Visiting Germany this spring ? Save 10% on the 3 or 4-day German Rail Pass when you book by March 29, 2019. Enjoy unlimited train travel throughout all of Germany !
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German Rail Pass

Unlimited travel in Germany and extra trips to Brussels, Prague, cities in Austria and Italy on selected trains.
Discount for 2 people travelling together with the Twin Pass.
Children up to 11 travel for free.
Youth (12 - 27) discounts available

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Overview

The saying is as old as the hills. Why not see the hills where it just may have originated ? The German Rail Pass from Rail Europe gives you unlimited train travel from three to ten days. Plenty of time to frolic around the many rooms of the Schloss Neuschwanstein near Fussen, or marvel at Wartburg Castle built in 1067 AD.

And what would coming home to the castle every night be without a cold beer waiting ? Sample the finest of the local breweries in Germany without having to worry about airports or driving. Perhaps most of all, the history of Germany demands to be shared.

Rail Europe can help you plan a thoughtful itinerary that lets you travel through the footsteps of times past. And don’t forget the Black Forest and Rhine Valley. There may be a lot to see when you travel in Germany, but there’s really only one way to efficiently see it all.

With the German Rail Pass you can also travel on DB trains to the following stations :
Basel Badischer Bahnhof (Switzerland)
Salzburg, Kufstein and Innsbruck (Austria)
Liège and Brussels (Belgium)
Bolzano, Trento, Verona, Bologna and Venice (Italy)

With the German Rail Pass you can also take any IC Bus.

Please note : Children under 6 years old travel free when sharing an adult travelers accommodations.

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How does it work?

Rail Passes in 3 steps

1. Pick the right rail pass

Rail passes are available in 1, 2, 3 or 4 country combinations for extensive travel on the national rail networks. Going for an extended trip? Try the Eurail Global Pass offering rail travel in 31 different countries.
Once you've selected your pass, its price will depend on the class of service, First or Second, selected and the number of rail travel days.

Use our Pass Finder

2. Reserve your seats

Traveling on local and regional trains provides you with an opportunity to freely explore. It’s easy to get on a train with your rail pass and find an open seat to enjoy the journey in. Seat reservations are required on many high speed, overnight, scenic, and international trains. It’s always a good idea to research the journey you are interested in and check for any specific seat reservation requirements.

Book Seat Reservations

3. Activate and travel

Your rail pass requires that you activate it by getting it stamped at the ticket window at the departure station on the day of your first train journey. Once activated, you are all set and ready to explore.

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Rail pass benefits

More than just trains

Main discounts and bonuses in German Rail Pass

And the German Rail Pass is packed with bonuses to make your trip even more enjoyable. You’ll get discounts on buses and trains, hotels, cruises & ferries, museums & activities, and more.

With the German Rail Pass, the benefits like the connections it provides - are everywhere. Whether you are an adventurous traveler or avid planner, the German Rail Pass is your pass to freedom and an unforgettable journey of discovery.

Trains

Travelers with a German Rail Pass do not pay supplement on ICE, ICE Sprinter, IC, EC trains or City Night Line trains (only if the pass covers the entire route)** Reservations, however, are strongly recommended during peak travel times and are mandatory on all night trains.
The pass and German TCV tickets cover the S-Bahn service
Travel on the DB Operated Trains (reservations are an additional cost)
International trains to/from Liège and Brussels
DB-OeBB EuroCity trains to/from Kufstein, Innsbruck, Bolzano/Bozen, Trento, Verona, Bologna, Venice.

Private Rail Road

Bayerische Zugspitzbahn - 10% reduction on round-trip tickets to Germany’s highest mountain, near Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Buses

A 20% discount on the following Europabus routes :
"Romantic Road" route,(Frankfurt am Main-Wurzburg-Augsburg-Munich-Fussen)
It is strongly recommended to reserve seats about two working days in advance by contacting :
Deutsche Touring GmbH, Am Römerhof 17, 60486 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Phone : +49 69 719126 261 ; Fax : +49 69 719126 156
Travel on the DB IC Buses (reservations are an additional cost) :
Berlin Sudkreuz-Copenhagen
Berlin-Wroclaw-Kraków
Dusseldorf-Eindhoven-Antwerp-London
Stuttgart Airport–Vukovar (Croatia)
Frankfurt-Hahn-Trier-Luxemburg
München-Ljubljana-Zagreb
München - Milano
Munich - Split / Pula (Croatia)
München-Prague
Nurembourg-Mannheim-Heidelberg-Strasbourg-Paris
Mannheim-Nurembourg-Prague

Hotels

10% discount on the daily rate at A&O hotels and hostels in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and other German cities.

