ICE High-Speed Trains

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

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.

Reservation fees

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

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 1^st 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.

More information on ICE.