What happens if I go on an ice train without a ticket in Germany?

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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If you use public transit without a valid ticket, the BVG can give you a 60€ fine. This guide shows you what to do when you get a fine.

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In Germany, ticket checks on trains are usually carried out by the train attendant or designated ticket inspectors. When you board the train, you may encounter ticket barriers or validators at the entrance.

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If you use public transit without a valid ticket, the BVG can give you a 60€ fine. This guide shows you what to do when you get a fine.

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Under the Penalty Fares regulations, passengers who are found without a valid ticket for their journey must pay either: a Penalty Fare of £20. twice the full applicable single fare to the next station at which the train calls, whichever is the greater.

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Penalty fares policy Charges for travelling without a valid ticket is £100 plus the price of the full single fare applicable for your intended journey served by that train.

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October 2023) Fare evasion or fare dodging is the act of travelling on public transport without paying by deliberately not buying a required ticket to travel (having had the chance to do so).

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If you receive a notice requesting you to come to the Law Center to retrieve a ticket do not ignore it! We will follow up through your supervisor, first sergeant or commander if necessary. Failure to pay your ticket may result in the German Court ordering jail time to induce payment of an overdue fine.

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If you're really in a hurry, you can buy your ticket on Deutsche Bahn's trains. These tickets cost slightly more than conventional tickets bought before departure, but you can pay either in cash or by credit card. Certain special offers are not available on trains.

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