Getting around by train Germany

The central station is impressive. Built according to the plans of architect Meinhard von Gerkan and designed as a glass cathedral, it was inaugurated in 2006. Since then it has been connected to other modes of public transport. It is served by three bus lines, the central S-Bahn line (S3, S5, S7, S9), the underground line (U5) and the tram lines (M1, 5, 8, 10). Berlin's main railway station also has a tourist information office.

TEE and Intercity trains. Many links with the main cities in the region. The Hauptbahnhof is located at the gates of the old town, immediately west.

Many daily connections with Koblenz, Saarbrücken and Luxemburg.

From/Towards Koblenz: 1 hour 30 to 2 p. m.

From/Towards Saarbrücken: 1 to 1 hour.

De/Towards Luxembourg: A 45 minute journey.

From/Towards Metz: 2 hours.

Stuttgart station is first and foremost a monument: built during the First World War, it is huge with its high-ceilinged halls and its tower topped with the Mercedes logo. This is a good reference point. It is at the centre of a controversy: the "Stuttgart 21" project to transform this leading station into an underground TGV station has divided the city, or even the state, for several years. The project, which began in 2010, is not expected to be completed until 2024, according to official estimates, five years later than the planned start-up in 2019. What is its objective? The aim of this project is to make Stuttgart a railway junction integrated into the Paris-Bratislava high-speed railway line. The cost also causes an outcry. Its budget, set at €4.5 billion, has increased to €7.6 billion. It therefore includes the construction of the underground station, 60 km of railway track and 16 tunnels. As for you, travellers, you will find yourself in the middle of a construction site. This will not prevent you from taking the train. Trains to Berlin in 5h30, Munich 2h30, Tübingen 1h, Ulm 1h, Schwäbisch Hall 1h10.

Opened in 1882, the "Zoo" station today has 6 tracks and 3 central platforms, two for regional trains and one for the S-Bahn. Inherited from its status as the main station of West Berlin, it continues to be very well served by public transport. The station is located on the U-Bahn lines 2 and 9 and on the central S-Bahn line (S3, S5, S7, S9). There are also numerous bus lines on the Hardenbergplatz esplanade as well as cabs.

Trains every 30 min for Koblenz or Cologne.

Since 2018, Flixtrain has supplemented the bus network of its parent company, Flixbus, with rail connections. It primarily offers trips across Germany, including on the Berlin-Cologne, Stuttgart-Berlin, Hamburg-Berlin and Frankfurt-Berlin routes. Flixtrain offers easy, high-speed travel at an unbeatable price between more than 50 German cities, while protecting the environment. Since 2022, Flixtrain has expanded its network to cover 70 domestic destinations, and has also launched services in Sweden and Switzerland.

There is a railway line that connects Mulhouse to Freiburg in 50 minutes! It is the only one in the whole Haut-Rhin since the Chalampé bridge was one of the only ones not blown up during the Second World War. This line was put back into operation in 2012. The interval is not at the top and you should not miss it! A single locomotive will allow you to experience an atypical journey but feasible with a change in Müllheim station!

To travel between the capital and its suburbs, between Berlin and Brandenburg, consider using the website or the application of the VBB (the Berlin-Brandenburg public transport company which oversees 36 companies on the network). Here you can easily calculate your routes, find out about fares, line work and buy your tickets. Tickets are valid for the entire network. The website is of course available in English.

Discover Fribourg's train station, just a stone's throw from the city center. Take advantage of local and regional trains for trips to neighboring towns. Whether you're traveling alone or in a group, our fares are attractive! Make your presence felt in the region and beyond in the blink of an eye. Basel-Fribourg connections are fast: 56 min by regional train and just 32 min by TGV. For those who prefer the scenic route, there's a line from Mulhouse to Fribourg, with a change at Müllheim.