Enjoy unlimited train travel throughout all of Germany this fall and winter. Save 10% on the 3 or 4-day German Rail Pass when you book before December 12, 2019 for travel before January 31, 2020.
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German Rail Pass

Explore Germany by train with the flexibility of this great rail pass

Travel on the national rail network of Germany
Freedom to take multiple train journeys per travel day
Issued as a paper document
Your choice of a 1st or 2nd class rail pass
Children under 12 travel free with Adult
Discounted Youth (under 28) passes
Multi-person Twin Pass discount for 2 or more passengers traveling together
Flexible: choose where you want to go, and when

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3 days continuous PROMO (travel must finish by Jan. 31)	$264	$196
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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 can be booked for travel in one specific country or you can choose one of a few pre-selected country/region combinations. Extensive travel plans? Try the Eurail Global Pass offering train travel in 31 different countries - including Great Britain.
Once you've selected your pass, its price will depend on the class of service selected, passenger type, 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.

Reviews

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German Rail Pass | Craig t. | 2016/10/17
"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. | 2016/08/08
"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. | 2016/08/07
"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. | 2016/07/05
"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. | 2015/12/19
"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. | 2015/10/29
"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. | 2015/08/20
"Enjoyable and safe travelling, no better way to explore Germany. "
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europa tour 2015 | Hans Georg l. | 2015/07/20
"everything went perfect without any problems "
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Nice ride | Diana Yin Ping c. | 2015/07/16
"Have reserved seats in advance but found it rather empty didn't require reservation "
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German Trip | . | 2015/04/25
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Q. What is the Rail Protection Plan™?

A. We offer an exclusive Rail Protection Plan™ that gives you the flexibility to change your train ticket, rail pass, reservation, and select activities with no questions asked. You’ll also be protected in the event of a railroad strike for train tickets, and in the case of loss or theft of paper tickets, rail passes, city passes or tours.

The Rail Protection Plan™ may be added to your booking on the delivery page after adding the products to your itinerary or any time prior to final payment being applied to your booking. (Select city passes and tours are excluded from coverage). The Rail Protection Plan™ fee is non-refundable and non-exchangeable. View the detailed terms and conditions of the Rail Protection Plan™ coverage.
Q. How can I exchange my Trenitalia ticket?

A. Exchanges can be made in accordance with the conditions of your ticket. If permitted, exchanges can only be processed in Italy at a self-service kiosk at the train station. Simply select the "Print & Change" option and then enter the e-ticket confirmation code (PNR) and the Booking Change Code. Both of these codes can be found on your Print at Home ticket. Changes can also be made at a ticket window at the station.
Q. Are there lounges at the train station I can access with my Rail Europe tickets?

A. Some of the main train stations in larger European cities offer lounges. Access to lounges depends on the type of train ticket you have; generally a First class ticket is needed.

Trains that offer lounge access are:
Eurostar
Thalys
TGV
AVE
TGV Est
TGV International
Virgin
Alvia
Euromed
SJ High Speed
Altaria
Trenitalia International Night
Spanish Night Trains

To learn more about lounge access for any of the above trains, we encourage you to visit the product page for the train.
Q. What food and drink options are on board?

A. If the train you’re traveling on offers a bar-buffet car, you’re free to walk in, sit down and eat. Or as soon as the restaurant car opens, make a reservation for any time of day.
On many long distance trains there may be an attendant with a snack cart who travels from car to car.

Bar-buffet cars are a unique part of the train experience, where the quality of the food and wine can rival that of a gourmet restaurant. With the exception of Eurostar, special meal requests are not available. But typically, regular menu options are plentiful and usually cater to most taste buds or dietary restrictions.

If you travel with a Premier Class ticket, food and drinks are included and served at your seat or in the bar-buffet car.

On local trains there’s usually no catering. However, you are welcome to bring your own food and drinks on board. Please make sure to follow the local law when considering taking alcoholic drinks on board any train.
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 credit cards does Rail Europe accept online?

A. You can use an American Express, Diner’s Club, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa card on our website.
Q. Do I need to purchase a reservation and if I do, how do I book it?

A. To find out if the train you plan on taking requires travellers with a pass to purchase a seat reservation, use our reservation booking tool.

You can book most reservations from our website or mobile site, prior to your departure to Europe. In some countries, Greece and Portugal as an example, seat reservations are mandatory for some trains and can only be purchased locally.

If you’re already in Europe, you can still purchase your reservation from us as long as e-tickets are offered for the train you wish to travel on.
Q. If I register on your site, will I start receiving spam?

A. Rail Europe will never spam you! Upon registering, you will only receive booking and/or account related messages, as well as occasional promotion information email from Rail Europe. If you chose to subscribe to our newsletter, you can expect to receive this publication as well (typically twice a month). Of course, you have the option to unsubscribe to at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link found at the bottom of the newsletter.
Q. Is there WiFi onboard?

A. WiFi availability is increasing on European trains. This service, however, is not currently offered on ALL trains. Where it is offered, it’s usually complimentary with the purchase of a First class ticket. If you’re traveling in Second class, you may incur a fee to connect to the WiFi service.

Here is a brief list of trains offering WiFi:

Eurostar
Thalys
Virgin
ICE (select trains)
Frecciarossa
Italo
SJ High Speed
Allegro

In addition, WiFi access can typically be found at many major train stations throughout Western Europe. More than likely, you’ll encounter a small fee to use the WiFi service. In some stations First class ticket/pass holders will find complimentary WiFi, usually in designated First class lounges.
Q. I have a question about my Rail Europe Gift Card. Who should I contact?

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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

Reviews

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FAQ

Common Questions, Simple Answers

Q. What is the Rail Protection Plan™?

Q. How can I exchange my Trenitalia ticket?

Q. Are there lounges at the train station I can access with my Rail Europe tickets?

Q. What food and drink options are on board?

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

Q. What credit cards does Rail Europe accept online?

Q. Do I need to purchase a reservation and if I do, how do I book it?

Q. If I register on your site, will I start receiving spam?

Q. Is there WiFi onboard?

Q. I have a question about my Rail Europe Gift Card. Who should I contact?