German Rail Pass review

The German Rail Pass ranks third because it fits the most common single-country rail trip for visitors, fast ICE runs between German cities, and it reaches further than most country passes. The seller's page says it is valid all over Germany and to some cities in Belgium, Austria, Italy and Switzerland. Flexi options run from 3 to 15 travel days within 1 month, and a Twin Pass covers two people traveling together. The German Rail Plus Pass adds seat reservation costs for most trains, which removes the main extra cost of other passes. Up to 2 children aged 4 to 11 travel free with each adult. There is no senior discount, and people who live in Germany cannot buy it. The seller's site showed prices in euros from our location, so the USD price is pending. Visitors who only ride regional trains should compare it with the Deutschland-Ticket, which costs EUR 63 per month.

Who it is for

visitors riding fast trains across Germany

Price

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Key features

• Flexi options of 3, 4, 5, 7, 10 or 15 travel days within 1 month
• Valid in Germany and to some cities in Belgium, Austria, Italy and Switzerland
• Twin Pass option for two people traveling together
• German Rail Plus Pass covers seat reservation costs for most trains
• Up to 2 children aged 4 to 11 travel free with each adult

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Cross-border trips to some cities in 4 neighboring countries are included
• Strength: Plus Pass version removes most seat reservation costs
• Strength: Standard passes are refundable or exchangeable if returned unused
• Weakness: No senior discount
• Weakness: Cannot be bought by people who live in Germany
• Weakness: No verified USD price from the seller at our check

Key facts

• Travel days: 3, 4, 5, 7, 10 or 15 within 1 month
• Cross-border: Some cities in Belgium, Austria, Italy and Switzerland
• Senior discount: None
• Reservations: Covered for most trains on the Plus Pass
• Who can buy: People living outside Germany

Where it ranks

German Rail Pass is No. 3 in our Best European Rail Passes verdict.