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DB Rail Network
DB has a widespread network covering over 34,000 km of track and close to 39,000 train journeys a year.
Watch the German landscape stream by your window. Train travel in Germany is a relaxing and comfortable way to travel.
International Rail is the official Australian partner of Deutsche Bahn. We have direct access to the German Rail reservation system which enables us to offer great prices and excellent availability for German train travel. You will have access to the full range of fares including advance purchase and other discounted fares.
The ICE. Deutsche Bahn's fastest train
The ICE (Intercity-Express) is the fastest and most comfortable way of travelling on the Deutsche Bahn network, reaching speeds of up to 320 km/h, and new standards of excellence.
Deutsche Bahn's first ICE made its debut in 1991 and operates
between several major European cities including international
destinations in Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Platform interchanges from ICE to ICE are possible at many stations
without long walking distances in between. The comfort and
convenience of the ICE are sure to win you over. ICE trains are
fully air-conditioned and have a low noise level.
During the journey you can leave your luggage in one of the ICE
lockers in the vestibules, e.g. when visiting the
on-Board-Restaurant. The deposit will be returned to you when you
remove your luggage. The service crew on the train also takes
orders for taxis or porters. The taxi or porter will then be
waiting for you when you reach your destination.
Some 1st Class coaches feature individual video screens at the
seat. Almost all 1st and 2nd Class seats have an integrated audio
connection. You can choose between three radio stations and the ICE
programmes which feature classical music/jazz, rock/pop and the
children's channel. Electric sockets for laptops or DVD players can
be found in many 1st class carriages.
The main routes are:
Within Germany
International services
Intercity and Eurocity Trains
Faster than regional trains, IC and EC trains connect
major cities, reaching speeds of 200 km/h. Both Intercity
and Eurocity trains run frequently, either every
hour or two hours depending on the destination. Intercity
trains run exclusively in Germany, while Eurocity trains
reach neighbouring European countries. Both trains are
exceptionably comfortable and offer many amenities that are sure to
satisfy.
Almost all Intercity or Eurocity trains have a
On-Board-restaurant and/or a On-Board-bistro. The
Intercity trains of DB Bahn have been recently updated to include
electric outlets at table seats of the center aisle in coaches of
both classes. Eurocity trains consist partly of wagons from
neighbouring train companies and may vary in terms of
equipment.
DB Bahn offers new and improved regional trains, boasting
comfortable seats, spacious multi-purpose compartments and boarding
at platform level, all to make your journey more comfortable and
enjoyable.
Departure at regular intervals with easy-to-remember departure
times makes travelling short distances or transferring to
long-distance trains more pleasant.
RegionalExpress (RE)
The RegionalExpress connects cities and offers travel in
comfortable modern trains. It leaves at regular intervals and links
local to long-distance trains.
Regionalbahn (RB)
The Regionalbahn offers a basic service from all local stations.
It provides the connection between the regions and the city
centres. It also provides connections to the RegionalExpress.
S-Bahn
The S-Bahn serves highly populated areas, leaving at short,
regular intervals. Some S-Bahn stations have access to longer
distance regional trains, making travel within the city and between
cities a breeze.
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