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The high-quality rail network and transportation infrastructure have made trains one of the most popular ways to travel in Germany. Train travel is so popular in Germany that many cities and major towns have multiple train stations. Deutsche Bahn offers train routes between most cities in Germany. From popular destinations and train routes to information about train companies and how to buy cheap train tickets, this page provides an overview of everything you need to know about train travel in Germany.

Trains in Germany

One of the fastest and most convenient ways to visit Germany is by train. The high-quality rail network has made trains in Germany one of the most popular ways to travel, as they are an efficient and reliable method of transportation. There are a number of types of trains and services that visitors may choose from when planning their trip to Germany. There's the InterCity Express (ICE) train that stops at the major cities in Germany as well as the bordering countries (Netherlands, France, and Austria). There's also the slightly slower yet cheaper, version of the InterCity Express, simply called InterCity. There is the Regional Express train which has a long-distance route throughout Germany. Lastly, there's the Regionalbahn, which also has routes within Germany but stops at a greater number of stations (a good choice for commuters and travellers that wish to see smaller rural towns). A couple of the most popular routes chosen by travellers are Frankfurt to Munich (duration of 3 hours and 40 minutes) with the Deutsche Bahn, and the Frankfurt to Berlin route (duration 4 hours and 43 minutes) with the FlixTrain. Using Omio, travellers will be able to find all the optional routes for their trip all in one website, allowing them to make the best choice in the simplest manner.

Booking with Omio

Booking with Omio

When booking train tickets in Germany with Omio, you will be able to plan your trips efficiently and smoothly thanks to its journey app planner. To book a trip, first select where you want to travel to (in Europe, the U.S. or Canada) as well as the dates for your trip. Once you have decided on these details, you'll see clear and up-to-date information on which options are available to you including train types. At this point, travellers will have the choice to pay in different currencies, add on any personal discount cards, as well as having the chance to decide how to travel (i.e. slower for lower price or by picking the fastest travel time). Once booked, you will have access to all the tickets needed for your journey directly on a mobile device—no printer needed!

Train Companies and Train Types in Germany

Information about German Rail Providers

The largest and most important train company in Germany is Deutsche Bahn, which is literally translated as “German Railway” and sometimes abbreviated to Die Bahn or DB.Deutsche Bahn is the largest rail company in Europe, transporting approximately 2 billion passengers annually. In 1994, West Germany’s Deutsche Bundesbahn and East Germany’s Deutsche Reichsbahn merged to create Deutsche Bahn railway company. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail provider with the Federal Republic of Germany functioning as DB’s single shareholder.

Domestic Train Routes

Most German cities are linked by rail. The most popular train routes in Germany are between major cities like Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, and Dresden. All large cities are linked by InterCity Express (ICE) trains, as well as standard InterCity (IC) services. Regional trains are also quite popular, especially the particularly scenic routes which pass through the Black Forest and Rhine Valley.

International Train Routes

Trains in Germany run international routes to various destinations in France, Italy, Switzerland, BeNeLux, Poland, Austria and the Czech Republic. German high-speed trains often share travel international routes with train companies from other countries like Thalys and SNCF. ÖBB Railjet trains connect Munich with cities in Central Europe like Vienna, Salzburg, Prague and Budapest. Many providers also offer sleeper trains, connecting different cities throughout Europe and the UK.

Popular Train Routes to Germany

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