My man, this was a fantastic video. You actually showed us how to buy tickets and use the app too!! Thanks so much. I’m in Germany for the first time and this info is invaluable.

@DTVDanielTelevision

2 жыл бұрын

🙌🏾 I got you! Thanks for the feedback and happy travels! 🚆🧳

@Kivas_Fajo

5 ай бұрын

Me, as from Germany. I thought the exact same thing. This was very informative, helpful and gave an insight of how things are done or not done here, when it comes to train rides. I guess, for the train enthusiasts from America, this video is a blast.

@loveofanimalsinc.visaliaca8508

2 ай бұрын

Ihr deutsch ist sehr gut 🙂👍👍

This is oddly relevant lol. I'm going to be flying into Frankfurt and then boarding ICE in Ramstein, connecting through Kaiserslautern on my way to Paris.

I love your teaching style! “Still with me?” I was and I still am! Thank you! Headed from Wetzlar to Munich tomorrow.

@DTVDanielTelevision

10 ай бұрын

Haha 😂 Thanks for watching! Good luck on the train! 🚆

Keep up the Great work! Never stop what you do

I just got back from 21 days in Europe, including Germany. We travelled entirely by trains. Great system there. One day we had 4 trains to take. Our 2nd train was delayed and we missed our connections. Just got on another train. Wasn't 100% sure if it was okay because it was a different train company. But it was fine. We also had 1 train cancelled and we got another train no problem with our ticket. Travelled from Hallstatt Austria to Nuremberg. Then to Frankfurt.. Then to Amsterdam. Great trip.

@DTVDanielTelevision

9 ай бұрын

Sounds like a nice adventure! 🧳 You should be train experts by now! 🚆

@LetsTravelThisYear

9 ай бұрын

Yes.. now that I'm an 'expert' I guess that means I need to go back for another visit. Our trip actually started in Milan, thru Switzerland and then Austria. I'd love to spend more time in Germany. @@DTVDanielTelevision

@thewhitefalcon8539

3 ай бұрын

Usually the "saver"/"sparpreis" tickets require you to be on a specific train. The more expensive tickets allow you to take any train on the same route, or even any route. If you can't make the route you bought and it's their fault, all train restrictions ("Zugbindung") are cancelled and you can take ANY train that helps get to your destination (not just the suggested trains in the app). Last time this happened to me, the app told so, but maybe that wasn't the case 2 years ago.

Thanks for this. Great video!!

Hey, This was great. I am making my first trip to Germany this summer and have to train from FRA to Gottingen and have no idea what I am doing. This was a great first crash course on what to expect. I just downloaded the APP and will review the video again to study those important words again you say not to miss.

@DTVDanielTelevision

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome 👏🏾 Thanks for watching! You’re gonna love Germany 🤘🏽

What a cool place! Great video. Nice Music. Love Germany ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thank you , that helped a lot

very useful tips, especially on explaining the tickets. Thank you!

@DTVDanielTelevision

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏽

It's truly fantastic! Thank you for providing such crucial information about trains. I'll soon be visiting Germany, and your insights will undoubtedly be invaluable. I appreciate it!

This is crazyyyy I’m actually in Germany now😂😂thanks for your videos

@arnodobler1096

2 жыл бұрын

welcome 🙋‍♂

Thank you! I need practice 😆

Nice job

Great video. Lived in Europe for 12 years. Came back stateside for 2 years then headed to DE. Looking forward to exploring and this has me feeling prepped!

@DTVDanielTelevision

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching bro ✊🏾

More train videos please… Like DB offers to Bayern, places to visit and how to go. Thanks

Hey Daniel, KZread sent me here. Your videos are so fun to watch while your explanations are crystal clear! Nice work and keep them coming!

@DTVDanielTelevision

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support!!

Great resource! I will be visiting Germany for the first time later this year, and will be relying on the DB rail system; this will help me tremendously!

@DTVDanielTelevision

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👌🏾

Great video! I just moved here so i’ve been binging a ton of yours

@DTVDanielTelevision

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the love 🤙🏾

Nice vlog!!Awesome Presentation. Greetings from Plano, Texas, United States. Very informative and interesting vlog!

