Overview
- Deutsche Bahn will start a six‑month pilot on May 9 that lets people buy ICE and Intercity tickets on weekends for trips the next week.
- Entry prices start at €6.99, BahnCard discounts still apply, and children travel free with a ticketed adult.
- The offers appear only on trains with spare seats, so the best chance is outside peak times, and DB says it aims to attract more spontaneous riders.
- The company has also frozen regular long‑distance fares for 12 months from May 1, a step CEO Evelyn Palla said provides price stability despite higher energy costs.
- DB ties the move to a broader push, including expanding its Navigator app for cross‑border sales and planning new links such as Munich–Milan in 2027.