ICE and IC: This is how the Deutsche Bahn express trains differ

The differences between the express trains of Deutsche Bahn, ICE and IC, are not very clear to many. We show you here how you can recognize each train and in which points they differ.

ICE and IC: these are the differences between express trains

The Deutsche Bahn express trains differ not only visually, but also in other ways.

• The Intercityexpress, ICE for short, is much faster than its older brother IC, which is called Intercity. The ICE reaches speeds of up to 300 km / h, the IC 200 km / h.
• You can already recognize the trains by their shape. The ICE has a pointed muzzle and it consists of a complete train unit .
• On the other hand, you know that it is an IC if the wagons are variable and the train has one or more tractors .
• ICE tickets are more expensive than ICs because the trains are also a lot more comfortable and faster.
• ICEs, for example, have more choice in the on-board restaurant and, since 2017, a WiFi connection and a portal through which you can watch films.
• Because of their speed, ICEs use high- speed routes such as Hanover-Würzburg and others. The IC serves important cities outside of these routes. This train also goes to cities like Karlsruhe.
• The IC has been around since 1971 . At that time, the train was only first class and therefore very comfortable. The second class was added in 1979.
• At that time it was still new that these trains ran every hour . They were also the first block trains, with the first class, the dining car and then the second.
• The ICE has only been in service since 1991 . Since then there have been different models of this train, each with a different level of comfort and speed. These are still in use today.