Traveling Around Germany Using The Rail System
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Many German train stations have been recently upgraded, so buying a ticket is pretty easy. Domestic and International ticketing windows are clearly marked. Just step up and state the number of tickets and your destination. Be sure to have on hand the times of the train you want to travel on. Most accept VISA cards, for other types of credit card you'll have to look for the symbol. For German train travel tips and some help with the language, scroll down to German Rail Tips and Language Help.
Train types in GermanyThe high speed trains use the routes in purple on the map. The German high speed train is called ICE for InterCityExpress. They travel at speeds up to 250 km/hour quite smoothly. There are tables with electrical connections for laptops. At the end of each car there is a train computer, where you can determine your connections. It's a good idea to get a seat reservation on an ICE train. There is a supplement that you'll pay for these speedy trains, but then again, second class on an ICE train is often better than first class on some other train lines.
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