@DTVDanielTelevision

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Plano Texas! ✌🏽

thta's superb -=))

one thing my friends and i do when traveling in a group, buy the Bayern ticket and screenshot the ticket QR and send it to everyone listed on the ticket. We have lost tickets before and that was not fun. also, if the ticket is purchased online, anyone with the info can log in and view the ticket so thats helpful as well. you shouldve warned viewers about the attendees checking tickets and the fines associated with not having one. (and thanks for the train splitting mention) recently learned that one in Czech 😖

@DTVDanielTelevision

2 жыл бұрын

Great points! Didn’t even think to take a pic of the ticket 😊

@tiagomoretto8307

2 жыл бұрын

if you buy with DB app, you have to validate or something prior to get onboard? or just showing your ticket in your works for ticket checking? nice video btw

@burgerpommes2001

Жыл бұрын

@@tiagomoretto8307 depends

@burgerpommes2001

Жыл бұрын

pretty sure screenshoting the ticket is not legal

You don’t miss!!!!!

The trains I took in the early 80's were old, but very good. I love the new trains!

@DTVDanielTelevision

2 жыл бұрын

The newer ICE trains are so luxurious!

Thanks for the awesome video. We just arrived in Weiden about a week ago and are taking the train for the first time right now. After translating the ticket it said that it was also valid for busses and public transportation in Bavaria. I just wanted to verify that with someone. Thanks and sorry if this was already mentioned and I skipped over it

@DTVDanielTelevision

5 ай бұрын

Yes it is! Also check out the 49 Euro “Deutschland Ticket” for cheap public transportation: kzread.infoQtDXvUhzXHo?feature=share

So funny viewing this as a German - great work! Greetings from Nuremberg

@DTVDanielTelevision

2 жыл бұрын

Haha I bet! Greetings!

That’s why he’s the Goat, the G.O.A.T. !!

Man :D I study in Bayreuth and come from Hamburg :D I feel ya. and everybody that visited me as well.

For anyone watching in 2024, you can buy a Deutschlandticket for any calendar month for 50€ for one person to travel on any local or regional public transport in Germany for that month. It is a monthly subscription so remember to cancel it - if you aren't living in Germany. ICE trains are NOT allowed, you will have to pay an extra fare for those. The group sitting next to me last time made this mistake but the conductor was polite to them and let them pay the ICE fare.

Excellent video and you can actually get Weiden to Dresden Hbf via Chemnitz Tharandter Rampe tickets I'm wondering how long is the train ride from Grafenwöhr Weiden to Dresden Hbf or Bad Schandau Schöna?

Thanks so much for awesome vid and information!! Nicely done!! Can you please share what kind of shooting kit do you use? Which mic and camera? The quality is great !!

@DTVDanielTelevision

2 жыл бұрын

Hey you're welcome, thanks for watching! My shooting kit depends on the video, the client, the weather, and all sorts of things, but this video was done on my iPhone13. I try to pack light when I travel on the train, so there's no need to bring all my equipment. But since you asked, my go-to camera for professional shoots is a Panasonic GH5 and Rode - VideoMic Rycote. I've also got action cameras, drones, 360 cams.... but you don't want me to bore you with all that :)

@travelfromhome1340

2 жыл бұрын

@@DTVDanielTelevision thank you so much for such a detailed answer!! Great shors on iPhone 13 though!! I thought it was some mirror sony- but no . Excellent job! Will wait for new vids 🌟

Can one purchase tickets with credit cards in addition to debit cards?

Thank you for all your informative videos! I'm trying to figure out what's the most affordable way to travel with my family of 4. Everyone says to use the train but when I try to book tickets it seems so expensive. Should we by some kind of train pass or is the best, most affordable way to buy your tickets at the station?

@DTVDanielTelevision

Жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks for watching! Here's my recommendations: Germany has special tickets you can buy that'll save you money for group travel. If you live in Bavaria, check out the Bayern Ticket. If outside of Bavaria, check out the regional offers, such as the "Across the Country" ticket. You can find all that info on my blog: www.dtvdanieltelevision.com/2022/05/08/train-travel-in-germany/ Sometimes buying a train ticket with an agent at the station is cheaper, but it's hit or miss. I've found good deals with my train station agents at Weiden. You could also find cheap travel offers through EuroTrip Adventures. I'm assuming you're military? They have pick up locations outside many of the bases here. You can learn about that here: www.dtvdanieltelevision.com/2022/05/25/budget-family-travel-for-us-military-pcsing-to-germany/ If outside of Germany, take advantage of all the "hop on, hop off" buses. It gives you a quick "windshield tour" of the city, or you could get on one with an open roof. It's also nice to map out where you want to go before hand. Lastly, you can't beat Ryanair with cheap flights, but there's a strategy to it. I've given all my secrets away about budget travel here: eepurl.com/imhRF-/

Is the vbb regional train tickets first and second class price similar I checked in app for travelling from Berlin to Cottbus, both class shows 15.50€

Any helpful info with dogs on the train?

