Flixtrain - Crossing Germany for ONLY 9-
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Date: 2024-01-09
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-johnmehaffey9953
Reminds me of the time my wife and I were in cologne for a holiday and had to use the trams to get from our hotel to the city centre in the middle of the heatwave, I was like a dog looking for shelter on the trams shifting from side to side to sit in the shade, couldn-t believe there was no a/c on the trams and no windows to open couldn-t leave the door open either for obvious reasons, spent the afternoons in and out of stores to avail of the a/c, still loved our stay and cologne is such a friendly and welcoming place to holiday even went for a paddle in the Rhine, that-s when I found out why the Roman, s founded the city there, that-s another story folks
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Reminds me of the time my wife and I were in cologne for a holiday and had to use the trams to get from our hotel to the city centre in the middle of the heatwave, I was like a dog looking for shelter on the trams shifting from side to side to sit in the shade, couldn-t believe there was no a/c on the trams and no windows to open couldn-t leave the door open either for obvious reasons, spent the afternoons in and out of stores to avail of the a/c, still loved our stay and cologne is such a friendly and welcoming place to holiday even went for a paddle in the Rhine, that-s when I found out why the Roman, s founded the city there, that-s another story folks
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-SMGTari
Me and my Grandfather took FlixTrain in the Summer of 2022 from Cologne to Berlin, it was overall good, however for us, the Power Sockets didn't work, and on our journey back from Berlin, because there was no A/C, everyone had to get off early at Hannover due to people literally falling over.
I definitely suggest that until they fix the AC, that you buy stuff like water. Also, contrary to what Flixtrain Staff will tell you, their tickets will NOT be compatible with DB Trains.
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Me and my Grandfather took FlixTrain in the Summer of 2022 from Cologne to Berlin, it was overall good, however for us, the Power Sockets didn't work, and on our journey back from Berlin, because there was no A/C, everyone had to get off early at Hannover due to people literally falling over.
I definitely suggest that until they fix the AC, that you buy stuff like water. Also, contrary to what Flixtrain Staff will tell you, their tickets will NOT be compatible with DB Trains.
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-christill
Certainly impressive for a privatised operator (which I hate the concept of) to provide such a cheap service. Especially compared to the UK where it would cost more for a return to the next town along the line. Maybe even a one way ticket. But it seems like there are some big compromises to get down to that price unfortunately (for now. Other people talking about the ICE train being double the price, but still relatively nothing compared to British prices.
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Certainly impressive for a privatised operator (which I hate the concept of) to provide such a cheap service. Especially compared to the UK where it would cost more for a return to the next town along the line. Maybe even a one way ticket. But it seems like there are some big compromises to get down to that price unfortunately (for now. Other people talking about the ICE train being double the price, but still relatively nothing compared to British prices.
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-christianfalke121
Oh man. From what you-ve shown us it-s worse than DB ICE/IC nowadays. I won-t take a ride with Flixtraim on these conditions. I stay at DB pay 60- in advance and get 30- back while claiming passengers rights with the same train delay. On the other hand getting the chance of sometimes AC, clean waggons and water or paper towels on the toilet -. 20- good extra invest.
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Oh man. From what you-ve shown us it-s worse than DB ICE/IC nowadays. I won-t take a ride with Flixtraim on these conditions. I stay at DB pay 60- in advance and get 30- back while claiming passengers rights with the same train delay. On the other hand getting the chance of sometimes AC, clean waggons and water or paper towels on the toilet -. 20- good extra invest.
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In northern Germany you really need A/C only 4-5 days in a year. There is no point to add A/C especialy on coaches 50 yo, that originally don't have it. It's a huge investment with very little return on investment. And on top of that it's a low cost company. If you want all the extras you can have it, but the price wont be 10, it'll be 100 or more.
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In northern Germany you really need A/C only 4-5 days in a year. There is no point to add A/C especialy on coaches 50 yo, that originally don't have it. It's a huge investment with very little return on investment. And on top of that it's a low cost company. If you want all the extras you can have it, but the price wont be 10, it'll be 100 or more.
