Can I eat on a train in Germany?


Can I eat on a train in Germany? Food & drink on German trains In first class on ICE you'll often be asked if you want to order food or drink, and it will be brought and served at your seat. Alternatively, feel free to bring your own food and drink (even a bottle of wine, if you like) onto the train, there's no rules against that on the rails.


What happens if I go on an ice train without a ticket in Germany?

Riding any train in Germany, including the ICE, requires a valid ticket or pass for the specific journey and class of service. Failure to have a valid ticket can result in penalties, such as fines or being asked to leave the train at the next station.


Can you eat on trains in Europe?

While you can bring your own food and drink (alcohol included) onto most trains, many offer some type of food and beverage either for purchase or included in your ticket price. For example, UK's LNER trains serve sandwiches, snacks, coffee, juice, and more.


Can you sleep on ice train Germany?

The ICE699 hasn't sleeping beds, only seats. The DB doesn't offer night trains with sleeping beds. For this ICE service you can get on the train without reservation (optional reservation 4€ via bahn.de).


Is it rude to eat on the train in Europe?

There are no restrictions about which sort of food you can bring on board, but please be considerate of other passengers and don't take strong-smelling food on board. On intercapital and daytime ski trains; each traveller can take 4 bottles or cans of beer, or 1 bottle of wine.


Should I reserve a seat on German train?

Reserving a seat is optional on most German trains.


Is it legal to drink in public transport in Germany?

No. There are signs posted everywhere stating that you may not drink alcohol on public transport. However, that rarely stops anyone from doing so; especially on the Ubahn and Sbahn as there is not driver to reprimand you. My recommendation is if you do drink on the train, just don't be obvious, loud, or drunk.


Can you eat on ice trains Germany?

Eating on German Trains All ICE trains have a restaurant wagon where you can sit down and receive table service. It's not a Michelin-starred restaurant, but you can eat plenty well on the train. Plus there's something especially enjoyable about having lunch and seeing the countryside whiz by.


Is there food on the train from Berlin to Munich?

All trains are kept to a high standard of technology: all cars have WC's, power sockets, air-conditioning, almost every seat features a headphone jack with some onboard music, radio stations, and voice programs. Also, a full restaurant car or bistro coach are provided.


Is it OK to eat on the train?

You may bring your own food and beverages onboard for consumption at your seat or private Sleeping Car accommodations. However, you can only consume food and beverages purchased in Dining and Lounge Cars in those cars. Personal food and beverages are allowed in the upper level of Superliner Sightseer Lounges.


What is the difference between IC and ice trains in Germany?

(1) ICE trains – all of which travel on a high speed line for at least part of a journey. There are now five different types of ICE train which operate on different routes within Germany. (2) IC trains – long distance express trains that tend to be slower than ICE trains because they rarely use the high speed lines.