Public Transportation

Taxis in Germany are pricey in part because public transportation is so superb that locals rarely use them.Local trains and buses, especially in bigger towns, are plentiful and easy to use. Make sure you have enough money to purchase your ticket.

Some stations, but not all, accept credit cards. You must validate your ticket by punching it into the machine after purchasing it. If you are caught riding without a valid ticket, you will be fined heavily. Check to see which zone you'll be visiting. Everything I saw in Berlin, for example, was in Zone A/B, but the airport was in Zone C.

This is fairly prevalent across the country, so double-check to see if your location is in the farthest zone, which means it will cost extra. Otherwise, you run the danger of being fined. Furthermore, being screamed at by German transportation officials is hardly the most enjoyable way to spend your vacation time.

You can choose the language of the machines when purchasing your tickets. Simply press the Union Jack/British flag button.