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PDF tickets on phone on Deutsche Bahn

According to the rules of transport (Beförderungsbedingungen), section 6.3.3 you can show the ticket on a smartphone, tablet or laptop as long as the backlight is turned on and the barcode is shown in …
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What is a "Länder Ticket" in German Rail?

The different Länder-Tickets allow unlimited travel with almost all regional trains within a specified area for a whole day. … DB regional trains generally accept the tickets. Also the tickets are valid for most but not all private operators in the area. …
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What is the cheapest train ticket between Aachen and Cologne?

The prices for regional trains between Aachen and Cologne are set by the transport association VRS (fare level 7). A single trip costs 17€ per person. … Using inter-city trains (there aren't many). This costs 22€ per person per direction for a flexible ticket. …
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Is it possible to buy the ticket on board in German train?

Please note that not all payment methods will be accepted on all trains. For example: on DB long-distance services you can only pay by cash or credit card but not with a German bank card (Girocard). … On some local trains you can only pay with coins. So check before boarding. …
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Travelling from Frankfurt airport to Leipzig by train

It is divided into two parts called Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf (for intercity trains) and Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Regionalbf (for regional trains). …
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Is there a website or resource that list places in Europe where you can ride a steam locomot...

I know three places in Germany where this is possible: Mansfelder Bergewerksbahn Selfkantbahn Sauschwänzlebahn The first two offer active participation, while the last one only allows standing in …
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How to Identify Trains in Austria and Switzerland?

For delayed trains they add an additional note about the delay but keep the original time. … But in Germany that only happens for trains for which no bounded tickets are sold. …
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Why was my Deutsche Bahn train "cancelled" and replaced by the same train, but a different n...

The rolling stock they planned to use on that day was not available. There are a variety of reasons for that, e.g. it was used on a delayed route the day before and has not arrived at the destination …
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Seat choice and comfort on the Euronight Train

The wagon contains six-seat compartments. This is how a compartment looks like, although the colors are usually faded: Ralf Roletschek - CC-BY-SA 3.0 Unported The seats are reclinable (although no …
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How can I buy a Deutsche Bahn Bahncard from outside of the Euro zone?

Doing the following click-path makes them offer the credit card and PayPal options for a new user. In fact, I have been unable to find a way to get to a payment screen without those options. First ch …
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Rail cost from Weeze to Düsseldorf

According to the website of the local transport association VRR a single trip costs 16,50€ (just enter the trip into the search mask and click the "E" button to see the price). You can buy the ticket …
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What if my train is delayed causing my ticket to expire?

In general, you are always allowed to take the currently fastest connection to your destination. This follows from section B 5.3.1 of the VBB fare regulation: Diese Einzelfahrausweise (außer Kurzs …
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Which websites provide last-minute deals for trains in Europe?

Other than that there are no last minute deals for Deustche Bahn trains in Germany. …
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Skipping a Lufthansa train connection

There are two different things that are often confused: AIRail: This is a regular segment of your flight itinerary. All fare rules and regulations regarding flights apply. This "flight" just happens …
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