German Rail Pass

Explore Germany by train

Discover all of Germany by train - from the North and Baltic Sea shores down to the Black Forest and the Bavarian Alps. From vibrant metropolises that never sleep through river valleys with fairytale castles to enchanting medieval small towns. And nothing can be easier and more comfortable than doing this by train! Virtually every travel need from a business trip to a relaxing holiday is covered by the German Rail Pass.

This special offer from Deutsche Bahn enables visitors to travel on all scheduled trains operated by Deutsche Bahn for 4 to 10 days within a four week period, high speed ICE trains included. The German Rail Pass is available for both first and second class. For a party of two persons the German Rail Twin Pass is the most economic and advantageous way to travel. Young people may benefit from the German Rail Youth Pass.

German Rail Pass bonuses

In addition German Rail Pass holders are entitled to the following bonuses:

  • free travel on boats of the KD Köln-Düsseldorfer German Rhine Line on the rivers Rhine and Moselle. For further details please refer to www.k-d.com
  • discounted fares on Europabus line "Romantic Road" operated by Deutsche Touring. For further details and bookings please refer to: www.romantic-road-coach.de
  • discounted fares on the Bayerische Zugspitzbahn rack railway. For further details please refer to www.zugspitze.de
  • a German Rail Pass also includes Salzburg (Austria) and Basel (Switzerland).

Where to buy

You can purchase the German Rail Pass range online or at selecetd major train stations in Germany.

Please order in sufficient time. The Pass will be sent to you by regular mail. In your home country the selling price in national currency may differ due to exchange rate fluctuations. Furthermore, in non-European markets the German Rail Pass range is available through agents with rail sales.

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German Rail Pass prices 2009

Validity within 1 month 4 days 5 days 6 days 7 days 8 days 9 days 10 days
1st class adult* 236,- 268,- 600,- 332,- 362,- 398,- 430,-
2nd class adult* 180,- 202,- 222,- 244,- 264,- 288,- 308,-
1st class twin** 370,- 412,- 454,- 498,- 540,- 582,- 626,-
2nd class twin** 270,- 300,- 332,- 364,- 398,- 428,- 460,-
2nd class youth*** 150,- 160,- 172,- 182,- 192,- 204,- 214,-
Prices in Euro valid as of 14 December 2008

* for children between 6 and up to including 11 years of age: 50 % reduction
** price for 2 adults traveling together
*** special offer for young people between ages 12 and 25