Missed the train - you can do that now

Missed the train - and now? Whether you can continue to travel without additional payment or whether you have to buy a new ticket to get to your destination depends on various factors. You can find out more about it from us.

Missed the connection: Deutsche Bahn train was delayed

If you are dependent on several trains during your trip, there is a possibility that you will miss the connection if your first train is delayed. If you travel by train, the following applies to your ticket:

• You can take the next possible train without additional payment if a Deutsche Bahn train was delayed. You also do not have to have the ticket rewritten at the information desk.
• However, if you have traveled beforehand using means of transport over which Deutsche Bahn has no influence, you should inquire beforehand at the information regarding the onward journey.
• Since Deutsche Bahn is not to blame for missing the connection, you may have to pay for a new ticket.
• Even if you miss a train for self-inflicted reasons, you have to buy a new travel ticket.

Train binding and flex tickets

The above rules apply if you have a train ticket.

• You are bound to the train if you travel with Intercity-Express (ICE), Intercity (IC), Eurocity (EC), EuroNight (EN) or D-Zug (D). This also applies to economy tickets.
• If you book a flex-price ticket, you can freely choose the trains on the day of your trip.