What is Schnellbahn?

…the Stadt- or Schnellbahn (S-Bahn), a largely elevated and partly underground railway system, began in 1871, and building of the subway, or Untergrundbahn (U-Bahn), was initiated in 1897. By World War II the city had one of the finest rapid transit systems in Europe.



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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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The U-Bahn or Untergrundbahn is the German version of the metro, subway or “the Tube” (the name is something of a misnomer, however, as many U-Bahn lines actually run above ground).

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Regional and local trains in Germany are conveniently referred to with the German word Nahverkehr. These trains come in several flavours: InterRegio-Express (IRE). The fastest type of regional train, calling only at a few stations.

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Why the 9-Euro Ticket? In an effort to deal with increasing energy costs caused by the war in Ukraine, and to encourage Germans to use their cars less, and public transport more, the German government introduced a special discounted flat-rate monthly rail ticket valid anywhere in the entire country.

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Practices in Europe vary, but in Germany you can usually buy a ticket from the bus driver when you board (cash only, exact change), or using the ticket machine on trams.

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S-Bahn trains with shorter runs like in Munich have no toilets. They do anyway a kind of subway service at least in the central parts of Munich. S-Bahn trains with longer runs like in the Rhine-Ruhr Area (VRR) or Rhine-Neckar Area (VRN) have toilets. As all other normal trains.

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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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For more about how to navigate public transport in Germany see Public Transport in Germany. A 9-euro monthly ticket bought in Berlin could be used on public transport there and anywhere else in Germany. If you were in Munich or Hamburg, the ticket you bought in Berlin was valid there as well.

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Who can buy and use the ticket? Anyone, including non-German residents and tourists.

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The cost of a taxi in Germany Tariffs may vary in different countries and cities. The cost of the initial trip is from 2.8 to 4.5 euros. The average price per kilometer in Germany is 2 euros. The most expensive taxi in Düsseldorf and Dortmund.

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One of the biggest advantages of bus travel from Berlin to Munich is affordability. Bus tickets are often cheaper than train tickets, making it a cost-effective option for business travelers on a budget.

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