GERMANY TRAIN TRAVEL GUIDE FOR FIRST TIMERS | How to Take Trains in Germany (Step by Step!)

New to taking trains in Germany? Not sure how to get the best deal on German train tickets or how to navigate the stress of German train stations? This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know so that you can conquer the German train system with confidence!

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00:00 INTRODUCTION
00:53 A BRIEF INTRO TO THE GERMAN RAIL SYSTEM
2:10 TYPES OF TRAINS IN GERMANY
4:41 STEP BY STEP HOW TO TAKE TRAINS IN GERMANY (INTRO)
4:46 1) DECIDE IF TRAINS ARE THE RIGHT CHOICE
5:31 2) BUY TRAIN TICKETS
7:44 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY ON GERMAN TRAINS
12:58 3) BUY SNACKS BEFORE YOUR TRIP
13:39 4) ARRIVE AT THE STATION
14:57 5) GET TO THE PLATFORM
15:36 6) FIND THE RIGHT CARRIAGE
15:57 7) FIND YOUR SEAT
17:48 8) GET COMFY & ENJOY THE JOURNEY
18:23 9) DISEMBARK

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I hope you enjoy this guide on how to take trains in Germany! I cover lots of topics from how to get the best deals on German train tickets, how seat reservations work on German trains, how to find the right platform and train carriage, amenities and perks of German trains, 1st vs 2nd class on German trains, the difference between different types of German trains (including German ICE trains, IC Intercity Trains, EuroCity trains and more) along with German regional trains and German local trains like S-Bahn and U-Bahn.