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IC Berlin/IC Berlijn (Germany <> Netherlands)
This summary tells you the key things worth knowing when travelling by IC Berlijn trains.
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At a Glance
Travel Pass Supplement
Rail Pass Reservation Fees
Reservations
Available
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
Accessing the train
Wheelchair Spaces
Bikes Allowed
Train Specification
Attributes of the train
Has a Conductor
Country
Which country these trains operate in.
Germany
Netherlands
Travel Passes
Eurail
InterRail
On Board
1
Perks
Power Socket
The power sockets on this train are compatible with standard E.U. two point plugs.
Seating:
The 1st class seats are in compartments
2
Perks
Power Socket
The power sockets on this train are compatible with standard E.U. two point plugs.
IC Berlijn travel guide:
German Railways (DB) provides these trains which operate on the one route, in both directions, between Amsterdam and Berlin via Amersfoort, Osnabruck and Hannover.
Therefore in Germany they’re referred to as IC trains - they’re no different to many of the IC trains that operate on routes solely within Germany.
However, they’re very different to the Intercity (IC) trains operated by Dutch operator NS - so on the NS International ticket booking site they are labelled ‘IC Berlijn’ trains
Reservations:
The reservation terms for these trains now differ when using tickets or rail passes:
Travelling with tickets
Whether the seat reservation is now complimentary , or can be added to a booking for an additional cost - €6.50 in 1st class; €5.20 in 2nd class, now depends on the type of ticket selected when booking.
Reservations are now only automatically included when when booking to travel 1st class with Flexpreise and Flexpreise Aktion ticket.
When booking the other, cheaper, types of ticket, they are optional.
They can be added when making a booking or purchased separately either online on DB or at the station - at a ticket desk or at a DB or NS ticket machine.
Travelling with rail passes
Seat reservations are now mandatory when travelling June 1st to September 1st and cost €6.50 when travelling with 1st class passes and €5.20 when using 2nd class passes.
However, outside of this time they are optional - but if you will be making the fairly long journey between The Netherlands and Germany reservations are highly recommended on these trains, particularly;
- If you won’t be travelling on the first/last trains of the day.
- Will be travelling on a Friday or Sunday year round
- Will be travelling on a weekend in May and September
Though if possible avoid booking a rail pass reservation fee at a Dutch station - as you will be charged a booking fee in ADDITION to the reservation fee.
Travel facilities summary:
As they are no different to the majority of German (single deck) IC trains - on these trains between Germany and The Netherlands
- The 1st class seats are in compartments
- The 2nd class seating is open plan
- Stowing large bags can be a tad awkward - on busy trains the conductor may insist that bags are placed in the overhead luggage racks
- There is no on board catering service – if you will be making the comparatively long journey between Germany and The Netherlands, take food./drink on board with you
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