US EditionEasier Cross-Border Train Travel? Deutsche Bahn Says It’s Coming
- Germany's Deutsche Bahn announced it will offer integrated international train tickets starting this autumn in Europe.
- This development follows the European Commission's push to simplify cross-border travel and adopt a unified booking system.
- By the end of 2026, Deutsche Bahn plans to sell tickets from all major neighboring railways via its website and app.
- DB reported a 22 percent increase in cross-border ticket sales in 2024 compared to pre-Covid 2019, marking its best year yet.
- This advance could improve travel by reducing multiple bookings and pricing issues, though some challenges remain for full EU rail integration.
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The LocalWhy booking international train tickets in Germany is set to get easier
The popularity of cross-border train travel has increased in Europe in recent years despite logistical issues with tickets. Now Germany's Deutsche Bahn says it plans to offer 'all in one' tickets for international connections.
From autumn it will be easier to buy international train tickets in Germany.
If you want to travel abroad by train, you will often face a complicated booking. Deutsche Bahn promises improvement, first towards Austria and Switzerland. The EU Commission has further plans.
From autumn, Deutsche Bahn will simplify the booking of international train tickets with a new data standard. Passengers can purchase tickets for travel through Europe via usual channels.
Anyone wanting to travel through Europe by train has previously faced a booking marathon. Tickets for cross-border journeys often have to be purchased individually. This is set to become much easier starting in the fall.
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