Is IC and ICE the same?

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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InterCity (commonly abbreviated IC on timetables and tickets) is the classification applied to certain long-distance passenger train services in Europe.

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Usually abbreviated as IC, German Intercity trains are fast, long-distance services between major cities within Germany . Although IC trains reach speeds of up to 200km/h and are quicker than regional trains, ICs are generally not as sleek as the newer ICE trains.

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The types of train service: (2) IC trains – long distance express trains that tend to be slower than ICE trains because they rarely use the high speed lines.

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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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