Thinking about traveling Germany by train in 2026?
This is your complete and honest guide to Deutsche Bahn and train travel across Germany.

In this episode of Travel Devil, host Clara Francken breaks down everything you need to know: from ICE vs regional trains, booking tickets step-by-step, how to save money, seat reservations, BahnCard discounts, the Deutschlandticket, and even how to get refunds when your train is delayed.

Clara lives in Germany for 5+ years and has been traveling across the country regularly ever since.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The difference between ICE, IC, RE, RB & S-Bahn
• Flixtrain vs Deutsche Bahn: which one should you choose?
• Super Sparpreis vs Sparpreis vs Flexpreis explained
• When you actually need a seat reservation
• How to get 25–50% refunds for delays
• How to use the DB Navigator app properly
• BahnCard 25: is it worth it?
• How the Deutschlandticket works (and how to cancel it correctly)
• Regional day tickets vs monthly ticket: what’s cheaper?
• Q&A with questions like "What are the best scenic train routes in Germany?"

Whether you're a first-timer in Germany or already living here, this episode will help you travel smarter, cheaper, and more sustainably.

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