Attractions

City Circle Sightseeing : 20% discount on a ticket for the Berlin Basic City Circle Yellow bus tour.
25% discount on a night ticket to the TV Tower Alexanderplatz ( Berlin TV Tower)
Free CityCard or WelcomeCard in the following cities Augsburg, Erfurt, Freiburg, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Mainz, Münster, Osnabrück, Potsdam, Rostock, Trier, Wiesbaden and Würzburg
Discounted price on the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus in Hamburg.

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Heathrow express to coventry Flying into Heathrow and then proceeding to the Coventry the same day. As we will be getting a BritRail Pass (flexipass), I understand that i will need to take the Express to Paddington station, transfer from there via the Tube to the Euston (...)

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German Rail Pass | Craig t. | 17a oktobro 2016
"A superb train network in Germany suited perfectly a business trip for me and some add on sightseeing. Easy, efficient and fast. For me it worked but make sure you need the flexibility of a pass as they're not cheap. But for my schedule which I couldn't be certain of each day the pass was excellent value for money. If you are just travelling within Germany as I was don't be bullied into paying extra for reservations. You don't need them. They're only necessary going from one country to another. "
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Traveling in Germany | Ai Hwee t. | 8a aŭgusto 2016
"With the German pass, travelling in Germany is really easy, convenient and comfortable. Any delays are quickly minimised by immediate rescheduling of trains to make up for lost time and to get back to schedule. Amazing ! "
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From top to bottom | Lynette h. | 7a aŭgusto 2016
"We traveled by rail pass from Hamburg to Switzerland, via cities in between, and back again over the course of a couple of weeks. As usual we enjoyed the comfort, the speed, the views and the simplicity of booking and making connections. The food on the trains is nothing to speak of so we usually carried our own for the longer trips (longest about 6 hours). It's a relaxing and interesting way to travel in Europe. "
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Train without 1 st Class Cabin | Wing Ying w. | 5a julio 2016
"That old train had no first class cabin and the rail staff just informed us to go to designated area within a second class cabin when we asked the whereabout of first class cabin. There should better be public announcement through the PA system. "
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Germany - September 2015 | Dinesh s. | 19a decembro 2015
"Your passes are good and a real help in travelling. Though, I found that the Swiss pass (used in May 2014) was much better than the German pass. But overall, a Pass is a good buy. "
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No matter when we want to go | Ningchun h. | 29a oktobro 2015
"It's convenient for us to go to everywhere at anytime, we just need to check the time of train and take it. Even our plan change, it's not necessary to worry about the tickets. But booking the seat early is important. "
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Best way to travel Germany | Catharina h. | 20a aŭgusto 2015
"Enjoyable and safe travelling, no better way to explore Germany. "
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europa tour 2015 | Hans Georg l. | 20a julio 2015
"everything went perfect without any problems "
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Nice ride | Diana Yin Ping c. | 16a julio 2015
"Have reserved seats in advance but found it rather empty didn't require reservation "
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Q. If my train tickets have been lost or stolen, how do I request reimbursement through the Rail Protection Plan™ ?

A. Here’s what you need to do if your train ticket, rail pass, reservation, city pass or tour was lost or stolen and you plan to request receive a reimbursement through the Rail Protection Plan™.

You must file a police report within 24 hours of the incident.
You may purchase a replacement rail pass, train ticket, reservation, city pass or tour in order to continue with your travel plans.

Upon return home, you must submit the traveller request form to Rail Europe within 30 days, along with a copy of the police report, replacement rail pass, train ticket, reservation, city pass, or tour purchased abroad, and your roundtrip airline tickets from home to Europe. A brief explanation of the situation is also necessary to better evaluate the traveller request form.

If you purchased the Rail Protection Plan™ when you booked your train ticket/rail pass/reservation/city pass/tour, you received full documentation on what to do in the event of loss or theft. Please refer to this information for full details.
Q. What does the “Login with Facebook” button do ?