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-lb2791
High cost is really not the problem of DB intercity trains imho. Prices are very reasonable if you book in advance. It's the terrible reliability and lack of punctuality which makes the experience terrible a lot of the time. Both of which Flixtrain doesn't really improve upon. Only more investment in the track infrastructure can fix this.
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High cost is really not the problem of DB intercity trains imho. Prices are very reasonable if you book in advance. It's the terrible reliability and lack of punctuality which makes the experience terrible a lot of the time. Both of which Flixtrain doesn't really improve upon. Only more investment in the track infrastructure can fix this.
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Back when i traveled by plane during a few years, i made 5 flights on low-cost carriers (Ryanair, WizzAir, Vueling. they were never as horrible as what is shown on this video: s
Low cost train is great idea, but still needs to cate to people's needs. But then of course, is it still possible to have a reliable journey in Germany?
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Back when i traveled by plane during a few years, i made 5 flights on low-cost carriers (Ryanair, WizzAir, Vueling. they were never as horrible as what is shown on this video: s
Low cost train is great idea, but still needs to cate to people's needs. But then of course, is it still possible to have a reliable journey in Germany?
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-mikemainer3009
Are you bloody kidding us - the bathroom was clean? Of course it was bloody clean. No water. No soap. No towels!
You are also really conning us saying that Flixtrain is a -great- option.
Flixtrain is sheer crap, no matter how bloody inexpensive.
Thumbs down for your con job of a review.
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Are you bloody kidding us - the bathroom was clean? Of course it was bloody clean. No water. No soap. No towels!
You are also really conning us saying that Flixtrain is a -great- option.
Flixtrain is sheer crap, no matter how bloody inexpensive.
Thumbs down for your con job of a review.
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-Jorge-tl8sg
I used flixtrain two times, ome time it was also heavy delayed and with one waggon less, so many people had no seats. Also both time nearly every toilet was out of work and closed. Its also crazy how much the waggons are shaking at 200 km/h
So all in all I'm really no fan of flixtrain-
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I used flixtrain two times, ome time it was also heavy delayed and with one waggon less, so many people had no seats. Also both time nearly every toilet was out of work and closed. Its also crazy how much the waggons are shaking at 200 km/h
So all in all I'm really no fan of flixtrain-
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-randomtravel4361
Delays aside, what is the Flixtrain regular fare and compared to DB?
I lucked out riding an A/C train in China years ago. with A/C not working, no open windows, and fully packed to the point I stood 3 hours until reaching the destination. How I survived that is still beyond me.
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Delays aside, what is the Flixtrain regular fare and compared to DB?
I lucked out riding an A/C train in China years ago. with A/C not working, no open windows, and fully packed to the point I stood 3 hours until reaching the destination. How I survived that is still beyond me.
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-mrvwbug4423
so they run just as late as DB does haha. I always found that funny, Germany is known for its efficiency, but the trains are ALWAYS late. Flixbus is actually operating in the US now, I have to wonder if Flixtrain might pop up running some old Amtrak or VIARail hand-me-downs.
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so they run just as late as DB does haha. I always found that funny, Germany is known for its efficiency, but the trains are ALWAYS late. Flixbus is actually operating in the US now, I have to wonder if Flixtrain might pop up running some old Amtrak or VIARail hand-me-downs.
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-bogoboho
I never understood why people would take a Flixbus, Flixtrain or anything Flix at all. I mean if you're that broke, you can always hitchhike. The misery that you go through traveling like that, and on top of everything you have to deal with trashy people. Thanks but no thanks.
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I never understood why people would take a Flixbus, Flixtrain or anything Flix at all. I mean if you're that broke, you can always hitchhike. The misery that you go through traveling like that, and on top of everything you have to deal with trashy people. Thanks but no thanks.
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-brilliantroads
I have yet to travel with a Flixtrain, but I will surely consider it. I think Flixtrain is offering something bigger companies fail to offer: Affordalbe public transport (I mean, DB can be good in terms of price when ordered well in advance) but not for these prices.
