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Could anyone please help to advise for some of questions regarding the Germany travel?

My Sep 2016 Germany plan is
Day 1 - Zurich HB -> Munich -> Augsburg (stay in Augsberg)
Day 2 - Augsburg <->Neuschwanstein Castle (stay in Augsberg)
Day 3 - Augsberg -> Rothenburg ob der tauber (stay in Rothenburg ob der tauber)
Day 4 - Rothenburg ob der tauber -> Frankfurt (stay in Frankfurt)
Day 5 - Frankfurt Hbf -> Frankfurt Airport
for 2 people

(1) Could I use Regional day ticket "Bavaria-Ticket" for Day 1 trip?

(2) Could I use Regional day ticket "Bavaria-Ticket" [at the price of EUR 28 for 2 people] for my Day 2 trip (Augsburg <-> Fussen, and then Fussen <-> Neuschwanstein Castle)?
What is the city coverage of "Bavaria-Ticket" as I cannot find and confirm through the DB website?
Does the "Bavaria-Ticket" include the travel (e.g. Bus) from Fussen to Neuschwanstein Castle?
How to choose the journey for the "Bavaria-Ticket" on the internet page?
If I use Regional day ticket "Bavaria-Ticket", how to ensure I would get seats on my selected journey?

(3) For Day 3 trip (Augsberg -> Rothenburg ob der tauber), could I use Regional day ticket "Bavaria-Ticket", or better buy the train (Early Bird) now?

(4) For Day 4 trip (Rothenburg ob der tauber -> Frankfurt), could I use "Weekend ticket for German regional trains", at the price of EUR 44 for 2 people?
Worth to stay for the rest of day in Frankfurt, or go to other area like Heidelberg?

(5) For Day 5 trip (Frankfurt Hbf -> Frankfurt Airport), there is a route using S 8 , however the fare is not available. May I ask, how could I find the ticket price for S 8?

Sorry for so many questions. Thanks very much.

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本帖最後由 jcctiu 於 16-7-1 00:28 編輯

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(1) Could I use Regional day ticket "Bavaria-Ticket" for Day 1 trip?
Of course not. Bayern ticket is only valid for travel between Ulm, Augsburg and Munich. You still need to pay for travel between Zurich to Ulm. Booking saver ticket seems to be the only option especially if you don't get a Swiss pass.

(2) Could I use Regional day ticket "Bavaria-Ticket" [at the price of EUR 28 for 2 people] for my Day 2 trip (Augsburg <-> Fussen, and then Fussen <-> Neuschwanstein Castle)? Yes, up to the ticket office of castle, but you have to pay for the bus ride between the ticket office to the castle. Please don't buy round trip bus ticket because it's better to walk down the castle in 20 minutes than walking at least 10 minutes back to the bus station and then waiting possibly 30 minutes for the next bus.

What is the city coverage of "Bavaria-Ticket" as I cannot find and confirm through the DB website? The whole Bavaria, including some cities at the border like Ulm and Salzburg.

Does the "Bavaria-Ticket" include the travel (e.g. Bus) from Fussen to Neuschwanstein Castle?

How to choose the journey for the "Bavaria-Ticket" on the internet page? No need to book in advance, just buy it from the vending machine in the train station.

If I use Regional day ticket "Bavaria-Ticket", how to ensure I would get seats on my selected journey? No guarantee but I don't think reservation is needed for local train. I always find seat available.

(3) For Day 3 trip (Augsberg -> Rothenburg ob der tauber), could I use Regional day ticket "Bavaria-Ticket", or better buy the train (Early Bird) now? Yes, Bayern ticket is valid. You may try the saver ticket but I think it may be more expensive.

(4) For Day 4 trip (Rothenburg ob der tauber -> Frankfurt), could I use "Weekend ticket for German regional trains", at the price of EUR 44 for 2 people? Yes, weekend ticket allows you to travel on local transport in the whole Germany, but I recommend you to try reserve saver ticket because it may be cheaper and allow you to travel on faster EC or ICE train.

Worth to stay for the rest of day in Frankfurt, or go to other area like Heidelberg? I strongly recommend you to play a visit to Heidelberg instead of Frankfurt.

(5) For Day 5 trip (Frankfurt Hbf -> Frankfurt Airport), there is a route using S 8 , however the fare is not available. May I ask, how could I find the ticket price for S 8?

http://www.rmv.de/auskunft/bin/jp/query.exe/en?ld=14.88&L=vs_rmv&seqnr=1&ident=1c.0159688.1467302595&CMS_AppId=Tarifauskunft&OK#tariffGroup_1

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Thanks a lot, your advise is really helpful!

For point 1, does the Swiss pass contain the journey to Germany? Because I would leave from Zurich Main station to Augsberg/Munich. I have not yet planned the travel in Switzerland, but seems Swiss pass would be the option.

For Switerland, I would visit Luzern -> Jungfrau -> Zurich. Is that Swiss pass the best option for travelling around?

Thanks for the advise for visiting Neuschwanstein Castle and RMV bus!
For the RMV bus, would the usual practise be searching the journey schedule online and buy ticket later during the journey?

Many thanks!

