The DB Lounge is the quiet oasis for travelers with BahnCard 100, bahn.comfort status, or 1st class ticket: free WiFi, coffee, snacks and workspaces — in the middle of Germany's largest stations. 16 locations, most with a separate Business area for top-status customers. This guide explains who can enter, where the lounges are, and how to bring companions along.
Who has access?
BahnCard 100
Lounge access: Always, all lounges
Business Lounge: 1st-class variant has Business Lounge access
bahn.comfort status
Lounge access: All lounges (base area)
Business Lounge: Business Lounge on 1st class trips
1st class Flexpreis
Lounge access: On travel day, 1 companion
Business Lounge: With Flexpreis + BahnCard: Business Lounge accessible
Partner programs
Lounge access: Depending on airline/hotel program
Business Lounge: Usually only regular lounge
Important: DB does not sell single-entry tickets for the lounge — unlike some airlines. Without the prerequisites above, you cannot enter, even by paying.
What to expect in the lounge
Regular DB Lounge
- ✓ Free WiFi (faster than on the platform)
- ✓ Coffee, tea, water, juices
- ✓ Fruit, cookies, sometimes sandwiches
- ✓ Lounge chairs + workspaces with power outlets
- ✓ Daily newspapers and magazines
- ✓ Luggage storage areas
Business Lounge (Premium)
- ✓ All of regular lounge plus
- ✓ Table service for drinks (including wine, beer)
- ✓ Warm dishes (soups, filled bread)
- ✓ Showers (Frankfurt, Munich)
- ✓ Separate workrooms and meeting room
- ✓ Printer, copier, conference-call booth
All 16 DB Lounges in Germany
| Location | Business Lounge | Hours | Where inside the station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Hbf | ✓ | 05:30–22:00 | Level OG1, next to platforms 11/12 |
| Hamburg Hbf | ✓ | 05:30–22:00 | Wandelhalle, right next to the platforms |
| Hannover Hbf | — | 05:30–21:00 | Main hall, north side |
| Cologne Hbf | ✓ | 05:30–22:30 | Platform 2/3 level |
| Frankfurt Hbf | ✓ | 05:00–23:00 | Main hall, centrally located, Germany's largest lounge |
| Frankfurt Airport | ✓ | 05:30–22:30 | Long-distance station, level 1 |
| Stuttgart Hbf | ✓ | 06:00–22:00 | Upper floor tower side (temporary until S21 opens) |
| Nuremberg Hbf | — | 06:00–21:30 | Main hall, opposite the east exits |
| Munich Hbf | ✓ | 05:30–22:30 | Level 1, next to the terminus hall |
| Düsseldorf Hbf | — | 06:00–22:00 | Main hall, south side |
| Essen Hbf | — | 06:00–21:00 | Main hall, next to DB travel center |
| Dresden Hbf | — | 06:00–21:00 | Upper floor north wing |
| Leipzig Hbf | — | 06:00–21:00 | Platform 10 level |
| Mannheim Hbf | — | 06:00–21:00 | Main hall, east side |
| Kiel Hbf | — | 06:00–20:30 | Main building 1st floor |
| Bremen Hbf | — | 06:00–21:00 | Main hall, below platform 5 |
* Hours typical for weekdays. Slightly reduced on Sundays and public holidays. Check current times with DB, valid April 2026.
Bringing companions
BahnCard 100
1 companion per visit for free — show ID, guest pass at reception.
bahn.comfort status
Up to 3 companions. Extended bring-along rule as a status benefit.
1st class Flexpreis
All people on the same ticket. For a single-person ticket, no additional companions.
Children under 14
Always free, regardless of the accompanying adult's entry ticket. Kids\' corners in larger lounges (Munich, Frankfurt).
Pro tips
Earn status via bahn.bonus points: 2,500 points/year = status. That's about 12 Flexpreis long-distance trips. Tip: IC tickets give the same points as ICE tickets — sometimes cheaper to book.
For ICE-Sprinter Frankfurt-Munich: Frankfurt lounge before departure: Before a 2h ride, a relaxed coffee break with WiFi and snacks. The Business area is nearly empty at 7am — ideal for preparation calls.
Lufthansa status also works: Senator/HON at Lufthansa opens DB Lounges via Star Alliance — in Frankfurt even the Business Lounge. Not officially listed at DB but accepted in practice.
Use before the night train: When waiting for the Nightjet in Vienna/Munich: lounge access usually 1–2h before departure. Showers refresh before the long night.
Use transfer time: With 30+ min transfer in Frankfurt/Munich, you can visit the lounge — even if it's not your start/destination station. Show ticket at reception for waiting time.
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