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More details. The quickest flight takes 15h 39m and has two stopovers. Search flights. German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC InterCity for long-distance trains, RE Regional Express trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service.
There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets.
All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant.
Tickets can be booked up to days in advance of travel. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes. Rome2rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller.
