Everything you need to know about travelling in Germany with your InterRail pass.
InterRailing in Germany
- Trains and reservations
Trains in Germany - Germany's best bits
Places to visit in Germany - Freebies and discounts
Germany extra pass benefits

Trains in Germany
Get all the information you need about Germany’s rail network, different train types and reservation requirements.
More about trains in Germany
Places to visit in Germany

Speicherstadt in Hamburg
What makes Germany such a popular country to visit? Germany draws in huge crowds thanks to beautiful scenery, varied architecture and nightlife to rival the rest of Europe.
More about places to visit in Germany
Germany extra pass benefits
Take advantage of FREE and discounted ferries, and reductions on various rail and bus transport, sightseeing tours and more.
All extra pass benefits in Germany
Germany quick facts
- Capital: Berlin
- Population: 82.4 million
- Language: German
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- National rail company: Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Germany rail passes
- InterRail Global Pass
valid in 30 countries - InterRail Germany Pass
valid in Germany
Seat reservations
Please note that the number of seats available for InterRail pass holders is limited on the following high-speed trains:
- TGV
- Thalys
- ICE (Paris – Frankfurt)
We recommend that you make reservations for the high season (May to September) as soon as possible. Make reservations up to 3 months in advance. To check availability for the train, contact a booking center or visit a European railway station.
In case a train is fully booked for pass holders you can:
- Check our alternative routes.
- Buy a full-fare ticket (saving you a travel day if this is the only train you take that day)












