What happens if you get caught without a train ticket in Europe?

In general, a fine plus the base fare from the first station served by the train. If the fine is paid at once or within 3 days at any ticket office it amounts to 50 euros, if paid within 15 days it amount to 100 euros, if paid within 60 days it amount to 200 euros.



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If you miss your connecting train In Europe, international rail travel is protected by CIV rules. This means you'll usually be permitted to travel on the next available train free of charge if your first train is delayed. They do not entitle you to a full refund of your order.

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If you miss your connecting train In Europe, international rail travel is protected by CIV rules. This means you'll usually be permitted to travel on the next available train free of charge if your first train is delayed. They do not entitle you to a full refund of your order.

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You simply take the next train. If you have savings fares which are bound to a specified connection, you need to obtain a written confirmation from the conductor on the delayed train (i.e. BEFORE the change) that the train is delayed, then you can use the next available train without any extra fees.

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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 the conductor comes to check your ticket and it's not validated, you may have to pay a fine. You will also be charged a fee if you buy your ticket on the train from the conductor so try to do it at the station. Validate your regional train ticket by stamping it in this machine.

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Just hop on the next train, so long as your ticket doesn't have any restrictions on which company you can use. In this case, you might need to stick to the operator on the ticket. If you have an Advance ticket, you can get the next train operated by the same company that's specified on your ticket.

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In most circumstances, you must purchase a ticket before you board a train. Most trains require reservations and you should not board reserved trains without a reservation. Passengers who do so are not guaranteed a seat and may be instructed to get off the train at the next station stop.

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In most cases, if a passenger fails to board the train, the ticket becomes invalid, and no refund can be claimed.

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