How can I tell a Deutsche Bahn train has a supplementary charge?
My tickets for Gamescom came with free public transport tickets. While the Gamescom website reasonably clearly explains where they can be used, I failed to find if the train I have to take is of the type that has a supplementary charge or not. It is an ICE train, which the Gamescom website says should have this charge, but the Deutsche Bahn website shows nothing like it when trying to book a ticket.
The train I'm particularly interested interested in is the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz (ICE 723, says Google maps).
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My tickets for Gamescom came with free public transport tickets. While the Gamescom website reasonably clearly explains where they can be used, I failed to find if the train I have to take is of the type that has a supplementary charge or not. It is an ICE train, which the Gamescom website says should have this charge, but the Deutsche Bahn website shows nothing like it when trying to book a ticket.
The train I'm particularly interested interested in is the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz (ICE 723, says Google maps).
trains tickets germany fares
asked May 9 '16 at 13:23
Belle-SophieBelle-Sophie
4,28052458
2
Taking the RE from Düsseldorf to Köln Messe/Deutz it not that bad. You do not have to change trains, even. I do not think that you will save much time by taking a faster train (like IC or ICE) anyway. The trip should be less than an hour, I think.
– Martin Ueding
May 9 '16 at 16:28
2
You can use the "Nur Nahverkehr" or "Local transport" filter on the bahn.de website.
– CodesInChaos
May 9 '16 at 20:08
If you happen to be in the wrong train, it's possible to pay the difference without additional charge.
– FooBar
May 26 '16 at 17:52
add a comment |
My tickets for Gamescom came with free public transport tickets. While the Gamescom website reasonably clearly explains where they can be used, I failed to find if the train I have to take is of the type that has a supplementary charge or not. It is an ICE train, which the Gamescom website says should have this charge, but the Deutsche Bahn website shows nothing like it when trying to book a ticket.
The train I'm particularly interested interested in is the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz (ICE 723, says Google maps).
trains tickets germany fares
asked May 9 '16 at 13:23
Belle-SophieBelle-Sophie
4,28052458
My tickets for Gamescom came with free public transport tickets. While the Gamescom website reasonably clearly explains where they can be used, I failed to find if the train I have to take is of the type that has a supplementary charge or not. It is an ICE train, which the Gamescom website says should have this charge, but the Deutsche Bahn website shows nothing like it when trying to book a ticket.
The train I'm particularly interested interested in is the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz (ICE 723, says Google maps).
trains tickets germany fares
trains tickets germany fares
asked May 9 '16 at 13:23
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asked May 9 '16 at 13:23
Belle-SophieBelle-Sophie
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Belle-Sophie
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Belle-SophieBelle-Sophie
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asked May 9 '16 at 13:23
Belle-SophieBelle-Sophie
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asked May 9 '16 at 13:23
Belle-SophieBelle-Sophie
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Taking the RE from Düsseldorf to Köln Messe/Deutz it not that bad. You do not have to change trains, even. I do not think that you will save much time by taking a faster train (like IC or ICE) anyway. The trip should be less than an hour, I think.
– Martin Ueding
May 9 '16 at 16:28
2
You can use the "Nur Nahverkehr" or "Local transport" filter on the bahn.de website.
– CodesInChaos
May 9 '16 at 20:08
If you happen to be in the wrong train, it's possible to pay the difference without additional charge.
– FooBar
May 26 '16 at 17:52
add a comment |
2
Taking the RE from Düsseldorf to Köln Messe/Deutz it not that bad. You do not have to change trains, even. I do not think that you will save much time by taking a faster train (like IC or ICE) anyway. The trip should be less than an hour, I think.
– Martin Ueding
May 9 '16 at 16:28
2
You can use the "Nur Nahverkehr" or "Local transport" filter on the bahn.de website.
– CodesInChaos
May 9 '16 at 20:08
If you happen to be in the wrong train, it's possible to pay the difference without additional charge.
– FooBar
May 26 '16 at 17:52
2
2
Taking the RE from Düsseldorf to Köln Messe/Deutz it not that bad. You do not have to change trains, even. I do not think that you will save much time by taking a faster train (like IC or ICE) anyway. The trip should be less than an hour, I think.
– Martin Ueding
May 9 '16 at 16:28
Taking the RE from Düsseldorf to Köln Messe/Deutz it not that bad. You do not have to change trains, even. I do not think that you will save much time by taking a faster train (like IC or ICE) anyway. The trip should be less than an hour, I think.
– Martin Ueding
May 9 '16 at 16:28
2
2
You can use the "Nur Nahverkehr" or "Local transport" filter on the bahn.de website.
– CodesInChaos
May 9 '16 at 20:08
You can use the "Nur Nahverkehr" or "Local transport" filter on the bahn.de website.
– CodesInChaos
May 9 '16 at 20:08
If you happen to be in the wrong train, it's possible to pay the difference without additional charge.
– FooBar
May 26 '16 at 17:52
If you happen to be in the wrong train, it's possible to pay the difference without additional charge.