A. The “Login with Facebook” button allows you to log in to the Rail Europe website with your Facebook login credentials, even if you have never registered to the Rail Europe website before.
Q. I have a train ticket for a train that didn’t run or was delayed due to a strike. What now ?

A. If your train doesn’t travel due to a delay or strike, please have your train ticket stamped “Not Used due to Strike” by a railway official at the origin station and return it to our Customer Relations department within 30-days from the train departure date.

For immediate help, a railway official should be able to provide you with details on alternate accommodations. Simply visit the ticket window.

Important : If a train is canceled by the railroads due to a strike, and alternate transportation has not been offered or if you decline the alternate transportation, then a railway official at the origin station must cancel your seat and they must stamp the back of your ticket/reservation “Not Used Due to strike” before the original train departure time.

Our partners at the European Railroads will not allow us to process a refund unless this step has been taken.
Q. Do I need to make a reservation if I’m traveling with a rail pass on an overnight train ?

A. Yes. Even with your rail pass, you will need to make a reservation on any overnight train. Reservations are required for sleeping compartments, couchettes, and seats. Depending on where you’re traveling, the guidelines of the specific train and/or the type of rail pass you have, you may be entitled to purchase a reservation in place of a full price ticket.
You can search for overnight reservations directly on our website - just be sure to select the "I have a rail pass" option.
Q. What if I have a group of 10 or more purchasing rail passes ?

A. Please contact our Groups Department who can arrange customized travel solutions perfect for your travellers.
Q. What happens if I board a train with my rail pass but forgot to purchase a reservation ?

A. We suggest advising the conductor as soon as possible of the situation and purchase the required reservation. If you’re traveling on a train that requires a reservation you could be fined.
Q. Why do some German station names have extra characters in the station name ?

A. In a few circumstances, German station names are listed with extra characters extended after the official station name. They are of no concern for travellers, and can be disregarded.

Examples :

Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36 = Munich Main Train Station
Koeln Messedeutz11-12 = Cologne Messe Deatz Station
Berlin Hbf (Tief) = Berlin Main Train Station
Q. What is the benefit of buying passes through the group department versus the web ?

A. While group rates on passes match our web prices, booking with the group department will also provide your group with one pass at 75% off for every 15 people paying. And we’ll help ensure you’re buying the best rail pass for your group, as well as confirm any reservations with your group seated together (if required and/or wanted). An even better deal ? You’ll still receive all the applicable pass benefits as shown on our site ; discounted rates for Youth and Seniors, and Saver rail pass rates for parties of 2 or more traveling together.
Q. Can I print my train ticket at the station ?

A. Some, but not all train tickets can be printed at a train station in Europe. Once you’ve selected a particular train ticket and begin checkout, all delivery options will be presented to you. You will then be able to select, if offered, “Print at the Station e-ticket”.
Q. What is a travel day on a rail pass ?

A. A travel day on a rail pass is a 24-hour period, from midnight to midnight, during which you can take as many train journeys as you desire. Since rail passes use calendar days, journeys within 24-hours of each other but on different days will count as two travel days.

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German Rail Pass

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German Rail Pass

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Overview

How does it work?

Rail Passes in 3 steps

1. Pick the right rail pass

2. Reserve your seats

3. Activate and travel

Rail pass benefits

More than just trains

Main discounts and bonuses in German Rail Pass

Travel forum

From our travel community

Reviews

Reviews & ratings

Related products

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FAQ

Common Questions, Simple Answers

Q. If my train tickets have been lost or stolen, how do I request reimbursement through the Rail Protection Plan™ ?

Q. What does the “Login with Facebook” button do ?

Q. I have a train ticket for a train that didn’t run or was delayed due to a strike. What now ?

Q. Do I need to make a reservation if I’m traveling with a rail pass on an overnight train ?

Q. What if I have a group of 10 or more purchasing rail passes ?

Q. What happens if I board a train with my rail pass but forgot to purchase a reservation ?

Q. Why do some German station names have extra characters in the station name ?

Q. What is the benefit of buying passes through the group department versus the web ?

Q. Can I print my train ticket at the station ?

Q. What is a travel day on a rail pass ?