Travel throughout Germany and onto neighbouring countries.
Tickets can be booked up to 90 days in advance. Book as early as possible for the cheapest fares!
ICE trains, some EC trains and IC trains have bistro bars, restaurants, quiet zones, 6 seater compartment and an exclusive business class seating area.
Dogs allowed onboard, provided that they are on a leash and wearing a muzzle.
Wireless internet access is available aboard many trains and lounges. Staff at the Mobility Service Centre will provide assistance if needed. Special parent and child compartment with changing facilities and a small play area available on certain trains. Luggage facilitates available at all Bahn stations. Bicycles are not allowed on board of ICE trains.
All announcements are made in English and Germany.
Seating reservation is compulsory on the ICE and some major intercity trains, if you are using a rail pass. If you are buying a single ticket online, it is usually added automatically.
No luggage restrictions. However, the norm is 2 luggage bags per passenger and one hand piece bag.
Two main types of seating accommodation: Economy and Business.
Types of Trains; Intercity Trains (IC) run every hour or two hours, within Germany only. Eurocity Trains (EC) runs every hour or two hours in Germany and neighbouring countries. Regional Express (RE) connects cities at regular intervals and links to local long distance trains. Regionalbahn (RB) is the basic service from all local stations and provides connection between the regions and the city centres and to Regional Express. S-Bahn (commuter train) serves populated areas, leaves at short, regular intervals. City Night Line offers seat, couchette or comfortable sleeper (with shower etc facilities) to different European destinations
Discounts & Special Offers
Children under 15 travel for free when accompanied by parent/guardian. Children travelling on their own receive 50% discount. Children under 6 always travel for free.
Discounts available for group travel. Saver Fares are available for those who travel regularly. Savings on sleeper carriages.G reat discounts when you use the BahnCard or saver fares. Travel on public transport for free after your rail journey (BahnCard discount/BahnCard 100). Travel for free with City Ticket in over 100 cities in Germany by public transport.Reduced reservation prices with a Mobility BahnCard 100. Special DB German Rail pass with unlimited travel for 3-10 days within a four week period on all rail services. Reduced prices for youths.
Savings on Weekend special ticket (5 persons travelling together). Discounts on German regional ticket for up to 5 people travelling together. Valid on all regional and S-Bahn trains. Group discounts for six adults or more travelling together. Discounts on standard fares with the BahnCard25 and the BahnCard50. BahnCard 100 offers 12 months travel on all DB services.DB Bahn’s Special Ticket is a continuous discount for single travellers through Germany.
Business – free Deutsche Bahn corporate programme with a range of benefits for companies and self-employed customers.
Travel throughout Germany and onto neighbouring countries.
