Recent content by Dirk Schmücker

Comparing tickets, here are some basic rules: "Ländertickets" cannot be used in long distance trains. "Sparpreis" always involves the choice of a specific train when booking. You are not allowed to change trains after booking (you can cancel the ticket before the first day of travel for a fee of...

BahnCards do exist in a variety of formats, giving you 25%, 50% or 100% discount, for first class or second class. They are usually valid for a year (except the Probe-Bahncard mentioned above). The 3 months "Probe BahnCard 50", 2nd class sells for EUR 79.90, so if you travel between the cities...