@DTVDanielTelevision

2 жыл бұрын

Small dogs are free to ride, and you can find info on bigger dogs here: www.bahn.de/angebot/zusatzticket/hunde

Bro Ramstein is my village does that mean your here :D

Hi Daniel, thank you for this great video explaining everything. It will be very useful, as I’m hoping to travel mostly by train and bus on my next trip around Europe. Quick question about train travel- is it necessary to carry a strap and lock so you can attach and lock your luggage to the spot where you leave it. My luggage would be too big to go overhead, so I would have to put it in the luggage rack which won’t be right next to my seat! What happens when you want to go for a wander or you want to go to the dining car etc? What is security on trains like in your opinion please? Cheers from Marg in Australia!

@DTVDanielTelevision

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Marg and Hello Australia! In my opinion, it's not necessary to carry a strap and lock for your luggage. Even if you're not sitting right next to your luggage (which happens to me all the time), Europe is pretty safe on the trains. I just got back from Paris with 7 family members and about 14+ pieces of luggage. There were many times where we couldn't all be next to our luggage and everything was fine, no one touched our stuff. Now, if you can, definitely try to sit next to your luggage, but if you can't, keep an eye on it as you're riding. I totally forgot to film the luggage racks, but there's space for big suitcases. Oh... I also forgot to mention, if you have heavy luggage and need to hurry to a connection, get out of your seat at least 5-10 mins BEFORE the train stops! You need to make sure you're the FIRST one out of there so you can catch your connection! Bottom line: As long as your luggage is out of the aisles, no one will pay attention to it, so you don't have to worry :)

@margsangster8994

2 жыл бұрын

@@DTVDanielTelevision Hi again Daniel, Thank you so much for your very helpful advice. I guess because I travel solo I am more conscious of trying to reduce my risks re things being stolen etc, as I am on my own, so can’t ask a buddy to watch this or that while I go to the bathroom!! I know that if I had a choice, I’d like to be able to roam around a bit and take photos of awesome scenery or other points of interest, but if I was worried about my bags “walking” then maybe I wouldn’t feel relaxed enough to enjoy doing that! I certainly agree that getting first to the door is a huge plus, especially on trains that have that annoying step down before you get off the train. It’s a pain if you have 2 bags and you are also aware that you don’t want to hold anyone up, but it takes a minute to get your stuff off the train safely. Have you found issues with strangers hassling passengers getting on and off the train? I had that problem getting from Brussels to Bruges- I was happily heading for my train to get on when I was almost surrounded by 3 or 4 people offering to carry my bags on and show me my seat. I managed to politely by firmly decline their “help” but then when I got off in Bruges, a guy virtually grabbed my bags and headed off up the platform, saying he would take me to the taxi rank. I kept telling him I was okay and trying to stop him, but he would not hand over my suitcase. When we got to the top of the ramp, I took it from him and headed to the taxi, but then he got angry because I didn’t pay him. Luckily there were lots of people around so I didn’t feel unsafe, but it was not pleasant. Even on the train I found people constantly trying to sell you magazines or trinkets or food. It really made for an uneasy trip. Regarding the food you discussed in your video, what is the quality like in your experience? I’ve only eaten in a few train stations, not on the trains, and so only have that to go on. Certainly wasn’t in raptures over the train station food experience. Safe travels and thanks again for the fantastic train advice! Cheers from over here!!

@Neville60001

Жыл бұрын

@DTVDanielTelevision, as an American, do you want to see the same kind of train that's in Germany in the United States? And if said same kind of train _did_ exist, would you move back to the United States?

@margsangster8994

Жыл бұрын

@@Neville60001 I’m not American!

