Many visitors, especially those coming from Europe, travel to Germany by car or train. Many who come from other parts of the world also fly into one of Germany's major cities and then continue their journey by bus or train.

Tourists in Germany primarily rely on one of the world's most sophisticated and efficient public transportation networks. The backbone of intercity travel is Deutsche Bahn (DB), the national railway, which features the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains that connect major hubs like Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt in just a few hours. For budget-conscious travelers, long-distance buses like FlixBus offer an affordable alternative, often featuring amenities like Wi-Fi and power outlets. Within cities, tourists use a seamless combination of the U-Bahn (subway), S-Bahn (suburban trains), trams, and buses, typically managed under a unified regional tariff system that allows one ticket to cover all modes. Additionally, Germany's famous Autobahn makes car rentals popular for those exploring rural areas like the Black Forest or the Romantic Road, while extensive cycling paths and river cruises on the Rhine or Danube provide more scenic, slower-paced ways to navigate the country.