When you think of Germany, one of the first things that might come to your mind is its extensive and efficient railway system. Unfortunately, though, in its current state, German trains do not always reflect the stereotypical German efficiency. In the last two decades, while passenger numbers were on the rise, not enough money was invested in maintaining the infrastructure. Thus, while the network is extensive, with lots of travel options, and while Germany has some of Europe’s fastest trains, train delays have become noticeably more common.
25% or 50% discount on German rail fares
BahnCards
Unlimited rail travel in Germany
You have two options for getting an unlimited rail pass for Germany for a longer period of time than what Interrail / Eurail allows.
Deutschlandticket
The Deutschlandticket costs €49 / month, and it is valid for all local and regional public transport. However, it is NOT valid for long-distance services (IC, ICE, NJ, RJ and those RE trains that are operated by DB Fernverkehr AG). If this sounds confusing, don’t worry, even Germans are having a hard time understanding all the validity rules. To make it somewhat clearer, here is an overview of all lines where the Deutschlandticket can be used.
What this means, is that if you are only travelling shorter distances at a time, or if speed does not matter, you can basically travel all around Germany with a Deutschlandticket.
How to buy a Deutschlandticket?
This is where it gets a little bit complicated.
| Ticket | Price | Description |
| Deutschlandticket | €49 / month (as a yearly subscription |
BahnCard 100
For full flexibility,