Intercity (klassisch)
Series Diverse Wagen • Diverse • Since 1971
Photo: Firolei | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Wikimedia Commons
200
km/h max
500
Seats
Variabel
Length
1971
Introduced
About the Intercity (klassisch)
The classic Intercity consists of coaching stock hauled by a locomotive. Many trains still run with long-serving rolling stock from the 1970s–1990s that has been refurbished multiple times.
Highlights
- Classic locomotive-hauled long-distance trains
- Also operates on international routes
- Mix of compartment and open-plan carriages
- More affordable alternative to the ICE
Technical specifications
| Series | Diverse Wagen |
| Manufacturer | Diverse |
| Max speed | 200 km/h |
| Length | Variabel (meist 6-10 Wagen) |
| Total seats | 500 |
| 1st class | 100 seats |
| 2nd class | 400 seats |
| In service since | 1971 |
Seat plan & configuration
1st class
Mostly compartment carriages with 6 seats
2nd class
Open-plan or compartment carriages
Key routes
Diverse Fernverkehrsstrecken Internationale Verbindungen Ergänzung zum ICE-Netz
Travel tips
- Compartment carriages offer more privacy
- Super-saver fares are often cheaper than on the ICE
- Check Wi-Fi availability — it's not on every train
Amenities
- Wi-Fi (partial)
- Power outlets (partial)
- Onboard restaurant
- Open-plan carriage
- Compartment carriage
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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