When you visit Germany as a tourist or for business the question of how to get around is faced by all. You can travel by road, air, or use railway. Germany is a car loving country. So the roads are in very good condition but when you are visiting the country as a tourist you will realize that there are more cars on the road than the space to park them. It is also very expensive bargain as the gas is more expensive, there are frequent toll plazas on the road and the parking problem is acute. So it is recommended that you use public transport while in Germany.
Public transport is very good in Germany. The railway network in extensive. There are many bridges and tunnels specially made for rails so the trains can go at a high speed. Some of the railroads are privatized in Germany. The private companies can operate on the German railroad network.There are long distance trains and short distance trains. The trains are color coded. Blue-white trains are long distance trains. Red –white trains are high speed trains. Green-white colored trains are regional trains and orange-white is an urban train. These trains are very comfortable and you do not always need a reservation. In some compartments smoking is allowed. Some night trains are so good that you can have a good nights rest in the train and be fresh for your sight seeing tour the next day. Trains are bit expensive in Germany but very comfortable. You can buy your ticket online. Generally the connections are also very good and reliable.
There is no network of buses like greyhound in Germany. Some private companies and the European railroads operate buses on the long distance routes. If you want to experience the thrill and some adventure you can travel hitch-hiking. If your main priority is safety and comfort then you should check out railway timetable.Since Germany has major rivers such as the Rhine and Elbe and Kiel Canal which is the important connection between the North and the Baltic sea, transport by water is a major activity in Germany. Port of Hamburg is the largest harbor in Germany.
Lufthansa the national carrier offers its services all over the world but domestic traveler is not very fond of traveling by air as it is cheaper to travel by bus or by railway. Some of the private airlines have come up with no frill flights which offer cheaper alternative in domestic sector in Germany.
If you want to explore the city you are in you can use the tram, Tube and the bus service of that city. The service is cheaper and reliable. If you get late at some place the night buses network will take you to your destination. It is always cheaper alternative than the taxi.In many cities cycling is encouraged by the civic department. There are designated bicycle lanes on the road. You can carry your bicycle on the train as well so it is the most convenient way to explore a new city.
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