– FooBar
May 26 '16 at 17:52
add a comment |
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For most purposes, German train tickets have three price categories: local and regional trains (branded S, RB or RE), 'regular' long-distance trains (IC or EC) and 'express' long-distance trains (ICE).
Your ticket is only valid for transport in the cheapest train categories (S, RB or RE). The easiest option to find only these trains in the DB route planner is to tick the check-box for 'local transport'. You can also select 'further search options' and under 'connections / less means of transport' select exactly which train category to search for.
answered May 9 '16 at 13:38
Tor-Einar JarnbjoTor-Einar Jarnbjo
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"Supplementary charge" might not be the best way to put it but the text as a whole is reasonably clear. Basically, that ticket (like many other tickets in Germany) is not valid on long-distance trains. On the DB timetable search results, you can find out whether a train is a long-distance train by looking at the "Products" column. All ICE and IC trains are off-limits (you are unlikely to come across these in this case but CNL and EC would also be excluded), S and RE are OK (RB too, but I haven't seen one when checking that particular route).
You can look for these trains specifically by checking the "Local transport" option on the search form.
answered May 9 '16 at 13:32
RelaxedRelaxed
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Thank you for your nice and detailed answer, yours and Tor-Einar's made me understand it. I chose to accept Tor-Einar's though, as his answer is slightly more easy to understand for someone not familiar with German public transport.
– Belle-Sophie
May 9 '16 at 14:52
1
There are some very rare exceptions where a long distance IC is listed as a local train RE connection too. (e.g. IC2032 and RE52032 are the same train between Bremen Hbf and Norddeich Mole).
– schlenk
May 9 '16 at 19:52
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For most purposes, German train tickets have three price categories: local and regional trains (branded S, RB or RE), 'regular' long-distance trains (IC or EC) and 'express' long-distance trains (ICE).
Your ticket is only valid for transport in the cheapest train categories (S, RB or RE). The easiest option to find only these trains in the DB route planner is to tick the check-box for 'local transport'. You can also select 'further search options' and under 'connections / less means of transport' select exactly which train category to search for.
answered May 9 '16 at 13:38
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add a comment |
For most purposes, German train tickets have three price categories: local and regional trains (branded S, RB or RE), 'regular' long-distance trains (IC or EC) and 'express' long-distance trains (ICE).
Your ticket is only valid for transport in the cheapest train categories (S, RB or RE). The easiest option to find only these trains in the DB route planner is to tick the check-box for 'local transport'. You can also select 'further search options' and under 'connections / less means of transport' select exactly which train category to search for.
answered May 9 '16 at 13:38
Tor-Einar JarnbjoTor-Einar Jarnbjo
34.1k486125
add a comment |
For most purposes, German train tickets have three price categories: local and regional trains (branded S, RB or RE), 'regular' long-distance trains (IC or EC) and 'express' long-distance trains (ICE).
Your ticket is only valid for transport in the cheapest train categories (S, RB or RE). The easiest option to find only these trains in the DB route planner is to tick the check-box for 'local transport'. You can also select 'further search options' and under 'connections / less means of transport' select exactly which train category to search for.
answered May 9 '16 at 13:38
Tor-Einar JarnbjoTor-Einar Jarnbjo
34.1k486125
For most purposes, German train tickets have three price categories: local and regional trains (branded S, RB or RE), 'regular' long-distance trains (IC or EC) and 'express' long-distance trains (ICE).
Your ticket is only valid for transport in the cheapest train categories (S, RB or RE). The easiest option to find only these trains in the DB route planner is to tick the check-box for 'local transport'. You can also select 'further search options' and under 'connections / less means of transport' select exactly which train category to search for.
answered May 9 '16 at 13:38
Tor-Einar JarnbjoTor-Einar Jarnbjo
34.1k486125
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Tor-Einar JarnbjoTor-Einar Jarnbjo
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"Supplementary charge" might not be the best way to put it but the text as a whole is reasonably clear. Basically, that ticket (like many other tickets in Germany) is not valid on long-distance trains. On the DB timetable search results, you can find out whether a train is a long-distance train by looking at the "Products" column. All ICE and IC trains are off-limits (you are unlikely to come across these in this case but CNL and EC would also be excluded), S and RE are OK (RB too, but I haven't seen one when checking that particular route).
You can look for these trains specifically by checking the "Local transport" option on the search form.
answered May 9 '16 at 13:32
RelaxedRelaxed
76.9k10155291
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Thank you for your nice and detailed answer, yours and Tor-Einar's made me understand it. I chose to accept Tor-Einar's though, as his answer is slightly more easy to understand for someone not familiar with German public transport.
– Belle-Sophie
May 9 '16 at 14:52
1
There are some very rare exceptions where a long distance IC is listed as a local train RE connection too. (e.g. IC2032 and RE52032 are the same train between Bremen Hbf and Norddeich Mole).
