Coverage
1 countries
From
β¬92
E-Pass
β
Refundable
β
π° Price Table
| Type | 2nd Class | 1st Class |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days flexi | β¬123 | β¬184 |
| 4 days flexi | β¬153 | β¬229 |
| 5 days flexi | β¬179 | β¬268 |
| 7 days flexi | β¬223 | β¬334 |
| 10 days flexi | β¬279 | β¬418 |
| 15 days continuous | β¬319 | β |
β Pros
- All German trains including ICE
- No reservations needed
- Excellent coverage
- Good youth discount
β Cons
- Non-German residents only
- Germany only
- Deutschlandticket cheaper for regional trains
π Best For
- Multi-city Germany travel
- Long-distance Berlin-Munich-Hamburg
- ICE high-speed train needs
π Not For
- German residents
- 1-2 city visits
- Regional trains only (Deutschlandticket is cheaper)
π‘ Pro Tips
- No reservation needed in Germany, but popular ICE seats cost β¬4.50
- Cross-border coverage on some DB-operated routes to Austria/Switzerland
- Weekend trains are quieter; weekday rush hours are crowded
- State tickets (e.g. Bayern-Ticket) can be cheaper for day trips
β οΈ Common Pitfalls
- Confusing German Rail Pass with Deutschlandticket
- Not considering Deutschlandticket for regional-only travel
- Forgetting it doesn't cover FlixTrain
π« Activation
β’ Window: 11 months from purchase
β’ App: Rail Planner app
β’ E-pass available β
π Refund Policy
β’ Fee: 15% cancellation fee
β’ Deadline: Before first day of validity
β’ Can upgrade duration
Last updated: 2026-02-12