Use cheap Länder-Tickets to save on transportation on local buses and regional trains of Deutsche Bahn (German Railways) in Germany. Cheap Länder-Tickets (State Tickets) are often the best savings deal when sightseeing in a specific area of rural Germany. These cheap tickets are valid on local buses and regional trains of Deutsche Bahn (German Railways) and only for … [Read more...]
Day-Trips on Long Frankfurt Airport Stopovers
ICE Train Excursions from FRA to Limburg, Cologne (Köln), and Heidelberg Inter-City-Express (ICE) trains allow transit passengers with long stopovers at Frankfurt International Airport (FRA), Germany, to visit Limburg, Cologne (Köln), and Heidelberg on day trips. Transit passengers on short stop-overs at Frankfurt International Airport (FRA), usually head for Frankfurt … [Read more...]
Traveling by Train to Nuremberg (Nürnberg) in Germany
German Railways (DB Deutsche Bahn) has fast trains to the Nürnberger Chirstkindlesmarkt (Nuremberg Christmas Market). Many cheap savings deals are available. German Railways trains give travelers many and flexible transportation options to the Nuremberg Christmas market (Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt) in Germany. Fast Inter-City-Express (ICE) trains as well as cheap local … [Read more...]
Cheap Schönes Wochenende Train Tickets on Weekends in Germany
The Schöne Wochenende (Happy Weekend) Tickets of Deutsche Bahn (German Railways) are no longer available. The last date for booking this ticket was 8 June 2019. The Quer-Durchs-Land-Tickets and Länder-Tickets are good alternatives and available for local train travel any day of the week. For cheap unlimited travel on local German trains over weekends, Deutsche Bahn's … [Read more...]
By Train from London to Cologne (Köln) and Aachen
Eurostar, Thalys TGV and ICE trains make rail travel from London in England to Cologne (Köln) and Aachen in Germany time competitive with flying. High-speed trains make railways a good option when traveling between London in the UK and Cologne (Köln) and Aachen (Aix-la-Chapelle) in the western parts of Germany. The basic routing is the Eurostar from London to Brussels … [Read more...]
TGV and ICE Trains from Paris to Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and Munich
High-speed railway lines connect Paris in France with cities in Germany including Frankfurt am Main, Stuttgart, Augsburg, and Munich (München) in Bavaria. Intercity buses are cheap but slow. Fast trains are a convenient way to travel between Paris in France and several cities in Germany including Frankfurt am Main, Saarbrücken, Mannheim, Stuttgart, Ulm, Augsburg, and … [Read more...]
Fast Cheap Train Travel from Berlin to Munich
Trains from Berlin to München take only four hours making German Railways ICE Sprinters faster than flying or driving. Cheap ticket deals are available. The ICE Sprinter train of Deutsche Bahn (German Railways) is the fastest way to travel between Munich (München) and Berlin. From mid-December 2017, the Sprinter services of the intercity express (ICE) trains connect Berlin … [Read more...]
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) Stopover Sightseeing Guide
By Train to Frankfurt am Main, Mainz, Wiesbaden, and Cologne (Köln) What is there to do on a stopover at Frankfurt International Airport (FRA), Germany? Plenty, as fast trains make trips to downtown Frankfurt am Main, Mainz, Wiesbaden, and even Cologne (Köln) possible. Frankfurt International Airport (FRA), the busiest airport in continental Europe, is slick and modern … [Read more...]
Cheap Buses and Trains from London to Cologne (Köln)
Cheap bus and train tickets offer bargain travel from London to Cologne (Köln) and other cities in Germany. Cheap bus and train tickets are viable alternatives to low-cost airlines for travel from England to Germany. On the London to Cologne (Köln) route the Eurostar, Thalys TGV, and ICE trains can be faster than flying. Trains are the most comfortable but coach travel can … [Read more...]
Cheap Train Travel on the German Rail Pass
The German Rail Pass allows unlimited travel on Deutsche Bahn trains, including ICE. It is a great savings deal and cheaper than most railway tickets for exploring Germany. The German Rail Pass offers international travelers a great deal to explore Germany by train cheaply. The German Rail Pass is available as a flexi-pass or consecutive days pass that allows for unlimited … [Read more...]
BahnCard Savings on Train Tickets in Germany
Cheap Tickets and Low Fares with Discounts on German Railways Deutsche Bahn's BahnCard allows for huge savings, cheaper tickets, and low fares on train travel in Germany and Europe. Discount fares apply to ICE and EuroCity trains too. The easiest way to save on Deutsche Bahn trains is by using a BahnCard (Railway Card). The BahnCard must be bought annually, although … [Read more...]
Cheap Tickets and Savings on German Railways
Concession Fares, Discount Cards & Passes Save on Deutsche Bahn Trains Discount and concession fares as well as rail passes allow for cheap tickets and savings when traveling on German Railways (Deutsche Bahn) trains in Germany and Europe. Standard fares on German Railways (Deutsche Bahn / DB) trains are not particularly cheap but numerous discount options are … [Read more...]