Guides to train travel in Germany

Practical advice on passenger rights, tickets, connections and strikes, with official sources and clear steps for your journey.

Delays and cancellations: claiming rail passenger rights

A practical guide to refunds, delay compensation and keeping useful evidence when travelling by train in Germany.

Understand train restrictions, flexible fares and the Deutschland-Ticket before booking a journey with several legs.

Plan an interchange around your needs, check station information and handle a missed connection without guessing ticket validity.

How to read a strike notice, verify a booking and keep the right evidence when industrial action affects train travel.