What happens if you don't have a train ticket in Germany?
What happens if you don't have a train ticket in Germany? As a visitor/tourist you should always make sure that you have a valid ticket when travelling, otherwise you can be charged with a painful €60 fee. Tickets need to be validated after you have bought them, even if there is a date on them!
What happens if I miss my 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.
Do they check passports on trains to Switzerland?
You enter Switzerland when going into the main building. The passport check, if it takes place at all, takes anything between 5-15 min. If you are on a direct train from France into Switzerland, the passport checks take place in the train. The procedure shouldn't last more than a few minutes.
How much are German train fines?
If you use public transit without a valid ticket, the BVG can give you a 60€ fine. This guide shows you what to do when you get a fine.
Can I use the same ticket if I miss my train Germany?
Have you missed a train from, to or via Germany? Do you have a ticket with a Flexpreis fare? Then you are not bound to a chosen time and can take the next train on the same date. You have to via the same route and border crossing and with the same train category (ICE, Intercity or regional train) stated on your ticket.
Can I buy ticket inside the train Germany?
If you're really in a hurry, you can buy your ticket on Deutsche Bahn's trains. These tickets cost slightly more than conventional tickets bought before departure, but you can pay either in cash or by credit card. Certain special offers are not available on trains.
Do they check train tickets in Europe?
In many train stations throughout Europe, there aren't any entry barriers, but passengers are expected to validate their tickets via a machine.
What happens if I board a train without a ticket?
Technically it is considered theft of services to board without a valid ticket. So if the conductor really wanted to cause you trouble, he/she could have you arrested. Most however would probably never go to those lengths, unless you gave them a reason.
Is train travel in Germany free?
Unlimited travel by rail, tram and bus anywhere in Germany will cost €49 per month from some time this year – equivalent to just £1.40 per day. The German Embassy in London announced “the digital Deutschlandticket” on Twitter back in November 2022.
Can I get on another train if I miss mine?
Depending on the class of ticket you have, you may or may not be allowed to board the next train with the same ticket. According to railway regulations, once you reserve a seat, you are not permitted to use the same ticket to board the next train.