DB ticket vending machines are also available at our stations – around the clock and in six languages. You can use the location search function to find a ticket vending machine near you.

Yes, you can still buy Deutsche Bahn (DB) tickets at the station in 2026, but the methods have become increasingly digital-focused. You have two main options: the DB Self-Service Terminals (the red machines found on almost every platform) and the DB Travel Centers (Reisezentrum) located in larger stations. The machines are available 24/7 and support multiple languages, allowing you to buy anything from local "Länder-Tickets" to high-speed ICE tickets. If you prefer human interaction or have a complex international itinerary, the Travel Centers are excellent, though they often have long queues and may charge a small service fee for bookings that could have been done online. A major change in 2026 is that "on-board" ticket sales by conductors are almost entirely phased out or come with a very heavy "late-purchase" surcharge (often €30+). For the best price, DB still recommends using the DB Navigator app or their website, as "Sparpreis" (saver) fares are often sold out or significantly more expensive when purchased at a station kiosk on the day of travel.