EuroCity (EC) operated by Deutsche Bahn, connects Germany to Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary Slovenia, and Croatia.

• 1st Class: Rows of three seats (2+1)
• 2nd Class: Rows of four seats (2+2), or six-seat compartments
• No reservations required
• Trains are equipped with electrical plug-ins, air-conditioning, and a bistro car offering a range of food and drinks.
• Bicycles are allowed on trains; however, the bike needs an additional ticket.

InterCity Express (ICE) connects Frankfurt to Paris, France

• 1st Class: Rows of three seats (2+1)
• 2nd Class: Rows of four seats (2+2)
• First-class passengers may enjoy additional benefits such as magazines, power outlets, and in-seat service.
• Reservations required on this route
• Trains are equipped with electrical plug-ins, free WiFi, toilets, and air-conditioning. Trains are equipped with an onboard bistro offering a range of food and drinks.

RailJet (RJ) connects Munich to Vienna and Salzburg, Austria, and also to Budapest, Hungary.

• 1st Class: Rows of three seats (2+1), offering more legroom, Business Class is also offered. Purchase of a 1st Class ticket is required to be able to upgrade to the Business Class.
• 2nd Class: Rows of four seats (2+2)
• No reservations required*, but optional:
  • 2nd Class €4,50
  • 1st Class €5,90
• Trains are equipped with electrical plug-ins, free WiFi, and air-conditioning. Trains are also equipped with a dining car offering a range of food and drinks.
• Bicycles are allowed on trains; however, reservations for the bicycle are mandatory (online cost €3) and the bike needs an additional ticket.
• *Reservations are required to Hungary 

TGV connects Germany to Paris, France

• 1st and 2nd Classes offered
• Reservations required, book as soon as possible
• Trains are equipped with electrical plug-ins, free WiFi, and air-conditioning. Trains are equipped with a dining car offering a range of food and drinks.
• Bicycles are allowed on trains, but the bike needs an additional ticket.

Thalys (THA) connects Cologne to Brussels, Belgium and to Paris, France

• Premium Class: Rows of three seats (2+1), includes a meal, drinks, and newspapers
• Comfort Class: Rows of three seats (2+1)
• Standard Class: Rows of four seats (2+2)
• Reservations required, book as soon as possible
• Trains are equipped with power sockets, free WiFi, and air-conditioning. Trains are also equipped with a dining car offering a range of food and drinks.

ÖBB NightJet (NJ)

Routes:

• • Berlin – Frankfurt – Freiburg
  • Hamburg – Hannover – Munich
  • Düsseldorf – Frankfurt – Munich
  • Cologne – Frankfurt – Munich
• Reservations are included in ticket price
• Sleeping Carriage:
  • Standard cabin includes your own bed, washbasin, and breakfast in the morning
  • Deluxe cabin includes your own bed, shower, toilet, washbasin, and breakfast in the morning
• Couchette Carriage:
  • 4 berth and 6 berth couchette, as well as private compartments, are offered
  • Bathrooms are located in the coach carriage
  • Breakfast is included in the ticket price
• Sitting Carriage:
  • 2nd Class offered, no 1st Class
  • Bathrooms are located in the coach carriage
  • Food cart offering a selected variety of drinks and food pass through the carriages.

EuroNight (EN)

Routes:

• • Cologne – Frankfurt – Vienna, Austria
  • Hamburg – Nuremberg – Vienna, Austria
  • Munich – Ljubljana – Zagreb, Croatia
  • Munich – Salzburg – Vienna – Budapest, Hungary
  • Berlin – Prague – Bratislava – Budapest, Hungary
  • Berlin – Prague – Vienna, Austria
• See ÖBB Nightjet for carriage and sleeping arrangements
• Some trains have the possibility for vehicle transportation

Snälltåget Night Train (VEO) / Berlin Night Express

Routes:

• • Berlin – Malmö, Sweden (only available in summer)
• Reservations required
• Couchette Carriage:
  • 6 berth couchette to be shared with others
  • Bed linens included
  • Bathrooms are located at the end of the carriage
• Private Compartments:
  • All private compartments have the same layout as the 6 berth couchette; however, the private compartment is for yourself and your company (1-6 persons)
  • 3 different private compartments available
    • Regular: Bed linens included, the room is equipped with WiFi and power outlets
    • Comfort: Bed linens, hot drinks, water, and breakfast included, the room is equipped with WiFi and power outlets.
    • Family: Bed linens included, the room is equipped with WiFi and power outlets. One passenger within the group must be under age 16, no alcohol permitted in the room past 21:00
  • Bathrooms are located at the end of the carriage
• Most services have a bistro car offering drinks, small meals, and snacks.
• Discounts available to students and those of which are 26 or younger

Venice Simplon-Orient Express
Höllentalbahn
Schwarzwaldbahn
Brockenbahn
Zugspitzbahn
Fichtelbergbahn
Rügensche Bäderbahn
Öchsle