Is there WiFi on German ICE trains?

Free Wi-Fi has been available on ICEs since 2017. Now it's being rolled out to the Intercity fleet. Since summer 2019, DB has been making wireless internet avialable on its Intercity trains. Free Wi-Fi will be available on the entire long distance fleet by the end of 2021.



Yes, free WiFi is available on all Deutsche Bahn (DB) ICE (Intercity-Express) trains in 2026. The service, branded as "WIFI@DB," is available to passengers in both First and Second Class. First Class passengers typically enjoy "Premium" access with higher bandwidth and no data caps, while Second Class passengers have a standard free tier that is perfectly sufficient for browsing, email, and social media. The system uses multi-provider technology that bundles LTE and 5G signals from various German networks to provide the most stable connection possible at high speeds. To connect, you simply select the network on your device and accept the terms on the landing page. In addition to internet access, the WiFi portal (ICE Portal) offers free entertainment, including movies, news, and digital magazines. While coverage is generally excellent, you may still experience brief "dead zones" when the train passes through certain tunnels or remote mountainous regions of the German countryside.

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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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How do I connect to the Amtrak WiFi Network? Step 2: Select the network name. Step 3: Open or refresh your browser; you should see the Amtrak WiFi welcome screen at this point. Step 4: Agree to the terms of use and you will be taken to the Amtrak WiFi landing page.

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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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Reservations for ICE trains Reservations on regular ICE high-speed trains are optional. Reservations are compulsory on the ICE from Frankfurt to Paris and Stuttgart to Paris.

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Survival Guide for a 36 hour train ride. Without wifi.
  • Bring enough books. Books are always there for you, even when the internet isn't. ...
  • Watch a movie. Netflix won't work but you there are plugs in the train so that the power can never run out! ...
  • Use every break.


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You cannot watch Netflix or use any other streaming services on Amtrak trains. Not only is the WiFi not good enough for this activity, but Amtrak specifically asks that passengers refrain from using streaming platforms “to maximize the amount of onboard bandwidth available to all passengers.”

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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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  • Acela.
  • Adirondack (not available in Canada)
  • Amtrak Cascades (not available in Canada)
  • Amtrak Hartford Line.
  • Auto Train.
  • Blue Water.
  • Capitol Corridor.
  • Cardinal.


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How the Internet of Trains Works. Essentially, many sensors are placed all over a train. These sensors monitor the train's engine temperature, whether doors are closed or open, rail vibrations, and more. Cameras are also placed on the outside of the train where image data is sent back to the system for interpretation.

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Over the Phone You can get information and purchase tickets 24 hours a day by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245). Julie, the Amtrak automated, voice-activated agent, is happy to help. Or, if you need live, personal assistance, just say agent or press the 0 button on your telephone.

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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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