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I have yet to travel with a Flixtrain, but I will surely consider it. I think Flixtrain is offering something bigger companies fail to offer: Affordalbe public transport (I mean, DB can be good in terms of price when ordered well in advance) but not for these prices.
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-drivest
Interesting that the announcement on the train announced that there will be new trains with air conditioning in 2025. Flixtrain itself has not yet made any announcements about this. It will also be interesting to see what kind of trains these will be -
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Interesting that the announcement on the train announced that there will be new trains with air conditioning in 2025. Flixtrain itself has not yet made any announcements about this. It will also be interesting to see what kind of trains these will be -
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The Germans have -rules- on many things. I forget the name for quiet-ness- but on Sundays or after certain hours at night or early in the morning OR in certain places - you might get a collective shush! from people or the Polizei might ticket you.
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The Germans have -rules- on many things. I forget the name for quiet-ness- but on Sundays or after certain hours at night or early in the morning OR in certain places - you might get a collective shush! from people or the Polizei might ticket you.
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-Thommygun-qv7um
Last time I checked Frankfurt am Main was kinda in the middle of Germany (or maybe the southwest, not the south. This title is kinda misleading. It sounds like you started in Munich. Munish to Berlin would be a real cross country trip.
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Last time I checked Frankfurt am Main was kinda in the middle of Germany (or maybe the southwest, not the south. This title is kinda misleading. It sounds like you started in Munich. Munish to Berlin would be a real cross country trip.
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-basstrip73
50 years ago these old slam-door coaches didn't have AC. but at least all windows were able to open and I doubt many passengers got heatstroke on hot days. Unbelievable running a train with no AC where only a few windows can be opened!
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50 years ago these old slam-door coaches didn't have AC. but at least all windows were able to open and I doubt many passengers got heatstroke on hot days. Unbelievable running a train with no AC where only a few windows can be opened!
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-haufe012
So no Flixtrain for me at summer, good to know -. And btw, the railway crossing in the video after fulda in the small village (where i come from) is one 3 crossings left in germany with barrriers that a worked manually so far as i know.
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So no Flixtrain for me at summer, good to know -. And btw, the railway crossing in the video after fulda in the small village (where i come from) is one 3 crossings left in germany with barrriers that a worked manually so far as i know.
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-MylanPS3
It's quite weird they don't sell drinks on the train. Ryanair is a low-cost operator too, but the food selling on the planes is like part of their business model, they probably make more profit from it than from the flight itself.
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It's quite weird they don't sell drinks on the train. Ryanair is a low-cost operator too, but the food selling on the planes is like part of their business model, they probably make more profit from it than from the flight itself.
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-samtrak1204
Good. video, but I'll pass on Flix train. The only thing I like about this train is the low fare, but I want food and beverage service, AC, a smooth and quiet ride. and a comfortable reclining sea to stretch out and relax.
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Good. video, but I'll pass on Flix train. The only thing I like about this train is the low fare, but I want food and beverage service, AC, a smooth and quiet ride. and a comfortable reclining sea to stretch out and relax.
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-dennisrettke
That looked like a terrible experience - from the delay, to the tight platform, broken doors, no AC, uncomfortable seats, no wifi or other amenities, fights on board. Yeah low cost, but they don't have to torture people!
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That looked like a terrible experience - from the delay, to the tight platform, broken doors, no AC, uncomfortable seats, no wifi or other amenities, fights on board. Yeah low cost, but they don't have to torture people!
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-iuciubbb
You get what you pay. VerflixTrain is much less worth than their ticket prices.
Uncomfortable and unreliable, in my opinion this service quality is an insult to passengers. Viehtransporterklasse!
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You get what you pay. VerflixTrain is much less worth than their ticket prices.
Uncomfortable and unreliable, in my opinion this service quality is an insult to passengers. Viehtransporterklasse!
