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Enter your journey
Tell us where you're going and when. Berlin to Köln, Friday afternoon, whatever your trip is.
How it works
Split ticketing, explained.
A recognized fare optimization strategy that can reduce costs on Deutsche Bahn tickets through route analysis. Same train, same seat, separate tickets.
Three steps to cheaper tickets
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We find every legal split
Our engine checks every station pair on your route against Deutsche Bahn's fare classes. If a legal combination saves money, we show it.
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You book each ticket
We hand you the exact tickets to buy. Same train, same seat, but the combined price is what you'd pay for a direct ticket's discount tier.
Worked example
Hamburg → München via Hannover
Price comparison
Direct ticket
Hamburg → München (single ticket)
€89.90
Standard fare
Split combination
Hamburg → Hannover€19.90
Hannover → München€2.79
Total split cost€22.69
Potential reduction
€67.21
Significant cost reduction for this route combination.
Your journey remains identical
Hamburg Hbf
Departure · 09:00
Hannover Hbf
Connection · 10:15 → 10:17 (2 min)
München Hbf
Arrival · 15:30
Important points
- Same ICE train for the complete journey
- No requirement to leave the train at intermediate stops
- Seat reservation remains valid throughout
- Present appropriate ticket during inspections
Legitimate and recognized practice
Split ticketing is a recognized fare optimization practice accepted by Deutsche Bahn and railway operators throughout Europe.
Officially recognized
Established practice accepted by major European railway operators.
Valid transportation
Each ticket provides complete coverage for its designated route segment.
Consumer right
Travelers have the right to seek the most economical fare combinations.
Best practices and important considerations
Recommended
- Verify connection times are reasonable and achievable
- Keep all tickets easily accessible throughout your journey
- Consider flexible ticket options if concerned about potential delays
- Reserve seats for high-demand routes or peak travel times
Considerations
- Avoid splits with very short connection times (<2 minutes)
- Ensure you have tickets covering the complete journey
- Avoid unnecessary mixing of different service types
- Consider if minimal cost reductions (<€5) are worthwhile
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