Bremerhaven Hbf to Kiel Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (RE,ICE)

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.

ELBE-WESER GmbH (EVB) is a German transportation company providing passenger and freight services, headquartered in Zeven and Bremervörde. Established in 1981, EVB operates a 235 km railway network in the Elbe-Weser triangle region of Lower Saxony, Germany. They are known for operating the RB33 passenger line connecting Cuxhaven, Bremerhaven, Bremervörde, and Buxtehude. EVB also runs 37 bus lines across several districts and the city of Bremen, transporting approximately 4 million bus passengers annually. Notably, EVB made headlines in 2022 for introducing the world's first regular passenger service using hydrogen-powered trains. Beyond passenger services, EVB offers extensive freight transportation across Germany, utilizing a modern fleet of locomotives.