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-eddi5190
flixtrain is all what the people dont linke on DB trains. old, no AC. delays. but it is cheap and nothing more. I will never drive flixtrain or flixbus, i like it more comfortable duo drive with ICE
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flixtrain is all what the people dont linke on DB trains. old, no AC. delays. but it is cheap and nothing more. I will never drive flixtrain or flixbus, i like it more comfortable duo drive with ICE
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-Sayitlikitiz101
#TeamFreshAir You can plug your ears or wear headphones but what can a muggle do about the heat without a -?
This FlixTrain did not win me over tbh, I thought Ouigo was bad! This blows!
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#TeamFreshAir You can plug your ears or wear headphones but what can a muggle do about the heat without a -?
This FlixTrain did not win me over tbh, I thought Ouigo was bad! This blows!
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-amtrakharry
Well Mr. Simply the price was excellent, the cars were nice looking. Though with no -air conditioning- DB would get my business.
I'm to old for that crap in today's weird weather. ---
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Well Mr. Simply the price was excellent, the cars were nice looking. Though with no -air conditioning- DB would get my business.
I'm to old for that crap in today's weird weather. ---
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-toom_tom
So the train driver said at 7: 17 that the old trains don't have air conditioning yet, but only the ones wich are coming in 2025. He also said that you can get free water in coach 100.
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So the train driver said at 7: 17 that the old trains don't have air conditioning yet, but only the ones wich are coming in 2025. He also said that you can get free water in coach 100.
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-97nelsn
If the NEC were to open up to competing train operations, I could see Flixtrain, OuiGo, and Megatrain all vying to run services between NYC and DC (but from Hoboken Terminal)
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If the NEC were to open up to competing train operations, I could see Flixtrain, OuiGo, and Megatrain all vying to run services between NYC and DC (but from Hoboken Terminal)
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-Charlizzie
9: 14 Well, I can be quiet while smelling the fresh air at the same time. It was the old days before AC trains came in. I hope the passenger got heat stroke is fine now.
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9: 14 Well, I can be quiet while smelling the fresh air at the same time. It was the old days before AC trains came in. I hope the passenger got heat stroke is fine now.
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-philkeeve6577
So why does DB have so many issues with delays? I would think this would be a priority to address if it isn't already. Just curious as a clueless American. Thank you!
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So why does DB have so many issues with delays? I would think this would be a priority to address if it isn't already. Just curious as a clueless American. Thank you!
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-MarioFanGamer659
tfw I recognise the blocked entrance to the S-Bahn platforms which shows that you travelled during the summer holidays (maintenance work happened on that line.
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tfw I recognise the blocked entrance to the S-Bahn platforms which shows that you travelled during the summer holidays (maintenance work happened on that line.
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-svenno91
Ok, you get what you pay for. But Flixtrain is definitely the worst train experience I ever had! Took a ride from Stuttgart to Hanover maybe a year ago. Never again!
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Ok, you get what you pay for. But Flixtrain is definitely the worst train experience I ever had! Took a ride from Stuttgart to Hanover maybe a year ago. Never again!
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-aqvamarek5316
When you do the seat check, the german voice in the background announce AC for new trains and wagons in 2025. So it seem's, you need to book in 2 years again.
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When you do the seat check, the german voice in the background announce AC for new trains and wagons in 2025. So it seem's, you need to book in 2 years again.
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-IndyGuy65
I would like to see train service grow in the US but if trains are more than an hour late, have temps that endanger health and are dirty, people won't ride them.
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I would like to see train service grow in the US but if trains are more than an hour late, have temps that endanger health and are dirty, people won't ride them.
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-DJKLProductions
From minute 6: 42, when you test your seat, the announcement mentions that there will be new trains from 2025, which will then also have air conditioning.
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From minute 6: 42, when you test your seat, the announcement mentions that there will be new trains from 2025, which will then also have air conditioning.
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-bumerangsydney
This looks like hell on earth but still prefer classic carriages to high speed train.
I dont know why they went with this awful green/grey inside.
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This looks like hell on earth but still prefer classic carriages to high speed train.
I dont know why they went with this awful green/grey inside.
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