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本帖最後由 jcctiu 於 16-7-1 11:10 編輯

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For point 1, does the Swiss pass contain the journey to Germany? Because I would leave from Zurich Main station to Augsberg/Munich. I have not yet planned the travel in Switzerland, but seems Swiss pass would be the option.

Of course not, just to the border of Germany. You still need Quer-Durchs-Land-Ticket or two lander tickets to get to Augsburg, so please buy saver ticket of Zurich -> Augsburg from bahn.com. The price may be as low as 29 euro.

For Switerland, I would visit Luzern -> Jungfrau -> Zurich. Is that Swiss pass the best option for travelling around?

Absolutely not, the price of Swiss pass is sky high (3 days 210 CHF, 3 days flex 239 CHF), so I don't think the cost can be covered unless you travel a few hours a day on the Glacier express or Bernina express. Please buy a half fare card at 120 CHF for use in Swiss. It can save you 50% on all kinds of transport including the cogwheel train up the Jungfrau. The money saved from the Jungfrau ride alone amounts to 90CHF, so I think this is the most cost-effective option for your trip.

Thanks for the advise for visiting Neuschwanstein Castle and RMV bus!
For the RMV bus, would the usual practise be searching the journey schedule online and buy ticket later during the journey?

Yes, just buy it before you board. If you have other places to visit in Frankfurt, you may consider buying group day ticket. The group day ticket that covers Frankfurt airport is 4 districts group day ticket. If you want to go to Mainz or Russelsheim then you need a 6 disrticts group day ticket. All of these tickets are available in all vending machines of RMV transport system.

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Got your points, really thanks a lot for your reply!

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May I ask some more questions on train schedule?

I am checking on the journey from Rothenburg ob der Tauber -> Heidelberg Hbf -> Frankfurt and stay in Frankfurt.
I am worrying if the transfer time is enough for the third transfer - 3 mins in Osterburken. The exchange in Osterburken is S1, seems it is BUS, then is 3 mins enough for the transfer, given that I will be carrying large luggages. Can anyone advise?
Many thanks!

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

09:06

10:34

RB, RE, S, EC

58,00 EUR

128,00 EUR

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf

19:40

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Station/Stop	Time	Platform	Products	Further information
Rothenburg ob der Tauber	dep 09:06	1	RB 58888	Regionalbahn Direction: Steinach(b Rothenburg ob der Tauber) Number of bicycles conveyed limited , 2nd class only , vehicle-mounted accessaid, notification: 01806-512512 * , (*20 ct/call from German landline, mobile phone max. 60 ct/call)
Steinach(b Rothenburg ob der Tauber)	arr 09:20	5
Transfer time 12 min.				Adjust the transfer time
Steinach(b Rothenburg ob der Tauber)	dep 09:32	2	RB 58108	Regionalbahn Direction: Würzburg Hbf Number of bicycles conveyed limited , vehicle-mounted accessaid , air conditioning
Würzburg Hbf	arr 10:16	3
Transfer time 21 min.				Adjust the transfer time
Würzburg Hbf	dep 10:37	2	RE 4929	Regional-Express Direction: Stuttgart Hbf Number of bicycles conveyed limited , vehicle-mounted accessaid
Osterburken	arr 11:33
Transfer time 3 min.				Adjust the transfer time
Osterburken	dep 11:36		S 1	S-Bahn Direction: Homburg(Saar)Hbf Number of bicycles conveyed limited , vehicle-mounted accessaid
Heidelberg Hbf	arr 13:02	3
Transfer time 5:44 h				Adjust the transfer time
Heidelberg Hbf	dep 18:46	3	EC 112	Eurocity Direction: Frankfurt(Main)Hbf Bicycles conveyed - subject to reservation , Number of bicycles conveyed limited , Bordrestaurant
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf	arr 19:40	12

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S1 should be sub-urban train. not bus. 3 minutes would be risky especially with German trains not being always on time. You can use the "Adjust the transfer time" function on the right to pick the next train.

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本帖最後由 jcctiu 於 16-7-3 19:42 編輯

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Heidelberg is 4 hours away from Rothenburg which I think is too far away (I had not checked the time before I recomended to you last time). I suggest you to visit Wurzburg instead which is only one more hours away from both Rothenburg and Frankfurt. The Residenz and castle are well worth a visit.

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Thanks jcctiu, I have bought tickets already, Rothenburg -> Heidelberg -> Frankfurt. Thanks for your advise.

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Remember to take a bus or preferably a taxi to the old city center. It takes 45 mins if walk.

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I am first time travel to Europe,1- I already buy some train ticket online with BahnCard 25. But I have not buy the Bahn 25 yet, Is it buy the Bahn25 when I am at Germany train station's vending machines?2-The Bahn 25 card is it only 25% off by train, cannot use in subway / sub-urban train?
3-I will buy and use [size=1.25em]Bavaria-Ticket (Bayern Ticket). I want to know is it just buy the Bayern Ticket by vending machine. Then not need to buy / change / booking ticket before on board train / bus / sub-urban train?
4-Take buses is it good choose to save money? I have 2 adult+2 child(8,11age), travel Frankfurt-Koln and Fussen-Munchen?
5-I will fly and land at Frankfurt, Where I change Euro money is better? HK or Frankfurt?

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