Deutsche Bahn (DB) is launching its previously announced summer family ticket, priced at €99.99, with bookings opening on Sunday. The offer will be available to purchase from 14 June through to 12 September, DB confirmed on Thursday, and is valid for travel between 26 June and 14 September. A single one-way journey, either outbound or return, is priced at €59.99.
The so-called Urlaubs-Familienflatrate, or holiday family flatrate, covers a full return trip on DB long-distance trains in second class for an entire family of up to five people. A seat reservation is included in the price.
Michael Peterson, DB's Head of Passenger Services, said: "We are offering people in Germany price stability and affordable alternatives to the car and the plane." He added that the summer holiday should not become a gamble due to fluctuating petrol and flight prices. "Families should be able to plan their big summer break reliably again this year," he said.
Also from Sunday, travellers under the age of 27 will be able to purchase long-distance tickets under the so-called Super Sparpreis Young scheme, starting from €4.99. With a BahnCard discount, that price drops to €3.74, DB said.
From Sunday, young people aged up to and including 18 will be able to obtain a free Jugend BahnCard 25. The card entitles holders to a 25 percent discount on all Super Spar, Spar, and Flex fares in both first and second class for a full year. DB confirmed that the card expires automatically after twelve months and does not convert into a paid subscription.
From August, DB will offer an accompanied travel service for unaccompanied children aged between six and 14 on selected direct routes within Germany, operating on Fridays and Sundays. The service will cover direct connections between Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Berlin.
Children will be supervised by trained staff from their departure station to their destination, DB said. An age-appropriate entertainment programme will be provided during the journey. Further details are to be announced by the company shortly.
For a full guide to train travel across Germany and into Europe this summer, read our dedicated guide or watch the below video.
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