– schlenk
May 9 '16 at 19:52
add a comment |
"Supplementary charge" might not be the best way to put it but the text as a whole is reasonably clear. Basically, that ticket (like many other tickets in Germany) is not valid on long-distance trains. On the DB timetable search results, you can find out whether a train is a long-distance train by looking at the "Products" column. All ICE and IC trains are off-limits (you are unlikely to come across these in this case but CNL and EC would also be excluded), S and RE are OK (RB too, but I haven't seen one when checking that particular route).
You can look for these trains specifically by checking the "Local transport" option on the search form.
answered May 9 '16 at 13:32
RelaxedRelaxed
76.9k10155291
2
Thank you for your nice and detailed answer, yours and Tor-Einar's made me understand it. I chose to accept Tor-Einar's though, as his answer is slightly more easy to understand for someone not familiar with German public transport.
– Belle-Sophie
May 9 '16 at 14:52
1
There are some very rare exceptions where a long distance IC is listed as a local train RE connection too. (e.g. IC2032 and RE52032 are the same train between Bremen Hbf and Norddeich Mole).
– schlenk
May 9 '16 at 19:52
add a comment |
"Supplementary charge" might not be the best way to put it but the text as a whole is reasonably clear. Basically, that ticket (like many other tickets in Germany) is not valid on long-distance trains. On the DB timetable search results, you can find out whether a train is a long-distance train by looking at the "Products" column. All ICE and IC trains are off-limits (you are unlikely to come across these in this case but CNL and EC would also be excluded), S and RE are OK (RB too, but I haven't seen one when checking that particular route).
You can look for these trains specifically by checking the "Local transport" option on the search form.
answered May 9 '16 at 13:32
RelaxedRelaxed
76.9k10155291
"Supplementary charge" might not be the best way to put it but the text as a whole is reasonably clear. Basically, that ticket (like many other tickets in Germany) is not valid on long-distance trains. On the DB timetable search results, you can find out whether a train is a long-distance train by looking at the "Products" column. All ICE and IC trains are off-limits (you are unlikely to come across these in this case but CNL and EC would also be excluded), S and RE are OK (RB too, but I haven't seen one when checking that particular route).
You can look for these trains specifically by checking the "Local transport" option on the search form.
answered May 9 '16 at 13:32
RelaxedRelaxed
76.9k10155291
edited May 9 '16 at 13:38
answered May 9 '16 at 13:32
RelaxedRelaxed
76.9k10155291
answered May 9 '16 at 13:32
RelaxedRelaxed
76.9k10155291
answered May 9 '16 at 13:32
RelaxedRelaxed
76.9k10155291
76.9k10155291
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Thank you for your nice and detailed answer, yours and Tor-Einar's made me understand it. I chose to accept Tor-Einar's though, as his answer is slightly more easy to understand for someone not familiar with German public transport.
– Belle-Sophie
May 9 '16 at 14:52
1
There are some very rare exceptions where a long distance IC is listed as a local train RE connection too. (e.g. IC2032 and RE52032 are the same train between Bremen Hbf and Norddeich Mole).
– schlenk
May 9 '16 at 19:52
add a comment |
2
Thank you for your nice and detailed answer, yours and Tor-Einar's made me understand it. I chose to accept Tor-Einar's though, as his answer is slightly more easy to understand for someone not familiar with German public transport.
– Belle-Sophie
May 9 '16 at 14:52
1
There are some very rare exceptions where a long distance IC is listed as a local train RE connection too. (e.g. IC2032 and RE52032 are the same train between Bremen Hbf and Norddeich Mole).
– schlenk
May 9 '16 at 19:52
2
2
Thank you for your nice and detailed answer, yours and Tor-Einar's made me understand it. I chose to accept Tor-Einar's though, as his answer is slightly more easy to understand for someone not familiar with German public transport.
– Belle-Sophie
May 9 '16 at 14:52
Thank you for your nice and detailed answer, yours and Tor-Einar's made me understand it. I chose to accept Tor-Einar's though, as his answer is slightly more easy to understand for someone not familiar with German public transport.
– Belle-Sophie
May 9 '16 at 14:52
1
1
There are some very rare exceptions where a long distance IC is listed as a local train RE connection too. (e.g. IC2032 and RE52032 are the same train between Bremen Hbf and Norddeich Mole).
– schlenk
May 9 '16 at 19:52
There are some very rare exceptions where a long distance IC is listed as a local train RE connection too. (e.g. IC2032 and RE52032 are the same train between Bremen Hbf and Norddeich Mole).
– schlenk
May 9 '16 at 19:52
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Taking the RE from Düsseldorf to Köln Messe/Deutz it not that bad. You do not have to change trains, even. I do not think that you will save much time by taking a faster train (like IC or ICE) anyway. The trip should be less than an hour, I think.
– Martin Ueding
May 9 '16 at 16:28
2
You can use the "Nur Nahverkehr" or "Local transport" filter on the bahn.de website.
– CodesInChaos
May 9 '16 at 20:08
If you happen to be in the wrong train, it's possible to pay the difference without additional charge.
– FooBar
May 26 '16 at 17:52