Germany is not just a single destination. Before you start your search, decide on your final destination and address, and then compare the routes to get there. A ticket that only takes you as far as a border crossing does not constitute a complete international journey.
Checking the route for a specific date
Check available departures from Ukraine and onward journeys, for example via the DB system for the German section. Do not automatically select the shortest connection. Compare the exact stations, local times and document requirements. If the fare is linked to a specific train, read up on the consequences of changing your plans.
Arrival and contingency plan
Check the regional section to your destination separately. The Deutschlandticket should not be regarded as a universal ticket for long-distance ICE services: its validity must be checked separately. Save all documents and the support contact details for each operator offline.
What to save before departure
Prepare your full tickets, station addresses and operators’ contact details offline. Check seat availability, prices and times using the latest search function: this guide is not a timetable. You must check your eligibility to cross the border separately, based on your own documents and circumstances.
See also: UZ international tickets: how to check the entire route before payment; Documents for international trains: route check.
Official sources
Ukrzaliznytsia: official ticket search; Deutsche Bahn: tickets and terms and conditions; Deutsche Bahn: scope of the Deutschlandticket. Please check current services, prices and terms and conditions for your specific dates; the photographs illustrate rail travel and do not confirm the configuration of any specific service.
Image details
- ICE 4.jpg — Janismael02; CC BY-SA 4.0. The image has been resized and converted to WebP. Licence terms can be found on the original page.
- ICE 4 ohne Wagen 13 • Triskaidekaphobie.jpg — Geogast; CC BY 4.0. The image has been resized and converted to WebP. Licence terms are available on the original page.
Questions and answers
Is a single general search for ‘Germany’ sufficient?
No. Please specify your destination town and check the full route to your chosen station.
Is a direct journey guaranteed?
No. You’ll need to check the search results for your specific date to confirm whether it’s a direct service or involves a change.
Can I use the timetable from a previous journey?
Only as a guide for your search, not as valid confirmation.
What should I check before paying?
Each leg of the journey, stations, local time, seat type and the terms and conditions for changing your plans.