Lufthansa Rail and Fly to outside of Germany?
I have a question about Lufthansa's Rail and Fly. Is it possible to take a German trains (e.g. ICEs) from an airport in Germany say Frankfurt to outside of Germany say Zürich?
Best Answer
No you cannot except Basel (CH). The regulations state:
- to/from each of the more than 5,600 DB railway stations.
- to/from any German airport and Basel Airport on the entire DB rail network.
Rail & Fly is meant for travelers that depart from or return to Germany or Basel. The train has to go to or from those destinations, either on the day of the trip or the day before.
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How do I add Lufthansa rail and fly?
Book Rail&Fly directly with your flightChoose the flight you want using the Lufthansa flight search. Select the Rail&Fly option beneath the flight price and add it to your basket. Check in from 72 hours before departure and receive your train ticket.How does Lufthansa train work?
With Lufthansa Express Rail you can check in online or via your mobile phone from 23 hours before your flight departs and up to 15 minutes before your train departs. You will receive one boarding pass for the train journey and the flight.Is Lufthansa still flying to Belarus?
Until further notice Lufthansa does not fly through Belarusian airspace. We are monitoring the situation and are in constant contact with our authorities.Can I add Rail&Fly online tickets to an existing Lufthansa booking?
You can always call their customer service center or add a Rail&Fly ticket online to your existing reservation within 72 hours of departure.How to – Lufthansa Rail Express | Lufthansa
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You cannot use this kind of ticket all the way down from Frankfurt to Zurich. However, it is possible to combine the Rail & Fly with a regular ticket. In your case you can buy a Rail & Fly from Frankfurt Airport to the German railway station in Basel (Basel Badischer Bahnhof) and then a regular ticket to Zurich. You can stay inside the same train with your two tickets. The station "Basel Badischer Bahnhof" belongs to Germany and hence the Rail and Fly is valid there.
The full (flexible) fare for Frankfurt-Zurich is 106 EUR in the 2nd class. The Rail & Fly is 29 EUR and the standard ticket from Basel Badischer Bahnhof to Zurich is 28 EUR. This combination will save you 49 EUR each way.
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