Is it expensive to travel by train in Germany?

Saver Fare (Sparpreis) – prices for one-way tickets in Germany start from €19 for short distances (up to 250 km). For longer distances prices start at €29 (Second Class) and €49 (First Class) Travel on the ICE is possible. Prices for two people traveling together start at €49 in Second Class.



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10 smart tips for cheap train travel in Germany
  1. Book as early as possible. ...
  2. Book online or at vending machine. ...
  3. Select less popular travel days. ...
  4. Deselect ICE. ...
  5. Change to regional traffic. ...
  6. Switch off “Prefer fast connections” ...
  7. Choose alternative route. ...
  8. Don't bother with seat reservations.


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Rail passes are usually a great value in Germany, often saving money while allowing you to hop trains at your convenience. While it's possible to swing many point-to-point ticket discounts in Germany, a rail pass still makes sense for most visitors traveling by train in Germany.

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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.

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How to Get Around Germany
  1. Public transportation ? Germany has some of the best public transportation in the world. ...
  2. Train ? Train travel is an incredibly efficient way to get around Germany, though it's not cheap. ...
  3. Bus ? Aside from hitchhiking, buses are the cheapest way to get around Germany.


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Originally Answered: Why are German trains so expensive ? For the longest time, the Deutsche Bahn (German Railway) had a monopoly on inter city ground travel. That let them set the price at whatever rate they want. Although this company is 100% owned by the German state it's still a private company.

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High season is considered to be June and July. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is February. Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Germany flight deals.

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Past travelers have spent, on average, €40 ($42) on meals for one day and €24 ($25) on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Germany for a couple is €150 ($158). So, a trip to Germany for two people for one week costs on average €2,125 ($2,246).

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What's the cheapest city to fly into in Germany? The cheapest city to fly into is Berlin, and the cheapest airport serving this city at the moment is Berlin Brandenburg.

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To get a thorough taste of Germany, you need to spend at least two weeks, which will allow you time to explore its major cities, take in picturesque medieval towns and highlights along the Rhine Valley, and perhaps visit a few of its mighty castles.

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Uber now manages to operate in Germany and the EU only as a regulated taxi service. The US-style UberPop (called UberX in the US) freelance ride service can't be found in Germany or anywhere in the EU. Anyone who wants to drive for Uber in Germany, needs a professional chauffeur's license.

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Rolling past castles, vineyards and impressive rock formations: DW reporter Hannah Hummel travels along the Rhine River by train. The route between Cologne and Mainz is considered Germany's most scenic railroad line.

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