1. Mit dem Zug fahren Kap 11 Aktuelles

2. Chart of platform designating where train car will stop

3. Gleis/ Bahnsteig

4. 1. oder 2. Klasse 1. is about 30% more expensive than 2.

5. Abteil Compartment-no fee

6. Deutsche Bahn (DB)

7. BahnCard Valid 1 yr 25—2. Kl.--57€ 1.--114€ 50—2.--230€ 1.--460€ 100—2.--3800€ 1.--6400€ 25 & 50—1/2 price for students/seniors

8. Speisewagen Restaurant, diner car

9. Schlafwagen/ Liegewagen SleeperCouchette

10. Gesellschaftwagen Party car

11. Intercity (IC) Eurocity (EC)

12. Intercity Express (ICE)

13. Platzkarte Seat Reservation (2.50-4.50€/person)

14. der Bahnhof

15. Ankunft/Abfahrt Arrival/departure

16. Reiseauskunft Travel Info

17. Schalter

18. Sparpreis vs. Normalpreis ~30% cheaper than Normalpreis Only available 3+ days before departure 15€ fee to refund or exchange ticket 1 way 2. Klasse ticket never exceeds 129€ within Germany

19. IC vs ICE More direct connections between smaller cities (no umsteigen) Takes longer ~30% cheaper Sometimes is the only real option between major cities (i.e. Berlin -> München)

20. Flugzeug vs. Zug Same approx. price if looking at cheap airlines Security Can check bags (might be more expensive) Further out from the city Better for closer distances (within Germany or neighboring countries) Tickets are more flexible Greener option

21. Prices Berlin-Munich: Roundtrip w/ ICE –158 € Sparpreise –232 € Normalpreise Düsseldorf-Heidelberg: One way –IC: 39 €-3:08 Std.- 0 Umsteig –ICE: 69 €-2:18 Std.-1 Umsteig