Explore an enchanted new world

Live out your fairy tale dreams with DB

The holidays are fast approaching and they are the perfect time to make your fantasy a reality.

Germany is home to the Brothers Grimm and their iconic fairy tales. Walt Disney often drew inspiration from Germany’s architectural wonders such as Mad King Ludwig’s castle in Schwangau and Sababurg castle in Reinhardswald.

From Berchtesgaden near the Austrian border to Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria to the gingerbread-like homes of Dinkelsbühl, create holiday magic this season in enchanted German destinations.

*Deutsche Bahn is committed to helping the planet by becoming climate neutral by 2040.

Get Inspired

Enjoy the Trip

Getting There

Super Saver Tickets
Deutsche Bahn Timetable
Deutche Bahn FAQs

Deutsche Bahn tickets can be booked directly with Omio

   +   
✓ Omio is an official partner of Deutsche Bahn
✓ Download our free Omio app
✓ Consult our Customer Care whenever you need
✓ Including Saver Fare Tickets and Regional Tickets

About Deutsche Bahn

In just under 30 years, Deutsche Bahn, or DB for short, has become one of the most reliable train companies in Europe. Their tracks stretch the width and breadth of Germany and with their high-speed ICE trains connecting major cities—as well as international ones such as Amsterdam and Strasbourg—travelling Germany by train is easy with Deutsche Bahn.

Getting to know Deutsche Bahn

Train travel in another country can be daunting, especially if you don’t know what to expect from the train company. To make things clearer, we've compared Deutsche Bahn to the United Kingdom's Cross Country to help you get up to speed.

Like Cross Country, Deutsche Bahn tickets are cheaper the earlier you buy them. Both DB and Cross Country offer a generous baggage policy free of charge. Cross Country offers seat reservation for free whereas DB charges a small fee for 2nd class seats, DB trains have similar facilities to Cross Country including Wi-Fi, on-board catering, charging sockets and toilets.

Save Money with Super Sparpreis tickets from Deutsche Bahn

Information about Super Sparpreis Tickets from Deutsche Bahn
For train travel throughout Germany: from £18 (2nd class) or £27 (1st class).
Valid for long-distance travel for ICE, IC / EC and IC bus travel, RE, RB, IRE and S-Bahn travel at the departure and destination.
Discounted tickets available until June 30th. Holders of a Bahncard 25 or Bahncard 50 receive a further 25% discount.
Super Saver Tickets are valid only for the train selected at the time of booking. In order to also use RE, RB, IRE and S-Bahn at the departure and destination, the corresponding stops must be selected. Exchange and refund of the tickets are not possible.
There is also the Super Sparpreis Europe for various European connections, where the start or destination is in Germany. Tickets will be available for the following countries: Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and France.

 

Deutsche Bahn Ticket Types

To keep things simple Deutsche Bahn offers three main ticket types for its customers. Talk about keeping things efficient! To find out which ticket is best for you, take a look at the following options:

Saver ticket (Sparpreis Ticket)

2nd class tickets start from €29.90 and 1st class start from €35.90
- Valid only for the train originally booked
- Tickets can be cancelled for a €10 fee
-Valid on long distance ICE trains and regional trains

Saver Ticket (Sparpreis Ticket) + City-Ticket

- 2nd class tickets start from €29.90 and 1st class start from €35.90
- Valid only for the train originally booked.
- Tickets can be cancelled for a €10 fee.
- Valid on long-distance ICE trains and regional trains.
- City-Ticket: Valid on public transport to and from departure and arrival train stations. Available in 120 towns and cities in Germany .

Flexible Tickets (Flexpreis Ticket)

- Prices vary depending on route and travel date.
- Available for any train on the day of your ticket
- Refunds and exchanges are free of charge if done the day before departure.
- Valid on all long-distance ICE trains and regional trains.
- City-Ticket included for journeys more than 60 miles, available in 120 towns and cities across Germany.

More information about Deutsche Bahn Super Sparpreis

Deutsche Bahn - Schedules and Timetables

Deutsche Bahn's principal hubs are the main train stations of Germany's larger cities, such as Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Dusseldorf. It has rail links to other European countries, including Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg and The Netherlands. Its trains and buses cater for all levels of travel; local commuting, business travel and tourism.


Trenitalia
Frankfurt to Munich Trains
Trenitalia
Berlin to Leipzig Trains
Trenitalia
Frankfurt to Berlin Trains
Trenitalia
Berlin to Hamburg Trains
Trenitalia
Munich to Berlin Trains

Changes in the price for Super Sparpreis tickets
With the introduction of the Super Sparpreises there are also some changes for the normal economy price. From the 1st of August 2018 you can book discounted tickets from €23.90 for 2nd class and from €35.90 for 1st class. Savings rates can be refunded for a travel voucher. In addition, a cancellation fee of €10 will be charged.

The new extended City Ticket Option
For travellers who travel more than 100 km with Flexprice or Sparpreis tickets, the City Ticket is included from August. Previously, the City Ticket was only included when booking with a BahnCard. The City Ticket allows the use of buses, subways, trams and commuter trains in 126 German cities—if this is the starting point or destination of the train connection. However, the use of public transport may be limited to the city centre.

