Interrail German Rail Passes
The Interrail German Rail Passes are the best way to discover Germany's gigantic festivals, beautiful nature, impressive history and many other highlights. With these Passes, you can visit popular cities like Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart, Hamburg and Cologne, but you can also cross borders to go to some destinations in Germany's neighbouring countries.
German Rail Pass
With an Interrail German Rail Pass, you can enjoy unlimited rail travel throughout Germany. The Pass is accepted on all trains operated by the national railway company, Deutsche Bahn (DB) and many private operators.
A big advantage of exploring Germany by rail is that most trains do not require you to reserve seats. All you need to do is hop on, show your Pass on your mobile device and you're good to go.
German Rail Twin Pass
The German Rail Twin Pass offers all the perks of the standard German Rail Pass but is designed for travellers aged 28+ journeying together in pairs, with each pair saving 15% per Pass compared to buying separately.
If you're travelling solo, with children or you're under 28, we recommend selecting a standard German Rail Pass instead.
Can I go to other countries with the German Rail Passes?
With the German Rail Passes, you can cross the border to explore Belgium, Italy and Switzerland!
Please note that for some international trains, you may need a seat reservation. Check our timetable to find out.
- Included destinations
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Routes between Germany and Belgium
German Rail Passes are valid on the following direct routes to and from Belgium:
- Cologne (Köln Hbf) - Brussels (Bruxelles-Midi)
- Cologne (Köln Hbf) - Liège (Liège-Guillemins)
Routes between Germany and Italy
German Rail Passes are valid on DB-ÖBB EuroCity and Railjet trains operating between Germany and the following Italian cities*:
- Bolzano/Bozen
- Trento
- Verona
- Bologna
- Venice
- Ancona (seasonal)
*Please note that a supplement for these trains across the Brenner Pass is required.
Routes between Germany and Switzerland
German Rail Passes are valid to and from the following Swiss stations:
- Basel Bad Bf and Schaffhausen
The German Rail Passes are also valid on several Deutsche Bahn IC trains and coaches. Please note it's not possible to travel on any Nightjet trains.
Reservations
Reservations for trains in Germany are usually not mandatory. However, if you want peace of mind and a guaranteed seat, we recommend making a reservation a few weeks before your trip. You can also book a reservation at the station just before you travel. Please note that reservations for international trains are mandatory.
There are several ways to make train reservations:
- At German rail stations
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You can make reservations at a ticket office in the larger train stations in Germany. Tell the staff that you have a German Rail Pass and that you only need a seat reservation. You can usually make reservations starting from 3 months in advance.
- On the Deutsche Bahn website
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You can make reservations online through the DB website.
- Go to the Deutsche Bahn website.
- In the search tool on the homepage, click 'Seat only (no ticket)', right under the date field.
- Follow the steps to make your seat reservation.
You can use the following credit cards for payment: American Express, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard and Visa Card. You will receive your reservation as an e-ticket. You may be asked by the train staff to show the e-ticket together with the credit card that was used for booking.
- In the DB Navigator app
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You can make reservations online through the DB Navigator app:
- Install the app on a mobile device and open it
- Fill in the Trip Planner and hit 'search'
- Select the train you want to take
- You'll get an overview of the train journey. Click 'Continue to booking'
- Scroll down and select 'Only Reservation'
- Log in or register and finalise the booking
You can use the following credit cards for payment: American Express, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard and Visa Card. You will receive your reservation as an e-ticket. You may be asked by the train staff to show the e-ticket together with the credit card that was used for booking.
- By phone
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You can make your reservations through the call centre of the German railways UK booking center. They have English speaking staff and can book all seat reservations in Germany.
You can contact the booking centre by phone: (+49) 180 6 99 66 33 (Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CET). You can make seat reservations up to 3 months in advance.
Other information
Change of currency
You cannot change the currency once you have a Pass in your cart. Remove the Pass, and then change the currency on the website header.