Can I eat meal in ice train?

Food & drink ICE1, ICE2, ICE3 class 407, & 7-car ICE-T trains have a proper restaurant car with a restaurant at one end and a bar area at the other. ICE3 class 403 & 406 and 5-car ICE-T trains have a bistro car with a cafe-bar area and small 12-seat restaurant area.



Yes, you can absolutely enjoy a full meal on a Deutsche Bahn ICE (Intercity-Express) train. Most ICE trains feature either a "BordRestaurant" (a sit-down dining car) or a "BordBistro" (a standing bar with a small seating area). The menu typically includes a variety of hot and cold dishes, ranging from traditional German specialties like Currywurst or Schnitzel to pasta, salads, and seasonal vegetarian options. If you are traveling in First Class, you have the added luxury of "at-seat service," where a steward will take your order and bring your food and drinks directly to your seat on real china and glassware. In Second Class, you generally visit the dining car yourself, where you can either eat in the restaurant area or take your food back to your seat. The trains also serve a wide selection of beverages, including German beers, wines, and specialty coffees. For long-distance travelers, the dining car is often considered the heart of the train, providing a comfortable space to relax and watch the countryside fly by at 300 km/h while enjoying a high-quality, freshly prepared meal.

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You may bring your own food and beverages onboard for consumption at your seat or private Sleeping Car accommodations. However, you can only consume food and beverages purchased in Dining and Lounge Cars in those cars. Personal food and beverages are allowed in the upper level of Superliner Sightseer Lounges.

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Air conditioning comes as standard in ICE trains, seats in both classes recline and there is plenty of space for luggage. ICEs have power sockets in both classes around seats with tables and, in recent models, between each pair of seats. There is free wifi on board ICE trains in both First and Standard Class.

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On most ICE and some IC trains, reservation info appears on a small electronic display. All trains in Germany have toilets, and most intercity trains come with bistro and restaurant cars serving hot meals, snacks and beverages. There's no issue with bringing your own food and drink.

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While you can bring your own food and drink (alcohol included) onto most trains, many offer some type of food and beverage either for purchase or included in your ticket price.

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ICE trains are the flag-ship trains of Deutsche Bahn. They are the fastest (up to 300km/h) and most comfortable trains. There are international ICE services to most neighboring countries. IC trains are often older, slightly less comfortable long-distance trains.

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Reservation is compulsory on the ICE trains to and from Paris, and tickets on the Paris route always come with the necessary seat reservation included, free of charge. On other ICE routes seat reservation is usually optional with a small extra charge of around €4.90 if you want one.

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Each passenger may take the following luggage on board: two items of regular luggage such as a suitcase, rucksack, travel bag or trolley with maximum dimensions of 85 x 85 x 85 cm and one item of hand luggage, or: one item of oversized luggage, one item of regular luggage and one item of hand luggage.

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Riding any train in Germany, including the ICE, requires a valid ticket or pass for the specific journey and class of service. Failure to have a valid ticket can result in penalties, such as fines or being asked to leave the train at the next station.

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Eating on German Trains All ICE trains have a restaurant wagon where you can sit down and receive table service. It's not a Michelin-starred restaurant, but you can eat plenty well on the train. Plus there's something especially enjoyable about having lunch and seeing the countryside whiz by.

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