Are trains in Germany expensive?

Monthly travel cards usually cost around €80 to €90. High-speed trains between major cities can be pricey, for example a Berlin to Munich train, especially if you book on the day or travel early in the morning. However, advance off-peak tickets can be purchased for as little as €20 between two major cities.



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Saver Fare (Sparpreis) – prices for one-way tickets in Germany start from €19 for short distances (up to 250 km). For longer distances prices start at €29 (Second Class) and €49 (First Class) Travel on the ICE is possible. Prices for two people traveling together start at €49 in Second Class.

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Bus – Aside from hitchhiking, buses are the cheapest way to get around Germany. They are punctual but slow, with comfortable seats, air-conditioning, rest stops, and usually free Wi-Fi. I recommend Flixbus for the cheapest rates and most comfortable buses.

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Rail passes are usually a great value in Germany, often saving money while allowing you to hop trains at your convenience. While it's possible to swing many point-to-point ticket discounts in Germany, a rail pass still makes sense for most visitors traveling by train in Germany.

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Rail passes are usually a great value in Germany, often saving money while allowing you to hop trains at your convenience. While it's possible to swing many point-to-point ticket discounts in Germany, a rail pass still makes sense for most visitors traveling by train in Germany.

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Reserving a seat is optional on most German trains.

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There are excellent cheap train tickets called Sparpreis or 'Saver' fares on international rail services to and from Germany. Sparpreis fares are also available on DB's international coach services run under the IC-Bus brand.

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High season is considered to be June and July. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is February. Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Germany flight deals.

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If you are a US citizen planning to fly from the US to Germany as a tourist, for business trips, or simply for airport transit, you can easily do so without having to obtain a visa.

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× Transit time in Germany is not to exceed 12 hours. Visa for Germany. Please note that an airport transit visa only allows a short stay in the international transit area of some airports: The airline has to arrange the transit beforehand with the authorities responsible for cross-border security (the Federal Police).

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“When traveling by train, the security and boarding are much faster and simpler, the luggage limitations go away, and there's easily twice as much leg room on a train even in the lowest class. You don't have to worry about the size of your liquids or whether your bag fits a certain dimension to carry it on.”

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How to Get Around Germany
  • Public transportation – Germany has some of the best public transportation in the world. ...
  • Train – Train travel is an incredibly efficient way to get around Germany, though it's not cheap. ...
  • Bus – Aside from hitchhiking, buses are the cheapest way to get around Germany.


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