ICE is an abbreviation of Intercity Express. ICE International is a high-speed train running from Amsterdam, Utrecht and Arnhem via Emmerich to Oberhausen, Duisburg, Düsseldorf Hbf, Köln, Frankfurt, and from 15 December 2024: München Hbf.
Please note: Due to maintenance works ICE does not run to Germany via Arnhem, but via Venlo for 105 days a year.
For this train, you purchase a ticket and, optionally, a separate seat reservation.
During summer season, a seat reservation is mandatory.
A seat reservation is not compulsory outside the summer season, but it is highly recommended.
You can book ICE up to 180 days in advance.
Services
ICE has first and second-class coaches. You have various facilities available to you on ICE, depending on which class you are in: Please see ICE » Facilities on board for an overview.
Fare structure
ICE tickets are available at various fares.
The price depends on:
The class you are travelling in.
The flexibility with respect to options for changing or cancelling. In general: the lower the ticket price, the more restrictions for changing and cancelling bookings.
The time of booking: booking early increases the chance of inexpensive tickets.
Discount passes.
A seat reservation in 2nd class costs € 4.90 per person. For (Super) Sparpreis fares, the price of a 1st class seat reservation is € 5.90. With the Flex fare, seat reservations for 1st class are free.
Please note: This only applies if the seat reservation is purchased together with the ticket. A separate seat reservation costs € 4.90 per person per single journey for 2nd class and € 5.90 for 1st class (regardless of the fare).