I have used the DB train many time while being in Europe and i prefer to take the train versus jumping into a plane but lately i have had some bad experiences with this train line.
1.) bought a first class ticket from Amsterdam to Landstuhl Germany, which is about a 5 hour trip. It was scorching hot so i spent the extra money for first class so the trip would be more comfortable. I get on the train, get to first class and the Air conditioning unit on that car was broken- so they closed the first class car and i had to find a seat after paying an extra $50 or $60 to have a reserved seat. Train was backed and luckily i found a seat in the restaurant area. Never got a refund.
2.)I accidentally booked my return trip from Prague on the same day as i was leaving Germany heading to Prague. My fault but DB would not give me any credit towards my return trip or exchange the double booked ticket for the correct return date and let me pay the difference or a booking fee. They said i will have to eat the $88.
Two trips costing me an extra $138-148. Moving forward i will probably just fly.
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