Travel In germany

Looking fo help? We will be taking a train form Amsterdam to Berlin and staying

in Berlin for about 3day and we like to se a small town call laudenbach in the

south and from there make our wat to munich. Is the train the best way to

travel or is there someother way that is better. This is our first time in

germany. Any suggestions.

Thanks

I am not too familiar with the current flight plans and offering, but sometimes traveling larger distances by low-budget airlines is cheaper and faster than using the trains. You could check the prices and the availability in Berlin for flights to Munich at any travel agent. But if you plan a stop in Laudenbach, going by train is probably the easiest way (if that town has a train station).

Hi Michael,

I would suggest to take the train. Compared to most other countries, Germany has a good and fast railway system (Berlin to Munich will take about 6 hours). Take a look at the <a href="http://www.bahn.de/international/view/en/index.shtml">bahn.de english website</a> but beware that there may be several towns called Laudenbach. If you want, you can purchase the tickets online, however, there are many price options that make it a bit confusing.

Have a nice trip!

There is a two person German rail pass for foreigners which you can buy in Germany -- we got the 5 day version for 200-some Euros last spring. It's good for all classes of trains.

There are frequent flights from Berlin to Munich, but I found the cheap ones to be at horrible

times like 6:20 in the morning. Besides, the train ride is quite nice and if you're not in a hurry

(and if your train ticket allows for it), get off at Leipzig which is on the way and spend two

hours there. Also the scenery between Jena and Lichtenfels can be pretty in the right

weather.

Marc

Be sure you take only as much luggage as you can deal with on your own (porters are pretty much non-existent). Wheeled suitcases are helpful, but you may have to carry that luggage up and down many sets of stairs as you cross over tracks, and not every station has elevators/escalators.

There are at least six towns or districts called Laudenbach, so make sure you get the right one.

 

The German trains are excellent - particularly the ICE inter city express, which are very fast and comfortable. In deciding whether to take the train or fly, don't forget to add in the time (and cost) required to get from the city centre to the airport, check-in, security etc, and the reverse at the other end. The trains are always on time, there's no need for check-in, and the stations are usually right in the centre of the city.

There have been strikes on and off in Germany recently that have disrupted train travel. The strikes are only supposed to disrupt local trains, not long-distance trains such as the ICE, but striking workers have been known to block the tracks and disrupt all trains. So check the bahn.de website above to see what the strike situation is like -- should be in a box to the upper right. They have an international hotline you can call to check on the status.

 

Amsterdam to Berlin will be about 6 hours, but with the freedom to move around, the fact that you don't have to put up with security checks and luggage check-in, and the fact that you arrive in the center of the city rather than the outskirts, the train ride sure seems shorter most times. The train isn't always the best choice, but for this trip I'd recommend it. And if you buy tickets far enough in advance, you can save a lot with the "Sparpreis," between 25-50% off.

The pros of travelling by train in Germany have been mentioned. I only want to add that it's far better for the protection of our climate.