Deutsche Bahn offers

Throughout the year, Deutsche Bahn releases limited “Super Saver Tickets” (Super Sparpreis) that allow for low-cost travel on high-speed ICE trains across Germany. They're pretty popular so you'll have to act fast if you want to take advantage! If you’re looking for a more spontaneous affordable trip then the Quer-land-durch-ticket is the way to go. Find out more about them below:

Super Saver Ticket (Super Sparpreis ticket) Available for a limited time throughout the year Valid only for the train originally booked 2nd class tickets start from €19.90 and 1st class start from €29.90 Limited availability Non-exchangeable and non-refundable Valid on long-distance ICE trains and regional trains


Cross Country Ticket (Quer-durch-Land-Ticket) Day return for up to five people Flat rate: One person=€44, two persons=€52, three persons=€60, four persons=€68, five persons=€76 Available Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–3 a.m.
 or Saturday–Sunday (and national holidays) 00 a.m.–3 a.m. (the following day) Travellers must provide names and have a valid government-issued photo ID Travellers must travel together Tickets can be bought up to six months in advance Only available for regional trains Non-refundable or exchangeable

Most Popular Trains to Berlin



Trains from Amsterdam to Berlin From £35
Trains from Copenhagen to Berlin From £39
Trains from Paris to Berlin From £69
Trains from Prague to Berlin From £17
Trains from Cologne to Berlin From £25
Trains from Hamburg to Berlin From £17

Deutsche Bahn Train Types


Intercity Express (ICE)

InterCity (IC)

Regionalexpress (RE)

InterCity Express

InterCity Express (ICE) trains are the most comfortable and efficient way to travel by train in Germany. ICE trains are the fastest high-speed trains on the DB network, capable of travelling at speeds up to 200 mph. ICE trains travel to nearly 180 train stations in Germany. All InterCity Express trains have a restaurant and WiFi on board for your comfort and convenience. Popular routes that utilize ICE trains include: Berlin to Munich, Hamburg to Frankfurt and Munich to Cologne

InterCity

Like ICE trains, InterCity (IC) trains also travel long distances throughout Germany. While IC trains tend to travel at lower speeds than ICE services, they stop more frequently and reach more train stations in Germany. EuroCity (EC) trains are similar to InterCity services; however, they tend to operate on international routes between major European cities like Berlin to Prague. These train types are often referred to as Intercity Nights (ICN), EuroNight (EN) and CityNightLink (CNL) trains when offered overnight.

Regional Express

Shorter distance train routes in Germany usually use Regional Express (RE) and Regional Bahn (RB) trains, while smaller destinations outside of major cities are often connected by Stadt Express (SE) or S-Bahn (suburban train) services.

Deutsche Bahn FAQs

When does Deutsche Bahn require a seat reservation?

A seat reservation is recommended for travelling during peak times when a lot of commuters and business customers are travelling. Seat reservations are included in all Deutsche Bahn first class adult train tickets if a child is also on the ticket then a seat must be purchased. Seats can be can be reserved on Deutsche Bahn trains using the Omio App.

When does it make sense to travel in 1st class?
Travelling long-distance in DB's first class provides a completely different, more relaxed atmosphere, with a higher level of comfort and service. If you have to work while travelling on the train, a first class ticket is definitely worth the higher price.

When do I have to reserve a space for my bicycle?
On most long-distance train trips, a reservation is required for bicycles, which costs an additional €9 (£8). Also double check before you travel if your

Deutsche Bahn's food: How is the food on a Deutsche Bahn train?
Deutsche Bahn offers food in both the Bordbistro and Bordrestaurant on-board. The menu is varied from Chilli con Carne, to roast pork with dumplings, to a variety of salads.

How long are Deutsche Bahn's transfers? If I miss my connection will my ticket carry over to the next train?
Depending on the train station, Deutsche Bahn transfer time usually lasts between 4-10 minutes depending on the internal negotiations between individual trains and railway companies. If a Deutsche Bahn train is at least 20 minutes late at thedestination train station, it is possible to use all other trains to reach your destination station.

Which Deutsche Bahn trains have WiFi and how good is the reception?
ICE Trains: Deutsche Bahn's ICE trains have free WiFi in both first and second class.

What assistance does Deutsche Bahn offer for mobility-impaired passengers?
Deutsche Bahn offers various assistance to passengers with reduced mobility. In order to make a barrier-free journey possible without complications, one should at least one day before the trip the offers avail.
  • Mobility service centre: Here disabled persons can book the required service in advance. This works both online and under the telephone number 0180 6512512
  • Porters: Train and station personnel help you get started with the trains. Ramps and other devices are available for this purpose.
  • Seating: Restricted passengers have extra seats near the train doors. These can be booked in advance as well as all other places.
  • Travelling companions and Seeing-Eye Dogs: Wheelchairs are always carried on-board. Accompanying persons receive free seat reservations.
  • Services at Train Stations: The larger railway stations of Deutsche Bahn are equipped with various auxiliary functions. Many of them are equipped with elevators. In addition, acoustic signals and announcements facilitate orientation.

Popular Deutsche Bahn Destinations

Train Travel with Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn has two main subsidiaries. DB Fernverkehr AG operates the InterCity and InterCityExpress trains in Germany. It also operates EuroCity trains throughout Europe. These services are aimed at business travellers and tourists. Passengers can also reserve seats, purchase travel insurance and make use of a courier luggage service.