PDF tickets on phone on Deutsche Bahn
In the past I have received DB tickets by MMS, but when booking a ticket now, I couldn't find that option. The confirmation email says I should print the PDF ticket... is it OK if I just download the PDF on my phone and show that?
Best Answer
Apparently not:
The passenger must show his/her printed Online-Ticket on the train, a file, e.g. on a memory stick, will not be accepted.
Source: bahn.de
Obviously, a memory stick has no screen but, like the confirmation you received, the text on the website is quite clear, the ticket must be printed. The German version also contains similar language.
Note that DB also sells smartphone tickets but it seems to be a separate offering, only available through an app. You could still try to register, download the app and see if your booking is visible in this format but I doubt it will if you did not register beforehand.
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Answer 2
A little bit wrong in places. The Deutsche Bahn Regs specifically allow the ticket to be shown as a PDF file on a suitable machine - tablet, laptop etc. - from an email attachment. Two problems though. One is that the code has to be displayed in original size and dimensions. Not all machines do that easily, with mobiles hardly possible. Secondly, some of the local trains are not run by the Deutsche Bahn, but are regional companies and the ticket inspectors there are sometimes 'difficult'. Never had a problem using a PDF on my Android 10" tablet, when travelling on standard trains.
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