Discover Europe with DB Bahn. From as little as 39 euros!
Europe continues to grow together…by rail. European high-speed rail networks are more connected than ever before and now it is easier, faster, and more comfortable to travel throughout Europe by rail.
Make the most of your vacation by using the DB Bahn network to travel quickly and comfortably among 13 European countries. With direct links to city centers and fares starting at just 19 euros between border-zone cities, travelling with DB Bahn saves time and money!
Sip a drink, stretch your legs at your leisure, or stay connected with friends and colleagues as the beautiful European countryside speeds by. Choose your preferred Europa-Spezial today and you are sure to have a pleasant journey.
Why not treat yourself and travel first class on your holiday from as little as 69 euros. This special includes routes between Germany and Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Italy, Denmark, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
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Take a train from Frankfurt to Amsterdam or Paris in less than 4 hours from 39 euros or from Hamburg to Copenhagen in 4.5 hours starting at only 29 euros - a 45 minute ferry ride included. Start your holiday as soon as you board the train!
| Price: | 2nd class from 39 euros, 1st class from 96 euros, possibly plus advance booking charge |
| Booking period: | Until further notice |
| Travel period: | Until further notice |
| Pre-sale deadline: | At the earliest 92 days and at the latest 3 days before the date of travel |
| Validity period between outward and return journey: | 1 month |
| Route: | Cross-border routes between Germany and the relevant European destination. |
| Products: | ICE or IC/EC cross-border on at least one section of the DB route; Pre- and post-carriage in local DB trains and in parallel running NE local trains is allowed. |
| Specific trains: | Yes |
| Ticket: | Applies for a single journey. Outward and return journey can be booked. |
| Detour: | No detours possible. |
| Coach class: | 1st class + 2nd class |
| BahnCard discount: | Get an extra 5 euros discount with the BahnCard 25. |
| Companion discount: | No |
| Children's discount: | Please note that the fares for family children vary from country to country. The price will be shown in the booking. Children travelling alone pay half the adult fare. |
| Exchange/reimbursement: | Can be reimbursed or exchanged up to one day before the start of the journey for a charge of 15 euros. No reimbursement from the 1st day of validity. You can take out a DB Spar- und Spezialpreis insurance for as little as 5 euros to cover the return fee and/or reimbursement of the ticket price in the event of rescission for an insured reason. You can also transfer the "Europa-Spezial" ticket to a different train along the entire route on the first day of validity of the outward or return journey - on payment of the difference to the normal price - for the section of the regulating carrier (for the on-board price in the train) and an additional service charge of 15 euros per ticket and direction. |
| Special features: | Special features in Italy: cross-border routes between Germany and Italy: - via Austria: in transit via Kufstein–Brennero/Brenner to all stops for international, cross-border trains from/to Germany and Merano and/or - via Switzerland: in transit via Basel Bad-Chiasso/Iselle or Schaffhausen–Chiasso/Iselle to all stops for international trains from/to Milan. Changing trains not allowed in Italy. (Exception: Merano, change trains in Bolzano |
| Note: | Tickets for the Europa-Spezial offer only apply for the days and trains (connections) shown. While stocks last. The border may only be crossed in a booked DB long-distance train. |