Public transport around germany?

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Alwin E

There are some really cheap ways of travelling with German railways. As lukee already mentioned (and the link works fine), you can buy tickets online and pay with your credit card, but there are still cheaper options, like the "LĆ¤nderticket" ("state ticket") which allows you to travel on any railway route (except the fast trains) within one federal state. And there's the "weekend ticket" ("Wochenendticket") which allows up to five persons to travel on slow trains throughout Germany on a Saturday or Sunday. Me and my girlfriend made it from Bavaria up to Berlin with that ticket within less than 10 hours, paying 38 euros only.

Public transport within the larger cities is excellent. I lived and worked in Berlin for 7 years, and their system of transportation is ingenious. I think they have the best, nicest, and cleanest subway ("U-Bahn") in the world. For tourists, there are one-day, three-day and week tickets available at the vending machines, so you don't have to worry about paying extra fares on busses, trams, and so on. One ticket will be valid for all of that, and most major cities in Germany offer you that service. In case you really get stuck in the woods, ask the locals for a central taxi call; most communities provide that service, and you just give them a call, and minutes later, a taxi will pick you up.

Out in the countryside, however, public transport is not that much convenient. In villages, there are usually three or four busses going to the next larger town, and if you miss the one you've been heading for, the only choice is take a taxi or stay another day. But the locals will inform you about which bus to which direction to take, so you'll arrive at your destination smoothly and safely. When you're somewhere in the countryside, tell the bus driver where you REALLY want to go to. He/She'll sell you the priceworthiest ticket that's available. Like, in my area, you could pay 3.40 euros for a bus ticket to the next railway station, and then pay some 7-something euros for the railway ticket; but there's a day ticket available that goes for 7.20 and gives you unlimited use of public transport in my area.

So that's about it. Count some 8 to 10 euros in for each day you want to use public transport in a specific area, and try to use Deutsche Bahn as often as you can with a LĆ¤nderticket or Wochenendticket.

Bill Z

I have traveled in Germany quite a lot. The trains are excellent. You can get almost anywhere. ALL major cities are connected by rail lines. In the large - and medium - cities public transport by bus, S-bahn (Street cars) and U-bahn (Subways) in magnificent. Plan you trip ahead of time and check the Die Bahn (the Railroad) web site for train time and cost info.

lukee

The railways system is very good and generally cheaper than the UK - check out http://www.bahn.de/international/view/en/index.shtml for the english language version of the website. Then for transport such as buses within towns and cities see the individual town or city websites. Alternatively get a guide book such as Rough Guide to Germany - this will have transport information for the main areas.

ShlomoNYC

Public transportatin is pretty good in Germany.

1: Deutsche Bahn www.bahn.de National train service

2. Each city has its own local services - the oldest being HVV

www.hvv.de in HAMBURG
You can easily check trains, subways, busses,ferries in the Hamburg metropolitan area which covers 4.5million people. The wonderful thing in Hamburg and most cities in Germany: u buy one ticket and u can use busses and subways - they usually run on time, and it is easy to use. In Hamburg some anouncements are even in English. A day pass in Hamburg is 5 EUROS 10. ENJOY

Rattapp

Hey hey....
My english isnĀ´t very good but IĀ´ll try to help you.
If you like to meet some people of Germany thereĀ´s a good posibiltiy to travel for a low price. You can call this person, then you have a meeting point (p.e. MĆ¼nchen-Main-Station) you meet this person and you can go with him by his car to your destination. You can search it by Internet. Look at www.mitfahrgelegenheit.de. I do this since 3 years and everytime itĀ´s realy funny and interesting. The german train is VERY expensive and often there are delays.

Sarence

It's basically like taking the train any other place in the world. But they have different names. The cheapest way to travel is by train though.

fady_old_jeans

you can purchase a roamer ticket for that zone in europe and use any of the local train networks..i did this about 10 years ago and it cost aboutĀ£120.00 for a month or so.however you can actually use any high speed inter city train and the conductor will charge you the extra if that's how they still do it..the cheap method of accommodation is a local gast haus or kneipe=guest house/restaurant or pub

wimbach

trains ! it can be as low as 29 euro one way within Germany.
obtain advance www.db.de

Kizzat

Travel by train/bus/tram is really cheap. And yes, it is a very good system.

.brynbach

Just come back from Munich,and you take from me they have the best rail network in Europe it leaves us for"DEAD".Ask for the Bavarian ticket ,great saving.

DeSaxe

How old are you? Are your a Student?
Go to your travell agent and enquire about a EUrail pass.
Years ago I did this and if you are a student and under 26 you get a discount.
While you are at your agent check about a youth hostel membership. A youth hostel is cheap hotels for students so they can travel. Again depending upon your age you can get one and a book and map that shows you wher to find them.
I spent one summer back packing arond Europe, best time of my life. From Spain and the run of the bulls down to Morroco, Italy, France, Paris, Germany, Sweeden, Denmark and Norway. Public transportation in Germany is great very few places that you can not get to, plus the train stations tend to be in the center of town. With a Eurrail pass all I had to do was get on a train, any train going anywhere.
I took a bunch of Berlitz language books and had the party and time of my life. Get a travel wallet, one that wraps around your neck and kind hide under your shirt. I was robbed in Morroco had my poket picked in Spain and my camera stolen in a hostel. Take some precautions, Keep money in a wallet in your pants pocket, a big bill in your shoe and your passport and most or your money around your neck. Forget travellers checks, but take a credit card, VISA. Make sure you tell them your going to Europe orthey may shut it of. Do not use it in Italy unless absolute emergency. Allways find an internet cafe after you use it to make sure someone else is not using it. I have not had this problem in german but in Italy.

I suggest always going to a bank and getting money off your caard there. Becareful using it in stores and only if absolute nessescary in a teller machine. Since the Euro is in place travelling is easier money wise. In most large cities take credit card but the great majority of people in europe pay in cash.
Plan ahead going from town to town and buying ticket will cost allot. They have rail passes.

Best of luck,

IRISHBANDIT

the Deutsche Bahn is great for going from city to city.where do you want to travel?All over germany or a special region?not a lot in germans travel with the bus.The most take the train or the car.With car you could more see from differnce CityĀ´s.to drive on the highway is free.But without car.i were prefer the train.

Jules B

Trains. everyone uses trains there. the cost isn't expensive and they are always on time. in the big cities, u-bahns, s-bahns, and trains are always running. they've got a really good public transportions system connecting all the cities and towns together. buses will run to the real little towns but you gotta make sure to get them on time. check out bahn.de for more info.

Lenio

I have no personal experiences, but have heard that it is one of the best systems in the world.

Sven H

a lot better than here

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