I'm purchasing a train ticket from DB Bahn's website and the ticket can't be printed from home (that option isn't available). If I opt to have it mailed to me, which is actually the only option, it may not arrive in time before I leave home for the trip. I had considered having it mailed to a hostel, but I was worried it could be mishandled. What should I do?
Posted by
Danville, VT
12040 posts
Why can't you print the ticket? A PDF usually appears that allows you to print the ticket immediately after you purchase it. They also email you the same the PDF. You can also pick up the ticket at the station. Last option, just buy the ticket in Germany.
Posted by
Green Bay
21140 posts
May I ask why you can't print at home?
Posted by
Toledo, Ohio, US
11613 posts
George, I bought a ticket from Berlin to Warsaw from bahn.de and was able to print out the emailed ticket (arrived within seconds).
Posted by
Lakewood, Colorado
19274 posts
Unless you are purchasing discount (Sparpreis) tickets, there is no reason (no price discount) for advance purchase. Just buy the tickets at the station.
Posted by
OP
San Francisco
19 posts
Yes, just as George stated -- that option isn't always available
Posted by
Sacramento, California U.S.A.
10599 posts
It looks like you might have to buy your ticket at the train station. When do you leave on your trip?