India has won the World Cup twice, and Pakistan, their longtime rivals, has won the revered competition once. The last time India and Pakistan played each other was at the Cricket World Cup in October 2023, where India beat Pakistan by seven wickets.

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When it comes to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which is a more recently-created competition, both India and Pakistan have each won once. Pakistan played in the finals at the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, but they ultimately lost to England. India also lost to England at the 2022 competition, in the semi-finals. The match on June 9 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York is shaping up to be the main draw of the US portion of the competition this year. 

Original standard tickets are a hot commodity and hard to come by, but you can browse resale ticket availability on websites like StubHub and Vivid Seats .

ICC ran a ballot for original standard tickets in February, which received a massive response of more than three million applications, according to the ICC. While some tickets are still available on the official T20 website and more are occasionally released, original India vs. Pakistan tickets have sold out and are no longer available. A new wave of public tickets were made available earlier this month, but this didn't include more tickets for the India vs. Pakistan game. 

Tickets for the India vs. Pakistan game are available on resale vendor websites like StubHub and Vivid Seats . Due to the substantial demand, these are higher-priced than the original standard ticket prices.

How much are India vs. Pakistan tickets?

While it's unclear exactly how much the original standard India vs. Pakistan tickets went for in the ballot, the cheapest tickets for other matches at USA venues start at $35 (although India vs. Pakistan was most likely more). The only currently available India vs. Pakistan resale tickets on StubHub start at $1,303 each. Vivid Seats listings are similarly priced, starting at $1,633. Over the past week, StubHub prices have slightly increased and Vivid Seats prices have slightly decreased.

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What about other Men's T20 World Cup matches?

While India vs. Pakistan might be the most anticipated event of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, there are plenty of other exciting matches throughout June, culminating in the finals on June 29 in Barbados. If the event you're interested in has sold out, you can always check out the official T20 website  or browse resale websites like StubHub .

Note: Certain services and regions prohibit the resale of tickets. Business Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal reselling of tickets, and entry into an event is at the venue's discretion.

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