EuroCity
Series Diverse • Diverse • Since 1987
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200
km/h max
430
Seats
Variabel
Length
1987
Introduced
About the EuroCity
EuroCity trains connect Germany with its neighbours at a high-quality standard. Operated jointly by European railways — each EC has the comfort level of the operating country's Intercity service.
Highlights
- International quality standards
- Cross-border connections
- Often includes carriages from foreign operators
- Direct connections to neighbouring countries
Technical specifications
| Series | Diverse |
| Manufacturer | Diverse |
| Max speed | 200 km/h |
| Length | Variabel |
| Total seats | 430 |
| 1st class | 80 seats |
| 2nd class | 350 seats |
| In service since | 1987 |
Seat plan & configuration
1st class
By national standard, usually spacious
2nd class
Open-plan or compartment
Key routes
München - Italien Hamburg - Kopenhagen Frankfurt - Zürich Berlin - Prag
Travel tips
- Keep your passport / ID ready for international trips
- Some EC services include carriages from multiple countries
- Interrail and Eurail passes accepted
Amenities
- International standards
- Onboard restaurant
- Air conditioning
- Cross-border
Book ticket
* Redirect to Omio
IC/EC
Intercity & EuroCity
Intercity and EuroCity connect large cities in Germany and across Europe with comfortable through-trains and many direct connections.
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