Interrail: ICE trains, night rule, and supplements

outspan
Traveller
3 comments

Posted 15 years ago

Hi all,

I'm planning to do my first Interrail in Germany, but I have a question: do I have to pay a supplement for the ICE (Intercity Express) trains? What about CNL (CityNightLine)? I know I have to book them, but do I have to pay a supplement too? If so, can I pay the supplement AFTER I book the seat?

Also, does the 7pm rule apply if I have to change train? I want to go from Berlin to Stuttgart by night, which means I either have to take a ICE+IC or a CNL+IC. If i take the first of the two after 7pm, can I still use the 7pm rule and only mark the day AFTER my start?

thank you :)

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hedgehogs123
Traveller
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replied 15 years ago

At the moment the only way too book trains/reservations/supplements online you have to do it at a major station on mainland Europe.
In most cases the supplement is the same as a reservation for night trains (CNL etc)

And in relation to the night trains change yes you can still mark them as the next day providing they are classed as night trains which the connection you mentioned is i belive...

Ian

Peter
Traveller
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replied 15 years ago

hej hej ...

ICE and IC trains are free in Germany. Except the ICE-SPRINTER - but you won't meet this one as it is a special business train and only running at special times.
for details have a look on the list of supplements for Germany: [u]https://rail.cc/en/interrail-train-reservation/germany/de[/u]
at peak times (Friday or Sunday evening) I recommend a seat reservation for EUR 3.

for CNL: the supplement is as well the seat/bed reservation. the supplements are listed here [u]https://rail.cc/en/interrail-night-train/germany/de[/u] - I can really recommend the CNL trains.

1900h rule: do it this way: CNL BERLIN to MANNHEIM, then change to ICE or IC to STUTTGART, then it is only ONE travel day. if you change in the evening from an ICE (Berlin-Hanover/Hamburg) to an CNL (Hanover-to the South) you have to use TWO travel days.

Peter :)

outspan
Traveller
3 comments

replied 15 years ago

Thanks for your replies!

Peter, I think I'll follow your advice and take the 22:22->04:43 CNL for Mannheim, then the IC to Stuttgart. I want to check in early and start visiting the city :)

My only doubt is, are stations safe at those hours? I know german standards are high, but just to be sure... :)

thank you!

Peter
Traveller
9337 comments

replied 15 years ago

Mannheim is save ... if you arrive at 04:43h, go downstairs and have a coffee ... shops should already be open. :)
the same for Stuttgart - definitely save! :)