The ICE-Sprinter trains are extra fast ICE trains between Germany's major cities running in the morning and evening hours. They are tailored for business travellers or long-distance commuters as an alternative to domestic flights. Some of the Sprinter services continue as normal ICE services after reaching their destination. Sprinter trains usually depart around 06:00 for morning services and 18:00 for evening services.

  • A reservation is mandatory on the ICE-Sprinter

In addition to the usual 1st class service (on-seat service, free newspapers) the 1st class in the Sprinter trains also offers free drinks, an on-seat breakfast or dinner and additional newspapers. In the 2nd class, newspapers are provided in the carriages at no extra cost.

ICE Sprinter lines are:

Departure StationStopsDestinationTravel TimeTime of day
Berlin OstbfBerlin Hbf, Berlin-SpandauFrankfurt (Main) Hbf3hrs 37Morning/Evening
Frankfurt (Main) HbfBerlin-Spandau, Berlin HbfBerlin Ostbf3hrs 37Morning/Evening
Hamburg-AltonaEssen Hbf, Düsseldorf HbfCologne Hbf3hrs 29Morning
Cologne HbfDüsseldorf Hbf, Duisburg Hbf, Essen Hbf, Hamburg HbfHamburg-Altona3hrs 29Morning
Hamburg-AltonaHamburg Hbf, Hannover HbfFrankfurt Hbf3hrs 19Morning

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