Germany has an extensive rail network. Passengers can easily and comfortably move around the country. German railways can reduce travel costs if you choose your tickets wisely. Railway passenger transport is represented by short-distance and long-distance trains.
What trains are used
Passengers travel on fast trains such as Eurocity (EC), Intercity Express (ICE) and trains of category D. Intercity trains reach speeds of up to 330 km / h. These trains are used on the Cologne-Berlin and Munich-Cologne lines. Due to the small number of stops and high speed, they allow people to save time.
S-Bahn trains are used between small stations and within cities, which are distinguished by their bright red color. Such a train includes no more than 4 carriages. Transport of this type performs the functions of a convenient and high-speed tram or metro, stopping at each station. Regional trains have more wagons and do not stop at all stations.
Direct trains run between big cities. If the travel time is limited, the passenger should take the high-speed German train with the IC or EC mark. The train consists of a dozen comfortable wagons and travels at high speed. Each carriage has wide seats, reminiscent of an airplane.
Train tickets
Train tickets in Germany are regular, group and discounted. For a person who wants to see Europe, the website bahn.de will be a good helper, where you can check the train timetables of European countries. The information is partially published in German, and many special offers are available only in the German version of this resource.
German railways are owned by Deutsche Bahn. The infrastructure of this type of transport in the country is at a high level. The quality of service corresponds to European standards, so traveling on German trains is convenient and pleasant. Almost every locality in Germany has a station or train station. Each station is equipped with a ticket office, newsstand, cafe, information desk, ticket vending machines, timetable boards, etc. The ticket lists the points of arrival and departure. Regular train tickets and special price tickets can be bought online at bahn.de. In some cases, tickets on this site are bought at very low prices.
