Germany Pass Benefits

flag of Germany With a valid InterRail Global Pass or a One Country Pass Germany you are entitled to extra benefits in Germany as mentioned below. You can obtain these discounts or free offers at local ticket offices or by contacting the company that offers the discount.

Ferries / Boat Trips

Finnlines
20% discount on official fares (port tax and meals excluded) on the ferry routes:

  • Travemünde - Gdynia (Poland)
  • Travemünde - Helsinki (Finland)
  • Travemünde - Malmö (Sweden)

Travemünde is part of Lübeck, not far from Hamburg.
Information and reservations: www.finnlines.com (online booking code: RAIL).
Or call: Germany +49 45 028 0543 / Sweden +46 771 340 940.

Tallink Silja Oy
Up to 30% discount on the ferry route Rostock - Helsinki.
All discounts granted on the cabin category C-A. Port taxes are extra.
More information: www.tallinksilja.com. Or call Finland +358(0)600 174 552.

Scandlines
Free transport for InterRail Global Pass holders on the route:
Puttgarden (Germany) - Rødby Færge.
Holders of an InterRail Germany Pass can travel to Puttgarden Mitten See, but have to pay for the Danish part of the route.
More info: www.scandlines.de

Scandlines ferry from Puttgarden. photo: scandlines.de.

Donauschiffahrt Wurm&Köck
Special price (reservation compulsory) on the route:
Passau - Linz.
More information: www.donauschiffahrt.de

Köln-Düsseldorfer Rheinschifffahrt (KD)
All river cruises on the ships of KD are free for holders of an InterRail Germany Pass, except city round-trip cruises.
More information: www.k-d.com.


Travel Discounts

S-Bahn
logo S-BahnAn InterRail Pass is also valid on the S-Bahn (suburban metro railways) that operates in the major German cities like Berlin, Munich and Hamburg. The S-Bahn can be recognized by its logo (White S on a green background)

Berlin Night Express
Discounted fare if the Pass is valid in Sweden (with compulsory reservation of a couchette or bed) on the route: Berlin-Malmö, including the ferry crossing Sassnitz-Trelleborg.

Prices for holders of an InterRail Global pass or a One Country Pass Sweden:

  • Couchette (6 beds in each compartment): 15 Euro
  • Bed in double compartment: 30 Euro
  • Bed in single compartment: 250 Euro

Information flyer (PDF)
More information: www.berlin-night-express.com.

Expressbus Nurnberg - Prague (new from 9 August 2009)

The "Expressbus" EXB is a new motorcoach service from Nürnberg to Prague in the Czech Republic. It runs without intermediate stops every 2 hours. There are 6 daily round trips in each direction with a travel time of 3 hours 50 min.

Conditions for InterRail Pass holders:

  • Holders of an InterRail Global Pass, whose country of residence is NOT Germany or Czech Republic pay the service supplement "Pass": 2nd class 10 euro, first class 15 euro.
  • 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 (Waidhaus Grenze) is compulsory which includes the reservation. 
  • Holders of an InterRail Germany Pass or Czech Republic Pass: a regular fare point-to-point ticket for the section of the country not included up to the border point (Waidhaus Grenze) is compulsory which includes the reservation.

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

Characteristics:

  • Modern motorcoach service with 1st and 2nd class sections
  • Snacks and beverages available on board, for 1st class travellers included in the fare
  • 14 seats in 1st class and 58 seats in 2nd class
  • Compulsory reservation for all passengers using this motorcoach service

Other Discounts

DB Museum
Free entrance to the DB Museum (historic railway museum) in Nürnberg for InterRail Pass holders. 
More information: www.dbmuseum.de.

Meininger Hostels & Hotels
logo Meininger hostelsBook directly with Meininger City Hostels & Hotels and get 10% off on your stay and 10 minutes Internet for free. All-you-can-eat breakfast is only 3,50 Euro and WiFi Internet is free at the hostel.
There are Meininger Hostels in Berlin (4x), Munich and Cologne and from April 2009 also in Hamburg. 
For reservations, mail to welcome@meininger-hostels.com.
Or call: +49  30 666 36 100.
More info: www.meininger-hostels.com.

Trabi-Safari
Customers of Eurail.com get 10 euro discount on a Trabi Safari in Berlin. Experience the German capital in a fun and original way! You will be driving in the cult vehicle of the East in a unique sightseeing tour. The discount applies to the 'Cassic' and 'Wild-East' tours of Trabi Safari, throughout the year.
More info: www.trabi-safari.de.

Trabi-Safari in Berlin discount

Hotel voucher discount
Interrailnet.com customers get 10% discount on hotel vouchers from Hotel Voucher Shop.
You can use the vouchers to make reservations in over 70.000 hotels!
To book: visit www.hotelvouchershop.com and insert ‘ir10’ as Promotional Code to get the benefit. Or call 08446 606 007 and mention the promotional discount code ‘ir10’.

InterRail Passes for Germany

InterRail Global Pass
valid in 30 countries

One Country Pass Germany
valid in Germany

All InterRail Passes

Travel information:

Disclaimer
Interrailnet.com always strives to present complete and up-to-date information, but we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all Pass benefit descriptions. Restrictions or local conditions may apply that we haven't mentioned. We advise you to contact the involved benefit partner in advance for more details.