Conditions for exchanging and refunding tickets ordered online

Ticket Before the first day of validity From the first day of validity
Online tickets at standard fare
(including those with BahnCard discount)
Online cancellation of the ticket via "My Bahn" or in the order search.
Cancellation fee: free
Hand in the online ticket* and the request for refund at our Service Centre. The postmark of the day it was sent is valid.
Refund fee EUR 15.00
Online tickets at the Sparpreis 25 and 50 saver fare
(including those with BahnCard 25 discount)
Online cancellation of the ticket via "My Bahn" or in the order search.
Cancellation fee: EUR 15.00
Exchange and refund not possible**
Tickets received by post at standard fare
(including those with BahnCard discount)
Hand in the ticket and the request for refund at our Service Centre. The postmark of the day it was sent is valid.***
Cancellation fee: free
Hand in the ticket and the request for refund at our Service Centre. The postmark of the day it was sent is valid.***
Refund fee: EUR 15.00
Tickets at the Sparpreis 25 and 50 saver fare
received by post

(including those with BahnCard 25 discount)
Hand in the ticket and the request for refund at our Service Centre. The postmark of the day it was sent is valid.***
Cancellation fee: EUR 15.00
Exchange and refund not possible**
Spezial-Tickets In accordance with the conditions of the offer In accordance with the conditions of the offer
Seat reservations Exchange and refund not possible Exchange and refund not possible
Sprinter surcharges Free before the first day of validity. On the first day of validity the refund fee is deducted. Pay the Sprinter surcharge and hand in the request for refund at the Service Centre. Exchange and refund not possible
Bicycle tickets Free before the first day of validity The bicycle ticket can only be cancelled online together with the rail ticket. The rail ticket has to be one which can be cancelled (e.g. standard fare). You can cancel only the bicycle ticket by handing it in with the request for refund at the Service Centre. Exchange and refund not possible
Länder-Tickets
(Regional tickets)
Exchange and refund not possible Exchange and refund not possible
Schönes-Wochenende-Tickets
(Happy Weekend tickets)
Exchange and refund not possible Exchange and refund not possible
* Does not apply if they were part of package offers.
** If you change your travel plans the reservation of a specific train with a Sparpreis saver fare ticket can be cancelled for a fee of EUR 15.00.
In addition, the difference between the Sparpreis saver fare and the standard fare is to be paid.
*** The postage charge is not refunded.

Would you like to change or cancel your ticket? This is how you do it!

1. Go to your personal mobility portal "My Bahn".
2. Click on "My bookings" (see image alongside).
3. Cancel your online ticket at the conditions stated above.
4. You can then book your new journey in Travel Information.

Our Service Centre in Germany will be happy to help you with any further information concerning your online booking:

Please have your customer or order number ready when you call us.

DB Vertrieb GmbH
Fulfillment Center
Postfach 60 05 04
22205 Hamburg
Telephone: +49 (0) 01805 101111 (calls are charged)
Contact via E-Mail

Request for refund

You can complete the request for refund on your PC and then print it out.

Request for refund (PDF, 20KB)

If your ticket reservation for a specific train cannot be met, e.g. due to the train being delayed, you can continue your journey with the next train without additional payment.