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Deutsche Bahn has introduced a 63-Euro monthly train ticket<\/a>, and it\u2019s a great excuse to explore some new regions around Germany. You don\u2019t have to be a resident to buy the 63 Euro ticket<\/a>. I know you\u2019ve probably heard about slow travel, and this ticket offer is a great way to try it out. As a local German resident, I\u2019m here to help you understand how get this fantastic-value ticket, what it\u2019s really good for, and make a few suggestions for some scenic routes that will make good use of it.<\/p>\n Each ticket is valid for the calendar month. So if you buy a June ticket on 29 June, it is only valid for two days. You can\u2019t take your bike with you, and the specific local transport authority will have rules on whether you need a ticket for your dog or not. Children<\/a> under 6 are free and don\u2019t need a ticket, but 6 and over need their own ticket in their own name.\u00a0These tickets are only available as a recurring monthly subscription, so you absolutely must remember to cancel it after you leave! <\/p>\n These tickets are valid for city buses and trams, S-bahn trains, and regional services throughout Germany. They are NOT valid for IC or ICE trains, or FlixBus or trains. There are no seat reservations possible with this ticket because these services rarely offer seat reservations anyway. Click here to buy your 63 Euro ticket in English now<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n It\u2019s important to understand what this ticket is, and is not. This is not a cheap ticket to go anywhere in Germany quickly, or a way around the more expensive intercity (IC) and intercity express (ICE) tickets. For instance, from Heidelberg to Stuttgart, I can take a direct IC train that takes 40 minutes, but it costs somewhere around 20\u20ac each way depending on how far in advance I\u2019ve purchased it. If I go strictly on regional trains, I will have to change trains once or twice, and it will take me an hour and a half. Think of these regional trains as a way of exploring the countryside, like your own choose-your-own adventure sightseeing tour. The different routes I\u2019ve listed below have lovely views along the way, which is the best way to use this ticket type.<\/p>\n You can buy it online from the English Deutsche Bahn site here<\/a>. Keep in mind each person you\u2019re buying for will need to have their name on their ticket, including children 6 and over. You can only buy one ticket at a time, for some reason, so be patient and keep at it!<\/p>\n Head to the ticket machine in any train station, and you will be able to change the language to English (look for \u2018Sprache\u2019 and some flags) and then buy your 9 Euro ticket. Again, you will need to fill in the names for each person\u2019s ticket, and the ticket inspectors do check against your ID occasionally.<\/p>\n You can go to a window or the little train travel agent they have in some of the bigger stations, if you would like to speak to someone personally.\u00a0<\/p>\n For trips to and from big centres like Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg, it\u2019s going to be very busy, particularly around public holidays<\/a>. There are no reservations possible on regional trains, so it\u2019s first-come, first-served. Be aware you might have to be flexible with your route if it turns out everyone had the same idea you did when you get to the station, or even wait for the next train. It\u2019s well worth approaching your journey with patience and flexibility, nothing about regional train travel is quick even when you\u2019re paying regular price! <\/p>\n There are so many! As I said above, think of these trips as a relaxing sightseeing journey, because they are not the quickest way to get anywhere! Pick up some snacks and drinks, and relax in a window seat as you watch the beautiful countryside roll by. <\/p>\n I\u2019m working on this list for awhile, so feel free to come back and check for new ideas. Join my mailing list to be notified when I update this list<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n Take the RB 26 from Mainz to Koblenz which runs right alongside the river, and marvel at the castles on the cliff tops and the cute villages along the way. Hop off for a nice coffee and cake at any point, all the small towns on this route are also on the Rhine ferry route, so they are well prepared for quick tourist pit stops. The trip is about an hour and a half one way, but you could continue beyond Koblenz if you like. The beauty of the 63-Euro Deutschland ticket is you could get off at every town and explore if you felt like it! Two stops along this route that make a lovely break are Bacharach and St Goar (pictured above).<\/p>\n Take the RE 2 from Baden-Baden to Konstanz on the Bodensee for a picturesque trip through the Black Forest. The train route goes back and forth over the river Kinzig, and you\u2019ll get little glimpses of cute towns in the valleys, and old farmhouses perched above green pastures. This trip takes just under three hours. Both Baden-Baden and Konstanz make excellent day trips, so you could expand this into a weekend adventure. Be sure to check out the incredible Bronze Age open-air museum<\/a> just outside Konstanz.<\/p>\n Rachel<\/a> suggests taking the hour-long journey on the BRB RB57 from Munich down to Tegernsee for a real holiday day out. You can visit the Monte Mare<\/a> spa for some proper sauna time, or go on one of the many hikes around the lake.\u00a0The journey itself is very picturesque, but the big draw here is getting out of the city for the day. Rachel tells me it feels like a world away! If a full-on spa day or a hike isn\u2019t your thing, maybe just have some coffee and cake, and then rent a boat to enjoy being on the water for a few hours. <\/p>\n From Munich, you can take the RE 3 down to Passau. A town on the Austrian border at the confluence of three rivers, Passau has a picture-perfect old town for a good afternoon wander. Check out the 13th-century fortress on the hill above the town and the museum inside, as well, and marvel at this city that\u2019s been a centre of trade since Roman times. Sometimes it\u2019s called the \u2018Venice of Bavaria\u2019! Another great suggestion from Munich-local Rachel<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n From Hamburg, hop on the RE7 or RE70 to Kiel, for an adventure along the coast. Check out the maritime museum, walk along the harbour and put your toes in the sand at the Falckensteinerstrand, and enjoy some proper fresh fish while breathing in the sea air. This trip is just over an hour.\u00a0<\/p>\nThings to know about your 63-Euro ticket<\/h2>\n
What your 63 Euro Deutschland ticket is not<\/h2>\n
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How can I buy the 63 Euro Deutschland ticket?<\/h2>\n
Online<\/h3>\n
In person at a machine<\/h3>\n
In person at a Deutsche Bahn Reiseshop<\/h3>\n
Be ready for some very busy trains and stay flexible<\/h2>\n
What are some fun, scenic trips to take with my 63 Euro Deutschland ticket?<\/h2>\n
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Experience the castles on the Middle Rhine<\/h3>\n
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Wind your way through the Black Forest\u00a0<\/h3>\n
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Mini spa holiday from Munich<\/h3>\n
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Visit Passau on the Austrian border<\/h3>\n
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Head up the North Coast to Kiel<\/h3>\n
I\u2019d love to hear about your favourite slow-travel routes through Germany, please drop them below so we can all check them out. <\/h3>\n
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