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Train travel throughout Germany
From Hamburg to Münich, from Berlin to Mannheim, from Frankfurt to Leipzig…wherever you want to go in Germany, DB Bahn (German Rail) can take you there. High-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains connect major urban areas, whisking you from one city to the next. You can connect to fast InterCity and RegioExpress trains to reach smaller cities and towns. Rail services are integrated with bus and urban transport services.
We are specialists in planning travel by train. As an official DB Bahn agent, we can guarantee a rich assortment of offers at attractive prices for travel throughout Germany, and beyond. Whether you need tickets, reservations, or a rail pass, we can issue the travel documents you need. Many tickets can be issued for pickup at one of DB Bahn’s many ticket automats in Germany, so there is not even a need to post travel documents to you!
Our ticket sales service provides a quality which you will seldom find in railway ticket offices or standard travel agencies. Rail travel is our specialty, and we guarantee professional, competent service with a smile. This is what makes us unique.
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Train types in Germany
Intercity-Express (ICE)
In 1991 German Railways introduced its first high speed train: the Intercity-Express (ICE). At the time ICE 1 was a technical revolution. Today there are 5 different models: ICE 1, 2, 3, T and ICE Sprinter. Reaching up to 300 km/h ICE 3 is DB Bahn’s fastest high speed train. Not only the short travel times but also the convenience of these ICE trains is sure to win you over. Each Intercity-Express is fully air-conditioned and maintains a stylish interior with a relaxing atmosphere for a quick and comfortable journey throughout Germany and to adjoining countries.
All Intercity-Express (ICE) trains guarantee a wide range of services and plentiful leg room for a comfortable journey to your destination. Regardless of where you book your ticket, online or at a ticket counter, you can request an aisle or window seat, row seating or face-to-face-seating, or a seat with a fixed table if you prefer. Quiet zones are also available. All ICE high speed trains are designed to be user and family-friendly, offering changing stations for families with young children. For the disabled special facilities on the trains and at the stations are provided.
On every Intercity-Express (ICE) train there is a Bordbistro and/or Bordrestaurant offering a great variety of meals and drinks. Sip a freshly tapped beer or enjoy a gourmet platter of French cheeses while travelling to your destination. Depending on the time of the day, you can choose from various breakfast menus or from à la carte main dishes. Additionally, the menu often features German and European regional specialities. DB also recognizes how important it is to maintain a healthy lifestyle, therefore DB Bahn Bordrestaurant cars offer a selection of organic products, marked in the menus on board. The Bordbistro serves snacks and a variety of beverages which you can consume there or take back to your seat. As a 1st class passenger you have the option to request a selection of beverages and meals from our menus to be served at your seat. Snacks and beverages are also available at your seat in 2nd class from a mobile trolley.
Intercity/Eurocity (IC/EC)
Faster than regional trains, IC and EC trains connect major cities, reaching speeds of 200 km/h. Both Intercity and Eurocity trains run frequently, either every hour or two hours depending on the destination. Intercity trains run exclusively in Germany, while Eurocity trains reach neighbouring European countries. Both trains are very comfortable and offer many amenities that are sure to satisfy.
Food service on board
Almost all Intercity or Eurocity trains have a Bordrestaurant and/or a Bordbistro. The Intercity trains of DB Bahn have been recently updated to include electric outlets at table seats of the center aisle in coaches of both classes. Eurocity trains consist partly of wagons from neighbouring train companies and may vary in terms of equipment.
Regional and urban trains (RE, RB, S-Bahn)
DB Bahn offers new and improved regional trains, boasting comfortable seats, spacious multi-purpose compartments and entry at platform level, all to make your travels more enjoyable.
Departure at regular intervals with easy-to-remember departure times makes travelling short distances or transferring to long-distance trains more pleasant.
Regional-Express (RE)
The Regional-Express connects cities and offers travel in comfortable modern trains. It leaves at regular intervals and links local to long-distance trains.
Regionalbahn (RB)
The Regionalbahn offers a basic service from all local stations. It provides the connection between the regions and city centres. It also connects to the Regional-Express.
S-Bahn
The S-Bahn services high-density areas, leaving in quick, regular intervals. Some S-Bahn stations have access to longer distance regional trains, making travel within the city and between cities a breeze.
Sparpreis and Super Sparpreis Europa fares (international)
The attractive Sparpreis and Super Sparpreis Europa offer is available to persons traveling to Germany and through Germany to other countries. Space is limited, and prices depend on the number of available seats on a train and are valid for travel in one direction.
The Sparpreis Europa offer applies to travel between Germany and Poland. For example, between Warsaw and Berlin tickets are available from €29.90 in second class, and from €69.90 in first class.
