InterRail Benefits in Germany

The Reichstag in BerlinThe Reichstag in Berlin

If your InterRail pass is valid in Germany, you can get free and discounted ferry crossings, as well as other great offers.

Show your InterRail pass to receive your discount or special offer or contact the specific company in advance. The benefits apply during the validity of your pass, wheras free travel on trains, buses or ferries is only valid on travel days.
 

Transport

Ferries

Travel to Denmark with Scandlines ferries

Ferry between Germany and Denmark Ferry between Germany and Denmark

InterRail Global Pass holders can travel for free on the route:

  • Puttgarden – Rødby Færge (Denmark)

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Booking information
It is not necessary to make a reservation. Scandlines Ferries depart every 30-40 minutes. Simply go to the Scandlines dock and present your InterRail pass to receive the discount.

 

For more information call +49 1802 11 66 99, visit the Scandlines website or contact the company by e-mail.

 

Set sail for Finland or Poland with Finnlines

Ferry leaving Rostock, Germany Ferry leaving Rostock, Germany

InterRail pass holders get a 30% discount on offical fares on the routes:

  • Rostock – Helsinki (Finland)
  • Rostock – Gdynia (Poland)
  • Travemünde – Helsinki (Finland)

You also get a 20% discount on official fares on the route:

  • Travemünde – Malmö (Sweden)

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Booking information

Reservations can be made on the Finnlines website (booking code: RAIL) or you can call +49 45 028 0543 or +46 771 340 940.

 

Please note that port charges and meals are not included in the discount offer.

 

Trains

Travel with the Berlin Night Express

InterRail pass holders with a pass that is valid in Germany and Sweden get a discounted fare on this overnight train that operates on the route:

  • Berlin – Malmö (Sweden) (including the ferry crossing Sassnitz – Trelleborg)

The reservation of a couchette or a bed is compulsory. You can travel overnight for just €19 in a 6-berth couchette or for €39 in a 2-berth compartment in an exclusive sleeping car.

Please note that this train only runs from April to October.

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Booking information
Visit the Berlin Night Express website to find out how to obtain tickets.

 

For more information download the information flyer (PDF).

 

Hop on the S-Bahn and discover major German cities

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An InterRail pass is also valid on the S-Bahn (suburban metro railways) networks that DB operates in major German cities, including the capital, Berlin. The S-Bahn can be recognised by its logo (white S on a green background).


Buses

Special fare on Expressbus Nuremburg or Munich – Prague (Czech Republic)

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The "Expressbus" EXB is a new non-stop motor coach service on which Eurail pass holders receive a special fare. It runs on two routes:

  • Nuremburg to Prague (Czech Republic). There are 6 daily round trips in each direction, with a travel time of 3 hours and 50 minutes.
  • München to Prague (Czech Republic). There are 4 daily round trips in each direction, with a travel time of 5 hours.

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Booking information
Tickets and the service supplements can be bought at ticket windows in the Czech Republic and Germany. Service supplements are also available from the bus driver with limited availability and at a slightly higher fare.

 

For more information, visit the DB website (information only available in German).

 

Additional charges and conditions

  • Holders of an InterRail Global Pass whose country of residence is not Germany or Czech Republic pay the service supplement "Pass":
    - 1st class: €15 / 2nd class: €10
  • Holders of an InterRail Global Pass whose country of residence is Germany or Czech Republic: a reduced point-to-point ticket for the section of the country of residence up to the border point (Waldhaus Grenze) is compulsory, which includes the reservation.
  • Holders of an InterRail Germany Pass or InterRail Czech Republic Pass: a regular fare point-to-point ticket for the section of the country not included up to the border point (Waldhaus Grenze) is compulsory, which includes the reservation
  • All passengers on this motor coach are required to make a reservation.
  • Snacks and beverages available on board. For 1st class travellers, snacks are included in the fare.
  • There are 14 seats in 1st class and 58 seats in 2nd class on each coach.

 


Go shopping in Frankfurt or Munich

InterRail pass holders get a free ride on the "Shopping Express Bus" which takes you to Wertheim Village Shopping Outlet in Frankfurt or Ingolstadt Village Shopping Outlet in Munich. To get the benefit, just show your InterRail pass to the driver.

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Booking information
Reservation is recommended. Call +49 (0)89 - 24 24 85 14 or e-mail the company.

 

Visit the Wertheimvillage website or the Ingolstadtvillage website  for more information.

 

Bus departures

The Shopping Express Bus to Wertheim Village starts at 09:30 Frankfurt main train station (exit south to coach parking, opposite Mannheimerstrasse 15, bus stop: Romantische Straße) or at 10:00 at Westin Grand Hotel (next to underground station: Konstablerwache).

 

The Shopping Express Bus to Ingolstadt Village departs at 09:30 at Munich main train station (opposite Karstadt department store) or at 10:00 at Westin Hotel Grand Munich (Arabellastrasse 6).

 

Accommodation

Meininger Hostels & Hotels

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Get a 10% discount on your stay at Meininger hotels or hostels in Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Cologne and Hamburg.

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The Wi-Fi is free in all public areas of the hostels and hotels.

InterRail pass holders also get 10 minutes of free Internet in their room.

 

Booking information

Reservations can be made by e-mail or you can call +49 30 666 36 100.
Visit the Meininger website to check availability.

Attractions

Cruise the dazzling Danube

City of Linz on the Danube City of Linz on the Danube

InterRail pass holders get a 7.5% discount on cruises of Donauschiffahrt Wurm & Köeck on the route Linz – Passau (reservation compulsory).

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Take the train from Passau to Linz, and enjoy a walking tour through Linz before boarding a ship that will sail you back to Passau. Spectacular views and interesting tales at every leg of the journey.

 

Booking information
Buy tickets at ÖBB train stations or when you reach the dock.
Visit the Donauschiffahrt website for more information.

 

Conditions

The offer does not apply to cruises which conclude buffet, menu, overnight stays and return trips by bus or train.


Drive through the German capital in the cult car of the old east

Trabi Safari, Berlin Trabi Safari, Berlin

InterRail pass holders receive a €10 discount on this unique sightseeing tour. The discount applies to the Trabi Safari 'Classic' and 'Wild-East' tours, throughout the year.

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Booking information

Reservations can be made on the Trabi-Safari website. Just mention that you want to take advantage of the InterRail discount and you pay €10 less.


Visit the historic railway museum in Nuremberg

Steamtrain Railway Museum Nuremberg Steamtrain Railway Museum Nuremberg

InterRail pass holders can visit the DB Railway Museum for free.

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Ticket information
Just show your InterRail pass at the ticket desk to get free admissioin.

For more information visit the DB Railway Museum website.
 

The DB Railway Museum is in walking distance of Nuremberg main train station.

Other

München (Munich) Hard Rock Café

Get a free Hot Fudge Sundae with any main meal in the café, or a free gift in the Rock Shop with every purchase over €30.

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For more information call +49 (0)89 242 9490 or visit the Hard Rock Café website.

 

Discover popular German cities with All Audio Guides

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Save 15% on MP3 audio guided tours about Berlin, Cologne, Kassel, Munich and Oranienberg.

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The discount is valid on MP3 audio guides from All Audio Guides. Download audio guides for destinations like Cologne, Kassel and Oranienberg.

 

You can find your discount code in the InterRail Pass Guide that you receive with your InterRail pass. The discount applies during the entire validity of your pass and can be used multiple times. 

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