We need to get a twin pass, my husband and I are going to be in Germany from 09/27 to 10/22. I think the 15 day good over 30 days is what we'll need and possibly add a day or 2. AAA charges $35 service charge is there a better option,?
Posted by
Seattle, WA
17473 posts
According to this page, you can buy the twin pass at major rail stations in Germany.
https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/transportation/trains/germany-rail-passes
Posted by
Paradise
7078 posts
You normally have to go to a rail station to validate your rail pass even if you pre-purchase it. So why not buy it there in Germany, and get some genuine, professional assistance on how to use the pass? The DB Rail personnel in Germany can answer questions about the rules of use, how to fill out your pass day by day, etc. Read up on all that beforehand and have any questions ready when you go to the DB station ticket counter there. (AAA sells a million different products and by comparison will be spectacularly under-informed and much less helpful.)
So when you fly in, you can probably hit the station at your fly-in airport. Here's a list of all the stations in Germany that can sell you the GRP:
Posted by
New York, NY
4071 posts
What is the best way to buy a German Fail Pass
There is just something deliciously subliminal about this question assuming we in fact have a typo!! :-)
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16895 posts
The current 20% Summer/Fall discount offer won't work for you. It's only for passes purchased online through today and travel completed by September 30.
There is no one pass longer than 15 days within a month, so use it for your 15 longest, most expensive travel days and buy a ticket locally for any additional days, which will probably be by cheaper regional train.
Posted by
OP
Ohio
22 posts
Oops! Darn auto correct lol.
Thanks we're staying c!ose to the Zoo so if we don't get it at the airport looks like we can get it there. Do you know if it is cheaper?
Thanks