Let's get some deals!
In my opinion traveling by train is the best way to get around and see the most. But it's not always the cheapest. Buses (http://www.eurolines.de/index.php?id=2&L=1) and ride sharing (http://www.mitfahrgelegenheit.de) offer some great deals. Prices on budget airlines like Ryanair (http://www.ryanair.com) often are lower than bus or train fares. So far we have found some great deals though. The euro specials offered by the DB (http://www.bahn.com/i/view/GBR/en/prices/europe/europa-spezial.shtml) are a good deal and start at 29 Euros. Tickets are valid for train rides between major cities in Germany and neighboring countries. We used this deal between Copenhagen and Hamburg. Other offers include Frankfurt to Paris or Berlin to Warsaw. They are IC trains which are quick and comfortable. While visiting Charlotte in Hamburg she showed us a great website for last minute deals (http://bahn.ltur.com). These are seat sales which can be booked 7 to 1 day/s prior to traveling. It is a flat rate of 26 euros per person and routes as well as times can vary. We used it between Hamburg and Siegburg/Bonn. Total cost of 52 euros (4.5 hours of traveling), only 8 euros more than the "Schönes Wochende ticket" (8.5 hours of travel). The stations have to be ICE stations (high speed trains). An even better deal would be to go from Hamburg to Munich, quite a far stretch for a cheap price. The site has other last minute deals, and offers to neighboring countries are also available for 36 euros. The offered country changes monthly. The popular "Schönes Wochende ticket" for weekend group travel within Germany is also a great deal even for two people (Max 5). Some restrictions apply (http://www.bahn.com/i/view/GBR/en/prices/germany/schoenes_wochenende_ticket.shtml). It costs 44 Euros and can be used for a full day starting at midnight on a weekend. The equivalent is available starting at 9 am and costs 44 euros valid for one weekday (http://www.bahn.com/i/view/GBR/en/prices/germany/quer-durchs-land-ticket.shtml). The main restriction is that only regional trains can be used (excluding high speed ICE or IC trains). So for longer distances last minute deals may be more attractive and quite a bit faster.
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