What happens if a train is delayed and I miss my connection Deutsche Bahn?


What happens if a train is delayed and I miss my connection Deutsche Bahn? If you do have Saver/Super-Saver tickets and you manage to make the first train but get to Karlsruhe late, your missing the connecting train is the fault of the Bahn, and they will make it up to you.


How reliable are German trains?

German trains are clean, comfortable, reliable and fast. Between the downtown areas of most German cities the travel time by train is as fast or faster than the travel time by plane, when you calculate in the time it takes to get to and from the airport. Buy your ticket before boarding!


What happens if you miss train in Germany?

You simply take the next train. If you have savings fares which are bound to a specified connection, you need to obtain a written confirmation from the conductor on the delayed train (i.e. BEFORE the change) that the train is delayed, then you can use the next available train without any extra fees.


What are my rights if a train is delayed or Cancelled in Germany?

In the event of an expected delay of more than 60 minutes at the destination station (e. g. due to a severe delay or cancellation of your train), you can discontinue your journey or refrain from travelling if the journey has become pointless for you. In this case, you can have your ticket reimbursed.


What happens if I miss my connecting train Deutsche Bahn?

If you miss your connection due a delayed train you can just take the next train. If your train is delayed and you miss a connection, just go to the conducter of your train to get a verification that your train is late and you can take any next train to your destination.


Can I use the same Deutsche Bahn ticket for a different train?

Sparpreis requires you to take the train as booked (Zugbindung) for the ICE. Taking a different regional or local trains the same day is fine.


Can I use my ticket on another train if my train is Cancelled?

If a train is cancelled (and that's what's happened here) you're entitled to take the next train that matches any restrictions on your ticket. So if your ticket is routed via a certain place, you must go that way, or if it's only valid on a certain train company, you must use that companies services.


Do you have to pay for a delayed train?

If you're delayed and arrive at your destination more than half an hour late, you'll usually be able to get some money back. Some train companies will also give you compensation if your train is more than 15 minutes late. You need to keep your train tickets to get a refund.


What does it mean when a train is delayed?

Delay is the extra time it takes a train to operate on a route due to conflicts with other traffic. Reduction in delay is often used by the railroads to calculate the benefit of a project or operational change. However the specific factors that cause these delays are not well understood.


Can I get the next train if my train is delayed and I miss my connection?

If you miss your connecting train This means you'll usually be permitted to travel on the next available train free of charge if your first train is delayed. They do not entitle you to a full refund of your order. You may need to show your tickets on later services as evidence of the delay.