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Can you eat on Deutsche Bahn trains?

Eating on German Trains Well, German trains have that covered, too, but you don't have to stop and you're still moving faster than by car. 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.



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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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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. For example, UK's LNER trains serve sandwiches, snacks, coffee, juice, and more.

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Here's how the 7pm rule works If your overnight train is leaving after 7pm then you can put in the following day's date on your rail pass and use one rather than two days of travel for the overnight trip. Simple!

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In the S-Bahn it's normally allowed since its operated by the Deutsche Bahn. In trains of the Deutsche Bahn it's normally allowed to drink and eat.

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It's not formally allowed to eat or drink on public transit but it's only enforced when you get caught and the driver and/or S-Bahn security just don't have the time. Hell, on a Friday evening there's always someone chugging beer on the S-Bahn. But why, why did you choose the ONE place that the driver could see you?

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No not rude at all, but be aware of your travel companions and if your food smells bad to them.

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It's not rude. But no one wants to hear your conversation so if it's going to be loud then defer it. I think a quick and quiet 'Hi, sorry I'm on the train at the moment, I'll give you a call back' is perfectly acceptable. All phone calls are acceptable, just don't tell the whole carriage.

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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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You can generally drink water from the tap in Germany, as tap water is subject to strict controls. There are exceptions, and these are indicated with the sign Kein Trinkwasser (not drinking water). You cannot drink the tap water in trains, for example.

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With the BahnCard you can save 25 % on train fares to many European countries for cross-border travels (RailPlus). Please note: The discount is only applicable for the journey from Germany to some destinations of the participating countries, and back to Germany.

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European Sleeper is a night train between Brussels, Amsterdam and Berlin. With one change in Berlin you can travel onwards to Prague and Warsaw. From 2024 the European Sleeper will be extended to Dresden and Prague.

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Travelling on a night train only requires the use of one travel day.

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