Can I buy ticket inside the train Germany?

If you're really in a hurry, you can buy your ticket on Deutsche Bahn's trains. These tickets cost slightly more than conventional tickets bought before departure, but you can pay either in cash or by credit card. Certain special offers are not available on trains.



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Regional trains in Germany are priced based solely on the distance traveled so you don't need to book early because the price is always the same. You can book still book most regional trains via Omio or TrainLine simply for the convenience of not needing to buy them at the station.

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You simply take the next train. If you have savings fares which are bound to a specified connection, you need to obtain a written confirmation from the conductor on the delayed train (i.e. BEFORE the change) that the train is delayed, then you can use the next available train without any extra fees.

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Reserve Early. The earlier you book your tickets, the more likely you are to get the lowest fare available for the dates you want on the routes along your journey. You may book your travel up to 11 months in advance.

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Higher fares usually apply when purchasing tickets onboard the train. To secure the best available fare, passengers should purchase tickets prior to boarding the train.

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It is possible to travel in an earlier train than the one you have reserved, but it depends on the ticket type and policy of your railway company. Generally speaking, most tickets are valid for a specific train only and cannot be used for any other service.

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Hbf – Hauptbahnhof, the main or central station of a town or city.

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Speak to the train staff to find out if you can board the next train with your existing ticket, they may advise you to go to the ticket office at the next station to exchange you ticket for a new one, free of charge. If you are traveling with one of the following carriers.

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Have you missed a train from, to or via Germany? Do you have a ticket with a Flexpreis fare? Then you are not bound to a chosen time and can take the next train on the same date. You have to via the same route and border crossing and with the same train category (ICE, Intercity or regional train) stated on your ticket.

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Last year, a third of all long-distance trains operated by Germany's national railway company Deutsche Bahn ran late, the worst showing in 10 years, deepening an existential crisis in a country where failing to show up on time is verboten.

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Deutsche Bahn (DB Navigator) The Deutsche Bahn Navigator is a must-have public transportation app for anyone traveling in Germany. It provides up-to-date information on train schedules, buses and trams. You can also use the app for ticket purchases and to check fares. The best part?

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Is it okay if we book 30 days ahead ? In general it is cheaper to book long distance trains ahead of time - 10 to 12 weeks is when cheap (but inflexible) tickets are released for sale. At 30 days on most routes there would be a reasonable selection still on sale if you are not too choosy about times.

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