@Neville60001

Жыл бұрын

@@margsangster8994, I apologise, your accent sounds American.

Ice 😍😂 ICE Inter City Express

Is there no longer eating and drinking in one's seat? We used to take food and drinks on our journeys all the time, when I lived in Austria. Mind you, that was 1986.

@DTVDanielTelevision

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can bring your food and eat it on the train 😊

@thewhitefalcon8539

3 ай бұрын

It is allowed.

Hi Daniel, Julia from Australia here. You mentioned in your video that if you missed you connecting train due to your train being late, that the agent would accept that and that you would be able to get onto the next available train using your existing ticket. Do you have to go to the ticket office to get that approved or does your app automatically update or how does that process work? Thanks in advance!

@DTVDanielTelevision

Жыл бұрын

Hey Julia from Australia 😋 Good question. The train employees (ones who scan your ticket on the train) will know about the missed connections so when you hand them your ticket they’ll understand that you already paid. Make sure you get on the next available train and only go to the ticket counter if there’s NOT another connection or if you want to modify your journey because of the missed connection. Every time I’ve missed a connection (due to the train being late), the app will automatically update to show the next available connection and the ticket agent on the next train is aware that my ticket is still valid. I hope that makes sense! Happy travels! 🚆

@julia_gee

Жыл бұрын

@@DTVDanielTelevision thank you for taking the time to respond to my question and provide such a comprehensive answer! I really appreciate it!

Should have put your crocs in sport mode

You see this kind of infustructure in the world, the efficiency, then you look at the US, well, you wonder about 4 years of Chinese wall building.

zug fällt heute aus = the train is cancelled for today

hello it will be my first time at german trains.ı didnt make a seat reservation so there is no seat information on ticket.Can ı seat everywhere ı want.

@DTVDanielTelevision

8 ай бұрын

Yes, anywhere in 2nd class that does not say “reserviert“

Do 2nd class seats not have electrical outlets for charging phones, computers, etc?

@DTVDanielTelevision

Жыл бұрын

It depends on which train you’re on, but usually not the case for 2nd class.

Hey Sir. Have you ever used “Bla Bla Car” to get around ?

@DTVDanielTelevision

Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard of it but haven’t used it yet 👍🏾

If you only have 5 minutes, how do you know in such a short time where your next train is?

@DTVDanielTelevision

Жыл бұрын

The app is a live update of train activity, so you can always make split decisions 👍🏾

@user--Aleksandra

Жыл бұрын

@@DTVDanielTelevision yes but for many trains between two countries who have no choice, you have to reserve a seat... It's why I asked ^^

That was better than the "Learn to Ride the German Train" with the USO... where we ALL got kicked off... #truestory

@DTVDanielTelevision

2 жыл бұрын

Oh geez 😬 Where was that footage when I was making this video? 😂

Quick question!! Just pcs’d here, so I don’t have an address. It seems that getting a Bayern ticket requires an address. Would you recommend I put in my U.S. Address?

@DTVDanielTelevision

2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Yes that’s fine, they’re more worried about the names matching the IDs of the people on the ticket rather than the address :) You could also put your CMR. Have fun! 🚆 🧳

@julianachille3406

2 жыл бұрын

@@DTVDanielTelevision thank you so much for the speedy reply. I’ll get to travel this weekend! Stay safe!

Hi how buy train tickets DB?

@thewhitefalcon8539

3 ай бұрын

DB website or app is easier

Are you living in Germany, am in nurnberg...

Are the trains Marked A, B, C etc. ?

@DTVDanielTelevision

Жыл бұрын

Good question. Not the actual trains themselves, but the digital signs on the platform will mark the train ABCD. They also display numbers (1 or 2) so you know where 1st and 2nd class seats are located.

@thewhitefalcon8539

3 ай бұрын

The platform is marked A,B,C,etc and the sign shows how the train lines up with the platform.

Are masks still required on trains now? Great video. The app seems like a must💥👊🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@DTVDanielTelevision

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! We recently left for the airport by train and had to wear them 👍🏾

@CigarAttache

2 жыл бұрын

@@DTVDanielTelevision insanity 🤷‍♀️ thanks for the reply though 👍🤣

one day maybe america might figure it out lol

I-C-E . not ICE ;-)

far out watching videos from the covid era with masks gives me trauma hahahah