I purchased the 4 person Bayern ticket. When entering the names, I stupidly used my brother in laws nickname “Rick” instead of Richard which is on his passport. There is only one barcode for all 4 of us. Do I need to buy a new ticket?
Posted by
Greeley, co, usa
2399 posts
I wouldn’t worry about it. If the conductor even looks at the ticket, I doubt that he will do more than note the number of passengers.
Posted by
Berlin
2214 posts
I vote also for OK. Rick and Richard are close enough - Joseph and Sepp (a Bavarian first / nickname combi) is less easy to guess.
If you feel really unsafe about that just contact DB directly and ask.
Funny side story: CEO of DB is always called "Bahnchef". In German press this is more handled like a first name with changing last names than a position description.
Posted by
Edinburgh
2639 posts
no you will have no problem.As long as you have ID for the ticket that is all that really matters
Posted by
Basel, Switzerland
8889 posts
No problem. The name is only on the ticket to stop it being used twice. They usually don't check ID, and if they do, the family name is (presumably) correct.
You can buy a Bayern ticket at the station on the day, there is no financial advantage to buying in advance,
Posted by
Frankfurt, Germany
8942 posts
Have used regional Länder tickets at least 100 times or more. Not once has the ticket checker asked for ID. Don't worry about the nicknames.
Posted by
Green Bay
20073 posts
Yeah, bought a Bayern Ticket and the only thing the inspector did was turn the ticket over and hand me a pen (write the names in please).