ICE 1
Series 401 • AEG/Siemens • Since 1991
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280
km/h max
705
Seats
358m
Length
1991
Introduced
About the ICE 1
The ICE 1 was introduced in 1991 as the first German high-speed train. Despite its age it offers generous comfort: a spacious dining car with wooden panelling, wide seating and classic ICE styling.
Highlights
- The classic ICE
- Modernised with the latest technology
- Largest onboard restaurant of any ICE
- Proven reliability
Technical specifications
| Series | 401 |
| Manufacturer | AEG/Siemens |
| Max speed | 280 km/h |
| Length | 358m (14 Wagen) |
| Total seats | 705 |
| 1st class | 195 seats |
| 2nd class | 510 seats |
| In service since | 1991 |
Seat plan & configuration
1st class
2+1 seating, 92 cm seat pitch
2nd class
2+2 seating, 88 cm seat pitch
Key routes
Hamburg - Basel Berlin - Interlaken Hamburg - München
Travel tips
- The ICE 1's onboard restaurant is unusually spacious
- Ideal for longer routes into Switzerland
- Modernised to a current technical standard
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Power outlets
- Onboard restaurant
- Large dining car
- Accessible toilets
Book ticket
* Redirect to Omio
ICE
Intercity-Express
The ICE is Deutsche Bahn's flagship train. At speeds up to 330 km/h it connects the major cities of Germany and crosses into France, Belgium, Switzerland and Austria.
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