What do Germans call trains?


What do Germans call trains? Regional and local trains in Germany are conveniently referred to with the German word Nahverkehr. These trains come in several flavours: InterRegio-Express (IRE). The fastest type of regional train, calling only at a few stations.


Is Bahn a train?

As Germany's largest railway company, you're likely to board a Deutsche Bahn service at some point if you're travelling around the country. Offering both high-speed, long-distance services as well as regional routes, travelling by train with Deutsche Bahn is one of the most convenient ways to get around.


Is it called subway or train?

The subway system is usually just referred to as the trains. Locals say I can take the train to your place to generally mean that they take the subway. The subway is never referred to as the metro, underground, or tube.


What are trains called in Germany?

The trains connecting German cities are called Intercity (IC) trains and the ones connecting German cities with neighboring countries are called EuroCity (EC) trains.