What is the difference between U-Bahn and S-Bahn Frankfurt?
What is the difference between U-Bahn and S-Bahn Frankfurt? The U-Bahn commonly understood to stand for Untergrundbahn (underground railway) are conventional rapid transit systems that run mostly underground, while the S-Bahn or Stadtschnellbahn ('city rapid railway') are commuter rail services, that may run underground in the city center and have metro-like characteristics in ...
Can I carry luggage in S-Bahn?
Many of our trains offer luggage racks for large suitcases in the open saloon section. These are located either near the doors or in the middle of the carriage. If you wish to keep your bag with you, place it in one of the luggage racks above your seat or, if possible, under the seat.
Do S-Bahn trains have toilets?
S-Bahn trains with shorter runs like in Munich have no toilets. They do anyway a kind of subway service at least in the central parts of Munich. S-Bahn trains with longer runs like in the Rhine-Ruhr Area (VRR) or Rhine-Neckar Area (VRN) have toilets. As all other normal trains.
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.
Does U-Bahn ticket work on S-Bahn?
This makes mobility easy because the same ticket can be used within the entire transportation system, including the S-bahn, U-Bahn, tram, metro bus, and ferry.
How do you use the S-Bahn in Germany?
Purchase ticket: You can buy your ticket at sales kiosks or ticket machines. Validate ticket before departure: Please check whether you have to validate the ticket. This can be seen on the tickets. Since some tickets are only valid for a specified period, we recommend to stamp them right before you start your journey.