What applies with a BahnCard 100?
With a BahnCard 100 you travel flexibly with Deutsche Bahn for a whole year. The BahnCard 100 "is" your ticket: for journeys within Germany you don't book an additional ticket.
The BahnCard 100 always includes a City-Ticket and is valid on local and long-distance services.
Always carry your BahnCard 100 with you. During a ticket inspection, show it together with an official photo ID.
Journeys within Germany
For journeys within Germany you currently can't use the BahnCard 100 in the software. A search shows no tickets for these journeys. You don't need one anyway, because the BahnCard 100 is your ticket.
Reserving a seat
You reserve a fixed seat yourself in the software:
- Open the search and switch to the "Train" tab.
- Choose "One-way" or "Round trip" and also select "Seat only".
- Search for your connection, pick your seat and complete the booking.
You'll find all steps in detail in Seat only: Deutsche Bahn seat reservation without a ticket.
Deutsche Bahn sets the price of a seat reservation. It is charged per route or direction.
Journeys abroad
For journeys abroad, for example to Austria or Switzerland, you need an additional ticket. Add your BahnCard 100 to your user profile and use it when booking. The discount for the German part of the journey is calculated directly and deducted according to the conditions.
Upgrade to 1st class
You have a 2nd class BahnCard 100 and want to travel 1st class on part of a route? If your travel policy allows 1st class, book the upgrade through our Concierge service.
Everything in this article also applies to the ÖBB Klimaticket, with different prices, inclusions and conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a ticket with a BahnCard 100? Not for journeys within Germany. For journeys abroad, yes (see "Journeys abroad").
How do I reserve a seat with a BahnCard 100? Yourself, via "Seat only" on the "Train" tab (see "Reserving a seat").
Why can't I find tickets for my journey within Germany? The BahnCard 100 currently can't be used in the software for journeys within Germany. You don't need a ticket there, only a seat reservation if you want one.
Can I travel in 1st class? Yes, through our Concierge service, if your travel policy allows 1st class.
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