Redeeming cancellation vouchers - how it works

If you cancel a saver fare ticket, DB usually issues you with a voucher.

You can use this voucher to purchase other DB offerings, such as a new train ticket. Our system uses the value of the voucher as payment.

Cancellation vouchers

  • are valid for 3 years after issuing
  • can be redeemed here: Travel Centres, DB agencies, bahn.com, DB Navigator and at DB ticket machines in Germany
  • are transferrable, i.e. you can give your voucher to someone else
  • may not be sold
  • cannot be exchanged for cash

How to redeem cancellation vouchers

  • Search for connection
    Enter your date/s of travel in the relevant boxes. Then click ""Search""
  • The website shows a list of connections. Select the one that suits you best. If you want to book a return journey at the same time, click "Choose return trip" to enter the date you want. Then click "Add".
  • Log in
    Log in with your My Bahn account details or sign up for a customer account. Only people with a My Bahn account can redeem vouchers.

    You can now perform actions such as reserving a seat or buying a ticket for someone else.
  • Enter voucher code
    When you reach the page with payment options, go to "Anything else we should consider?" and select "Voucher". This opens an box where you can enter your voucher's 7-digit code. When you have entered the number, click "Apply".
  • Conclude booking
    Our system now uses the value of the voucher to complete the purchasing process. Check your entries and confirm your booking.

    If the voucher's value is higher than the price of the new ticket, the remaining sum of money is issued to you as another voucher. If you want to combine a voucher and eCoupon, please follow the instructions further down the page.

  • Log in
    Log in with your My Bahn account details or sign up for a customer account. Only people who have logged in can redeem vouchers.
  • Search for connection
    Use the app to look for a connection and then select your train by clicking "To offer selection" under the one that suits you best.
  • If you want to book a return journey at the same time, click "Add return trip". When you are ready, click "Ticket/Reservation".
  • Tick box
    When you get to "Check booking data", tick the box beside "Redeem eCoupons or vouchers". Then click "Continue"
  • Enter voucher code
    Our system now asks you to select your payment method. Go to "Redeem voucher" and enter your voucher's 7-digit code.
  • Conclude booking
    Our system checks the voucher's validity and then uses its value to complete the purchasing process. Check your entries and confirm your booking.

Simply present your voucher at a Travel Centre or agency.
If you received it by post, make a note of its code. The best option is to print it out and bring it with you.

Our Contact page contains the contact details of DB agencies in the section "Find a DB agency in your area". Simply look for the one closest to you.

Choose a connection. Click the "Redeem voucher" button at the end of the purchase transaction.
Then enter the voucher code and confirm the payment method by voucher.