Germany/Travel/9-Euro-Ticket - Revision history

Jorges: Elaborated.

2022-07-03T11:16:26Z

Elaborated.

2022-07-03T11:04:26Z

2022-07-02T11:02:33Z

Better subtitle.

2022-07-02T10:59:37Z

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2022-06-28T16:59:49Z

Use {{Head}}.

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2022-06-27T22:06:43Z

What makes a good 9-euro-ticket connection?

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 ** However, connecting trains often will wait for a delayed train if they know that passengers want to transfer. So if you see your current train is already delayed, tell your train attendant about the next train you want to catch.
 * '''Avoid the last connection of the day,''' to lower the risk of staying somewhere overnight.
-* '''Board at an earlier station.''' For instance, if you want to go from Berlin to the Baltic Sea, try to board the train already in Südkreuz. It will likely be emptier than at a later station.
+* '''Board at an earlier station.''' If your first train stops at several stations in your city, try to board at an earlier station. For instance, if you want to go from Berlin to the Baltic Sea, try to board the train already in Südkreuz. It will likely be emptier than at a later station.
 }}{{FAQ/Item|q= Can I use faster trains if my local train is delayed? |a=

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 {{Head
 |9-Euro-Ticket
-|Find Connection, Delays, Alternatives
+|Find Connection, Tips, Alternatives
 |The 9-euro-ticket is a nationwide ticket for '''all local & regional transport''' in Germany.}}
 * It is available '''from June 1 to August 31 2022'''.

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 {{Head
 |9-Euro-Ticket
-|FAQ, Tips, Alternatives
+|Find Connection, Delays, Alternatives
 |The 9-euro-ticket is a nationwide ticket for '''all local & regional transport''' in Germany.}}
 * It is available '''from June 1 to August 31 2022'''.

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 # keep a proof of the delay, e.g. with a screenshot of the {{AffLink|Deutsche Bahn app|bahn.app}}
 # buy a new, valid ticket for the faster trains you are going to take
-# after your trip, {{AffLink|get this ticket reimbursed|bahn.claim}}
+# after your trip, [https://www.bahn.com/en/booking-information/passenger-rights/passengers-rights-claim-form get this ticket reimbursed].
 }}{{FAQ/Item|q= How long is the ticket valid? |a=

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 {{Head
 |9-Euro-Ticket
-|FAQ, Tips, Altermnatives
+|FAQ, Tips, Alternatives
 |The 9-euro-ticket is a nationwide ticket for '''all local & regional transport''' in Germany.}}
 * It is available '''from June 1 to August 31 2022'''.

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 [[File:Bahn.connection.no-9-euro-ticket.png|thumb|Regional train not usable with a 9-euro-ticket.]]
-To '''find connections only with local trains''', tick ''only local transport'' on the {{AffLink|German railways connection search|bahn.connection-search}}
+To '''find connections only with local trains''', tick ''only local transport'' on the {{AffLink|German railways connection search|bahn.connection-search}} (see screenshot).
 Mostly, all trains in such a connection result can be used. However, unfortunately not always.<ref>{{Cite|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CxEwd30Q8U|quote=Chaos for €9! Or: When is an RE train not an RE train?|date=2022-05-29}}</ref> To make sure your connection contains only usable trains:

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 * '''Board at an earlier station.''' For instance, if you want to go from Berlin to the Baltic Sea, try to board the train already in Südkreuz. It will likely be emptier than at a later station.
-}}{{FAQ/Item|q= Can I use faster trains if my connection is delayed? |a=
+}}{{FAQ/Item|q= Can I use faster trains if my local train is delayed? |a=
 '''Yes''', if your connection for your 9-Euro-Ticket is '''delayed more than 20 minutes''', you may use faster trains.<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-06-16|url=https://twitter.com/DB_Bahn/status/1537111087044251649|quote=Wenn eine Verspätung von mindestens 20 Minuten am Zielbahnhof zu erwarten ist, ist die Weiterfahrt mit einem Fernverkehrszug möglich. Dafür muss aber ein Ticket gekauft werden, was dann über das Servicecenter Fahrgastrechte erstattet wird.}}</ref> In this case:

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 }}{{FAQ/Item|q= What makes a good 9-euro-ticket connection? |a=
-* '''Few transfers.''' Every transfer adds to the risk that a train is delayed, and you miss the connecting train.
+* '''Few transfers.''' Every transfer adds to the risk that a train is delayed, and you may miss the connecting train.
 * '''Avoid too short transfer times.''' So you have some buffer time if a train is delayed.
 ** However, connecting trains often will wait for a delayed train if they know that passengers want to transfer. So if you see your current train is already delayed, tell your train attendant about the next train you want to catch.

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 of the {{AffLink|German Railways (''Deutsche Bahn'')|9-euro-ticket}} and local transport companies.
-}}{{FAQ/Item|q= Are there other similar offers? |a=
+}}{{FAQ/Item|q= What are alternatives to the 9-euro-ticket? |a=
 From June to August 2022, the German Railways have lowered their '''Saver Fare''' (''Super Sparpreis'') to start '''from €12.90 per trip'''. This saver fare is valid also on long-distance trains (ICE, IC, EC). Check with the {{AffLink|Best price finder|bahn.best-price-finder}} if it is available for your connection.
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 * below every train, click ''Further information''
 * check for "9-Euro-Ticket nicht gültig". If this is written there, you cannot use this train.
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 If you take only trains from Deutsche Bahn (and no trains from other companies), you can buy {{AffLink|a DB bicycle ticket|bahn.bicycle}} for €6. It is valid for 1 day in all regional trains of DB.
 }}{{FAQ/Item|q= Can I reserve a seat? |a=