German rail operator Deutsche Bahn plans to begin selling last-minute ticket deals for long-distance travel in a bid to fill-up empty seats.
Train travellers in Germany will soon have more options to scoop up cheaper railway tickets.
That’s because Deutsche Bahn (DB) is getting ready to introduce last-minute offers for journeys on long-distance trains.
“From May 9th our customers will be able to book last-minute fares for the first time,” said Michael Peterson, Executive Board Member for Long-Distance Travel.
Tickets for trips in the following week will be available for passengers to purchase every Saturday and Sunday, with prices starting at €6.99.
Peterson said BahnCard discounts may also apply to the last-minute sale price.
DB plans to sell last-minute tickets only for trains where seats are still available. That means the likelihood of snapping up a bargain will be higher outside peak travel times, said Peterson.
The move is significant because DB uses a dynamic pricing system, where fares rise and fall depending on the route and demand. For this reason it’s usually better to buy long-distance rail tickets well in advance in Germany.
The last-minute ticket offer will initially be valid for six months, with the option to extend.
It comes after the operator announced it was freezing the cost of long-distance tickets for 12 months.
DB CEO Evelyn Palla said the move is designed to provide “security and stability” at a time when travelling is becoming more expensive due to higher fuel and kerosene prices.
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