ICE High-Speed Train Germany

ICE High-Speed Train

The ICE (InterCity Express) is a high-speed train that connects all major cities in Germany. With speeds up to 300km/h, this is one of the fastest ways to travel between cities such as Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne. The ICE has international connections to Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Switzerland, and Austria.

ICE High-Speed Train Routes

The Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express (ICE) high-speed train connects many major cities across Germany. Travel by ICE to the heart of each city, close to all the main attractions and hotels. If you plan to explore neighboring countries you can take an international ICE train to Austria (Vienna, Innsbruck), Belgium (Brussels, Liège), Denmark (Copenhagen, Arhus), France (Paris), the Netherlands (Arnhem, Utrecht, Amsterdam) and Switzerland (Zürich, Interlaken).

The ICE connects 32 major cities.

Here are some domestic and international examples of the travel times and routes available:

Frankfurt - Hamburg
Frankfurt - Munich
Frankfurt - Cologne
Frankfurt - Stuttgart
Hamburg - Munich
Berlin - Hamburg
Berlin - Frankfurt
Berlin - Munich
Cologne - Berlin
Frankfurt - Aachen
Frankfurt - Brussels
via Bruxelles-Nord / Brussel-Noord

Hamburg - Copenhagen
Cologne - Brussels
via Bruxelles-Nord / Brussel-Noord

Frankfurt - Paris
Frankfurt - Basel
Frankfurt - Amsterdam
Nuremberg - Vienna

ICE High-Speed Train Reservations

Reservations on regular ICE high-speed trains are optional
On the ICE from Frankfurt to Paris, Munich to Paris, and Stuttgart to Paris, reservations are mandatory.
Between June 12 and September 4, reservations are also mandatory on the ICE between Germany and Denmark.
Please keep in mind that ICE trains on the routes mentioned above have limited seats for Eurail pass holders.
Make sure to reserve your seat as early as possible.
You can make reservations up to 3 months in advance.

How to Make Reservations for the ICE

You can reserve your seat on the ICE in the following ways:

Through our reservation service
Online through the German Railways (DB Bahn) website
At the train station. Keep in mind that trains can become full during busy times.

ICE High-Speed Train Reservation Fees

ICE High-Speed Train Type: Regular ICE
ICE High-Speed Train 1st class: 6 euros
ICE High-Speed Train 2nd class: 6 euros
ICE High-Speed Train Reservation Type: Optional

ICE High-Speed Train Type: ICE Frankfurt / Munich / Stuttgart - Paris
ICE High-Speed Train 1st class: 30 euros
ICE High-Speed Train 2nd class: 13 euros
ICE High-Speed Train Reservation Type: Mandatory

ICE High-Speed Train Facilities and Services

Air conditioning
Bar
Children's play area
Coffee bar
Disabled facilities
Power sockets
Restaurant/bistro
Video screens
WiFi internet

ICE High-Speed Train Facilities and Services

Facilities may differ by train and route.
Most ICE trains offer breakfast/lunch or dinner menus with many German specialties as well as snacks and a wide selection of beverages.
In 1st class, staff will serve food/drink to your seat.
For transporting bikes, a reservation is required.
Folding bikes can be taken onboard.
Non-folding bikes can be transported via the luggage courier service (this costs extra).
Dogs are permitted on ICE trains.
Pets may be required to be kept in a traveling container or to wear a muzzle and remain on a leash.
Some ICE routes provide WiFi.