Familienticket: the whole family on the ICE at a fixed price
Familienticket: Deutsche Bahn's family ticket
The Familienticket (family ticket) is a Deutsche Bahn offer to travel as a family at a fixed price on Germany's long-distance trains. One ticket covers up to 5 people: €59.99 one way and €99.99 return, in 2nd class, seat reservations included.
Long offered only in summer, the Familienticket is now a permanent offer: you can book it all year round for journeys across Germany on ICE, IC and EC trains.
Note that it is quota-based: seats at this price are limited, and the busiest trains may be excluded. On Kombo, compare your journey in Germany with FlixTrain, buses and other DB fares, then book early.
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Familienticket prices and conditions
Prices
€59.99 one way on ICE, IC or EC
€99.99 return on ICE, IC or EC
€81.99 one way and €143.99 return if your journey includes a regional train section
This is the price of the ticket, not per person: it covers the whole group.
Conditions
2nd class only
Journeys within Germany: no international trips
Seat reservations included for up to 5 people on ICE, IC and EC trains
Ticket only valid on the booked train
Book at least 2 days before departure
Regional trains can be added, as long as most of the journey is on long-distance trains
Cancellation
The Familienticket can be cancelled until the day before the first travel day, for a €10 fee. The rest is refunded as a Deutsche Bahn voucher. Save it in your Kombo account with its amount and expiry date so you don't lose it.
Who can travel with the Familienticket?
The rules
At least 1 adult and 1 child travel together
2 adults and 3 children at most, or 1 adult and 4 children
Adults are travellers aged 15 and over, children are those up to 14
No family relationship is required: grandparents, uncles, aunts or friends can use it
What about toddlers?
Children under 6 travel free. Add them to your search anyway: they get a reserved seat, and they count towards the 5 places on the ticket.
Good to know
Reserve your seats in the family area or small children's compartment on ICE trains, close to the doors, luggage racks and toilets. Travelling with a baby? See also our page on children's and baby tickets.
Familienticket, BahnCard or Deutschland-Ticket: which one?
The Familienticket is not always the cheapest option. Good to know: at Deutsche Bahn, children aged 6 to 14 already travel free with an adult, as long as they are entered on the ticket. The Familienticket mainly fixes the price for the adults and includes seat reservations. Compare before you book.
The Familienticket is unbeatable for 2 adults with children on a long journey: Hamburg → Munich or Berlin → Cologne return for €99.99, reservations included.
A standard ticket can be cheaper for one adult with one child on a short trip, with a Sparpreis booked early.
The BahnCard gives 25% or 50% off ICE and IC trains. If you often travel by train in Germany, do the maths.
The Deutschland-Ticket covers regional trains, buses and trams, but not ICE trains. It is a good complement to the Familienticket once you arrive.
Kombo compares all these journeys on one screen, with the TGV INOUI from France, FlixTrain and buses. To plan your trip, see also our page on trains in Germany.
Familienticket FAQ
How much does the Deutsche Bahn Familienticket cost?
€59.99 one way and €99.99 return on ICE, IC and EC trains, for the whole group. With a regional train section, it costs €81.99 one way and €143.99 return.
Is the Familienticket available all year round?
Yes, it is now a permanent offer. But seats are limited and some very busy trains are excluded: book early, at least 2 days before departure.
How many people can travel on one Familienticket?
5 at most: 2 adults and 3 children, or 1 adult and 4 children. At least 1 adult and 1 child aged 14 or under must travel.
Do we need to be family?
No, no family relationship is required.
Is the Familienticket valid in 1st class?
No, it is valid in 2nd class only.
Can I cancel a Familienticket?
Yes, until the day before the first travel day, for a €10 fee. The amount is refunded as a Deutsche Bahn voucher.
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