Taking trains in Germany is completely safe but theft can happen either on the train or at the busy stations, like in the rest of Europe. Keep an eye on your luggage during your journey and make sure anything valuable like your wallet, electronics, cameras, phone, and laptop are with you at all times.
How often are German trains late?
Last year, a third of all long-distance trains operated by Germany's national railway company Deutsche Bahn ran late, the worst showing in 10 years, deepening an existential crisis in a country where failing to show up on time is verboten.
Why are all German trains late?
The same reason why trains are late in most places. The system was privatised. As with so many privatisations, the tracks are all owned by a single corporatised body, and are managed separately from the rest of the system. That led to serious underinvestment in maintenance and new infrastructure.
Are German trains reliable?
Are German night trains safe?
My only advice: If you want to sleep, DO NOT take that train! There are no locks on the compartments. They have these only in couchette cars. Which is the only acceptable way to travel overnight by train.
Why are trains in Germany so slow?
But the root cause of Germany's sluggishness remains: the tracks are not built for high-speed. While modern ICE train-sets can go 300 km/h, many tracks allow just 200 km/h. The heavy-traffic section between Köln and Hannover is a particular bottleneck. True high-speed lines are in red (over 250 km/h).
What happens if my train is late and I miss my connection Germany?
Take a different train to your destination, in the same "class of service". If you have a regional train ticket, you can actually upgrade to an IC or ICE (etc) but you have to buy the ticket first and then apply for a refund. You are entitled to delay compensation, typically 25% of the ticket price.