Train from Munich-Stuttgart help

I dont think you've continued far enough. Select "continue" for the train you want. On the next page, select the fare category (ie Sparpreis). When you select that, scroll down. It should have "offer options", and then the next section down should be reservations.

Thank you I will give it a another try. Thank you

If you are using the DB website you'll see the "select offers" option. Then you choose what ticket you want. Make sure you pay attention as the cheapest tickets, Super Sparpreis, are train specific without refunds. Once you select the train and ticket you then scroll down and you will see "additional options" to include reserving a seat (for an added fee).

Note that december is half a year away. I would buy a ticket now, but not a reservation. There is a significant probability that your schedule will change between now and then, and when it does your saver ticket becomes a fully flexible ticket. And you can then make reservations. Reservations are separate, and always the same price, regardless of when you buy them...

Thank you. I did not realize I could book a seat later. When would you recommend? Do you recommend booking our passage tickets at this time or should I wait until it is closer.

If you book your tickets now you will get the absolute cheapest prices, as very few people book train tickets that far in advance. I see tickets as low as 14.99 right now. The normal, flexible price is 59.

So you will be saving quite a bit.

Then a month or so before travel do your reservations. Book seats on the train that you originally booked. If that is not possible because the schedule has change book another train.

Thank you Wengenk. Then if we did not book seats we would just get on on open cars correct. I appreciate your hep

There are no "open cars". The way this works in Germany is that in principle every seat in the train can be reserved. There are displays near each seat that show if it is reserved or not, so without a reservation you can go and look for a free seat.

And if you cannot find any free seat you can stand.

Note that reservations laps after 15 minutes, so if you do not find a free seat at first you can wait a bit. There are always lots of non-shows.

But I would reserve seats anyway, but you can wait with that till about november.

WengenK Thank you again. That helps me. I think I will get the tickets booked as and we get closer add the seat. Another question do you think/prefer 1st class or 2nd. Thought I would share what the travel plans are so you can see the whole picture. When I search I am using 3 adults over 65 and 5 between 27-64. My first ticket will be Munich airport to Munich Main. Will then want to do a day trip to Nuerembourg. Then the trip from Munich Main to Stuttgart. Stuttgart to Strasbourg,Fr. Then Strasbourg-Paris. These are the planned trips. Possible we will add another 1 or 2. So I was in Germany April 2024. I seem to remember that from airport we could take Airport line 8 or 1. Also think there was a ticket we bought that covered a specific zone, but can not remember if we had a daily ticket or a ticket good for a couple days. So any direction would be great. I had booked tickets from Munich to Czech on Czech railways it was a mess b/c our route they were repairing tracks so we were also on buses and seats were none exsistant b/c we were on a train different that what I had booked. So sorry if I sound so confused actually I have a clue just don't do it often and need some help. Thanks again.

"My first ticket will be Munich airport to Munich Main." Use "Munich Airport T" and "Munich (München)" to find schedules.

This is considered "local transport" (Nahverkehr) as the journey is possible by REGIONAL train equipment only. You cannot reserve seats. There is no reason to pre-purchase tickets.

The Munich transit authority issues these tickets, and they are available at any airport station ticket machine or using the app. Just buy two of these:

https://www.mvv-muenchen.de/en/tickets-and-fares/tickets-daytickets/airport-city-day-ticket/index.html

"Will then want to do a day trip to Nuerembourg"

I'd do the regional trains again. NO reservations or pre-purchase needed. A couple of Bayern Tickets will get you from Munich > Nuremberg AND BACK by regional train. €59/4 persons on a Bayern Ticket. Buy 2 Bayern Tickets at the station in Munich (ticket machine or DB app.) Depart after 9 am on a weekday, anytime Sat or Sun. Sample schedule: 9:04 - 10:51 (direct train) Return at any hour you like.

Trips to Nuremberg are also available using high-speed long-distance trains if you prefer. Seat reservations are possible and bought separately. You will need 8 one-ways to Nuremberg and another 8 for the return trip. Non-refundable Saver Fares will be available, but they will be tied to specific trains. Or buy the flex fare tickets (more expensive) and travel at any hour that day on the same route. Buy ASAP for the best prices.

Munich > Stuttgart and Stuttgart > Strasbourg: Buy these online at DB - use the direct high-speed/long-distance trains (TGV, ICE) and reserve seats at the DB website. Buy as far in advance as possible for the best prices.

Russ Thank you so much. I think I have it! I do remember that we bought our ticket last year when we arrived at airport. So I was pretty sure it I was the T. I also remember we used the machine and purchase wrong tickets which they funded. We learned that putting 4 on one ticket was cost effective as well. So I will give it a go and get myself familiar. Thank you again for your help