Other sample offers (prices given for second class):
- Bydgoszcz-Berlin from €29.90
- Toruń-Hamburg from €39.90
- Poznan-Munich from €39.90
- Gdańsk-Cologne from €39.90
- Lublin-Berlin from €39.90
- Radom-Düsseldorf from €39.90
- Bialystok-Mannheim from €39.90
- Poznan-Berlin from €19.90
With the remarkable Sparpreis and Super Sparpreis Europa offer, you can also use the train traveling with DB Bahn from Germany to neighboring European countries such as Belgium, Denmark, France, Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Slovakia.
Children aged 6-14 years traveling under the care of a parent, grandparent or legal guardian travel for free on the Sparpreis Europa offer (in seated accommodation; couchette or sleeping car berth charges apply). And if you plan to continue to travel by train in Germany with the children, they also continue to ride for free.
BahnCard 25 holders receive a 25 % discount on the normal price of the ticket for the German portion of the travel.
Ticket pre-sale periods for the Sparpreis Europa offer:
- 60 days–3 days prior to travel: trains from Poland TO Germany/Netherlands
- 91 days–3 days prior to travel: trains from Germany/Netherlands TO Poland
Super Sparpreis Europa tickets cannot be changed cancelled or refunded. Changes and refunds can be made to Sparpreis Europa tickets up to 1 day before the date of travel (a €10 fee applies, and the refund is issued in the form of a DB voucher, to be applied to future travel).
The Sparpreis and Super Sparprsie Europa tickets are valid only for the date of travel and selected train booked.
Sparpreis and Super Sparpreis fares (Germany)
Buy DB Bahn’s ongoing Germany specials (Sparpreis and Super Sparpreis) from as little as €19,90!
Thanks to the Sparpreis and Super Sparpreis saver fares you will discover Germany at very attractive prices. Have a comfortable journey starting at €19,90 in second class and €29,90 in first class, one way within Germany, including on ICE connections.
BahnCard 25 holders are entitled to a 25% discount from the ticket price. Children under 15 travel for free if they are accompanied by their parents or grandparents. Please note that the tickets at these prices are subject to availability.
Overnight services to and from Germany
Night train travel allows you to travel in a sleeping car, couchette or comfortable seated wagon to many cities in Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Italy, Croatia and Slovenia.
Whether shopping, sightseeing or going to an important meeting, thanks to convenient and comfortable travel at night you get to your destination refreshed. In addition, service staff on board the train are at your disposal throughout the trip. You can purchase snacks and drinks from the on-board staff on all routes.
Breakfast is included in the fare of couchette and sleeping car tickets on NightJet trains.
Night train routes
The main night train routes to and from Germany include:
- Hamburg – Basel – Zürich
- Vienna – Frankfurt/Oder – Berlin
- Vienna – Linz – Hamburg
- Vienna – Linz – Düsseldorf
- Innsbruck – Cologne – Düsseldorf
- Innsbruck – Munich – Hamburg
- Budapest – Vienna – Munich
- Budapest – Bratislava – Berlin
- Munich – Florence – Rome
- Munich – Verona – Mailand
- Munich – Udine – Venedig
- Munich – Ljubljana – Zagreb
- Munich – Opatija – Rijeka
Accommodation
Sleeping car: Europe’s most comfortable sleeping cars are available for travel on many routes. You can make your journey in an atmosphere of privacy. The compartments have beds for 1 to 3 persons, and 1st class deluxe compartments have a private shower and toilet. Modern air suspension ensures a peaceful night’s sleep even at a speed of 200 km/h, and for your comfort sleepers are air-conditioned. The price of sleeping travel on all routes includes breakfast.
Couchette: Couchette compartments have beds for up to 6 passengers. You can book an individual bed in one of these compartments. WC and washing facilities are available in the car.
Seats: The best option for budget travellers. Travel in a comfortable reclining seat in a compartment with 6 seats. WC and washing facilities are available in the car.
Prices
Night train passengers can take advantage of SparSchiene discount fares for their travel by booking early. Enjoy the journey in a couchette for as low as 39€ per person. For just 20€ more, you can travel in a comfortable sleeping car—and breakfast is included in the price.
German Rail Pass
Travel with no limits on a fully flexible schedule for 3 to 10 days on the entire DB Bahn network with the German Rail Pass!
From the shores of the Baltic Sea down to the Black Forest and Bavarian Alps, or from vibrant metropolises to fairytale castles along river valleys, taking the train is the way to go. Virtually every travel need is covered by the German Rail Pass special offer, regardless of whether you are traveling for business or pleasure. Other bonuses are available for pass holders.
This special pass offer from DB Bahn enables visitors to travel with the German Rail Pass on all scheduled trains operated by DB Bahn for between 3 and 10 days within a four week period, high-speed ICE trains included. The German Rail Pass is available for both first and second class. For a party of two, the German Rail Twin Pass is the most economical way to travel. The German Rail Youth Pass is also available at a discounted rate for those who are eligible. The pass does not include optional seat reservations, but you can make these through Polrail Service or on your own.
The German Rail Pass now valid for anyone whose residence is outside Germany!
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