What is difference between S-Bahn and U-Bahn?

The U-Bahn commonly understood to stand for Untergrundbahn (underground railway) are conventional rapid transit systems that run mostly underground, while the S-Bahn or Stadtschnellbahn ('city rapid railway') are commuter rail services, that may run underground in the city center and have metro-like characteristics in ...



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This makes mobility easy because the same ticket can be used within the entire transportation system, including the S-bahn, U-Bahn, tram, metro bus, and ferry.

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The name S-Bahn is an abbreviation of the German Stadtschnellbahn (city rapid railway) and was introduced in December 1930 in Berlin.

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Purchase ticket: You can buy your ticket at sales kiosks or ticket machines. Validate ticket before departure: Please check whether you have to validate the ticket. This can be seen on the tickets. Since some tickets are only valid for a specified period, we recommend to stamp them right before you start your journey.

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Many of our trains offer luggage racks for large suitcases in the open saloon section. These are located either near the doors or in the middle of the carriage. If you wish to keep your bag with you, place it in one of the luggage racks above your seat or, if possible, under the seat.

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The bus, like carpooling, often has the advantage of being the cheapest way to travel. In addition to that, even if the trips for Berlin can be longer or of the same duration as by car, today's buses are equipped with comfortable seats and often benefit from a free wifi connection.

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All local trains operated by rail companies (e.g. DB's RE and RB trains, non-DB trains) All transport association services (S-Bahn, U-Bahn, trams, buses) Almost all scheduled bus services in Bavaria. Selected services operating in neighboring states within Germany and in Austria.

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