Germany by Train: Book Your German Rail Holiday
With its extensive railway network, Germany is an ideal country to explore by train, taking you to bustling city destinations and awe-inspiring natural sights.
Whether you want to explore the modern side of cities like Berlin, visit Cologne Cathedral, discover quaint old towns such as Heidelberg, or head to castles like Neuschwanstein, the train can take you there.
On your German rail holiday, you will travel on highly comfortable long-distance trains such as the ICE high-speed train, or make use of the excellent network of frequent regional trains.
No matter whether you want to head south to Bavaria, north to Hamburg, west to Düsseldorf, or east to Dresden, there is no better way to travel across Germany than by train.
German rail holiday packages
In collaboration with the specialist rail travel company Byway, we offer a broad range of rail holidays to Germany, departing from the railway station of your choice, with train tickets, accommodation, and full support all included in the package.
As one of Britain’s most established and trusted rail travel specialists, Byway offers a wide variety of appealing train holiday packages, all covered by comprehensive consumer protection.
You can browse all available packages by scrolling through the selection above, entering your preferred destination, or narrowing the results using filters for duration, price, and other options.
Use the discount code DiscoverByRail75 to get £75 off any rail holiday booked through Byway.
Customise your rail holiday
Byway’s rail holiday packages can also be fully tailored to suit your preferences, should you wish.
Whether you would like to swap Frankfurt for a stay in Würzburg, opt for the Baltic coast in the north instead of the mountains of Bavaria, or simply extend your time in Leipzig or include another stop in Germany along the way, everything can be arranged.
If you are travelling during the Christmas period, you might even consider shaping your German rail holiday around the country’s renowned Christmas markets, such as those in Nuremberg and Aachen.
Simply contact Byway by email, telephone, or WhatsApp, and their travel agents will be happy to tailor your ideal train holiday and answer any questions you may have.
Byway manages every aspect of your holiday, from booking train tickets to arranging hotel accommodation, allowing you to relax and enjoy the journey.
If a train is delayed or cancelled, potentially affecting your travel plans, a dedicated out-of-hours emergency line is available to offer advice and assist with rebooking. This service is included in the cost of your holiday package.
Combine Germany with other countries!
Your German rail holiday begins with a train from your local railway station (or any other city you choose), and you have complete flexibility to shape the itinerary to match your preferences.
If you are travelling from the UK, the most straightforward route to Germany typically passes through France.
It therefore makes perfect sense to incorporate some interesting French stops into your German rail holiday, so why not adjust your itinerary to include Paris, Strasbourg, or Metz before continuing by train into Germany?
There are also plenty of other possibilities, as you could combine Germany with a trip through the Low Countries, including stops in Bruges in Belgium or Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
Alternatively, after exploring Germany’s main highlights, you might choose to continue onwards to Poland in the east or Switzerland to the south – the choice is entirely yours!
Byway can accommodate any route you prefer, giving you the freedom to tailor not only the German part of your trip but also the journey there and back.
Customised rail holiday packages
If you would like to arrange a customised German rail holiday tailored to your preferences, or if you have any questions before booking, please feel free to contact Byway.
You can get in touch via the contact form on their website, or by calling +44 1692 660805 if you are based in the UK or Europe, or +1 608 305 8106 if you are in the US.
Please mention that you discovered them through DiscoverByRail. Remember to use the discount code DiscoverByRail75 to receive £75 off off any rail holiday booked with Byway.
Organise and book a rail holiday yourself
Byway is an excellent choice if you prefer to book your German rail holiday as a complete package, with all train tickets, hotels, and support included – making it ideal for travellers who enjoy rail journeys but find organising every detail themselves overwhelming.
However, if you would rather plan and book a rail holiday yourself but find it difficult to create an itinerary or work out where to book all the necessary train tickets, then do take a look at DiscoverByRail’s travel architect service.